'American Idol' producers want Howard Stern to replace Simon Cowell as judge - NYPOST.com

American Idol producers want Howard Stern to replace Simon Cowell as judge

American Idol is about the only show on the planet which could afford Stern. The rumor was that they offered Cowell $100m to $144m to stay, and Stern is looking for about $100m a year. Stern would be a good judge. He's bright, quick on his feet, candid, and funny. But he's also a polarizing figure. Many will tune in just to see what he has to say, but many others will turn the show off forever when they realize he's involved. I'm not sure where the balance arm would finally rest.