Simon Cowell Shoots Down Report He's Coming Back To 'Idol' For $144 Million

Access Hollywood - June 30, 2009 12:20 PM PDT
Story photo: Simon Cowell Shoots Down Report He's Coming Back To 'Idol' For $144 MillionSimon Cowell arrives at the 17th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation's Academy Award Viewing Party held at the Pacific Design Center on February 22, 2009 in Hollywood, California Getty ImagesAccess Hollywood

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Simon Cowell is shooting down a report he has been offered up to $144 million to stay on "American Idol."

On Tuesday, the New York Post reported that "Idol's" British judge had been offered between $100 and $144 million to stay on the show when his contract expires next May.

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But, according to Simon a figure hasn't been brought up yet.

"We're in a very amicable negotiation," Simon told Access Hollywood. "I'm not commenting about the money. It hasn't even been discussed yet."

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  • Claudia
    Now that aint rite... u guys say that ryan doesnt deserve 15 million but u guys can handle that simon gets 45 million just 4 saying mean things 2 ppl?! REALLY?! i dont think he deserves that much
    report abuseposted August 1, 2009 12:31 PM PDT
  • :)
    Simon is such a huge part of AI and a big reason why I love watching the show. I absolutely loved the relationship the three judges had, but also welcome Kara since she evens it all out...2 guys, 2 gals. If Simon were to leave, I would not watch the show again. He makes me laugh which is good for anyone.
    report abuseposted July 13, 2009 5:39 AM PDT
  • :)
    Simon is such a huge part of AI and a big reason why I love watching the show. I absolutely loved the relationship the three judges had, but also welcome Kara since she evens it all out...2 guys, 2 gals. If Simon were to leave, I would not watch the show again. He makes me laugh which is good for anyone.
    report abuseposted July 13, 2009 5:39 AM PDT
  • Yafet
    i watch idol because of you
    report abuseposted July 13, 2009 4:57 AM PDT
  • Yafet
    don't leave
    report abuseposted July 13, 2009 4:56 AM PDT
  • arial
    please come back the best and honest judge i have ever seen seriously love u
    report abuseposted July 10, 2009 3:56 PM PDT
  • Nancy
    wow
    report abuseposted June 30, 2009 1:34 PM PDT
  • Sharon
    I'd do him
    report abuseposted June 30, 2009 12:51 PM PDT
  • Sharon
    I'd do him
    report abuseposted June 30, 2009 12:51 PM PDT
  • Sharon
    I'd do him
    report abuseposted June 30, 2009 12:51 PM PDT
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