NEW : But that streak ended in 2012 , and since then the show 's producers have made several changes . 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 . " Randy Jackson announced he was leaving `` American Idol '' earlier this month .
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 . " Randy Jackson announced he was leaving `` American Idol '' earlier this month .