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 really miss Judge Alex! I would DVR him every day along with Judge Judy. I also miss Judge Joe Brown. The People’s Court is not bad but there are SO many other lame court shows on TV now! It’s kind of turned into a joke which is a shame. Hopefully Judge Judy isn’t going anywhere any time soon!
Love Judge Alex and Mason but hate Judge Judy. She is sooooo hateful.
Barbara, I agree with you 100%, I think the problem is that Alex actually spent more time being a Judge and less time being A) A B**ch [Judy], B) a clown [Mathis*] or a chatterbox [Millian(sp)- People’s Court]; while, to someone like myself who enjoyed seeing how a Judge SHOULD conduct himself, Alex was great television, the sad fact is, that there are too many morons out there who would rather be “entertained”, than educated. Judy has the highest ratings because she is easily the worst Judge on TV, but, the one that caters most to the lowest common denominator.… Read more »
So true. I can’t understand why anyone would want to go before Judge Judy. She really needs anger management. She does not apply real justice. She makes up her mind prior to the cases. She is so insulting to people. She is just plain MEAN.
I think we are safe with Judge Judy. Whenever there is a poll about Judge shows, the real ones outpoll all the fake ones and Judge Judy and People’s Court get more votes among the real shows. Then next often came Judge Alex, Judge Mathis, and Judge Brown. Even though Judge Judy manages to annoy a large number of viewers with her sarcasm and blunt rudeness, apparently she remains more quick witted and entertaining than any of the others. Judge Milian is not far behind. They both control their courtrooms which is essential for me. Those of you who enjoy… Read more »
I work and when am off I love to watch him. I really miss him hope they put him back on.
My days are not the same without a daily dose of Judge Alex. Whoeverddecided to cancel his show is crazy. A different timesslot maybe but canceling all together absolutely not. We the viewer’s should be able to have a vote. I vote to keep Judge Alex
I miss judge Alex. So many other judge shows are boring! And judge Alex was serious about the cases presented to him, but at the same time so witty. You messed up by letting him go. Won’t even watch this channel in the morning anymore!
I can’t believe they canceled Judge Alex!! He was one of the best Judge shows on TV. He, Judge Marilyn, and Judge Judy are the only “real” Judge shows on TV. The rest are just horrible “entertainment”. Maybe if enough of us complain, they’ll being him back. Sometimes when one network cancels a show, another network will pick it up. We can only hope. Judge Alex was a bright light in otherwise dull daytime TV.
Judge Alex was my very favorite court tv show. I really wish it would come back. I record it to make sure I do not miss any. cannot believe it was not rated very high.
Oh yes, we want Judge Alex AND Mason back on the TV. Great team and so entertaining. No Judge Judy!!!!!!!
looking for judge alex and could not find it. I googled him to find out he was cancelled. What a shame. He was one of two I would watch. His background, humor and good looks was a draw. I am sorry he is gone. Guess I will find something else to do.
I loved this program. People make fun of me because I watch several court shows. Judge Alex and People’s court are my favorite. They are very informative. I hope you come back.
Really, really, really miss him and Mason. Together they made a great team, which in turn made a great show. He was funny, smart, tough and compassionate when needed. Please, you three piece suits out there, put this show back on as you have made a terrible mistake in the cancelation. Take off that horrible Judge Judy, and let us have our Judge Alex…….No one would miss Judy.
Miss judge Alex everyday. He was the most sensible and strong judge. Bring his humor and sense back.
I love Judge Alex and miss his show lots. He was wise, witty, full of humor and had a good spirit! I do hope another TV network will sign him on. Shocked to know his show was cancelled as I thought his courtroom show was excellent compared to others like that female Hispanic judge who was so crass! I don’t even remember her name as I stopped watching her show quite a while now. Please bring back Judge Alex!
With the MULTIPLE comments made about Judge Alex being cancelled, is anyone in control of the action really listening?
Not sure anyone is listening to us. I have no idea what the corporate headquarters address might be or what we can do to organize a petition. Or who the sponsors were and if we can contact them. It is a good question though.
Miss the show. Enjoyed his pleasant way and humor. Hope they bring his show back.
Judge Alex was the best court show on TV. Humor, fairness, and many other qualities that makes me wonder why is was cancelled. There are so many bad court shows on tv and truly enjoyed this one. So sorry someone thought best to cancel it and hope another network picks it up.
Big mistake on the network’s decision! I couldn’t let a morning go by without seeing his show. Wish they would cancel Judge Judy, who is really bad and uncaring and give him back his show. I thought he was the best judge program that has been on TV. Bring him back!!!
Well said Ann. Judge Judy is horrible. Hateful, boring, and cannot understand why anyone watches her show.
JUDGE KAREN IS WORST JUDGE SHOW ON TV. SHE BELITTLES ALLL THE WAY THRU HER COURT SHOWS. I REMEMBER ONE SPECIALLY BAD. A GUY CAME IN HAD TROUBLE WITH EMPLOYEES TAKING A PIC OF HIS “JUNK” AND MADE A NAME CALLING HIM ITTY BITTY. HE WAS MORTIFIED AND HURT GIRL FRIEND LEFT HIM AS I GUESS SHE WAS EMBARRASSED TO BE WITH HIM. JUDGE KAREN WENT THRU THE WHOLE CASE REFERRING TO HIM ITTY BITTY YOU KNOW UR ITTY BITTY. ITTY BITTY THIS AND THAT. THEN RULED AGAINST HIM. HORRIBLE. SHE HAS NO FINESSE AND THEN JUDGE JUDY MOST TIMES… Read more »
I don’t recall that case with Judge Karen but that is a fake show. Whenever the shows are scripted and actors are the litigants, I don’t take them seriously. But Judge Judy is a real arbitration court that makes real judgments and I don’t remember any cases in regard to social security. She is hard on healthy people who are working the system and getting welfare (some kind of public assistance using tax dollars). She is really tough on people who have “unclean hands” and come into court with a clam against another person when they are both cheating the… Read more »
I love to watch judge Alex leave him alone and take judge Judy please
I agree, Judge Judy is horrible and hateful, demeaning and a BULLY!