Nicki Minaj bids American Idol farewell on her twitter saying: “Thank you American Idol for a life changing experience! Wouldn’t trade it for the world! Time to focus on the Music!!! Mmmuuuaahhh!!!” Minaj’s departure had been rumored for a while, as the Idol panel is looking to reboot for the fall. A rumored panel of Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, Adam Lambert, and Clay Aiken was leaked a month ago, but Kelly’s people have been denying that she will be taking part. Meanwhile, the Jennifer Hudson deal seems to be a lock.