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Howard Stern, let’s face it, most of us who pay attention to the entertainment media have a "love / hate" emotion towards him. For those paying attention, Howard Stern has confirmed that he is “very interested” in replacing Simon Cowell on American Idol. This was after the producers of American Idol had put out feelers to Howard Stern’s people about his possible involvement.
This situation seems more like people who are just talking to drum up more publicity to an already publicity fat show. All Howard Stern has in common with Simon Cowell is the ability to be detestable and demeaning towards other people. Simon Cowell at least had some ties to the music industry before appearing as an 'Idol' judge. While Howard Stern does work in radio, he thankfully has not released a CD or played much music on his shows.
Many are speculating that this situation is probably being used by Howard Stern as a bargaining chip for a renegotiation of his contract with Sirius. A Howard Stern judge would be too much of a turn-off for most viewers of 'American Idol'. If he does end up replacing Cowell, then it could signal the beginning of the end of 'American Idol'. Then the show will have truly “jumped the shark.”