There looks to be interest on both sides of the fence.  American Idol is courting Jessica Simpson as a judge and Jessica Simpson is showing interest in joining the show. Jessica Simpson is a rumoured favourite after Justin Timberlake and Sir Elton John turned down the judging role  to replace Simon Cowell.

A source told TMZ there were:

“several meetings” with American Idol bosses and that there’s “mutual interest” from both parties to bring Simpson on board.

Other contenders for the show: Harry Connick Jr., and Chris Isaak.  Personally I would like to see Chris Isaak because he is delicious piece of man-meat we don’t see enough of, but I think Jessica is probably just provocative enough that people will tune in to see.

Who do you think would be a good fit to replace Simon Cowell on American Idol?

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