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Howard Stern Confirms 'Idol' Talks

The Wrap - 8th Feb 2010

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Howard Stern: “There’s not a better job on the planet than judging that f---ing karaoke contest,” Stern said. “It might be possible, we’ll see,” he said, adding: “They’d have to pay me a ton of dough because I already make a ton of dough.” Stern’s five-year, $500 million contract with Sirius expires at the end of the year . Responding to a television report speculating Fox would have to match his current annual salary, Stern replied: “A $100...

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Christy-TheWriteGal

Posted 8th Feb 2010 via Twitter

What do you think about the American Idol producers wanting Howard Stern to replace SImon. Don't think I'll be watching when Simon's gone.


joe

Posted 8th Feb 2010 via Twitter

Oh hell no! Howard Stern is considering replacing Simon Cowel on American Idol !


Kevin Hart

Posted 8th Feb 2010 via Twitter

Driving around visiting clients listening to Howard Stern . It sounds more and more like stern is taking over American idol !!!!


Nat

Posted 8th Feb 2010 via Twitter

if Howard Stern replaced Simon in American Idol , it would suddenly become my new favorite show lol


Julian Tyler

Posted 8th Feb 2010 via Twitter

Dear Fox, Replacing Simon Cowell with Howard Stern will destroy American Idol . Howard Stern is to antithetical to what AI's should be.


Sara

Posted 8th Feb 2010 via Twitter

wtf....they are still talking about the grammy crap, and howard stern may take the place of simon on american idol O.o


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