The 7 Changes Howard Stern Would Bring to 'That F***ing Karaoke Contest' American Idol
This morning, Howard Stern sent shivers through the parents of tweens nationwide with confirmation that he is considering replacing Simon Cowell as head judge on American Idol. Stern, whose five-year, $500 million contract with Sirius Radio expires at the end...

American Idol Eyes Howard Stern to Replace Cowell
American Idol caused a stir this season when producers replaced Paula Abdul with Ellen DeGeneres. Now, rumor has it Howard Stern will fill Simon Cowell's vacant seat. After much speculation Howard Stern confirmed on his radio show Monday that Fox is interested in hiring the Sirius shock jock to replace Simon Cowell on American Idol . Stern, who is known for his for his sharp tongue and merciless humor, would seem to be a perfect fit to take the place of Cowell, who has gained a following as...

Should Howard Stern Replace Simon Cowell?
On tomorrow night's broadcast, Ellen DeGeneres officially joins the American Idol judging table. While we're looking forward to this debut, many viewers are already contemplating next season. Still shocked by the news of Simon Cowell's exit , they're left to wonder: who will replace this British icon? Howard Stern has an idea: himself! "I can't imagine anyone else but me replacing [Cowell]," Stern said today. "How else are they going to make that show work? Who knows how to broadcast and who...

Howard Stern would replace Simon Cowell for $100 million
Howard Stern addressed rumors that he is gearing up to replace Simon Cowell as a judge on “American Idol”. The shock jock said, “They’d have to pay me a ton of dough because I already make a ton of dough. Yeah I would do that show for $100 million.” I would love to see that. We’d have Howard, Ellen and Randy. Now if they would only can Kara DioGuardi, it would be the best show ever.

Howard Stern, Simon Cowell: Stern Fans American Idol Flames, Throws Out A Number
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Howard Stern Says He'd Judge on "American Idol" for $100 Million
Photo: Ufberg/WireImage Last week Page Six stoked a rumor that Howard Stern is a possible candidate to replace the departing Simon Cowell on next season’s American Idol . Today the shock jock addressed the reports on his satellite radio show, admitting the job wouldn’t be out of the question. “There’s not a better job on the planet than judging a fucking karaoke contest,” Stern said, MTV reports . “It might be possible, we’ll see.” As ...

Howard Stern is Serious About Leaving Sirius for 'American Idol'
We hoped it was a horrible rumor . But it appears there's more truth than fiction to the report that Howard Stern is being considered as a replacement for Simon Cowell on American Ido l.The shock jock took some time on his show this morning to discuss the Idol rumors and in a very Howard way, he managed to stir up even more controversy. While FOX has denied approaching the shock jock, Stern confirmed that there has been interest in him permanently joining the Idol judging panel. Perhaps...

Howard Stern Confirms "Idol" Replacement Offer Rumors
On his radio this morning, Howard Stern confirmed a rumor that first began floating around last week: that he's been approached to replace the departing Simon Cowell as a judge on "American Idol."

Howard Stern Will Replace Simon Cowell on Idol For $100 Million!
We'd do it for free! Howard Stern has said that he would replace Simon Cowell on American Idol , but only if they cough up 100 million big ones. Says Stern: "They'd have to pay me a ton of dough because I already make a ton of dough. Yeah I would do that show for $100 million." Stern, referring to the Idol as a "fucking karaoke contest" said that being a judge would be the best job on the planet and he is even rumored to be leaving Sirius XM Radio soon. BUT $100 million is a lot of...

Howard Stern Admits He's in Talks to Judge Idol
Howard Stern admitted Monday that he's in talks to replace Simon Cowell as a judge on American Idol. "There's not a better job on the planet than judging that f---ing karaoke contest," the shock jock, 56, announced on his Sirius radio show (via TheWrap.com ). See which Idols are married or engaged "It would be the best thing that happened to me," he continued. "What a cush job -- $100 million for four months. Who wouldn't take that?" The catch? "They'd have to pay me a ton of dough...

Howard Stern Shows Interest in American Idol Job
Home Howard Stern Shows Interest in American Idol Job By wildouble - Posted on February 8th, 2010 Tagged:   Howard Stern confirmed Monday (February 8) that reports claiming American Idol producers were interested in him replacing judge Simon Cowell are true. "There's not a better job on the planet than judging a f-----g karaoke contest," Stern said on his Sirius radio show. "It might be possible, we'll see." According to some reports Idol is prepared to match the shock...

Howard Stern Confirms 'American Idol' Talks
What? American Idol is really considering Howard Stern to replace Simon Cowell? I just died a lot inside. This rumor just got a jolt as The Wrap reports that Howard Stern told his listeners that: "he is considering leaving Sirius " and radio altogether -- to become a ...

Howard Stern confirms 'American Idol' talks
Feb. 8, 2010 Howard Stern told his satellite radio listeners on Monday that he is considering leaving Sirius - and radio altogether - to become a judge on "American Idol." Stern confirmed a report that Fox is interested in hiring the Sirius shock jock to replace Simon Cowell on the Reality show. "There's not a better job on the planet than judging that f---ing karaoke contest," Stern said.

Howard Stern Wants to Replace Simon Cowell
Howard Stern says that he will replace Simon Cowell if he is paid $100 million/ year. Howard Stern also refers to American Idol as a karaoke contest.

Howard Stern: I'd Replace Simon Cowell For $100 Million
Howard Stern says he'll gladly replace Simon Cowell on American Idol " for $100 million. REPORT: Idol Producers Courting Howard Stern To Replace Simon Cowell As reports circulate that Stern is being considered as Simon's replacement next season, the King of All Media addressed the situation on his satellite radio show Monday. "They'd have to pay me a ton of dough because I already make a ton of dough," Stern said, adding that judging Idol is the best job on the planet. (Of...

Stern Confirms Idol Judge Rumours
Howard Stern today confirmed on his Sirius XM show that American Idol producers are indeed interested in him replacing Simon Cowell on the show. And he's interested in doing it. Some highlights: On doing the show: "I'll do that for $100 million. For $100 million a year, to judge a karaoke contest? Ok. Why not? It might be possible. We'll see. Name a person who could bring more excitement to that show than me." On his judging style: "If I was the judge on 'American Idol,' looks would play into...

Howard Stern Admits He's in Talks to Judge Idol
Jim Spellman/WireImage.com; Neil Mockford/FilmMagic Us Magazine Howard Stern admitted Monday that he's in talks to replace Simon Cowell as a judge on American Idol. "There's not a better job on the planet than judging that f---ing karaoke contest," the shock jock, 56, announced on his Sirius radio show (via TheWrap.com ). See which Idols are married or engaged "It would be the best thing that happened to me," he continued. "What a cush job -- $100 million for four months. Who wouldn't take...

He's Sirius: Stern says there's 'no better job' than being 'Idol' judge
Shock jock Howard Stern is singing a new tune -- admitting today that he's considering leaving radio to become a judge on “American Idol” next season. Stern confirmed a Page Six reportthat Fox is interested in hiring him to replace Simon Cowell on the top-rated show. “There’s not a better job on the planet than judging that f----ing karaoke contest,” Stern told listeners during his Sirius satellite radio show, according to excerpts published on MTV.com. “It...

American Idol, Howard Stern, Simon Cowell: Howard Stern In Talks To Replace Simon Cowell On American Idol
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First Look At Ellen DeGeners On 'American Idol' (VIDEO)
We're going to Hollywood! Yep, this week kicks off the Hollywood leg of American Idol Season 9. If you're bracing for the changes that are about to come to the show (Howard Stern in Simon Cowell's place?!), here's a sneak-peek at a familiar face who will make you feel right at home. Welcome Ellen! By the way, we weren't kidding -- as we reported last week, Howard Stern really is a consideration to fill Simon Cowell's seat when Simon exits the show at the end of this season. And amid all the...

'American Idol' Roundup: Videos Galore! Kris Allen, Simon Cowell's Haiti Single, and Carrie Underworm
Let's soothe our senses after Howard Stern expresses his interest in replacing Simon Cowell. It's an American Idol roundup, with loads of videos: delayed AOL sessions, an interview with David Cook, and a worm. No, really. What's up with the delays? The fanbase will surely understand where I'm coming from. Both Kris Allen and Allison Iraheta recorded sessions for AOL late last year, and they were only posted on the site over the past couple of days, which makes the interviews rather...

Ellen gets ready to debut as American Idol judge
Paula Abdul is gone. :( Despite her loopy behavior, questionable Fashion choices and overall incoherence, Abdul was a familiar, even warm presence on the judging panel. The kooky link between Randy Jackson's catchphrases and Simon Cowell's cattiness. (We're still not sure what Kara DioGuardi contributes.) New judge Ellen DeGeneres makes her debut at 7 tonight on Fox during the intense Hollywood rounds, which include solo and group numbers. The top 24 will be revealed Feb. 17, and then public...

Fox, Howard Stern Talking Idol
Howard Stern is indeed in talks with Fox over a slot on American Idol , the shock jock confirmed today on his Sirius satellite show. “There’s not a better job on the planet than judging that fucking karaoke contest,” said Stern, 56, whose 5-year, $500 million deal with Sirius is up at year’s end.