American Idle

Simon Cowell is reportedly finalizing a deal that will bring him back to American Idol for at least three more seasons. As if we didn’t already have enough bad news after hearing that Paula Abdul left.

From the Hollywood Reporter:

…Cowell, heading into the final year of his current “Idol” contract, hinted in the spring that he might leave the show at the end of his deal. But early in the summer, he entered negotiations with Fox for a new two-year pact.

…the uber-judge reportedly is poised to earn $45 million under the new pact, up from $36 million a year under his current contract.

I was hoping that Cowell would be leaving after this season, as reported. But apparently, Idol thinks they can’t live without the jerk, so we’re all stuck with him for what looks like three seasons at the very least, and possibly more. Ugh.

Also, Cowell has supposedly been given a raise from $36 million to $45 million, which basically means he can keep chainsmoking his stupid cigarettes and hang out with escorts all over the world. Congrats, Simon.

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