Nicki Minaj Confirms "American Idol" Exit

Nicki Minaj, 30, is confirming that she, as well, is not coming back to "American Idol," just hours after former colleague Mariah Carey, 43, did the same.


"Thank you American Idol for a life changing experience! Wouldn't trade it for the world!" Minaj tweeted on Thursday evening.

She also wrote: "Time to focus on the Music!!! Mmmuuuaahhh!!!"

Minaj and Carey's widely-speculated exits come two weeks after the show's season finale, and after veteran judge Randy Jackson, 56, announced he won't be returning for the next season.

Keith Urban, 45, isn't expected to return, either, and some reports have claimed that Jennifer Hudson, 31, could fill one of the vacant slots.


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