Is Simon Cowell leaving American Idol?
American Idol judge Simon Cowell gave an interview to a London newspaper and said his hectic schedule might cause him to leave “American Idol” whenever his contract expires.
He told the Mirror, “Most people do one show a year and I do three and they involve a lot of traveling. One may have to go. I don’t know which one. That is the problem, I like all of them. I can’t imagine not doing ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ and I can’t imagine not doing ‘X Factor.’ But I guess America (Idol) is more likely to go because I have got one year under contract. Maybe that will be the end.”
“I don’t want to come over as whiney because I am very grateful that I have got these jobs, But there is a point where I am not sure we can keep this schedule up. It takes longer and longer to make these shows because you have to put more into them, and I am not sure we can sustain me doing three shows a year, with the record label and the TV production company.”
In addition to being a judge on “American Idol,” Simon is also a judge on “X Factor” and “Britain’s Got Talent” which airs in Europe.
I’m sure Simon is a very busy guy, but I think he’s bluffing. I don’t think he will ever leave “American Idol” regardless of how busy his schedule is. It has become the ultimate cash cow for him.
Remember last year, when Paula Abdul threatened to leave “American Idol?” She quickly came to her senses and showed up to the taping of the show.
Tim Henley
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Why do American’s constantly refer to any European country as Europe as if it is a country on it’s own.
To say “Simon is also a judge on “Britain’s Got Talent” which airs in Europe” is stupid as the name of the program itself tells you it airs in Britain. God I hate stupid comments.
Also I’m sure anyone worldwide could watch the show if they wanted to it was a completely unnecessary thing to say.