Randy Jackson

Randy Jackson is an American musician and television personality. He is best known for being a judge on American Idol from 2002 to 2014. Jackson has also played in a variety of bands, working as a session musician and filling in when bands needed him. He also worked for Columbia Records and MCA Records in A&R. Jackson has been married twice and has three children.

Randy Jackson, Simon Cowell, Kelly Clarkson and Paula Abdul pose for photographers as Clarkson is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on September 19, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

Paula Abdul Changed Her Flight to Be at Kelly Clarkson's Walk of Fame Induction — and Made it Just in Time!

Mariah Carey Will Make $18 Million on 'American Idol'

Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj Leaving 'American Idol'

Randy Jackson Is Officially Leaving 'American Idol'

Jennifer Lopez Is the 'Alpha Female' at the Judges' Table, Says 'Idol' Producer

Jennifer Lopez: I Was Worn Down at End of 'Idol'

Mariah Carey in 'Serious Talks' to Be 'American Idol' Judge

'American Idol' : Readers Take Sides in Kree Harrison vs. Candice Glover

Randy Jackson's 'America's Best Dance Crew' Back for Season 4

Randy Jackson Is Heartbroken About Violence in His Hometown of Baton Rouge: 'We've Got to Get It Together'

'American Idol' : Women Face Sudden-Death Round

Jennifer Lopez 'Rising Above' Divorce, Randy Jackson Says

'American Idol' 's Top 42 Face Elimination Before Live Shows

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Randy Jackson Gets Creepy Birthday Gift from Simon Cowell

Randy Jackson Leaving 'American Idol' After 12 Years

'American Idol' 's All-Female Top 5 Face Elimination

Jennifer Lopez Will Be 'Tougher' Next Season on 'American Idol'

'American Idol' : Top 10 Face Elimination

'American Idol' Judges Predict a Girl Will Win This Season

Mariah Carey on Rumored 'American Idol' Feud: It's Too Soon!

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Randy Jackson Rounds Up Famous Pals for 'Music Club'

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Paula Abdul Laughs Off Feud with Ryan Seacrest

Keith Urban: I Want to Return as a Judge on 'American Idol'

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Paula, Randy & Ryan Unveil Her New Single

Jermaine Jones Tweets He's Off 'American Idol'

Erika Van Pelt: 'I Felt Shafted' by 'American Idol' Judges

'American Idol' : Will Lauren Gray Follow in Carrie Underwood's Footsteps?

Mariah Carey, Randy Jackson & 'American Idol' Crew Share Season 12 Excitement

'American Idol' 's Deandre Brackensick Eliminated After '80s Night

Halle Berry & Olivier Martinez Catch a Concert in L.A.

Harry Connick Jr.: Is He 'American Idol' 's $600-Million Man?

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Simon Cowell Gives Ryan Seacrest Two-and-a-Half Stars for Emmys

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Watch Paul McCartney, Bono and Adam Levine Lead Star-Studded Video in Fight Against Climate Change

Randy Jackson to Simon: Date Someone Your Own Age

Ryan Seacrest and Jennifer Lopez: 'Idol' Will Be an 'All New Show'

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'American Idol 3' Generates Hot Numbers

'American Idol' Sends Home Its First Top 13 Contestant

Keith Urban on 'American Idol' Drama: Toes Get Stepped On

Randy Jackson's Wife Files for Divorce

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Randy Jackson Reveals How He's Maintained 100 Lb. Weight Loss 18 Years After Gastric Bypass Surgery

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'American Idol' Judges Through the Years in Honor of the Show's 20th Anniversary

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Paula Abdul on American Idol — and Why Simon and Randy Still Make Up Her Dream Judging Panel

Randy Jackson rejoins Journey

Reunited! Randy Jackson Rejoins Journey as Official Bassist: 'The Boys Are Back'

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11 Celebrities Who Are Living with Diabetes

Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell, Kelly Clarkson

Simon Cowell Tells Kelly Clarkson His 'One Wish' Is to Work with Original 'American Idol' Judges Again

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'American Idol' 's Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul & Randy Jackson Will Reunite on Kelly Clarkson's Show

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Randy Jackson Settles Divorce 4 Years After His Estranged Wife Erika Riker Filed: Report

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La De Da De De: Janet Jackson Is Adorable In Throwback Performance Clip with Brother Randy

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10 Celebrities Who Were Honest About Having Weight Loss Surgery

Simon Cowell Makes Surprise Return for 'American Idol' Finale – and Finally Offers a Tiny Apology for Being So Mean

And So We Say Goodbye to 'American Idol' : The PEOPLE Review

Are Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson Returning for 'American Idol' 's Final Season?

5 Things to Look Forward to Seeing on the 'American Idol' Finale

'American Idol' : Randy Jackson Returns as the Top 10 Girls Perform

Mariah Carey Hated Working at 'American Idol'

Jennifer Lopez, Harry Connick Jr. to Judge 'American Idol'

'American Idol' Crowns Candice Glover Its Winner!

'American Idol' Names Its Top 3

'American Idol' : Top 4 Take On Top Hits and Standards

'American Idol' : Did One of the Final Four Go Home?

'American Idol' : Angie Miller & Amber Holcomb Jump Ahead

'American Idol' : Top 5 Take On Music's Biggest Divas

'American Idol' : First All-Female Top 5?