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Piers Morgan Nominated by Americans as Best Replacement for Simon Cowell


Sean "Diddy" Combs and Quincy Jones also ranked highly as potential "American Idol" judges

Flemington, NJ, December 28, 2009 – A new media study among 1007 Americans revealed that the number one celebrity that respondents thought should replace Simon Cowell if he leaves the show “American Idol” was “America’s Got Talent” judge Piers Morgan.

The study was conducted by HCD Research using its MediaCurves.com® website on December 24-28, to obtain Americans’ perceptions of which celebrities, producers, musicians, or other public figures would be a good replacement if “American Idol” judge Simon Cowell were to leave the show. To view detailed results go to: www.mediacurves.com.

The runner up celebrities ranked as the second and third best replacement for Simon were Sean “Diddy” Combs and Quincy Jones, respectively. Other high ranking celebrities nominated to replace Cowell were David Foster, Donny Osmond, Jay Leno, and Jon Bon Jovi.

Editors/Reporters: For more information on the study, or to speak with Glenn Kessler, president and CEO, HCD Research, please contact Vince McGourty, HCD Research, at (908) 483-9121 or (vince.mcgourty@hcdi.net).  You can also receive updates from MediaCurves.com by following us on Twitter:  http://twitter.com/mediacurves and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Flemington-NJ/MediaCurves/86691908820

HCD Research is a marketing and communications research company headquartered in Flemington, NJ.  The company's services include traditional and web-based research.  For additional information on HCD Research, access the company’s web site at www.hcdi.net or call HCD Research at 908-788-9393.  MediaCurves.com® (www.mediacurves.com) is a media measurement website that provides the media and general public with a venue to view Americans’ perceptions of popular and controversial media events and advertisements.

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RE: Simon's Replacement
by Reetl1 (User #68620) on Monday, December 28, 2009 @ 4:11:44 PM (#4192)
this was a hard question
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RE: Simon's Replacement
by robinjos (User #232360) on Monday, December 28, 2009 @ 4:11:44 PM (#4193)
Simon Cowell is a character that would be hard to replace. A well known music artist would be the best option.
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RE: Simon's Replacement
by gabjen2g (User #218162) on Monday, December 28, 2009 @ 4:11:44 PM (#4194)
i think Mary J would be a good fit because she is extremely talented and she is honest she would give good advice to the contestants
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RE: Simon's Replacement
by DAMOSPORT (User #212124) on Monday, December 28, 2009 @ 4:11:44 PM (#4195)
It will be interesting to see who they choose to replace Simon on the show.
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RE: Simon's Replacement
by tlumland (User #230223) on Monday, December 28, 2009 @ 4:11:44 PM (#4196)
It is virtually impossible to come up with a replacement for Simon. He is one of a kind.
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RE: Simon's Replacement
by kittybratt (User #97698) on Monday, December 28, 2009 @ 4:11:44 PM (#4197)
I think Jay Leno would really bring fun to the show.
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RE: Simon's Replacement
by timothymiller2010 (User #230004) on Monday, December 28, 2009 @ 4:11:45 PM (#4198)
Good question, I have thought that Simon was not good for the show, he is to mean.
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RE: Simon's Replacement
by mwildcat (User #228511) on Monday, December 28, 2009 @ 4:11:45 PM (#4199)
none
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RE: Simon's Replacement
by rondart (User #231911) on Monday, December 28, 2009 @ 4:11:45 PM (#4200)
No one could replace Simon Cowell. But if he HAS to be I want it to be someone good looking like Tim McGraw
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RE: Simon's Replacement
by computerkat (User #212918) on Monday, December 28, 2009 @ 4:11:45 PM (#4201)
Michael Moore is sort of controversial, like Simon. Michael moore is a good narrator and controversial "liberal writer".
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RE: Simon's Replacement
by salvy1210 (User #228271) on Monday, December 28, 2009 @ 4:11:45 PM (#4202)
American Idol needs someone who knows music
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RE: Simon's Replacement
by awleejr (User #232416) on Monday, December 28, 2009 @ 4:11:45 PM (#4203)
I feel Sean Combs should replace Simon Cowell, because he has the background in entertainment, is a music mogul, and can be just as honest and rude as Simon Cowell is. He would bring a good vibe to the show that wouldn't conflict with the other members of the panel.
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RE: Simon's Replacement
by allbusiness31 (User #231603) on Monday, December 28, 2009 @ 4:11:45 PM (#4204)
I think the next judge should be someone that has actually won the contest, like Ruben Studdard or Kelly Clarkson
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RE: Simon's Replacement
by Fluffybear63 (User #227842) on Monday, December 28, 2009 @ 4:11:45 PM (#4205)
I'm thinking of the instructor that played in the series Fame.
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RE: Simon's Replacement
by LapisLee (User #206980) on Monday, December 28, 2009 @ 4:11:45 PM (#4206)
I think you need someone controversial to shake it up a bit.
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RE: Simon's Replacement
by katfisher (User #229727) on Monday, December 28, 2009 @ 4:11:45 PM (#4207)
I hope simon doesn't leave
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RE: Simon's Replacement
by dickinsonk (User #229849) on Monday, December 28, 2009 @ 4:11:45 PM (#4208)
Not sure who could do what Simon does!!
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RE: Simon's Replacement
by CASTLY (User #200281) on Monday, December 28, 2009 @ 4:11:45 PM (#4209)
bring on the muppets.
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RE: Simon's Replacement
by roman1888 (User #231531) on Monday, December 28, 2009 @ 4:11:45 PM (#4210)
hope he doesnt leave
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RE: Simon's Replacement
by crutch49 (User #213522) on Monday, December 28, 2009 @ 4:11:45 PM (#4211)
I THOUGHT ABOUT MY ANSWER A LONG TIME BEFORE I CAME UP WITH A FORMER CONTESTANT FOR MY ANSWER. THERE ARE MANY CHOICES BUT I THINK KELLY WOULD BE GOOD.
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RE: Simon's Replacement
by Jwehunt (User #229836) on Monday, December 28, 2009 @ 4:11:45 PM (#4212)
Rosie has a robust personality, is quite forthcoming in her opinions, extremely funny at times. And very rarely speechless. Therefore, I think she would be a good candidate for his replacement.
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RE: Simon's Replacement
by mulvahill1 (User #230849) on Monday, December 28, 2009 @ 4:11:45 PM (#4213)
KISS!!!! Gene Simmons would be awesome
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RE: Simon's Replacement
by tamara (User #216278) on Monday, December 28, 2009 @ 4:11:45 PM (#4214)
None of my friends would watch the show if Simon leaves
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RE: Simon's Replacement
by yar (Anonymous User) on Saturday, February 6, 2010 @ 7:54:52 PM (#4948)
howard stern or katy perry
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