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?
Tied for top two, Judge Alex actually listened to both sides. Judge Judy doesn’t even attempt to learn the facts. I hope he returns. I miss him and his Bailiff who laugh was the best!
I was waiting until September to watch Judge Alex when I just found out the show was Cancelled! Im so disappointed with that desision to cancel the show. Judge Alex was the main reason I watch the show and.I dont too much watch any other court shows! Very sad right now:(
Judge Alex is and will remain as my favorite TV judge. I’m so disappointed that the show was cancelled. He’s so much more interesting than Judge Karen and the judge on (stupid show) “Paternity Court”! What a travesty “of justice”! I admit that “People’s Court” and “Judge Judy” are formidable rivals, but I would give up Judges Mathis and Perez in favor of Judge Ferrar. C’mon, how about another try?
I really agree with you. I would give up all of them except Judge Milian and Judge Judy with Judge Alex coming in third and he could be first if he had had better producers who got him better cases and gave him his head in controlling the show. Those were the three I had watched every day. ^0^
Judge Alex was my favorite judge. He was professional, kind, caring, funny and just a honest and upright person. I will miss his show very much. Putting some crazy looking duo in his time slot will not do it for me. I will not be watching…
I’m very unset Judge Alex has been cancelled. He’s as good as Judge Judy.
I cannot believe that they have cancelled Judge Alex, in my opinion he was the only court show worth watching. All the others were just dumb and seemed like the cases chosen were more for comedic relief rather than actual real life legal situations which some people needed help resolving. The producers put too much emphasis on RATINGS.. I have never been asked about which television shows I watch or tape to watch at a later time. I will miss this show.
Was very upset Judge Alex was canceled. Really enjoyed his show and hope he comes back on another station.
I am having withdrawals since Judge Alex has been off the air. He was replaced by I Love Lucy and paid programming. Please bring him back.
Quite sadden to have Judge Alex show cancelled. I miss the show. I had many ofy friends and relatives watching his show. He was right on the truth and said it the way it was. He was a real people person. I worked 2 or 3 jobs all my lifeuntil diagnosed and suffering with stage 4 lung cancer and lost my jobd. My employer felt I wasn’t going to be the future for their business. That was my 2013 Christmas gift and let go the following week. I have finally had the chance to venture daily TV. Came across Judge… Read more »
We are very disappointed that Judge Alex will no longer be on TV.
We really enjoyed his humor and honesty. They made a very bad decision.
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Im mad.
Yep, I’d like some to explain why the rudness of Judy over rides the educational as well as entertaining Judge Alex. Makes me think there’s something wrong with the “rating” system?
I hope he doesn’t throw in the towel.
LarryB
We watched Judge Alex every day and we miss him so much. He ruled with such humor. I hope he gets to come back on tv. We love you Alex.
WHAT?! I’m just now reading for the first time that Judge Alex is cancelled??? Who is in charge of these so-called ratings anyway? I know a TON of people who watched this show – & like me, even recorded it during work days – it is our favorite guilty pleasure! No one asked US how we would rate it, if it was the “lowest” among other court shows on TV, etc. etc.! Who does these ratings anyway – a tiny little focus group of divorcees who watch nothing but that boring Divorce Court??? I’m SO mad – this news has… Read more »
I agree–the ratings system is a very inexact science. Judge Alex had a good enough
following. All of these shows are niche markets and the sponsors do all right with
them. Makes me curious about the true reasons the plug was pulled.
i just found out 9-11-14, that judge alex was cancelled, I thought he was on vacation, instead here in ohio divorce court is on for two hours, I dislike that show, love the judge but not the show, what’s wrong with the network that they would remove judge alex, he’s warm, engaging, intelligent, down to earth, he is not like mathis or judy who sit on their know-it-all thrones, you never have to second guess his rulings, win or lose you know it is a fair decision. please, please, please, bring him back, I have two hours to kill before… Read more »
Bring Judge Alex back….I watched it every day, even the re-runs. I can’t believe Divorce Court is on 3x a day now…I hate that show. And to take away an informative, entertaining, relative-to-MY-life show like Alex’s is terrible!