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 too am sad that Judge Alex was cancelled and hate his replacement,the show Hot Bench! Bring his show back!!
I tout he was one of the top 3 judge shows, he was sympathetic and personable. If someone was bad he let that be known. I am sad he is not on anymore.
I am so upset that judge Ales was cancelled!!! He was one of my favorite judges ..he was always fair with a great dry sense of humor..He treated people with respect and kept to the important points when conversation went astray. He had control of his court room and rarely got upset, and when he did, he was very firm and fair…I do hope he returns in some format….best of luck to him …He will be missed!!!!!!
I think they made a big mistake. His show really had it going on and I am going to miss it big time. Hopefully a smarter network will pick him up again.
So miss Judge Alex…can’t another network bring him back?
Ah, I loved this show! He was the most handsome & the most judicially fair after Judge Judy… And that is high praise from a “judge TV” veteran like me. I pray the best for him & that he doesn’t fade from television.
Loved this show, sorry that it was cancelled. Networks have a habit of doing this. Replacing good shows with crap.
Why are all the new judge shows women of color? Judge Alex had a great show. Boo to The people that got him off the air.
LOVE the show , please bring it back.
PLEASE BRING BACK JUDGE ALEX , I learn a lot from this show Please bring it back.
I am very dissapointed in the cancelling of Judge Alex. I loved watching Judge Alex, he was one of a kind. His show was better than most Judges shows I have seen. Made me laugh and was a fair judge. Hope to see him again even if in reruns. Please bring him back!!!!!
Eva
I am so disappointed that Judge Alex has been cancelled. While I was having radiation treatments for breast cancer, I scheduled my appointments so I could be home in time to watch. Even though I was very fatigued, I watched anyway. Please bring Judge Alex back.
I’m so sorry this show was cancelled. Please bring it back.
Please return Judge Alex!
So Judge Alex was a part of my daily routne. I adjusted my lunch scedual so that I could watch him on my break. I miss him
I can’t believe Judge Alex was cancelled. I hope another station picks him up.