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  • Randy Jackson in 2003 (left) and in 2012 (right)
  • Pluto shows his love for Randy Jackson outside the ‘American Idol’ Experience
  • ‘Idol’ judge Randy Jackson flashes a peace sign on the Clive Davis pre-Grammy party red carpet
  • ‘American Idol’ judge Randy Jackson makes an appearance on ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’
  • Randy Jackson, Kara DioGuardi, Ryan Seacrest, Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell of ‘American Idol’ pose before Season 8
  • ‘American Idol’ judges Randy Jackson, Kara DioGuardi, Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul with host Ryan Seacrest

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    Randy Jackson in 2003 (left) and in 2012 (right)

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    Pluto shows his love for Randy Jackson outside the ‘American Idol’ Experience

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    ‘Idol’ judge Randy Jackson flashes a peace sign on the Clive Davis pre-Grammy party red carpet

  • The Ellen DeGeneres Show

    ‘American Idol’ judge Randy Jackson makes an appearance on ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’

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    Randy Jackson, Kara DioGuardi, Ryan Seacrest, Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell of ‘American Idol’ pose before Season 8

  • ‘American Idol’ judges Randy Jackson, Kara DioGuardi, Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul with host Ryan Seacrest

 

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June 10, 2013

American Idol Names Producer Of Swedish Edition As New Boss

One day after dismissing its longtime production pair, “American Idol” has a new executive producer.

Freemantle Media has named Per Blankens to head the troubled Fox singing competition. The company said Monday that he has been the showrunner for the Swedish edition of “Idol” for more than five years.

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