Howard Stern Confirms He's in Talks to Judge Idol
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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).
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"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 because I already make a ton of dough," says Stern. "$100 million to judge a karaoke contest? Yeah, I would do that show for $100 million."
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Stern says he'd quit his radio show if he ended up on the Fox reality show. His $500 million, five-year contract expires at the end of 2010.
Naturally, he thinks he'd be perfect at the gig.
"If I do say so myself, I can't imagine anyone else but me replacing [Cowell]," Stern said. "I mean, I don't know. How else are they going to make that show work? Who knows how to broadcast and who knows how to be interesting? And who's not afraid to speak their mind?"
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Marc Berman, the senior TV editor at Mediaweek, agrees.
"I probably can't think of anybody better than him," he tells UsMagazine.com. "He would create a lot of controversy. If they're looking to keep the show on the map, it's not a bad idea."
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35@Kurt Howards interviews can be viewed on YouTube. You can hear and see it all there. It's pretty clear that he can be a creep at times.
If Howard Stern becomes a judge on Idol I will not watch the show anymore. He is annoying and I can't stand him.
For everyone saying he's some creep who asks porn stars to get naked, here's his show description from the 3rd of Feb. Robin's Night Out. 02/03/10. 6:00am Wolfman Movie Review. 02/03/10. 6:10am JD And Ashley Dupre Update. 02/03/10. 6:15am Robin Song Parodies And More. 02/03/10. 7:00am Lisa G's Howard 100 News Preview. 02/03/10. 7:05am Howard Reads Some News. 02/03/10. 7:15am Howard Reads Some Email. 02/03/10. 7:25am JD Voice Mail Vs. Gary Take Me Back Tape. 02/03/10. 7:35am Scott The Engineer's Explosive Personality. 02/03/10. 7:40am Win Sal's Money With Benjy's Girlfriend Sarah. 02/03/10. 8:05am - listen More Benjy And Sarah. 02/03/10. 9:15am Riley Martin Asks For Money From His Fans. 02/03/10. 9:25am Howard 100 News And Wrap up Show Previews. 02/03/10. 9:35am Robin's News. 02/03/10. 9:50am Some people here don't even listen to him, yet think he's a creep because their friend told them so....
It's funny how people say "he has no credibility as a judge" yet Simon Cowell made his millions with no-names like Robson & Jerome doing a cover of Unchained Melody. He also helped out with a boyband called Westlife who do awful cover songs every 6 months. Simon Cowell has no credibility to judge, so Howard would be a great replacement. He is their only hope before Cowell's X-Factor destroys it in the ratings.
You know they will make Stern a judge, considering a lot of the population does not like him. That's what they want, rating...it's all about the ratings.
Anyone who likes Howard needs some serious help and find your moral compass. He is capital A number 1 trash!
I would never watch American Idol again it that big of a boy was a judge. He is a disgrace to the human race!!
Stern is a moron. He has no credibility as a judge. I'll watch IDOL if Simon leaves, but not if Stern replaces him.
i really will stop watching its already getting freaking rediculous. first ellen then Howard give me a freaken break already. the show already hit one low with losing paula now simon, simon is the the show!!!!!!!!!!!!
So, if Stern is the new judge will the contestants be forced to sing in the buff while he comments on their physical attributes? The guy is a sleeze-ball, scum-bucket, big-nosed creep. I never thought anyone could make Simon look good, but the thought of Stern taking his place makes Simon look like Mother Theresa.
Howard Stern will never do this, he is just bluffing so that Sirius will pay up when his contract is up in January TRUST me Howard Stern will never host American Idol There is no way in hell he will leave New York and travel around the country
That would definetly be the end of my Idol addiction........No way would I want to watch this guy on television...and kids watch this show,,what are they thinking?
Everybody calm down! There's not a snowball's chance in the land of the devil that Stern would get this gig. He's just running his mouth. He's a "shock jock," remember? It's his job to get people fired up. Looks like it's working.
@Christina Gotcha! You must be a sleaze bag too and most of his fans are probably sleaze bags as well. Do you have children Christina? American Idol is a FAMILY SHOW! My 6 year old watches it. Do you think a 6 year old should listen to a man who talks about women's ass', tit's, p.ussy, jacking off, penis, anal, sex and says every swear name in the book?.....No....Didn't think so.
American Idol is a family show and if they bring in Howard Stern I will not watch it anymore. He will ruin this show, it is already struggling and he will flat ruin it for so many viewers.
I've watched AI from its beginning. The day Stern sits at the judges seat will be the day I never watch again. This man is lower than low.
r u f-ing kidding me??? i don't watch AI but it's supposed 2 be a family show & that scumbag is far from family-friendly. all he would do it hit on all the girls & turn the show in2 trash.
IF THIS HAPPENS ...THE SHOW WILL TANK, NOTHING WILL BE A SURER BET. WITH UGLY HOWARD, THIS WILL BE IDOL'S VERY LAST YEAR. MAYBE IT'S ABOUT TIME? SAD THING, IT WOULD HAVE WORKED WITH THE 3 REMAINING JUDGES.
I have to admit, I was predicting Idol would be cancelled without Simon. But if Howard goes on, there is a good chance it could work out. Listen up, Fox. Stern is your ONLY option. No one else has the clout or personality. If you want a hit show to remain a hit show, you've got to follow Simon with Howard. Otherwise it'll tank.
He may be a sleaze bag but a very rich sleaze bag with a boatload of money and a very large sleazy following;-)