Randy Jackson

'American Idol''s last original judge Randy Jackson is finally stepping down from the show after an impressive 12 year stint as both a judge and a mentor. While there's been reports in previous years of his ever impending departure, this time it's for good.

Randy Jackson finally leaves 'American Idol'

The former musician and record producer has been a constant fixture of the TV singing competition since 2002, where he worked alongside Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell on the judging panel. As of 2014's Season 13, his role was changed from panel judge to in-house mentor, but now it's finally time to say goodbye. 'After 13 seasons, I felt now was the perfect time to leave American Idol', Randy Jackson announced in a statement to Deadline. 'I'm proud to have been a part of a series that discovered some incredible artists and will go down in history as one of the most successful television shows ever.'

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Sad news for Randy Jackson; his wife of eighteen years, Erika Jackson, is filing for divorce. 

Randy Jackson is facing divorce from his wife of eighteen years

TMZ was first to report the news. The couple had a plan to file the papers, but Erika Jackson decided to file on Friday, citing irreconcible differences. She is seeking full physical and joint legal custody of their seventeen year old son Jordan. Their grown daughter, Zoe, is not mentioned in the documents. Erika is also seeking spousal support and the cost of her attorney's fees. Randy's marriage to Erika was his second, having previously been married to Elizabeth Jackson, with whom he also has a daughter. He split with Elizabeth in 1990 and has been married to Erika for eighteen years.

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Randy Jackson's wife has reportedly filed for divorce. Erika Jackson has filed the paperwork to end their 18 year relationship citing irreconcilable differences.  

Randy Jackson and his wife Erika are reportedly divorcing.

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