Justin Timberlake to Replace Simon Cowell?!

July 27, 2010 | Television

With season 10 "American Idol" auditions in full swing, the rumor mill is buzzing about who will replace Simon Cowell. "Extra" caught up with Ryan Seacrest at "Idol's" New Orleans auditions to get the scoop.

The Hollywood Reporter reports that FOX, in a plan to reboot the show after Simon's departure, is looking to bring back executive producer Nigel Lythgoe, who shepherded "Idol" for the first seven seasons. Along with the return of Lythgoe, Justin Timberlake and Elton John have been added to the list of potential Cowell replacements.

Ryan Seacrest told "Extra," "I don't know who will be in the seat. They haven't made a decision, so we'll find out together."

When asked about the possibility of stepping into Simon's judging chair, Ryan assured us that he will not be in the seat. "I will host it," he said.

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GO WITH ELTON!!!!!
TIMBERLAKE WOULD BE THE WORST CHOICE!

Anonymous
July 29, 2010

I would love to see Mike Rowe (dirty job guy)take Simon’s seat on American Idol..He has a backgroud in music, even sang opera.He stuttered as a child and singing did the trick..He is well liked and I think he would be the BEST one for Idol…

Shirley
July 28, 2010

Ellen and Justin!!!! What more could
anyone ask for? So smart. So modern.
I would be an even bigger fan than I am
already. And I am 42 years old!

Jen
July 27, 2010

I think a good Housecleaning for American Idol would be good. Piers Morgan and Nigel would be excellent.

Gloria Carter
July 27, 2010

ewwwwwwwwwwwwwww Justin Timberlake man what a waste to American Idol!!

GG
July 27, 2010

I WOULD GO WITH ELTON JOHN, HE KNOWS MUSIC, AND A LOT OF IT!!!!!!!!!!

Mireille Paul
July 27, 2010

I agree. I like Justin as a singer but never in the world I’d consider him as a judge. I think this is the end of American Idol. I only watched because of Simon. Not anymore.

E
July 27, 2010

This quest for Simon’s replacement is beginning to get out of hand. Justin Timberlake is one of the most RIDICULOUS candidates yet. And how many times does Elton John have to tell them that he’s not interested?

And you would think the return of Nigel would be the return of Idol as we know it. But he actually wants to do a complete house cleaning and get a whole new judging panel. You would think he would get it more than anyone, but he is actually the most clueless.

Barnsinger
July 27, 2010
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