Cowell

So … do you think Cowell is just playing games to squeeze more money out of Fox/American Idol?

Simon Cowell Leaving American Idol After This Season 2009

Simon Cowell is launching a cologne: What should he call it? by Michael Slezak

Simon Cowell is launching a cologne: What should he call it? | EW.com 2009

This is, simply put, that despite being the most disliked and supposedly unfair of the "American Idol" judges, Simon Cowell is clearly the judge whose opinion matters the most to contestants.

Insight Scoop | The Ignatius Press Blog: 2009

Simon Cowell is currently in the final year of his contrat for American Idol, and is working to not only extend that job, but bring The X Factor to the U.S. as well.

Simon Cowell Predicts Adam Lambert American Idol 8 Winner 2009

The rumors have been confirmed – Simon Cowell is leaving American Idol to launch his American version of X Factor.

Simon Cowell Planning to Leave American Idol for American X Factor? 2010

Abdul, who famously walked from "Idol" during contract talks after failing to secure the kind of stupid money that Fox and the show's producers were willing to dole out to host Ryan Seacrest and judge Simon Cowell, is billed as an executive producer on the show as well as "mentor" and "lead expert."

Jon Stewart's 'Daily Show' interview with President Obama scores big ratings Lisa de Moraes 2010

Abdul, who famously walked from "Idol" during contract talks after failing to secure the kind of stupid money Fox and that show's producers were willing to dole out to host Ryan Seacrest and judge Simon Cowell, is billed as an executive producer on the show - one of six - as well as "mentor" and "lead expert."

Paula Abdul's dance show taking on 'American Idol' night in January Lisa de Moraes 2010

They know what Cowell is up to, but sit back, relax and let him take them with him.

X Factor 2010 tops the agenda around the Westminster water cooler Anushka Asthana 2010

Isn't it amazing that Cowell is a driving force behind both?

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Simon Cowell is said to be negotiating a deal with Fox that would keep him on board as Idol judge for another two years.

Simon Cowell Predicts Adam Lambert American Idol 8 Winner 2009