Simon leaving american idol?

I heard it also in the news but I think it going to affects the show if Simon would not be there anymore. Money is the reason why hosts are leaving but what you can do if they don't want to continue anymore.

I think you may be onto something as far as the publicty stunt goes. They have us chatting about it here, now don't they? LOL. I think it's crazy that Ellen should replace Simon. His stark honesty while brutal at times is mostly spot on! If you can't sing, he tells you that, maybe not so nicely. But I know I am an okay singer but I'd never put myself in a competition so maybe they need a cold blast of air to wake them up. Simon has often said that the judging should be on the talent and not the popularity or good looks of the contestant, it'll be interesting to see how his show differs! If they want the show to continue they need to mix it up and get a big name person who has industry backround like Randy to come on board, not a comic turned talk show host like Ellen.

Hi 7thbird, It's okay--it's a good break for Simon. I know he will surely be missed but let's give others a chance to shine to as a judge in american idol. he has a new life and show to attend to. so, let's be happy for that change and be happy too in welcoming the new one in american idol!

I think Simon said he would fulfill his contract with American Idol. So I don't think he will be leaving in the middle of the season. I don't know who will be replacing him as judge but that person has some big shoes to fill. X-Factor is a popular show in Britain so Simon thought about doing an American version of it. Its like American Idol except there is no age limit for the contestants. Simon said he would be a Judge on X-Factor. I don't think I will be watching American Idol once Simon has left. He was my favorite judge on that show.

Is he? And are you referring to Ellen Degeneris? Will she fill in for Simon? I don't think Ellen will make a very good judge because she is too funny for the role. Simon is harsh and severe with his comments, straight and direct while Ellen will surely be saying a lot of funny stuff. I don't think Simon will leave the show before the contract ends. We'll see...

I'm not understanding why you ask "do you think he has to leave the show without finishing the season". His contract is up at the end of the season. No reason he would be leaving before then. I think Simon's shoes will be impossible to fill. And once Simon brings X-Factor to the US, American Idol will be a second rate show. I will move to watching X-Factor probably although I don't like some of the differences between that and American Idol.

Yeah I've heard too. I think it will be very difficult to find a replacement for Simon, especially since the ratings for the show has been declining through the years. I think one reason people watch the show is to watch or listen to what Simon has to say to the aspiring talents. If he's gone then the show would would be just like any talent show around. Although I think that with this news, more people might watch his last season.

As an audience, I really would not want to watch American Idol anymore without Simon because it wouldn't be the same without his quips and most of the time honest and tactful judging. You are right, it is really a big shoe to fill because there is only one Simon Cowell. Actually, when Paula left, I was like it's okay because Simon is still there but now, I am day by day losing interest to the show.

American Idol has just signed contract with several of the key stars for 3 years. Even if Simon leaves after this season, American Idol producers have to continue paying the others if American Idol fails to continue. However, I doubt that the studio would want to cancel the most-watched American talent reality tv show especially since that it still draws the biggest tv audience (other than sport tv show). Sure, American Idol is losing a sizable audience as the seasons progress, but the number is still huge enough to claim the number one spot every year. As for Simon Cowell, I believe, at the end of the day, money can change his decision. Wave a good sum of money in front of him and he would stay. I don't think Simon is going to leave without completing the season. Each contract covers a full season, if I am not mistaken. As for Ellen, I think she is there to fill in the chair for half a season. I predict Paula Abdul would make a comeback halfway through the season. I think it is a publicity stunt - anything to get the rating up.

Maybe he does not like ellen as a judge. Well he hs his reasons, and that is producing his own show. Sure American Idol made him rich for now he can afford to produce his own show and be mean to a different contestant. What does the show X Factor means? A modelling show? hehe. Watch out Tyra... joke. But Simon is a big foundation of AI seeing him not seated on the judge seat will lessen the contestants stress but i dont know about the ratings.