Although Simon Cowell will be leaving American Idol to launch The X Factor in the States, CKX, the parent company to 19 Entertainment, is expecting to renew the contract for the hit show.
“As talented as Cowell is…’Idol’s’ future with this long-term extension is guaranteed,” said CKX’s CEO Robert Sillerman.
He continued to call the ratings of Idol premiere week “spectacular,” and although there has been substantial viewership declines, a cancellation “is not the case for ‘Idol.'”
And everyone is excited for new judge Ellen DeGeneres to make her debut!
When asked about the extension of the show Fox entertainment chairman Peter Rice said, “Our expectation is that ‘Idol’ will run for many, many, many, many, many more seasons.”
We’ll see!
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