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But we would just like to point out that the original american idol judge told e. In 2002, times reporter susan king interviewed american idol personnel, including producer and thenjudge simon cowell about the show, its critics and its singular brand of criticism. I still half expect host ryan seacrest to close the show saying join us again next january when we do it all over again. Idol was launched in 2002, months after the first series of pop idol ended. On wednesdays season finale his final appearance on the hit fox show cowell got emotional, warmly thanking his. Simon cowell was the face of american idol for nine seasons, but the former judge hasnt kept up with the singing competition since he departed the fox series. Simon cowell expects he will attend american idols series finale next spring. Simon cowell has no interest in returning for american. Simon cowell says goodbye to american idol fox news. Mcphee sang for fans on instagram live with her husband david foster, and ex idol judge simon cowell also showed up on facetime to watch her performance. Jun 09, 2002 in 2002, times reporter susan king interviewed american idol personnel, including producer and thenjudge simon cowell about the show, its critics and its singular brand of criticism. Love him or loathe him, simon cowell helped put american idol on the map with his scathing critiques of contestants, especially during the regional auditions. Mar 18, 2020 american idol is shutting things down. Simon cowell has unusual wish for american idol finale.
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