Blast from the past! Ryan Seacrest reveals original judges to return for final season of American Idol

Published: 01:35 EST, 20 November 2015 | Updated: 02:43 EST, 20 November 2015

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After 15 seasons, Fox is finally shuttering the massively successful American Idol series.

And as part of the last season, Ryan Seacrest told Access Hollywood that the original set of judges, Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson and of course Simon Cowell, will be returning in some capacity.

The show is currently taping the Hollywood round of the show, and Seacrest made the announcement on the red carpet for the event.

Final surprise: As part of the last season, Ryan Seacrest told Access Hollywood that the original set of judges, Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson and of course Simon Cowell, will be returning in some capacity

When asked for more information about the superstar judges' return, the host didn't have many details to add.

'I've spoken to all of them recently and we as a team have talked to them about coming back to do something for the final season. They are going to do it it's just a matter of figuring what to do with them.'

The original group of judges were together for 8 seasons, until Paula left the show in season 9, followed by Simon in season 10, who left so he could host another talent show, The X Factor.

Filming now! The show is currently taping the Hollywood round of the show, and Seacrest made the announcement on the red carpet for the event

Not forever: The original group of judges were together for 8 seasons, until Paula left the show in season 9, followed by Simon in season 10, who left so he could host another talent show, The X Factor

Currently, the judging panel is composed of Keith Urban, Jennifer Lopez and Harry Connick Jr.

While the show has produced some big name superstars over the years, including Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and Katherine McPhee, the final season, which debuts in January, may be slightly tainted by one final scandal.

Last season's star, Phillip Phillips, is involved in a labor dispute with 19 Entertainment, the production and management company that represents the show's talent.

Star-maker: While the show has produced some big name superstars over the years, including Kelly Clarkson (pictured), Carrie Underwood and Katherine McPhee, the final season, which debuts in January, may be slightly tainted by one final scandal

First reported by TMZ, legal documents claim the singer was poached from Idol's management company 19 Entertainment, and they want $4 million in compensation.

In January, the singer, 25, filed paperwork to void the contract he signed as an aspiring contestant on the reality show, calling the agreement one-sided and unfair.

Phillips signed to new manager Michael McDonald's Mick Entertainment, after meeting him while on tour with John Mayer, who was McDonald's client.

Trouble brewing: Last season's star, Phillip Phillips, is involved in a labor dispute with 19 Entertainment, the production and management company that represents the show's talent