Simon Cowell to Quit American Idol?

Simon Cowell to Quit American Idol?
If this is true, American Idol is screwed. It appears that Simon Cowell just can't keep up the brutal schedule he has and plans on quitting one show, and right now that show looks like it's going to be American Idol.

Between Britain's Got Talent, X Factor and American Idol, Simon Cowell has a one year contract with the latter, so it looks like he can get out of it easily. It's also possible that Simon Cowell is fishing for a hell of a lot more money.

So would you watch American Idol if Simon Cowell left? I'd probably watch the auditions but wouldn't watch it through to the end.
Published 4/12/09 by

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  • IF SIMON QUITS THE SHOW, I QUIT WATCHING AMERICAN IDOL
    Anonymous 4/19/09 Reply
  • More than even that he deserves some real thanks and some praise for dreaming his dream and bringing this venue to the world - we would have missed out on the Susans Boyles and Paul Potts - Simon you are doing a great job
    Anonymous 4/16/09 Reply
  • Say what you want and he takes a lot of abuse for being the "rock" and the "hard guy" but he makes the mix just right.
    Anonymous 4/16/09 Reply
  • If Simon left I think most people would stop watching it. He's the only one that keeps it real! He's honest and the others are merely nice or just plan opinionated. I don't like to auditions so much but love Hollywood week.
    TamraU 4/16/09 Reply
  • I don't think that American Idol would ever be the same with out Simon. He brings truth and honesty to the show by bluntly telling the contestants how they really perform. I think people vote on the recommendations of Simons opinions.
    Anonymous 4/16/09 Reply
  • No, I would not watch because I do think that Simon gives the most valuable advice and he does make the show. It would never be the same.
    JackieR10 4/16/09 Reply
  • I would be really sad if Simon left...I would still watch, because I believe in the show, but I usually always agree with Simon's comments. They come across a little harsh, he could use more tact, however, I always agree.
    Anonymous 4/15/09 Reply
  • no..Simon is the best part of American Idol
    PAY HIM TO STAY!!! or the show will die.
    Anonymous 4/15/09 Reply
  • I may not watch anymore if Simon quits. We need the sarcasim and humor that Simon brings to the show!
    Anonymous 4/14/09 Reply
  • I would still watch American Idol.I like Randy and respect his decisions as well as Paula's. I don't like the other woman on the show. Her voice just gets to me and she says the same thing about everyone. I'm sure they could find someone to replace...
    Anonymous 4/14/09 Reply
  • Won't stop me from watching the show. I mean he is a good asset but I'm sure they will replace him with someone just like him...if you know what I mean.
    Anonymous 4/14/09 Reply
  • Simon goes, there is no need to watch..its painful to watch weekly at least he adds humor and spunk to the show..no he leaves...idol is dead........
    Anonymous 4/13/09 Reply
  • Simon isn't the show: the contestants are! Of course I'll keep watching it. Sure I'll miss his entertaining quality, but that's not why I watch American Idol.
    Anonymous 4/13/09 Reply
  • No I wouldn't watch I Paula or even Simon left!!! Those two make the show:)
    Anonymous 4/13/09 Reply
  • I think that if Simon left the show I don't think the show would last. Idol is a show I have watched since the began. Sometimes he can be a little cruel but he MOST of time he is right. If the contestant listens to him and takes his advice they...
    Anonymous 4/13/09 Reply
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