Nicki Minaj Exits American Idol

Nicki Minaj is not down for American Idol. In the least surprising news of the day, an insider tells Us Weekly that the singer will depart this Fox competition immediately following this week's finale.

"It's safe to say she isn't coming back to Idol," the source says, adding that Nicki will start focusing on her next album, touring, and endorsements. "She's okay with it. She had a great time but was only going to do one season anyway."

Randy Jackson has already resigned from Idol and producers are expected to replace the entire panel some time this summer. Among those reportedly being considered: Harry Connick Jr., Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez.

Randy Jackson Resigns From American Idol

Amidst historically low ratings and criticism that American Idol has grown stale, Randy Jackson resigned from the Fox competition.

“Yo! Yo! Yo! To put all of the speculation to the rest, after 12 years of judging on American Idol I have decided it is time to leave after this season,” Jackson told E! News. “I am very proud of how we forever changed television and the music industry.”

Jackson went on to say he plans to focus on his company, Dream Merchant 21, as well as “other business ventures.”

Ratings for Season 12 of Idol have been decreasing each week and there's been talk that all four judges would have been replaced this summer even if Jackson did not leave on his own.