We think you're near Los Angeles

Currently in Los Angeles

Location: Los Angeles Current temperature: 77°F: Current condition: Clear See Extended Forecast

Howard Stern won't take over for Simon Cowell on 'American Idol'

Howard Stern says he won't be taking over for Simon Cowell on American Idol.

During Wednesday morning's Howard Stern Show broadcast American Idol discussion, Stern played clips from multiple media outlets suggesting his name as a possible replacement for Simon Cowell when the token American Idol "mean guy" jumps ship to focus on his own show X-Factor after this season. Both clips of reporters from local news broadcasts featured female newscasters retching at the thought of Howard Stern joining the American Idol cast.

"He's too negative," said one broadcaster with irritation at the mere mention of the King of All Media's name.

Another female broadcaster said: "It's got to be someone we love to hate. Somebody said Howard Stern—no Howard Stern. He’s over the top. I'd turn off the television."

Howard Stern responded to the broadcasts by saying: "I'm so horrible? I don't know what I did. Women just despise me."

"You're worse than anybody," chimed in Howard Stern Show co-host Robin Quivers. "I bet they'd take Hitler over you."

Howard Stern says the prim and proper women of America have nothing to worry about. "Luckily for them, I'm not running for the job."

That probably means no American Idol contestant duets featuring Medicated Pete singing Purple Rain either.

Follow the Howard Stern Examiner on Twitter, Facebook and at www.ronnielovesmambo.com

Advertisement

, Howard Stern Examiner

Liz Brown is a freelance writer living in Hollywood, California. She has been listening to Howard Stern for fifteen years and aspires to one day scream "Baba Booey!" in a grossly inappropriate public forum. Contact Liz here.

Comments

Add a new comment

Join the conversation! Log in here or create a new account if you've never registered before.

Got something to say?

Examiner.com is looking for writers, photographers, and videographers to join the fastest growing group of local insiders. If you are interested in growing your online rep apply to be an Examiner today!

Don't miss...