Who should replace
“American Idol”? With the brutally honest Brit set to leave the show
next season and start “The X Factor,” we propose these possible
candidates for the judging hot seat.
ability to say what everyone else is scared to utter. But could she
clean up her act for a family show?
inside out and demonstrated a flair for comedy on “Saturday Night
Live.” He’d bring sexy back much better than Cowell’s tight T-shirts.
Lady Gaga: The wildly inventive pop diva would
encourage the contestants to be original. But would Fox be able to
afford her wardrobe budget?
Stewie Griffin from “Family Guy”: He’s got the right
accent and seems like Cowell’s long-lost twin in the cranky arrogance
department.
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