In the year 2009 Stephen talked about Simon Cowell leaving American idol and a new American idol forming in the year 2010. Months after Stephen made this announcement Simon announced to the public that he was leaving American idol and that a new American idol would emerge onto the scene. In the year 2011 with Simon Cowell off the scene and Jennifer Lopez alongside Steven Tyler from Aerosmith to join in as judges offers a new way to watch one of America's favorite Television programs. This fulfillment was witnessed by thousands of viewers including individuals who have attended our conference events.

Longtime "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell said he'll be leaving the popular Fox talent show at the end of the season, the network announced Monday at the Television Critics Association press tour in Pasadena, California. Cowell's popular U.K. talent show, "The X Factor," will be coming to the United States in the fall of 2011 with the acerbic critic in tow, according to Fox. "I want to leave 'Idol' this year bigger and better than it was in the past," Cowell said at the TCA tour Monday.