Our picks for the next 'American Idol' judges

Updated 2:08 PM ET, Fri May 10, 2013

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Randy Jackson is leaving "American Idol" after 12 years as a judge, and he might not be the only one. But who should take his place? Harry Connick Jr. has been a mentor on "Idol," but does he have what it takes to be a regular judge? Even he's not so sure. As <a href="http://www.ellentv.com/2013/05/08/will-harry-connick-jr-judge-on-idol/" target="_blank">he recently told Ellen DeGeneres</a>, "I had a good time mentoring. Judging is a whole different deal," he said. "I don't know how good I would be at that." Here are some of our other suggestions:

Photos: Our picks for the next 'American Idol' judge

Our picks for the next 'American Idol' judges – Randy Jackson is leaving "American Idol" after 12 years as a judge, and he might not be the only one. But who should take his place? Harry Connick Jr. has been a mentor on "Idol," but does he have what it takes to be a regular judge? Even he's not so sure. As he recently told Ellen DeGeneres, "I had a good time mentoring. Judging is a whole different deal," he said. "I don't know how good I would be at that." Here are some of our other suggestions:

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Artist and record producer Pharrell Williams could easily slide into Jackson's chair. The "Get Lucky" singer knows what it takes to be successful in the industry, and his cool demeanor might even help keep the drama at bay.

Photos: Our picks for the next 'American Idol' judge

Our picks for the next 'American Idol' judges – Artist and record producer Pharrell Williams could easily slide into Jackson's chair. The "Get Lucky" singer knows what it takes to be successful in the industry, and his cool demeanor might even help keep the drama at bay.

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