Shock-jock Howard Stern next Idol judge?

Producers of the American reality TV series American Idol are courting the king of radio, Howard Stern to become the next Mr. Nasty in the forthcoming season of AI.

According to the insiders from American Idol, FOX management is laying down the red carpet for the no-holds-barred radio shock-jock, Stern replace the acid-tongued Simon Powell on AI’s judges’ panel.

Although shock-jock Stern is great as a radio jockey he is not appropriate as a judge on America’s No. 1 rated show due his limited knowledge of contemporary music (a point he proves every time a singer is invited to his show). Having Ellen DeGeneres on the judging panel from the ninth season of AI is still ok but having two non-musical entertainers on the judging panel would be detrimental to the credibility of the show. Given Stern’s penchant for controversial remarks & statements he might offend the sensibilities of many in American Idol.

Let’s hope all the rumors is just a way to get Sirius, the uncensored radio station, reconsidering his paycheck & renew Stern’s contract which expires next January!

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