Simon Cowell Contemplates "Idol"

12/19/2008
Amy Chandler
Cowell considers leaving "American Idol" and comments on Goodspeed's death.

First Paula Abdul, now Simon Cowell is rumored to be leaving the hit show, American Idol, reported MSNBC. Simon Cowell claimed in an interview this week that the workload for Idol is becoming too much, saying, "This show could continue for another 10 years." However, he has not made a decision yet, claiming he has until next year to decide.

Cowell also commented on the death of Paula Goodspeed, the crazed fan of Paula Abdul who committed suicide last month. According to Reuters, Cowell said her death made him reconsider the harsh criticism he gives to contestants.

"I have thought long and hard about this," he announced. "I think we will continue in the way we have always done. We have tried a sense of humor. The show is not an inherently mean show. It is an American dream show where the whole purpose is to find somebody who through the process becomes a star."

0
No votes yet
Your rating: None
  • |