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?
Very sad to see that the genius’ decided to cancel Judge Alex, maybe a people’s poll should have been taken before this action was taken. We are now left with crappier Judge shows that are forced on us, goodbye Judge Alex you WERE THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What the h€}}….I can’t believe Judge Alex was cancelled….arguably the best tv court show running…or did run…Judge Alex was a calm cool gentleman judge…and with the ratings weasels….that was the problem…remember how judge myliyan…i guess that’s how her name is spelled….remember how she was so “sweet”…and “calm” she when she first started at on (People’s Court) I do…I remember….ratings fell and now she’s a worst bit$% than that judge Judy nut is on her show.. who’s always telling her litigants how much smarter she is than they are yet she’s the one who’s always doing the yelling…screaming and disrespecting of… Read more »
Very sorry to see Judge Alex go. He was one of the fairest of them all. I hate Judge Judy!
You know how she’s going to rule the minute she opens her mouth.
What a gentleman he is. I have watched his show since the very beginning. Please bring it back. Because of my work schedule I DVR’d it everyday. So sad.
Am very disappointed that Judge Alex has been cancelled. And being replaced by
Divorce Court…please!
I’m so disappointed Judge Alex is cancelled. He us a fair Judge. I loved his show. I watch it over any of the other programs. Resign his show…
Judge Alex was my favorite judge on TV. He is fair,funny,very intelligent and very handsome. His show was no nonsense. He always has control over his courtroom. He had a great sense if humor and a big heart. I remember one episode where a young girl had no money to go to her prom and Judge Alex gave her the money to attend her prom. He was just so enjoyable to watch. I will truly miss the show. I can’t understand why fox would cancel such a class act. You will be missed, Judge Alex!!
I just learned that “Judge Alex” was canceled. So sad. He maintained the most authentic court show on TV. I really hope he returns to TV or Cable in some form. A stellar example of the judicial system at its best.
Disapointed to see judge alex cancelled. What are they thinking? If a realistic judge show is cancelled what can be next?
Will miss Judge Alex … Hard to believe the show had low ratings
I truly cannot believe Judge Alex was cancelled!!! This was, without a doubt, the best court show on TV!! And, just look what stupid shows replaced it! Probably one of the reasons the show had lower ratings was because of the time slot in which it was shown (right during the time most folks are either at work or out running errands, etc. that can’t be postponed). Judge Alex was the only judge who didn’t scream and yell at the litigants and he didn’t turn his court room into a comedy show like some of the other judges. I will… Read more »
I noticed Judge Alex wasn’t on this year and was replaced by some other lady 🙁 Boooo. Great job Judge Alex . I really enjoyed watching you for a decade and can’t wait to see what you do next . All the best 🙂
Judge Alex and Judge Lynn Toler are two of my favorites. They act like human beings that care instead of the other judge shows that rant on and could care less and don’t treat people like they are idiots. So sad that Judge Alex was taken off. Will not watch his replacement.
I MISS WATCHING JUDGE ALEX!… He had common sense, he was witty and entertaining… These decisions must be made when the people in charge decide they’ve made all the money they wanted to on a particular show. No consideration for the viewers.
It ‘s disheartening that Jugde Alex show has been canceled. He is one of the best judge that I devote my time to watch his program Would be glad to see him come back