Simon Cowell - American Idol
How he left: As the most famous, most trusted judge on American Idol for nine years, Simon Cowell became one of the richest, most respected men in television. His decision to leave the reality talent powerhouse was viewed as a death sentence for the show. Cowell’s departure was the dominant storyline of the season, more so than any of the contestants. For his final episode, an overwhelming amount of Idol alumni returned to the stage to toast him, including first season winner Kelly Clarkson and former judge Paula Abdul.
What happened next: Cowell’s departure didn’t doom Idol. The search for his replacement made daily headlines, and the hiring of Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler not only boosted the show’s ratings, but reenergized Idol completely. Cowell’s post-Idol success lies entirely in the performance of The X Factor, the American version of his hit British competition series that he’s bringing states-side next month.
How he left: As the most famous, most trusted judge on American Idol for nine years, Simon Cowell became one of the richest, most respected men in television. His decision to leave the reality talent powerhouse was viewed as a death sentence for the show. Cowell’s departure was the dominant storyline of the season, more so than any of the contestants. For his final episode, an overwhelming amount of Idol alumni returned to the stage to toast him, including first season winner Kelly Clarkson and former judge Paula Abdul.
What happened next: Cowell’s departure didn’t doom Idol. The search for his replacement made daily headlines, and the hiring of Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler not only boosted the show’s ratings, but reenergized Idol completely. Cowell’s post-Idol success lies entirely in the performance of The X Factor, the American version of his hit British competition series that he’s bringing states-side next month.
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