Howard Stern To Replace Simon Cowell On Idol?

The shockjock says he could be on the panel…

12:09, Tuesday, 9 February 2010

US radio host Howard Stern has said he’s in talks to replace Simon Cowell as a judge on American Idol.

The controversial star claims Fox have approached him about the job after Cowell himself recommended him.

He told listeners: “There's not a better job on the planet than judging a f***ing karaoke contest. It might be possible, we'll see.”

Stern’s massive $100 million a year radio contract finishes in January 2011 and reports claim AI producers could match the fee.

Howard commented: “$100 million to judge a karaoke contest? Yeah, I think I would do that show for $100 million.

“It would be the best thing that happened to me. What a cush job: $100 million for four months. Who wouldn't take that?"

And appealing directly for the job he added: “If I do say so myself, I can't imagine anyone else but me replacing Simon.”

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