People who watch that show don’t like Howard Stern but would probably watch anyway, just to bitch about him. It might be a little less rigged if he does do the show, b/c he’s anything but fake. I think the whole Susan Boyle thing was staged, along with alot of Simon’s reactions, but people gobble it up.

If he does join, it’s too bad they got rid of Paula Abdul. She would have been a good target for him. Maybe I would watch it if he was on. I don’t really care that he’s not in the music business. I would watch to see him insult people.

I really can’t stand Amercian Idol, not because the hopefuls are bad, since many of them show real talent when auditioning, but once the show’s producers get them – well the downward spiral doesn’t take too long to happen. It’s because the performers are made to become sell-outs once they make it to the big time.

Howard Stern will make the show interesting and give it a great boost IMO, because he is truly funny, with a rapier sharp wit and a ‘down home’ personality.

Simon Cowell is a snob who always looks like he just finished eating a s**t sandwich and then goes on to complain about not liking the bread. He has a mean spirit and no sense of humour at all. He makes it unbearable for the people trying to perform.

The show itself is parasitic, because they make a TON of money off the phone line votes, concert tours and ad revenues, but make it seem like it’s a big deal to give out a recording contract to the winner.

At least Howard Stern can get real laughs, both from the viewing audience and the performers. This will make the show way more entertaining, so give him the cash needed and let the real FUN begin!