TMZ: Randy Jackson out as 'American Idol' judge

The dawg days are over at "American Idol" ... TMZ is reporting that Randy Jackson is officially leaving the judge's table ... but will still remain a part of the show as a "mentor."

Sources connected to "Idol" tell us ... there's some concern among the brass that Jackson is not well-suited for the mentor role ... but they feel they need him because he's the glue that helps keep the show together.

As for his replacement ... sources tell us Nicki Minaj's deal is 99% done ... but still not a sure thing just yet.

Read more on Randy Jackson and 'American Idol' at TMZ.com.

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