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So long, Simon Cowell?
He’s hinted at it before.
And he’ll hint at it again, no doubt.
But is there any truth to the increasingly persistent buzz that Simon Cowell is looking to depart “American Idol”?
“I’ll make a decision about (whether to stay with the show) next year,” Mr. Mean told reporters on a recent conference call.
He’s not sick of the show, he swears, but he’s a busy, busy boy — and “Idol” accounts for a rather large chunk of his time.
“This show could continue for another 10 years,” he added, no doubt with a shutter.
Idol chatter …
- “Idol” was the most time-shifted show of 2008, according to The Nielsen Co.
What’s that mean? Lots and lots of folks DVR (or Tivo) the show rather than watching it live. That way, you can zip past the 15-plus minutes of commercials jammed into each of the show.
Not a bad idea.
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