Next American Idol Judge

Fox’s American Idol has been a hit since season one with the trial and tribulations of singers trying to make it in Hollywood. Much of the success of this is also due to the judges whom either America seems to love or hate. Over the past few season the show has tried to add some variety with guest judges and adding a 4^th judge to the mix. With the 9^th season the beloved or hated Simon Cowell will be filming his last season. There is no need to worry though because American Idol producers are already in the works with negotiations to have the perfect man replace Cowell, none other than Howard Stern himself.

Howard Stern is one of the highest paid radio personalities, partly due to his blunt personality. He says what he feels and exactly how he feels with no reservations or apologies. He is a Simon Cowell to the extreme. Hollywood reporter Chuck Ross thinks Stern would be a “dazzling choice.” Idol bosses think he would be even meaner then Cowell and clash with the other judges which also helps ratings and makes great TV. Stern has announced many times that his contract with Sirius radio is up in January and he open to looking to other markets for work. Stern himself though has not said whether he is going to make the switch or stay with Sirius radio, but he has announced on his show that he is considering the option, we will just have to wait and see.

This would make a huge impact on the TV industry because Howard Stern has made his career on radio. Not only would he be making the switch to television but to a family show. If Stern did do the show it would be interesting to see how he would keep his edge but also tone down for audiences of all ages who watch American Idol. I wonder if more people would watch the show knowing about Stern’s past and the personality that he does have. I feel he would help the industry and particularly American Idol because I do think bringing him on board would make more people interested in watching the show.

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http://www.tvweek.com/blogs/2010/02/howard-sterns-an-a-holeand-why-hes-the-right-choice-to-replace-simon-cowell.php

http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/idol_producers_want_howard_stern_YUKlMlwQkfqa7EgK1nvRaN