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.

Bret Michaels Visits PopEater

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

Bret Michaels Visits PopEater

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?'

Bret Michaels Visits PopEater

"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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Thursday 03 June

By heavenlydaze

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Bret would be an excellent choice to take the "Idle" out of "Idol".

Saturday 05 June

By Kelly Lynn

My oh my, so many jealous individuals. I believe it would be nice to see him on American Idol, maybe then we could have some people who do Rock/Hard Rock and Bret could bring a fresh style and approach to criticing. I don't believe it's about getting another Simon, I think it's about change.

Monday 21 June

By Jane

I don't get why Ryan Seacrest isn't in the running. He definitely held his own with Simon and he can be pretty biting on his radio show. Then, Justin Guarini would be perfect as the Host. Ryan has outgrown that role.

Thursday 29 July

By Deyraa

VOTE FOR DiDDY !! VOTE FOR DIDDY!!!! VOTE FOR DIDDY !!! VOTE FOR DIDDY!!

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