Fox just filled some “Blank Space,” officially naming Scott Borchetta — the man who discovered Taylor Swift at age 14 — as Randy Jackson‘s replacement for the upcoming season of “American Idol.” That said, the network is calling the swap more of a “reimagining” of the mentor role.
Jackson officially parted from the long-running singing competition last month. He had quit being a judge after Season 11, but returned for two more runs as a mentor.
Borchetta is the president and chief executive of the Big Machine Label Group. His Big Machine Records — Swift’s label — will partner with 19 Entertainment and Universal Music Group to oversee the launch of the next “Idol” winner’s career.