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?
Judge Alex was the best judge show on TV. Bring him back! He is personable as well as professional and his cases were interesting instead of just mundane, overdone topics. We want him back!!!
I too, can’t believe they cancelled his show. He was my favorite show. His wisdom and humor was a delight to hear and watch. Next time poll the public before cancelling!!! Please consider putting him back.
Can’t believe judge Alex cancelled! Great show. Not a fan of judge faith who took his time spot. Bring him back!
What a shame that the one judge show that was actually good and the judge actually did listen had to be cancelled I could give u three shows with judges that I would love to see cancelled not judge Alex
I saw enjoyed the way that judge alex handled himself with even the most strong willed of people. I am so sorry that the show was cancelled I just thought it was waiting for its next season to start. please what ever powers to be out there listen to us who love judge shows judge alex was never in the bottom as far as I was concerned.
I enjoy the show very much I’ll miss him in the afternoon don’t like the new court show all ready tired of divorce coutt
Of all the dumb moves! I don’t know what TV viewing surveys Fox is looking at, but they have blown it! If they want to remove a courtroom show, they should definitely remove that disgusting Paternity Court fiasco!! That show is not only disgusting, it is racist regardless of have an African American judge. What a way to portray people. I completely agree that paternity is important, but to parade people on television for such a personal subject, not to mention the children’s very personal business is in such poor taste. Again, Fox really made a big mistake cancelling Judge… Read more »
I TOTALLY agree with Candace. I believe that if I Did Not Know who my childs Father was, I would not be eager to go on National Television and admit that fact!!
Bring back Judge Alex!!
I just found out. I blamed Direct TV. I’ll never watch Fox 17 again. Nashville, TN. You people just lost three viewers!!!!!!
FOX You should be Ashamed of Yourselves. To Cancel a show like Judge Alex and replace it with Judge Faith. Alex had Class, humor, good sense and maintained a professional environment in his courtroom. Faith cannot even pronounce BEDROOM – calling it a BETROOM!! PLEASE send this woman home and bring back Alex.
FOX – You should be ASHAMED!! Why would you take off a show such as Judge Alex and replace it with Judge Faith.? Alex had class,humor, good sense and maintained order in his courtroom. Faith cant even correctly pronounce BEDROOM – calling it BETROOM!!
Send this woman HOME and bring back Alex, PLEASE?
I cannot believe that of all the garbage, unrealistic court shows innondating daytime tv, this one was cancelled. What were they thinking?
We miss Judge Alex…We enjoyed him so much. We hope his show returns and
in the meantime we wish Judge Alex all the best. J&J
I can’t believe his ratings were low, I enjoyed watching him so much. With all the disgusting shows you have on TV now you decided to get rid of Judge Alex. What a stupid mistake. please put him back on
I have been searching the networks for Judge Alex, and was so surprised this wonderful show was cancelled. There are far too many duplications – which I do not watch. One more excellent show hit the dust and cannot believe the ratings were that low to necessitate a cancellation.
I can’t believe Judge Alex was cancelled!!! It was one of my favorite shows on TV. I really loved it and I watched it everyday, I can’t believe the ratings were that low. I also can’t believe that they replaced it with the crap that’s currently airing at that time. Seriously???!!! I hope they come to their senses and bring it back.