Elton John Won't Be Judging Idol

The Rocket Man isn't interested.

There was some speculation during the week that Elton John may step in to replace Simon Cowell on American Idol.

Sadly, Elton won't be accepting that offer, confirms his rep.

In related news, we're still waiting anxiously by the phone for our offer to judge! Take your time, AI producers! We'll wait!

[Image via WENN.]

Posted: Jan 18, 2010 at 8:45 am / Email this »

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22 comments to “Elton John Won't Be Judging Idol”

clay666 says – reply to this

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BOY YOU ARE STUPID ELTON! FIRST NO COCAIN AND NOW THIS! I WONDER WHY YOU ARE EVEN HERE. OH WELL! SHEEESH!
Holly Weird says – reply to this

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Let's hope your phone never rings. The judges are supposed to be talented, not talentless hacks like you.
umyeah says – reply to this

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first of all this is old news from last week….start stealing your stories from other sites a little sooner you fat fuck!!! second, they shouldn't even call you to replace the cleaning lady, much less the star of the show. do you think your lame attempt at a record label and your crappy concerts make you qualified to do anything related to music? just because you have no problem with making fun of people and ridiculing what they wear, what they weigh, how they look, and their level of talent, does not make you qualified to do so. you are a disgusting waste of space and a vile human being.
SnookiWooky says – reply to this

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Wow, you suck. GossipCop ran that DAYS ago. No wonder they're giving you a good run for the momey/
tom951 says – reply to this

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Why are you always a few days late on the news!!
jessicatandyismyhero says – reply to this

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They'd need a reason for you to be a judge, like you having the ability to judge talent. You don't.
Count Kikula says – reply to this

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this is probably the 10th post in a matter of days in which you begged to judge AI. It's sad, really. You're not a celebrity, much less someone with even the vaguest knowledge of the ins and outs of the music industry. So you knew about Gaga before everyone else, you didn't establish her. So you listen to music, everyone else also. That doesn't give you the experience to judge AI.
Quit being pathetic, if they wanted you, they would've called.
Ooh la la says – reply to this

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American Idol is going to be a wreck without Simon & Paula.
Revolennon says – reply to this

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Perez you have no idea what you're talking about when it comes to music. Do you have a degree/training/background/anything that would make you knowledgeable about music? You have made it very clear that you are an "actor," not a musician. They already have Ellen for the color commentary, they don't need a vindictive, grudge-holding gossip blogger who knows nothing about music on the lineup, too. Take it from me, someone who has spent years on classical training and has a degree in music: just because you think you have an ear for picking out new talent (which is a joke, do I have to mention Sliimy?) doesn't mean you know the last thing about the actual inner workings of music. People study for years to know what they're talking about when it comes to music and frankly I find it offensive that you seem to think you know what you're talking about.
Count Kikula says – reply to this

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Re: Revolennon – perfectly said. i agree 100%. just because you run a GOSSIP blog and happen to own an iPod doesn't make you the next industry analyst. You know nothing about what makes music music, all you know is what kind of beats and artists you like. You know nothing about the technical aspects.
Teri102563 says – reply to this

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are those the new 3-D Harry Potter Goggles??
Starlit says – reply to this

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Awww that sucks. I would have loved to see him judge it. And ummm Perez-stop sounding so desperate. Next thing we know, you'll be groveling in a video sent in to Fox.
COCO17 says – reply to this

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So let me get this straight…

You bitch to the high heavens about how "HORRIBLE" it would be if Ryan Seacrest became a judge because "it needs to be a musical legend" and yet you are expecting your fucking phone to ring?

When the fuck did you become "a musical legend"??

WTF-ever, Perez. Though I highly doubt Ryan would ever become a judge, he would be ten billion times better than you would, and he'd also be far sooner considered on Idol(and maybe even one of Simon's shows) than you would. And don't even tell us that you are kidding. If any of these producers lost their damn mind and went to hire you, you'd lap it up in a second. Legendary Musical status be damned.
magentapyramid says – reply to this

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Don't hold your breath.
Megan Fox Before Nose and Lip Surgery says – reply to this

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who the hell would want elton?? he's not as exciting as simon to take over. NEXT!
Perez=Jackass says – reply to this

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Yeah, "you'll wait" is right…. cause that offer will never come.
monnie says – reply to this

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Totally disappointed.
What a dream come true that would have been
Nonbreeder888 says – reply to this

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ELTON John's a fucking legend…why the hell would he settle for being a stupid judge on some talent show?
on_the_perez_hate_bandwagon says – reply to this

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Elton is gay I think, so I don't believe they would have had him host the show. Gays aren't allowed to do those things.
take me on the floor says – reply to this

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In what universe do you think you're second best to Elton John???
"unfortunately we couldn't get Elton BUT WE GOT PEEERRREEEZZZ." Please.
immaris says – reply to this

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I would watch it if you hosted it.
@v@ says – reply to this

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He doesn't have the temperament to judge Idol.

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