Long-running syndicated court show Judge Alex has been cancelled. The cancellation was confirmed by Stephen Brown, executive VP of programming and development for the Fox Television Stations.
“We would like to thank Alex Ferrer as well as executive producer Kathy Sapp and the entire staff for producing a strong daytime court program,” said Brown in a statement. “Alex’s extensive police, legal and judicial experience combined with his great sense of humor made for compelling daytime television for nearly 10 years.”
Judge Alex debuted on September 12, 2005 and features cases that are presided over by Judge Alex E. Ferrer, a former police officer, lawyer, and Florida judge.
The series is the lowest-rated of the five remaining court shows and will continue airing original episodes through August.
In a statement on his Facebook page, Ferrer said, “It was not my decision to end the show. I enjoyed doing the show and would keep doing it but, for many reasons, the company that produces the show wanted to move on. I am grateful that I was able to work with really amazing people like my EP Kathy Sapp and Associate EP’s Tera Roberson and James Glover; Directors Eddie October, Michael Dimitch and Art Bergel; Bailiffs Mason Burroughs & Victor Simon, my makeup, hair and wardrobe help that changed me from hideous to tolerable; incredible producers and associate producers who found great cases for me to try and so many others in our 100 person staff and crew who made the show a success. I’m also grateful to have so many great fans and friends, many of whom I got to meet; and I’m sure that I’ll still get to meet more of you at other events.”
He also hinted that he may return to television at some point in the future.
What do you think? Did you like Judge Alex? Are you sorry that it’s been cancelled?
Please pass this on if possible ARE YOU NUTS Stephen Brown cancelling this show? awsome tv show! that was replaced but some dumb show called Hot Bench that is not in the same class.
Please bring Judge Akex show back.I don’t understand why his show was taking off, he did a very go I job, please bring him back to tv.
I am truly sorry to see this show has been cancelled. Out of all the shows of this genre this was one of the best.
I love Judge Alex’s sense of humor and wit. Along with his intelligence and good looks, he brought a special light on the law.
Why that cantankerous Judge Judy is so popular is beyond me.
Hopefully another network will pick him up, and do a better job of marketing this very talented man.
This was the worst decision they could have ever made! Why cancel something that seemed like a real court proceeding, unlike Judy or Joe Brown where the plaintiff and the defendant are both afraid of the judge and is ridiculed for taking their cases to court. Judge Alex was a level headed judge and I loved watching him. This is so horrible and someone made the worst mistake ever!!
Well, I watched the replacement “The Bench” today. What a sad attempt to replace the very entertaining Judge Alex. It’s very difficult for me to believe that the Judge Alex show was the lowest rated court room show. Judge Brown, good riddance, but I want Judge Alex back!
I want Judge Alex back too! Any ideas of what we can do to bring him back?
I can’t think of a thing. I wonder if anyone knows the real brick and mortar addresses of corporate headquarters for Fox and for the actual people who made the decision to cancel the show. People start petitions but I am not sure to whom the petition could be sent who might have some influence. Or the addresses of the actual TV stations that had carried the show. It is frustrating.
Since Judge Alex’s spot in the daytime lineup has been taken by The Hot Bench, I doubt there’s much we can do. The Hot Bench was developed and is produced by Judge Judy — since she’s the highest rated daytime show, I imagine the Network will listen to her, not us.
Not sure what to do to get Judge Alex back (and Mason). All I know is in my area they are airing 4 episodes of Divorce Court back to back. I’m not a fan of that court show. No matter what kind of day I was having Judge Alex always made me laugh. He is the best!
I did watch an episode of Hot Bench … it sucked! Bring back Judge Alex!
Love love love judge Alex! Bring him back!!!
I agree with you 100%.
Guess watch FOX!!!! Judge Alex was already on CNN this morning as a guest commentator. Stick that in your FOX pipe & smoke it.
Very interesting to know that about Judge Alex on CNN. What time was that where you live?
Cancelled Judge Alex??????? Always said that Fox Network was a joke. Take a look at their shows::: Masterchef –terrible,,Hell’s Kitchen—A maniac for a host,,Simpsons—a disgrace to the human race,,,American Dad–Are you kidding???? and now Utopia// read the review, what a piece of TV garbage. Fox keeps this crap and Cancels Judge Alex?/ They should have put his show on in prime time. How many of the shows that I listed do I watch—NONE—Watch CBS, TNT, ABC, CNN, NBC, TBS, ESPN, TNT, USA, EVEN SYFY. Do I watch any FOX news channels? NO ABC, CNN, & CBS they have great coverage… Read more »
I am very disappointed to hear that Judge Alex has been cancelled! It was the BEST of all the court shows! The others are very boring and seem to be like the same case!
Why is it that all the good TV shows are cancelled and the bad ones continue??
This is very unfair!
My husband and I always enjoyed Judge Alex. We believe it was a mistake to cancel his show.
I am truly saddened to see that the Judge Alex Court tv show has been cancelled. I believe.he was very fair and just. He was an honorable judge who didn’t show favoritism. He tried very hard to be completely honest and his personality was truly genuine and sincere. I loved the rapport that he exhibited with his bailiff Mason. Truly a kind and gentle giant of an excellent judge. I hope the network corrects this awful mistake asap!!!
Judge Alex was my favorite court show. I’m very upset he has been cancelled. Bring him back.
I can not believe that the Judge Alex show was cancelled. He made sense, had direction, knew how to be compassionate, and yet rendered verdicts that were fair and showed decisiveness without abusiveness in the judicial system. The decision was a poor one and unequivocally one of the worst decisions made.
I am sso sad the the show was cancelled . I Think it was one of the best court shows on TV.
I look forward watching it from 1 to 2 PM. I really miss the show. Bring it back, please.
I just viewed Judge Alex’s replacement and I am not impressed. Judge Mablean may be very nice person but she does not have the extraordinary personality that draws viewers as did Judge Alex. He is one-of-a-kind, and I predict Judge Mablean, who is flat and ordinary as an on-screen personality will fail to attract viewers as did Judge Alex. Stephen Brown, VP of programing for Fox television, seems to know what he’s doing, but in my opinion, he made a major mistake. Time will tell, Mr. Brown, time will tell. I hope you will reconsider and put Judge Alex back… Read more »