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 think they made a huge mistake!!!! Judge Alex, is the bes t judge on t.v. then judge Ross and juge Mathias and then judge merilina, they need to take judge judy off the air and bring back judge Alex and do this real soon!!!! I truly miss watching him, since I am disabled I do watch a lot of t.v. and judge Alex made my day!!!
I am sympathetic but cannot agree about the Judge Ross show which is fake (though I agree the judge himself is very personable and appealing) or the Judge Mathis show which is a real arbitration show and again the judge himself has lots of appeal but he does not control his courtroom and often lets it deteriorate into a screaming match. That is just too Jerry Springer-like for me. And while I agree that Judge Judy can be very obnoxious, sometimes rude and almost always opinionated and feisty, nonetheless, she is a tough judge who controls her courtroom and it… Read more »
Please bring Judge Alex back I really enjoyed watching his show.
I loved the show, I am shocked and surprised it was cancelled. Of he five court shows on TV, Judge Judy and Alex were the only two that were worth watching. I hope he gets picked up by another network.
Please bring Judge Alex back, I miss his show, he was the of the Court shows.
Please bring Judge Alex back. I enjoy his show tremendously. I watch very few reality shows and Judge Alex is fresh air on your station. I know I cannot be the only one to watch his show. Please reinstate the show.
I would like to request that you reinstate Judge Alex to your network programming. I respect him and enjoy watching his shows and the judgements he makes. There are two Judge shows I care for; Judge Alex and The People’s Court. I find the others to be overly theatrical with matters that are not needed or appreciated.
I do feel that Alex has integrity as a Judge and a very likeable person to watch.
Thanks for your consideration. I look forward to hearing a reply.
Marilyn Lee
I loved his show. I want it back!
Why, why? Judge Alex is right up there with the best, Judge Judy. Get rid of the no class judges, Marilyn Milian and Greg Mathis…which are Springer and Maury caliper…their shows are about “them”…NOBODY CARES! BRING BACK JUDGE ALEX..PLEEEEZ!
Bring the show back please, the older folks enjoy watching him everyday give them something to look forward to, help them keep them busy . He is very good , and funny, like his bailer also fFox make us not to want to watch it any more. Nee to take its channel off completely nothing good to watch , if they keep this up. Bring Judge Alex back ..
I am not a couch-potato, but I have a television ritual that includes viewing judge Alex and the quite entertaining Judge Mathis .. I was little shocked when am infomercial was put in the time slot for Judge Alex.. No that’s a lie.. I was a little touched ( my cute way of saying I was pissed off)….BRING BACK ALEX…….
I agree that Judge Mathis himself is entertaining but I cannot take the kinds of
cases that his producer seems to want for the show. They get too close to a Jerry Springer quality and for me that is just no longer fun to watch. Judge Alex was
able to control his courtroom quite a bit better though none of the male judges
do as well as People’s Court and the always controversial but compelling Judge Judy in controlling the courtroom and making the litigants behave. ^0^
I miss Judge Alex: the last few shows were repeats so didn’t watch them as much. I was looking forward to a new season. Please bring his show back. He’s funny, fair and not intolerant, like Judge Judy.
Please bring him back. He is right next to Judge Judy.
In my opinion, Judge Alex is right up there with Judge Judy. I watch all of his programs and when I wasn’t home I recorded them. Please bring him back. Hi is humorous, decisive and at the same time caring. Please bring him back.
BRING BA CK JUDGE ALEX
PLEASE BRING HIM BACK. HIS FANS MISSESS HIM. FIRE THE PERSON WHO CANCELLED JUDGE ALEX. IT IS A FEW SHOWS ON YOUR NETWORK DESERVE TO BE CANCELLED BUT NOT THE JUDGE
I would like to judge Alex come back.
Only watched Judge Alex! Bring him back!!!