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?
Love the show so sad to know it got cancel and I would like to let the person who had made the decision was wrong. I learn a lot from his show n I’m sure you will continue to get to comment. That should show you that you made a mistake . Next time before you are deciding to cancel another show please think harder
Disappointed and upset!!! Those are the only words I have at this time!!!
I thought he was the best! So good looking as well as fair. How is judge Judy still on n not judge Alex? I never will watch another court show the wrong one was cancelled!
So very sorry to hear Judge Alex was cancelled. Learned a lot from the show. Hope he and Mason and Victor are on again soon!!!!!!!!
I enjoyed Judge Alex very much but never thought his producers served him as well in terms of the cases brought to him. Admittedly I like a judge that controls the courtroom and does not allow litigants to scream at each other, Jerry Springer-style, or to look at each other or strut any drama queen (or king) histrionics. Judge Alex did not do as good a job in controlling his courtroom as Judge Millian (not sure of her spelling) and Judge Judy. But he did better than Judge Mathis, that is for sure. Even though I do not always agree… Read more »
I am shocked that they would cancel Judge Alex. His wit, charm, smarts and experience far exceeds any of the other judges on TV. If he was the lowest rated Judge show it was because every year they would move it around and it was often hard to find. He treated people with dignity and listened to what they had to say before making up his mind unlike some of the others. I will miss him and wish they would get rid of a couple others instead. I do like Judge Milian though.
Yes, I agree-they did move it around and changed the times but he had a good audience.
I do hope that this is not the last we will hear from him. None of these shows have huge ratings but good enough. Judge Milian seem very fair as well as funny and in firm control of the courtroom. Judge Judy leads them all say what you will about her feisty and combative style. ^0^
I loved his show, as well as his fair judgments. I had no idea the show had been cancelled, until I went through my cable menu and couldn’t find it at its usual time. He and Judge Judy are the only two TV judges I take seriously. There was no idiotic foolishness going on in their courtroom; instead, lots of wise advice and judgments according to the law. Some people will do most anything for ratings, upholding immorality and criminal behavior. “I will miss your show, Judge Alex. You portrayed yourself as a fair man of class and dignity; therefore,… Read more »
I really agree wholeheartedly with your comments.
Was shocked to find out that Judge Alex has been cancelled………….loved that show.
I loved Judge Alex. It was a smart court show. Judge Judy and the People’s Court are good ones too. The rest of the court shows are just ignorant people proving their ignorance. Sorry to see him go. Hope to see him back on something else.
Sorry to hear that the judge Alex show was canceled I really enjoyed this show. What a big mistake fox made..
Judge Alex ‘s court show was TERRIFIC. The other daytime court shows are all too much alike in appearance of the Judge and the demeanor of the entire show. So sorry Judge Alex had been cancelled.
I am very disapointed that they canceled Judge Alex. He is one of the must entertaining judges on T.V. Please bring him back. He is going to be missed.
I was shocked to find that Judge Alex has been cancelled. He was the only level headed, decent judge on TV. Judge Judy’s ego has made her unbearable to watch and Judge Mathias is a joke with his side kick constantly chirping in with inappropriate jokes. So typical of Fox to keep the sleeze and get rid of the decent programming.
I am really upset it was cancelled. I prefer Judge Alex to all of the other similar shows. The only one on now is Judge Mathis. The other similar shows I have no interest in and still don’t watch. I can’t believe they cancelled his show and put M.A.S.H. in place of it. I liked M.A.S.H. years ago but grew very tired of it and have no interest to watch it now. Not only is Judge Alex eye candy 🙂 but classy, funny and inteligent. Judge Alex’s show was my lunch entertainment.
Judge Alex was real and positive unlike divorce court which is depressing, I guess that station only wants negative roll models for its viewers.