How about these folks as Cowell replacements?

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Who should replace Simon Cowell on
“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.

Kathy Griffin: The Bravo reality queen shares Cowell’s
ability to say what everyone else is scared to utter. But could she
clean up her act for a family show?

Justin Timberlake: The superstar singer knows the biz
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.

Kanye West: Always opinionated and ready to make news with spontaneous remarks, he’d be worth watching. Just don’t ask Taylor Swift to be a guest mentor.

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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