Victoria Beckham and American Idol in Denver
Just over 9,000 hopefuls arrived in the Mile High City.

'American Idol' Denver Auditions Turn Up Scarce Talent, 'Bikini Boy'
The "American Idol" Denver auditions turned up scarce talent ... and a "Bikini Boy." Victoria "Posh Spice" Beckham returned for another guest-judging stint.

American Idol: Victoria Beckham's Back! Hooray?
So far this season, American Idol has thrown up guest judges of just about every different persuasion.

"American Idol" Season 9 Denver Auditions (With Guest Judge Victoria Beckham): TV Recap
A recap of the latest episode of American Idol, with returning guest judge Victoria Beckham.

American Idol producers want Howard Stern to replace Simon Cowell
NEW YORK - American Idol producers are planning to rope in "shock-jock" Howard Stern to replace Simon Cowell when the latter leaves the talent hunt at the end of this season, it has emerged.

American Idol Producers Want Howard Stern to Replace Simon Cowell
According to PageSix, American Idol producers are keen to sign on Howard Stern to replace Simon Cowell, who is leaving the show after this season. An insider revealed that the highest paid radio personality is their top choice for Cowell's replacement. Fox is said to have approached Stern after he kept mentioning on-air that his exclusive deal with Sirius XM Radio expires next January and that he's open to other offers. Cowell has been paid $50 million per year as a judge on America Idol. An...

Can 'American Idol' Survive Without Simon Cowell?
When the news started to break last month at the TCA's that Simon Cowell would be leaving American Idol at the end of this season to focus on his sister project, The X Factor, it felt like just a bad joke.

American Idol - Howard Stern Replacing Simon Cowell?!
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'American Idol' Shakeup! Simon Cowell Might Be Replaced By
Would you watch someone as controversial as Howard Stern on THE most popular Reality TV show in America? We thought Simon Cowell was a tough judge, but shock jock Howard Stern would take “critical” to a whole new level. The notoriously political radio host is rumored to be in talks with FOX to replace Simon on American Idol next year, but can you really imagine him perched behind a table with Randy Jackson and Ellen DeGeneres? It’s an [insert 'what the heck are they thinking' adjective he...

American Idol producers want Howard Stern to replace Simon Cowell
New York, Feb 5 - American Idol producers are planning to rope in “shock-jock” Howard Stern to replace Simon Cowell when the latter leaves the talent hunt at the end of this season, it has emerged. According to a source, producers of show feel Stern, America’s highest-paid radio personality, would be best on the show after the tough talking Cowell. They are believed to have approached Stern after he repeatedly mentioned on-air that his exclusive Sirius XM...

"Idol" Execs Want To Replace Simon With Howard
“American Idol” producers are determined that the show must go on after Simon Cowell jumps ship, and so they’re on the hunt for someone with a acid tongue to replace him. Their number one pic is apparently Howard Stern , who is known for telling it like it is with the help of expletives and a serious dose of attitude. Howard is also a big “Idol” fan, and he always dissects the show and its contestants on his radio show. Says a source, “It’s one of...

Idol's Danny Gokey: Obama Should Replace Simon
Change is good for American Idol , according to Danny Gokey . While many fans are dreading Simon Cowell 's impending exit, the Season 8 third-place finisher tells TVGuide.com that playing musical judging chairs is necessary for the aging Fox juggernaut. "I think in order for Idol to stay alive, they need to reinvent the wheel," he says. "He is irreplaceable, and when you bring someone new on, you don't want them to copycat exactly what Simon did. But you should let their qualities take over...

Report: 'Idol' wants Howard Stern for Simon's spot
All sorts of names are being tossed out as replacements for Simon Cowell on American Idol , but here's an interesting one:

'Footprints in The Sand': The Story Behind The 'American Idol' Audition
"American Idol" judge Simon Cowell was impressed by auditioner Jessica Furney's rendition of "Footprints in the Sand," a song he co-wrote for Leona Lewis.

'Footprints in The Sand': The Story Behind The 'American Idol' Audition
Auditioner Jessica Furney impressed Simon Cowell with a song he co-wrote for Leona Lewis. By Gil Kaufman Jessica Furney Photo: FOX By now, it should be obvious what kinds of things capture “American Idol” lead judge Simon Cowell’s attention: very attractive, slightly dippy young women, scrawny teenage boys with slightly raspy voices and emotional back stories, and oh, yeah, people who sing songs he wrote. The latter category took center stage on Wednesday night’s final...

Victoria Beckham Guest Judges on American Idol
Victoria Beckham was guest judge on American Idol tonight, in case you’ve missed it. I’m not a big fan of her but I have to admit it’s very refreshing to see her actually smile and talk as if she’s a real nice person in real life. And that her face is actually capable of displaying human emotion, unlike her usual stone-cold look . I don’t know what’s gotten into AI but they were letting a lot of people through in Denver, even the suckiest singing...

Casey James: American Idol Jailbird
When Casey James auditioned for American Idol in Denver, he was asked to remove his shirt. The judges, especially Kara DioGuardi and Victoria Beckham, wanted to take a close look at this contestant. If only producers had done the same. Radar Online reports that James has a criminal background and has actually served time in County Jail. His offenses include: driving while intoxicated, driving with an invalid license and reckless driving. In November 2001, the aspiring singer pled guilty...

Howard Stern To Replace Simon Cowell On American Idol
According to PageSix , American Idol producers are desperate to hire radio star Howard Stern to replace Simon Cowell , who will be embracing a new project ( the American X-Factor ), on the next season of the show. 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. “They know he would be great TV...

Howard Stern tapped take Simon Cowell job on American Idol?
According to the NY Post , An insider said that producers of the hit Fox show say Howard Stern, who is America's highest-paid radio personality, is their top choice to take over from Simon Cowell, who leaves American Idol at the end of the season.. A source 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. It would be interesting to see Howard Stern..but then again, how about a Brit to...

Howard Stern to Replace Simon Cowell on American Idol?
Sirius radio personality Howard Stern is rumored to be in talks with American Idol producers to take over for Simon Cowell, Page Six reports : "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...

Howard Stern to Replace Simon Cowell on American Idol?
There have been loads of rumors about who will replace Simon Cowell when he departs his judge’s seat on American Idol after this season… but Howard Stern? I’m not sure I’m believing this, but PageSix is reporting that Fox is courting Howard Stern to take over for Simon. A source tells PageSix that Howard Stern is their top choice for American Idol judge, and that Stern has been approached with an Idol offer since his Sirius XM Radio deal expires next January. Stern...

Howard Stern to Take Over American Idol From Simon?!
If you thought Simon Cowell was cranky, get a load of who's supposedly being considered for his replacement! Producers' first pick to fill the seat that will be vacant at the conclusion of the current season could be none other than Howard Stern , reports the New York Post . (Which is owned by Rupert Murdoch . Who happens to own Fox. Which makes us pay more attention than we would to a typical Post piece.) "It's one of the few shows that could compete with Stern's $100 million-a-year...

Howard Stern "American Idol" Judge? Shock Jock Stern Courted To Replace Simon Cowell
Producers of American Idol are courting no-holds-barred radio shock jock Howard Stern to become Reality TV’s next Mr. Nasty. Idol informants claim FOX bosses are eager to bring Stern on board to replace Simon Cowell as the acid-tongue pundit on the show’s judges panel. Cowell will bid farewell to Idol in May as he prepares to launch an American adaptation of his UK ratings juggernaut The X Factor . Stern, on the hand, is the highest-paid radio personality in the country and...

Will Howard Stern Replace Simon Cowell On American Idol?
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...