Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj quit American

AFRIK UPDATE

Mariah Carey firm PMK announced the news, amid reports that Jennifer Lopez could return to the panel, on Thursday.

'W/ global success of “#Beautiful” (#1 in 30+ countries so far) @MariahCarey confirms world tour & says goodbye 2 Idol,' her spokesperson said on Twitter.

Mariah’s publicist, Cindi Berger, also confirmed to ABC news that she will appear the movie The Butler which premieres in August, and that her tour will kicks off in Asia in October.

Meanwhile, Nicki later tweeted: 'Thank you American Idol for a life changing experience! Wouldn't trade it for the world! Time to focus on the Music!!! Mmmuuuaahhh!!!'