Howard Stern to join American idol?

[Tree Rollins]

Rumor has it that Howard Stern is in negotiations to join American Idol as Simon Cowell's replacement. Howard's contract with Sirius runs out this year and he has said that he isn't sure what he's doing next. Supposedly, Idol has offered him Simon's position.

I'm a huge Howard fan. I don't really watch much idol, but if Howard were to join the show, i wouldn't miss an episode. He is probably the only guy who could replace Simon and still keep the shows ratings or make them even higher.

[JohnAnthony]

Mainstream gonna ruin H.S. just like it ruined every intelligent-wacko who ever lived. I don't want this to happen.

[ronjon619]

where did you get this? Simon stole the show idea from Howie. Remember when they pranked him with that singer. One of the best pranks they ever did.

[Tree Rollins]

where did you get this? Simon stole the show idea from Howie. Remember when they pranked him with that singer. One of the best pranks they ever did.

My girlfriend told me. And i googled it to verify.

[Tree Rollins]

Mainstream gonna ruin H.S. just like it ruined every intelligent-wacko who ever lived. I don't want this to happen.

I don't think howard will conform to the mainstream. If he joins idol, he'll do it by his own rules.

[JohnAnthony]

I don't think howard will conform to the mainstream. If he joins idol, he'll do it by his own rules.

Well if he does end up joining this show I hope you're right. We need more guys like him they're near nonexistent.

[Deuce]

Catty broads would not tune in. Many broads hate him and he is not the knarley rough bro Simon is.

[Tree Rollins]

Well if he does end up joining this show I hope you're right. We need more guys like him they're near nonexistent.

Idol will be terrible without either Simon Cowell or Howard Stern.

[JohnAnthony]

Idol will be terrible without either Simon Cowell or Howard Stern.

For sure but I wouldn't want Howard crowned or defined as a Simon-Cowell-sub.

[DOMINATER]

can't see howard doing it , that is real mainstream , they just wouldn't get him, he definately would pull his 12 to 20 million, but you need 40 million i think for the numbers american idol gets

[dbldown]

Sirius without Stern is bankrupt.

[Tree Rollins]

can't see howard doing it , that is real mainstream , they just wouldn't get him, he definately would pull his 12 to 20 million, but you need 40 million i think for the numbers american idol gets

The one thing about it is that Howard has always talked about his jealousy for people who host games shows and things and make big money. It's cake work. He would have to make huge dollars to join the show, and the work would be easy compared to doing a radio show every day.

All this being said i'm still not sure if he'd do it. I hope he does though.

[Tree Rollins]

Sirius without Stern is bankrupt.

No doubt about it. He'll still support it b/c he has stock interest in it, so that could help a little. Still, i hope sirius understands the effect it's going to have.

[rjt721]

Report: Howard Stern tapped to replace Simon Cowell on 'American Idol'
February 5, 2010 | 11:42 am

Shock jock Howard Stern has been offered Simon Cowell's seat on the "American Idol" dais, a new report says.

The New York Post's Page Six claims that Stern is in negotiations to replace the critical Brit in 2011 when his Sirius XM contract expires. He's hinted at mulling the gig on several occasions on air.

"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," an "Idol" source tells the Post.

Compete it might, but whispers in Stern's camp say he's not thrilled about touring the country auditioning talent, nor is he excited about the amount of time he'd spend in Los Angeles for performance and result shows.
"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.

This doesn't mean the Fox ratings juggernaut is ready to give up.
"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 him," the show source added.

A Stern source echoed to Page Six the belief that "this is a ploy to make Sirius pay up and keep him on his huge contract. But if Sirius can't pay him the money he wants, he may negotiate to film 'Idol' on the side."

Stern would join newly tapped daytime queen DeGeneres, songwriter Kara DioGuardi and producer Randy Jackson.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/gossip/2010/02/howard-stern-replace-simon-cowell-idol.html

[rjt721]

Never watched AI, but I would watch with Howard.

Howard hates Ellen. That would be gold.

[ronjon619]

Never watched AI, but I would watch with Howard.

Howard hates Ellen. That would be gold.

he also hates people that rip off his show. Leno, the smarter than a 5th grader show and so forth.

[ttwarrior1]

i wont be watching idol anymore but will be watching his new show, if they are gonna get replacements, they should get 2, like bon jovi and madonna or garth brooks and some blonde singer

[playersonly69]

He would suck

[Bill Dozer]

Iv'e seen no more than 3 AIs, but isn't the idea that the singers get a chance to go in front of record execs and take a tongue lashing because they judges are respected? Didn't AI jump the shark when they start having celebrity judges?

[Rollins08]

I can't see stern making the jump. He'll be to restricted.

[wtf]

would love to see it

doubt he will do it though

[ryanjep]

What a weird pick for them to make

[KC]

Howard rules and might even increase ratings without him they will drop for sure

[geebert74]

This all started with the NY post doing a poll about who should replace Howard. The first person was Puff Daddy, then Howard. Stern even said on his show when he found this out that he would not do it which makes me wonder how this news got out. Stern would bring something great to that show but unfortunatly, all the stuck up prissy bitches who watch the show would not appreciate him as a judge.

[ehp6737]

Absolutely love and respect Stern, he was such a pioneer and one of a kind for our generation, but he would've been the last person I would of thought of for this gig, not to mention his target audience couldnt be a more polar opposite of the Idol target audience.

[Richkas]

Stern is the man.

[koby25]

I also heard that they are changing the name to American pornostar.

[moses millsap]

wont work on fox imho

[Flying Dutchman]

Well, for one thing he could ask the contestants to "show them their "

...that would run the ratings up...

[Davydave]

Stern hates to fly, the show won't move to NY for him. Not going to happen.

[philswin]

Negotiation ploy for his new contract with Sirius

[GRUMPERZ]

AI would rule with Howard.

Who else is there that would have any appeal or controversy besides Howard?

[Lost Angel]

Not that I watch this show, I don't, but commercials I have had the misfortune of seeing make it obvious that anyone would be better, less excruciating to look at, than the phugly-ass reanimated mummy-looking "Posh Spice".

What the hell is wrong with this broad? She already, at 30 something or whatever, is indulging Michael Jackson level in plastic surgery? Face Tightening? Shes a wreck.

David Beckett, with millions of dollars and the ability to pull basically any woman on Earth, this is what he winds up with?

She must have one HELL of a great "personality"or great....SOMEthing...is all I can imagine...something that he really digs because I can't even stand to LOOK at the gal.

What'd she do to get "famous" anyway? She was in "Spice Girls"?. I never heard even one of their songs. From what I have gathered.....I have been fortunate in this regard.

[SpectacularBid]

bring in ba ba bouyuie

[Tree Rollins]

Stern hates to fly, the show won't move to NY for him. Not going to happen.

Their are reports of idol upping their offer to ridiculous amounts of money. Even Howard would have a hard time turnings down 30 or 40 millions or a couple months of easy work.