Why Randy Jackson Left The American Idol Judges' Table

Randy Jackson was a fixture at the American Idol judges' table, even as other superstar judges came and went. Then, in 2013, Randy announced that he was retiring from his role as a judge.
"I felt like I had done everything on that particular show, as a judge, that I could do," he says.

As he runs through several of the contestants who made it big during his tenure— including his wildly successful "wild-card pick" from Season 3—Randy opens up about his new role as a mentor on the show and shares how a big secret from Quincy Jones has helped him throughout his career.

Also during his sit-down with Oprah, Jackson reveals the truth about the highly publicized feud between fellow Idol judges Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey, and takes a moment to explain the origins of his accidental catchphrase, "dawg.".............

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