'Idol' producers want Howard Stern to replace Cowell

[Analog]

"American Idol" producers are eager to hire Howard Stern to replace Simon Cowell as the show's tough-talking judge, sources tell Page Six. An insider said that producers of the hit Fox show say Stern, America's highest-paid radio personality, is their top choice to take over from Cowell, who leaves at the end of this season. They approached the King of All Media after he repeatedly mentioned on-air that his exclusive Sirius XM Radio deal expires next January and he was open to other offers. Cowell was paid $50 million a year.
A source connected to "Idol" said, "It's one of the few shows that could compete with Stern's $100 million-a-year Sirius contract, and 'Idol' bosses think he'd be even nastier than Simon.

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[SamurAchzar]

YES PLEASE


(Realistically I don't think it's going to happen, Howard won't leave radio and fears flights so unless he relocates to California, he won't be going back and forth. Great idea though)

 

[Craig234]

YES PLEASE


(Realistically I don't think it's going to happen, Howard won't leave radio and fears flights so unless he relocates to California, he won't be going back and forth. Great idea though)

Well, I can't stand Howard Stern, don't watch American Idol, avoid Fox, and think it's appalling Simon Cowell got anything like that money for that, so...

 

[jamesbond007]

Wow, $50 million per year to say "yay" or "nay" to people who audition.

I want.

 

[SamurAchzar]

Well, I can't stand Howard Stern, don't watch American Idol, avoid Fox, and think it's appalling Simon Cowell got anything like that money for that, so...

LOL

Wow, $50 million per year to say "yay" or "nay" to people who audition.

I want.

It's not only that, I think he owned some (if not all) of the franchise rights.

 

[moshquerade]

i would not watch.

 

[Regs]

What are they going to do with the other two worthless judges?

 

[techs]

Wow, $50 million per year to say "yay" or "nay" to people who audition.

I want.

Double wtf!

 

[SKORPI0]

Just let the show end please...

 

[GTaudiophile]

No way to keep him clean...from shouting expletives, etc.

"Wow, babe, forget your voice, that is one sexy ass of yours. I'll tell you what, if you don't make it as a singer, you are invited to come on my radio show and ride my Sybian."

 

[FelixDeCat]

Howard who?

 

[ultimatebob]

No way to keep him clean...from shouting expletives, etc.

"Wow, babe, forget your voice, that is one sexy ass of yours. I'll tell you what, if you don't make it as a singer, you are invited to come on my radio show and ride my Sybian."

Exactly... If Fox hires Stern to do ANY TV show on public airwaves, it will only be a matter of time until the FCC fines start coming in. He's a loose cannon!

 

[JulesMaximus]

i would not watch.

I would.

Howard Stern is the greatest radio personality ever. He is the main reason I subscribe to satellite radio.

 

[techs]

Exactly... If Fox hires Stern to do ANY TV show on public airwaves, it will only be a matter of time until the FCC fines start coming in. He's a loose cannon!

Unlike his radio show, television is not live so they can edit out his expletives.

 

[moshquerade]

I would.

Howard Stern is the greatest radio personality ever. He is the main reason I subscribe to satellite radio.

He's the main reason I don't subscribe to satellite radio.

 

[GTaudiophile]

Unlike his radio show, television is not live so they can edit out his expletives.

Some American Idol episodes are live...

 

[Gibsons]

No way to keep him clean...from shouting expletives, etc.

"Wow, babe, forget your voice, that is one sexy ass of yours. I'll tell you what, if you don't make it as a singer, you are invited to come on my radio show and ride my Sybian."

I think he'd be better at Porn Idol. Or maybe that's what American Idol would become? Sounds like an improvement.

 

[Cattlegod]

i would actually watch it if he was on there

 

[GTaudiophile]

I think he'd be better at Porn Idol. Or maybe that's what American Idol would become? Sounds like an improvement.

Now that would be a show!

Like a mass-scale casting scene

 

[FoBoT]

Just let the show end please...

this
might as well just cancel it, stern isn't right for the Idol demographic

 

[SamurAchzar]

this
might as well just cancel it, stern isn't right for the Idol demographic

I don't know, I enjoy both :hmm:

 

[Zedtom]

The show is starting to become a parody of itself and should end quietly at the end of this season. The disillusioned tryout contestants would have to find other avenues to start their careers.

As far as Howard Stern...that would be interesting. Female contestants that are attractive would have to answer penetrating questions about their willingness to do anything to get into show business.

 

[techs]

Some American Idol episodes are live...

I didn't know that. Could put him on a 10 second delay.

 

[sandmanwake]

Stern: "That was pretty decent. Could you show us your boobs? I really would like it if you did that again only this time while sitting on this sybian. Do you want to go to Hollywood or not. Well then, no wood for me, no Holly for you."

 

[silverpig]

He makes $100 million a year? Geez.