I can't see Stern doing it, as he hates Idol and they would have to move Idol production to New York: no way is he giving up his radio show and he reportedly hates flying. The only idea more brilliant than this would be getting Ozzy Osbourne to replace Simon. If they don't get Stern, then they will probably sign some non-entity for cheap and pocket the large amount of change, as Idol only has a couple of good years left in it without Simon.

Ozzie Osbourne would be great. But the AI folks take themselves to seriously to put a space cadet like him on. His schtick is less coherent than Paula's, and I doubt if they see themselves in the comedy business.