NEW : Hollywood Reporter : But the end of season two will be another finale of sorts , as judge L.A. Reid announced Thursday he is leaving the show . The shows have paid well to attract new fans and boost sales . L.A. Reid is a record executive . He is leaving to concentrate more on his job , Epic Records says . Reid coached a country singer most recently on ' The X . '
NEW : Hollywood Reporter : The shows have paid well to attract new fans and boost sales . L.A. Reid is a record executive . He is leaving to concentrate more on his job , Epic Records says . Reid coached a country singer most recently on ' The X . '