I'm not sure the huge sums of money Simon Cowell is making off American Idol are much of a secret, but nevertheless the music mogul's reality TV show pay packet is in the news again thanks to a new book from New York Times writer Bill Carter - 'Desperate Networks'. He claims that Cowell will receive $36 million a year for the next five years for his role as a panellist and co-producer on the hit US TV show. American Idol remains a huge hit in the States and in a recent survey Cowell was confirmed as the most popular judge. That survey asked people who had voted on the show which judges opinions they valued - 50% said Cowell, 26% said Randy Jackson while just 6% said they paid any attention to anything Paula Abdul says.
May 5, 2006
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Cowell earns millions a year off American Idol
A new book by New York Times writer Bill Carter claims Simon Cowell will receive $36 million a year for five years from American Idol, where he is the most popular judge.