 Simon Cowell: Might leave "American Idol"
Last week "American Idol" producer Ken Warwick put to rest rumors that Paula Abdul might leave the popular Fox reality show, but now Simon Cowell is speaking out to say he's undecided on his future.
More news on Simon Cowell has been gathered from multiple sources. While talking to the reporters in a conference call on Thursday Cowell said, "I'll make a decision about [whether to stay] next year."
MSNBC Scoop columnist Courtney Hazlett cited the reason for leaving the show by Simon Cowell. He said that he might duck out of the judging panel, not because of rumored personality conflicts, but because it"s a lot of work.
"This show could continue for another 10 years," added Cowell.
It becomes certain that he is going to stay with "American Idol" for the paycheck.
Simon Cowell is making over $350,000 a day due to the success of "X-Factor" winner Alexandra Burke's version of the song "Hallelujah". In addition he owns the rights to versions recorded by Jeff Buckley and Leonard Cohen. |