NEW : Minaj ` ` is a woman who brought ... honesty and passion , '' show 's producers say . Beyoncé and Mariah Carey both announced their exits from ` ` American Idol '' after 1 season . The two performers had clashed and were n't able to bolster the show 's ratings . Randy Jackson announced he was leaving ` ` American Idol '' earlier this year .
NEW : Minaj `` is a superstar who brought ... honesty and passion , '' show 's producers say . Minaj and Mariah Carey both announce their exits from `` American Idol '' after 1 season . The two performers had clashed and were n't able to bolster the program 's ratings . Randy Jackson announced he was leaving `` American Idol '' earlier this month .