Okay.  First of all, I just want to point out that American Idol producers are showing just how desperate they are by this ‘play.’  Last time I checked, American Idol was a family friendly show. Howard Stern is anything but family friendly.  But, according to Page Six, American Idol producers are eager to hire Howard Stern to replace Simon Cowell on the judge’s panel.

Stern’s radio contract is going to expire and he’s looking for a new gig.  One source told Page Six, “It’s one of the few shows that could compete with Stern’s $100 million-a-year Sirius contract, and ‘Idol’ bosses think he’d be even nastier than Simon.  They know he would be great TV and would clash with the other judges such as Ellen DeGeneres and the contestants. ‘Idol’ will do what it takes to sign him.”

Howard Stern of course wants to play hard ball and perhaps do both jobs,

“Despite what he’s been saying on-air, Howard isn’t ready to leave radio and would like to stay on at Sirius,” the source said. “We believe this is a ploy to make Sirius pay up and keep him on his huge contract. But if Sirius can’t pay him the money he wants, he may negotiate to film ‘Idol’ on the side.”

FOX hasn’t commented yet.  But I sure we will be getting the news soon.  Stay tuned.

Drop a comment below and tell me if you’d still watch American Idol with Howard Stern on board?

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