Simon Cowell Quitting American Idol.

23rd May 2007

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Simon Cowell Quitting American Idol.... 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 U.S. news show Extra, "I'll have done 10 series 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".Meanwhile the British judge was amused to hear of his fellow American Idol judge Paula Abdul's nose injury at the weekend (20May07), declaring, "She won't be talking at the finals."Abdul was left with broken cartilage in her nose, a fractured toe and bruises when she tripped over her Chihuahua Tulip.

Speaking to Jay Leno on U.S. chat show Tonight on Monday (21May07), Cowell enquired, "How's the dog?"

When Leno replied, "What a cruel person," Cowell insisted, "Why, I like dogs."

Cowell says Abdul's nose injury will mean she is quieter than normal at the Idol shows on Wednesday and Thursday (23-24May07).

He explained, "Good, she won't be talking at the finals."

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by curly top 28th Feb 2009 12:55

How sad Simon is leaving!I understand 10 years is a long time and he needs to move on but...does he know how many kids look forward to getting together with family or friends to watch h... Read More
by some girl 10th May 2009 03:01

why would you leave?i mean 10 yaers ya thats a long time but peolpe are looking forward to meeting you in the future.just stay please.
by MiSSyou 13th May 2009 00:40

im gonna miss simon... i really wanted to meet him if i ever tried out... pleeeease stayy
simon babayy!! boooooooooooooo.hooooooooooooooooo.
by Freddy Flock 06th Jan 2010 01:32

Siamon makes the show worth watchain!
by morgan 25th Mar 2010 18:30

i dont think simon should have qiut he was what made the show worth watching he was really funny and good with his job i cant believe he quit
by deashia 17th Apr 2010 02:19

i think he should because he is a blo whole