Howard Stern "American Idol" Judge? Shock Jock Stern Courted To Replace Simon Cowell

Howard Stern May Replace Simon Cowell On American Idol
Rumor has it that Howard Stern may replace Simon Cowell on American Idol. Simon Cowell told the world a few weeks ago that he’s retiring as curmudgeon judge on the talent competition in order to work full time on his British X-Factor show and develop other TV projects. more Howard Stern after the hop… While one would assume Cowell ’s replacement would most likely be another music veteran, all the rags are saying none other then famed shock jock Howard Stern has been...

Howard Stern Tapped To Replace Simon Cowell On 'American Idol'?
Rumor has it that Shock Jock Howard Stern has been tapped to replace Mr. Nasty, Simon Cowell on “American Idol”. Call us crazy, but I think they might just have something there. It was said earlier this year that Simon would be exiting stage left to jump on the “X Factor” bandwagon, so that leaves us without a resident Idol bad guy. An “Idol” source said, “It’s one of the few shows that could compete with Stern’s $100-million-a-year...

Howard Stern in Talks to Replace Simon Cowell?
The NY Post is reporting that Howard Stern is currently the top choice to replace Simon Cowell on American Idol ! The paper's source claims that American Idol producers have already approached the shock jock -- whose Sirius radio contract will expire next January -- about becoming a permanent Idol judge when Simon leaves the show to launch X-Factor. But even if producers have approached Howard Stern, the outspoken radio host will likely turn down the offer because he wants to remain...

Howard Stern to replace Simon Cowell on American Idol
Comments 0 Reports have emerged that Simon Fullert has had talks with Howard Stern to replace Simon Cowell on American Idol. The controversial radio star appears on Sirius XM, an uncensored satellite radio service. It is believed that the show wants Stern, because he would clash with the other judges and be suitably nasty; however his nastiness could be over the top and not sit well with many American's. Stern's $100m a year deal is up at the end of the year with Sirius/XM. So this rumor...

Howard Stern tapped to replace Simon Cowell on American Idol
Reportedly shock jock Howard Stern has been offered Simon Cowell's seat on American Idol. Stern's $100 million a year Sirius contract expires in 2011. Stern's camp whispers he's not thrilled about touring the country auditioning talent, nor is he excited about the amount of time he'd spend in Los Angeles for performance and result shows.

Howard Stern tapped to replace Simon Cowell on 'American Idol'
By LosAngelesTimes.com Shock jock Howard Stern has been offered Simon Cowell ’s seat on the “American Idol” dais, a new report says. The New York Post’s Page Six

Howard Stern Will Replace Simon Cowell on American Idol?
Howard Stern is reported to be in negotiations to replace Simon Cowell as a judge on American Idol. Is this a good idea?

Howard Stern to replace Simon Cowell on 'American Idol'

If Howard Stern Were to Replace Simon Cowell on "American Idol," What Kind of Judge Would He Be?
This morning, The New York Post's Page Six reported that shock jock Howard Stern has been offered Simon Cowell's soon-to-be-vacated job as token downer-judge on "Americal Idol."

Howard Stern to take over for Simon Cowell on 'American Idol'?
RAMIN TALAIE | Bloomberg News Howard Stern is in the final year of his five-year, $500 million satellite radio contract he started in January of '06. "factbox" -->

Howard Stern Could Replace Simon Cowell on 'Idol'
I’m about to toss a turd into your Saturday punch bowl. Idol producers are reportedly “eager to hire” Howard Stern to take over as resident asshole when Simon Cowell leaves American Idol after this season. Stern’s $100 million a year contract with Sirius expires next January. As hard as it is to believe he gets paid that much to talk shit on satellite radio, it’s even harder to believe that taking the Idol post would be a step down in the salary brackets;...

Howard Stern to replace Simon Cowell! Is this Idol's biggest misfit?
We got some crazy news for you all. After Ellen De Generes found her way to the American Idol judge's seat replacing Paula Abdul, it's time for radio and media personality Howard Allan Stern to make the cut next season, reports New York Post. New York Post reports, the producers of American Idol are considering Howard Stern to fill Simon Phillip Cowell's seat who is all set to pack his bags and move away at the end of this season. Cowell, who has been an Idol judge since the Reality show...

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...

Howard Stern to Replace Simon Cowell on American Idol? Um, Sure, Why Not?
Getty Images The race to replace departing American Idol judge Simon Cowell has just taken a bizarre and potentially raunchy new turn. According to the New York Post , Fox is courting radio kingpin Howard Stern —whose contract with Sirius XM Radio expires next January—to step in for Cowell when he moves on to launch the American version of The X Factor . An insider spills to the paper, "It's one of the few shows that could compete with Stern's $100 million-a-year Sirius...

Will Howard Stern Replace Simon Cowell On "American Idol"?
According to the New York Post , Fox head honchos have finally figured out who they want to replace Simon Cowell on “ American Idol .” Supposedly, their top pick is Howard Stern, whose contract with Sirius satellite radio is up next January. “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,” a source told the paper. “They know he...

Howard Stern tapped to replace Simon Cowell on 'American Idol'
Shock jock Howard Stern has been offered Simon Cowell's seat on the "American Idol" dais, a new report says.

Howard Stern favorite to replace Simon Cowell as Idol judge
Friday, February 05, 2010 (EST) Radio shock jock Howard Stern is being tipped as the favourite to replace Simon Cowell in U.S. TV Reality TV hit American Idol.  

SHOULD HOWARD STERN REPLACE SIMON COWELL ON AMERICAN IDOL?
reported Friday, Idol producers are keen for the shaggy-haired legend of the airwaves — America’s highest-paid radio personality — to take over from the tough-talking music mogul when he leaves at the end of the talent show’s current season. “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,” a source told the New York Post newspaper....

Is Howard Stern Replacing Simon Cowell on Idol?
Howard Stern, Simon Cowell | Photo Credits: Sylvain Gaboury/FilmMagic.com; James Sullivan/FilmMagic.com TV Guide Stars are clamoring to replace Simon Cowell at the American Idol judges table, but is America's favorite "shock jock" really one of them? Howard Stern , 56, is the Idol producers' top choice to replace Cowell, according to The New York Post . The Sirius radio host's hefty contract expires next year and Stern recently said on-air he had been approached by a major TV network for...

Howard Stern " is he the best choice to replace Simon Cowell?
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Is Howard Stern Replacing Simon Cowell on Idol?
Stars are clamoring to replace Simon Cowell at the American Idol judges table, but is America's favorite "shock jock" really one of them? Howard Stern , 56, is the Idol producers' top choice to replace Cowell, according to The New York Post . The Sirius radio host's hefty contract expires next year and Stern recently said on-air he had been approached by a major TV network for next year, but also told listeners he turned the offer down. Sources rebuffed the Stern report to Entertainment...

Howard Stern to take Simon Cowell's place on 'American Idol'?
Apparently “American Idol” is ready to jump on the Howard Stern bandwagon. After Mr. Nasty, Simon Cowell , announced that he was jumping ship next year for “X Factor” in the States, that left a lot of people wondering who is going to fill his shoes. According to Page Six , it may just be the Shock Jock himself. Idol insiders say that Stern is their top pick for a replacement for Cowell and they have approached him to take his empty judge’s seat on the singing...

Howard Stern to Replace Simon on 'American Idol'
Howard Stern to replace Simon on 'American Idol'. When Paula Abdul announced she was leaving Fox's hit Reality series "American Idol", there were dozens of stars rumored to replacing her as judge. Now, as Simon Cowell prepares to depart after this season of "Idol", executives are looking to find his replacement.

Howard Stern to Replace Simon Cowell on 'Idol'?
The self-described 'King of all Media' took to the airwaves earlier this week to announce that he had been offered a high-profile job in network TV. On Friday, the New York Post reported the job is none other than Simon Cowell 's soon vacant seat on 'American Idol.' Nobody at FOX has yet confirmed the report. Is the rumor full of hot air, or might we really see the sharp-tongued shock jock eviscerate off-key contestants in prime time next year? On Wednesday, Stern told Sirius subscribers...

Howard Stern To Join Ellen on American Idol? That I'd Pay To
In it’s ninth season, I’m not sure I can take much more of the endless montages (seemingly more staged each year) of off key wannabes and super-star hopefuls. But I do give credit to the producers of the show for recognizing that even if the talent gets stale, the real drama can play out at the judges table and that they’ve raised the bar with Ellen and would certainly raise it with Howard. But would the “king of media” take the gig when his very lucrative deal...