Simon Cowell says he is going to quit AI - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 05-23-2007, 10:39 AM

Music mogul Simon Cowell has stunned American Idol fans by revealing he's quitting the show in three years time.

The show's Mr. Nasty insists he won't be signing up for more episodes of the talent show after completing the 10th season of the TV phenomenon.

He tells news show Extra, "I'll have done 10 (seasons) and your time's up. It's time then to do something new. I think it's time to bring in new people...Ten years is a long time."

And as for who he'd pick to replace him on the show, Cowell has one name in mind: “Donald Trump.”

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TVFactFan · 05-23-2007, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Music mogul Simon Cowell has stunned American Idol fans by revealing he's quitting the show in three years time.

The show's Mr. Nasty insists he won't be signing up for more episodes of the talent show after completing the 10th season of the TV phenomenon.

He tells news show Extra, "I'll have done 10 (seasons) and your time's up. It's time then to do something new. I think it's time to bring in new people...Ten years is a long time."

And as for who he'd pick to replace him on the show, Cowell has one name in mind: “Donald Trump.”

COPYRIGHT 2007 WORLD ENTERTAINMENT NEWS NETWORK LTD.

Well when he quits who the hell is still going to watch? I know i won;t

Brian Damage · 05-23-2007, 11:04 AM

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Well when he quits who the hell is still going to watch? I know i won;t

He is American Idol. It is like Bob Barker retiring from the Price is Right. It will not be the same.

Brent88 · 05-23-2007, 11:25 AM

The show will be dead when he leaves. The ratings are already going down with him still there...

I Love Lamp · 05-23-2007, 12:57 PM

Well, along with Simon, the show itself has had its time, too. It's been a really long run and the fire's burning out. We've obviously seen that this season. The show is overexposing itself, and the contestants weren't even as good as before. I think there's kinda been a falling-out since Bo and Carrie's season. Last year was good, but they keep getting worse. They should quit while they're ahead.

EmoJoe · 05-23-2007, 03:56 PM

the show is going to be dead in 3 years anyway. it's already started it's downfall. it's pretty clear that Season 5 was the peak and 6 is the start of it's downfall. Seasons 4 and 5 were clearly the two best seasons (for me anyway).

BTW, three years from now = Season 9, not Season 10. i really doubt AI is going to still be popular in S10.

GoldenGirlsFan92 · 05-23-2007, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

He is American Idol. It is like Bob Barker retiring from the Price is Right. It will not be the same.

I agree.

Sterling Holobyte · 05-23-2007, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

He is American Idol. It is like Bob Barker retiring from the Price is Right. It will not be the same.

Meh, all they'll have to do is find another British guy with an nasty attitude. Apparently there's quite a few of them around. Seems like all of those "talent" type shows have to have the token nasty Brit(or Australian works too) on the panel. I think it is a prerequisite for starting one of those shows now.

TVFactFan · 05-23-2007, 06:13 PM

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Meh, all they'll have to do is find another British guy with an nasty attitude. Apparently there's quite a few of them around. Seems like all of those "talent" type shows have to have the token nasty Brit(or Australian works too) on the panel. I think it is a prerequisite for starting one of those shows now.

Another British Guy? After 10 seasons???-lol why would they do something like that

PrettyinPink55 · 05-23-2007, 10:52 PM

I'd like to see if Idol is still going strong after 10 seasons.

Cactus Jack · 05-24-2007, 02:10 AM

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I'd like to see if Idol is still going strong after 10 seasons.

Don't think it will.

TVFactFan · 05-24-2007, 06:08 PM

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Don't think it will.

WHY NOT?

Ireneparalegal · 05-24-2007, 06:10 PM

I'm sick of british guys coming on as hosts of shows on primetime ever since Simon debuted on the air.

Good Riddance Simon.

Brian Damage · 05-24-2007, 06:24 PM

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Don't think it will.

Something tells me it will be around. Perhaps you are just growing older and are tiring of it. I am sure there will be a whole new crop of kids that get into it.

EmoJoe · 05-24-2007, 06:31 PM

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WHY NOT?

it's season 6 and it's already starting it's downfall. unless the next few years are REALLY, REALLY good, i don't think it'll make it past 10 seasons. it just gets old after a while. besides, if simon is gone then the show will really die.

05-23-2007, 10:39 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Simon Cowell says he is going to quit AI Music mogul Simon Cowell has stunned American Idol fans by revealing he's quitting the show in three years time. The show's Mr. Nasty insists he won't be signing up for more episodes of the talent show after completing the 10th season of the TV phenomenon. He tells news show Extra, "I'll have done 10 (seasons) and your time's up. It's time then to do something new. I think it's time to bring in new people...Ten years is a long time." And as for who he'd pick to replace him on the show, Cowell has one name in mind: “Donald Trump.” COPYRIGHT 2007 WORLD ENTERTAINMENT NEWS NETWORK LTD.
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05-23-2007, 11:25 AM	#4
Brent88 Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 01, 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 16,174	The show will be dead when he leaves. The ratings are already going down with him still there...
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EmoJoe Cool cool cool Forum Addict Join Date: Apr 23, 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 71,478	the show is going to be dead in 3 years anyway. it's already started it's downfall. it's pretty clear that Season 5 was the peak and 6 is the start of it's downfall. Seasons 4 and 5 were clearly the two best seasons (for me anyway). BTW, three years from now = Season 9, not Season 10. i really doubt AI is going to still be popular in S10.
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PrettyinPink55 Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 11, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 24,601	I'd like to see if Idol is still going strong after 10 seasons.
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Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	I'm sick of british guys coming on as hosts of shows on primetime ever since Simon debuted on the air. Good Riddance Simon.
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05-23-2007, 12:57 PM	#5
I Love Lamp Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 10, 2007 Location: US Posts: 264	Well, along with Simon, the show itself has had its time, too. It's been a really long run and the fire's burning out. We've obviously seen that this season. The show is overexposing itself, and the contestants weren't even as good as before. I think there's kinda been a falling-out since Bo and Carrie's season. Last year was good, but they keep getting worse. They should quit while they're ahead.