Feb 9, 2010

Howard Stern may replace Simon Cowell on the American Idol


A New York Post article says American Idol producers want Howard Stern (shown on right) to replace Simon Cowell (on left).

An insider said that producers of the hit Fox show say Stern, America's highest-paid radio personality, is their top choice to take over from Cowell, who leaves at the end of this season.

They approached the King of All Media after he repeatedly mentioned on-air that his exclusive Sirius XM Radio deal expires next January and he was open to other offers. Cowell was paid $50 million a year.

Howard Stern reportedly earns $30 million a year from Sirius XM Radio.

One thing for sure, the foul-mouth Stern will need to clean up his language if he goes on American Idol.

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