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?
I am really disappointed that they cancelled Judge Alex! He was way better then Judge Mathis and even Peoples Cout. He isn’t so loud mouth and judgemental over the cases and he seems a lot more fair without being snide like Judge Mathis. It’s just sad
Why Judge ALEX, if anyone judge JUDY. She is such a rude female and make women of all ages look bad. Judge Alex is better than any of the judges you have on the air. What really happen????????????????He refuse to be rude and dishonest to get a good rating. We miss you JUDGE ALEX but remember PRAYER changes things!!!!!!!!!!!
Judge Alex was the best courtroom show on T.V. We need to get this judge back!! Judge Alex has some of the best morals and the best humor in the courtroom. I sure hope he makes it back to T.V. This was one of the worst decisions made by KFXL, must be a station that doesn’t know when they got a good thing, if it smacked them right in the face. I am so disgusted with this station.
I cannot believe that Judge Alex was cancelled. If anyone had to go, it should have been Judy. The new show “Hot Seat”, is a joke. I would much rather see Judge Alex. He ran his court room in a dignified and realistic manner. Get rid of Judy.
I can’t believe they cancelled Judge Alex. Whoever decided this is stupid. He is not only the best looking judge but is very entertaining without putting down people like Judge Judy. If anybody should be cancelled it is Judge Judy and bring back Judge Alex. Please bring him back!!!!!
I totally agree. I love Judge Alex and I think that he is one of the most reasonable judges of them all. I have watched his show since day one and I miss it terribly. The show was my morning wake up call. It aired at 8:00 a.m. my time and this is what I woke up with. Please Bring Him Back!!!!
I hate they cancelled Judge Alex!!! He’s much better than divorce court or Judge Karen. Or the new one hot court. Please bring him back!!
Please bring back Judge Alex!! He was better than some of these other court shows. He was fair and didn’t insult people like Judge Mathis and Judge Judy. Really sad that he’s gone.
I can’t believe you have cancelled Judge Alex–one of the best.
Shame on you!
I hate that his show was cancelled – the replacement is not as good.
The decision makers are idiots. Everyone loved judge Alex . Your sponsors will leave you and go elsewhere and you deserve it.
Judge Alex cancelled? What is gong on! I enjoyed him better than I do Judge Mathis or Divorce Court. Those two rank with Jerry Springer– I watched him one time and that was one time too many. Bring Judge Alex back and can the others.
Hate to see you go.
Looking forward to seeing you a later date.
I am sorry this show was cancelled. It was my favorite court show and I intended to use it for a debt owed. So sad.
Yes I am devastated . He should not have been cancelled
Now that all of us have ‘weighed in’ with our opinions, when is Judge Alex going to be reinstated? Stephen Brown, all of this should tell you Something.!!
I can’t beleive that Judge Alex has been canceled. I love him, he is so charming and humorous. His show was much more entertaining than Judge Matthew so get rid of him and bring back Judge Alex!
I really like Judge Alex and loved the show. I can’t believe they cancelled it. I don’t hold out much hope for Judge Faith and the Hot Bench even though that was created by Judge Judy. Would much rather see Judge Alex!!!