Bret Michaels to Replace Simon Cowell?

By PopEater Staff Posted May 30th 2010 06:57AM

Rocker Bret Michaels is reportedly one of the potential candidates to replace former 'American Idol' judge Simon Cowell, according to TMZ.

Michaels himself broke the news Friday evening during a concert in Biloxi, MS. "I can't say this is true yet, 'cause I don't know. Next year they asked me to possibly be the judge on 'American Idol," he said, before launching into the Poison classic 'Every Rose Has Its Thorn.'

A rep for FOX had no comment.

The news caps off an exciting week for Michaels, who on Friday performed his first concert since he was hospitalized in April after suffering a brain hemorrhage. Last Sunday, Michaels was on hand for the live 'Celebrity Apprentice' finale, during which he was ultimately crowned the winner.

On Wednesday, Michaels performed a surprise duet with third-place finisher Casey James during the two-hour 'American Idol' finale.

Michaels' reality series, 'Bret Michaels: Life as We Know It,' premieres Mon., May 31 at 10PM on VH1.

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Bret Michaels is seen here throwing up the universal sign of rockage during his visit to the PopEater offices.

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Bret chatted about his time on 'Celebrity Apprentice,' and told PopEater that he was "thinking they're all looking at me and thinking I'm the weakest link. They're like 'This guy can drink, be on stage with pyro and suck face. I don't think he's going to bring much to our business group.'"

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That worked to Bret's advantage, as he won the first challenge and scored $100,000 for his charity, the American Diabetes Association. Bret is a long-time juvenile diabetic, and he says that helps him get motivated to win.

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"I really have a strong cause and I'm in there fighting for it," Michaels told PopEater.

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Of his new single 'Nothing to Lose,' Michaels says that Miley Cyrus "was in there with Liam and she's like 'That's a beautiful song.' She said 'Do you mind if I go in and sing some low harmonies and stuff on there?'

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"I want to straighten out a certain myth that was blogged. There is no weirdness, there is no strangeness. We were in the studio with about 20 people. It is not a duet," Michaels says about the song, which contains a suggestive lyric here and there.

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Comments

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Sunday 30 May

By Bernadette

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Sounds great....He is perfect for the job.

By Doris

If Bret Michaels replaces that stupid Cowell, I'll watch American Idol for the FIRST TIME.

By maria

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I agree 100%! I could never watch that show while that arrogant square head was on!

By Cheryl

He would be a great replacement for Simon.Love him.

By emq524

Brett could replace Ellen ... but move into Simon's chair?? Oh no. Brett is way too nice! He doesn't express himself well - seems not to have too much of a vocabulary ... and does he really have the skills to judge what will will work in the world of music today?? Before this year ... his claim to fame was how many women he could get in one place, grope and grab, and then go on back to the mother of his children. Yes, he is experiencing new found popularity ... another Simon? C'mon on ...

By Tina

Are you kidding me? He's been constantly touring to sold out audiences and putting out new music for years. If you think Rock of Love is all Bret Michaels does then you should do some research before you start shooting your mouth off. Sheesh.

By Sissy Sue

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This man is a farce. His talent is in his swollen head. OH! SORRY was that a ANURYESIM (not). He is such a liar and this gets him what ever he wants. He thinks that he has to make every woman he meets, especially big breasted blond bimbos. He is a wasted piece of human flesh. I would like to see his bald head under that wig and gaudy head gear that he wares pulled down to hide all his faults. Like Paris Hilton and Kate Gosselin his claim to fame is about over.

By LARRY

Sissy Sue, How do you know all of this ?

Holy.....angry much? It must really suck being you.

By Donna

Sissy Sue you are a total idiot. Do you know this man personally you talk like you do. In case you didnt know he is a very smart person. Are you as smart as him. Nope not with remarks like you just said. Go back under the rock that you came out from under. Sissy Sue what kind of a stupid name is that.

By MomHadIt

and Sissy Sue, you are..... famous? rich? in the news? talented? Oh yeah, just some person on the blog beating up Brett Michaels. Do you personally know him?

You are very critical of this guy. I'm surprised you haven't dissed Ellen DeGeneres or Sharon Osbourne

By jkr2680

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Nah, Sissy was probably a Poison groupie or a stripper he bonked back in the day!

Monday 31 May

By Penelope Jacqueline

Lord girl, you sound bitter.

Tuesday 01 June

By Lori

What's the matter Sissy Sue? Did you try to get with him and he sent you away or something? Sounds like you really have it in for him. Brett would be a perfect choice for Am. Idol although he won't fill Simon's shoes I don't think he will have a problem telling it like it is.

Friday 04 June

By Carole

HOW Dare you.....Bret has survived a big battle and if you think badly of him....you should suffer as much.

Sunday 06 June

By Kim

Hey Sissy Sue, how about you learn how to spell before you go dissing someone. The last time I looked wares was spelled wears...I think you wanted him and he turned you down. Don't go knocking someone you don't know.

By Alvin

I think Bret would be a GREAT choice to be a judge on American Idol. After watching the Apprentice I have concluded that he expresses himself very well. We don't need another Simon clone. The rudeness show as run its course. It was shocking in the first season, but now it has lost all its shock value. A new person with a new style and approach is needed. I vote for Bret!

( i think Sissy Sue was critical of him because she's just jealous of the attention he has paid to every woman in this world except her...lol.)

Sissy Sue is probably a 12 year old troll spending his Sunday morning hating on whatever will get him some attention. It's almost like having friends for him probably.

By Dianne

I agree that Bret would be a breath of fresh air! I also agree that that woman is jealous that Bret Wouldn't give her the time of day! Oh wait he's not a mean person so he'd probably would stop and say hello! Just because he doesn't have a mean bone in his body!

By DAVEY BOY

A great choice. If Michaels replaces pop music lovin' Cowell I might watch that silly show next year.

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