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...

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 on American Idol?
via Stern Rate ​ According to today's Page Six , that could happen, as the popular talent show is reportedly courting the shock jock to replace Simon Cowell (though a source is quoted as saying Stern might just be using this to keep Sirius XM on their toes and give him lots of money when his contract renews). If it did happen, the frizzy haired mouth of America would surely be sharp and funny as he cuts down all those screechy singers, all while Ellen DeGeneres assumes an...

Is Stern Replacing Cowell on 'Idol'?
That's what the New York Post would like to have us believe. And the rumor that's been swirling the Internet like a tsunami. As you might expect, Fox -- which, like the Post, is owned by New Corp. -- isn't commenting. At first glance, it would make sense for Fox: Take the meanest man in England and exchange him with the crudest man in either hemisphere. Could be an even swap. And watching Stern's opinionated, prickly personality rub up against Ellen DeGeneres' oppressive niceness would be fun....

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 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 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
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...

POLL: Is Howard Stern Right for American Idol?
Stern is FOX’s first choice to take over Cowell’s role, an insider tells the paper. “ Idol bosses think he’d be even nastier than Simon,” a source says. “They know he would be great TV and would clash with the other judges such as Ellen DeGeneres and the contestants.” But a second source says that the top-earning radio personality is having commitment issues, since an Idol deal would involve touring the country for auditions and being in Los Angeles...

Howard Stern to Replace Simon Cowell on American Idol?
According to the New York Post , Idol producers are in talks with radio kingpin Howard Stern to take over from Simon Cowell, who leaves at the end of this season. An insider spills to the paper, "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 and would clash with the other judges such as Ellen DeGeneres and the contestants. 'Idol' will do what it takes to sign...

IDOL 411: Howard Stern to replace Simon? This week in "Idol" universe News
Kelly Clarkson Hits Back After "Idol" Slam This week Kelly Clarkson shot off an angry response to Taylor Swift's label boss, who'd defended Swift's widely criticized Grammy performance with a swipe at "Idol": "This is not 'American Idol.' This is not a competition of getting up and seeing who can sing the highest note." But Season One winner Clarkson took offense at that characterization about the show that made her a star. She let loose on Big Machine CEO Scott Borchetta in a post on her...

Howard Stern on American Idol when Did the Show Turn X Rated
American Idol has made some changes since their previous judge line up when they chose Ellen DeGeneres to take the place of Paula Abdul, but now they are considering Howard Stern to take the place of Simon Cowell. What are they thinking?

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...

'American Idol': Could Howard Stern replace Simon Cowell?
Those questions suddenly matter as the New York Post reports that “ American Idol” producers want Stern to take over for Simon Cowell, who departs after this season. The Post quotes “a source connected to Idol” as explaining what producers see in Stern: “Idol bosses think he’d be even nastier than Simon.” Which makes me wonder if bosses understand Simon’s appeal: He can be nasty because he knows what he’s talking about as a music...

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.  

Howard Stern American Idol
According to reports surfaced today, popular radio host Howard Stern would be replacing Simon Cowell as an American Idol judge. According to Page Six, Howard Stern American Idol negotiations are taking place for 2011 when his contract expires. According to an "Idol" source: “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,” What do you think? Is...

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...

Is Howard Stern Replacing Simon Cowell on Idol?
Season 9 of American Idol is barely underway, and already producers of the FOX Reality show are jumping at the chance to hire Howard Stern as Simon Cowell ’s replacement. " Idol bosses think he'd be even nastier than Simon," a source tells the New York Post . "They know he would be great TV and would clash with the other judges such as Ellen DeGeneres and the contestants." Stern, who earns $100 million a year, may not be quite ready to play AI judge just yet, according...

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 replace Simon?
Recently, Howard Stern has been subtly dropping hints on his show that he may be taking over Simon Cowell’s spot on American Idol. “I was approached by a major TV network to take over a TV show and leave here and do that next year — and I did turn it down … I’m not even sure if I want to be working. I’m waiting to see what happens,” Stern recently said on his show. “It’s one of the few shows that could compete with Stern’s...

The Best Judge To Fill Simon's Shoes: Howard Stern
Of all the names that have been out there, as replacements for Simon Cowell on American Idol, this one makes the most sense.

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Howard Stern To Take Over For Simon Cowell?!?
NO!!!! Sources are claiming that the latest act to throw their hat into the American Idol judge race is Howard Stern. Idol bosses think he is ideal, since he can be even "nastier" then the departing Simon Cowell ! We love Howard, but what the hell does he know about music?!?! And HELLO?! We can be nasty! Hell, we're all about the nasty! This is getting unacceptable! We want this job! There is only one name that should be coming to mind in the Idol execs brain for this gig: PEREZ!!!! PEREZ!...

American Idol, Howard Stern, Simon Cowell: Howard Stern In Talks To Replace Simon Cowell On American Idol
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Howard Stern "American Idol" Judge? Shock Jock Stern Courted To Replace Simon Cowell
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 threatening to jump ship on his Sirius Radio if the satellite service provider makes good on a promise to slice his $100 million a year deal....