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Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey leaving “American Idol” with fellow judge Randy Jackson

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There are two more Coke cups — er, seats — to be filled at the “” judge’s table.

posted Thursday that it was “time to focus on the music,” just a couple of hours after she wouldn’t be coming back “American Idol” in order to focus on her upcoming tour.

Minaj and Carey were new judges on “Idol” this past season, joining country singer Keith Urban and longtime judge Randy Jackson. on the reality singing show, creating a feud viewers didn’t react positively to.

Fox and “Idol”producers about the two divas leaving, saying Carey “will remain an inspiration to ‘Idol’hopefuls for many seasons to come” and Minaj is“a superstar who brought a level of honesty and passion” to the show.

Earlier this month, Randy Jackson, the last remaining original judge, said he would beafter 12 seasons.

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