American Idol Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj announce 'American Idol' departures 05/31/2013 Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj have announced they will not return as American Idol judges next season. Read More RELATED NEWS Former 'American Idol' finalist Sam Woolf releases his first album'American Idol' adds Scott Borchetta as new mentor to replace Randy Jackson 'American Idol' to premiere January 7 on Fox with schedule changes throughout Season 14 TAGS: American Idol Clay Aiken Mariah Carey Kelly Clarkson Jennifer Hudson Randy Jackson Adam Lambert Jennifer Lopez Nicki Minaj Keith Urban
