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’m with everyone else. Why cancel Judge Alex of all the Judge’s? I looked forward to watching him, and Victor. m Judge Judy is on twice during the day, she could’ve been canceled for one showing. She’s down right RUDE! Maybe she’s “trying” to be funny, but I feel is insensitive to the feeling of others. This new up coming program with the 3 Judge’s doesn’t interest me at all. Guess I’ll channel surf. I sure hope some other station picks up Judge Alex! He and Victor will be missed!
I enjoyed Judge Alex, he made funny comments. I hope another station picks up his show.
Can’t believe Judge Alex was cancelled. It was a much better court show than Judge Judy.
I agree with EVERYONE else. Judge Alex was the very BEST court show on TV. He as not only honest and fair, but had a sense of humor. I watched everyday, and am extremely disappointed by this decision.
Just shocked they cancelled Judge Alex! Big mistake. I enjoyed him and his baliff. They injected humor and handed out sound legal rulings. It was the only Judge show I watched.. Judge Judy is way too over the top and no pun intended, too judgmental, harsh, no pleasure to view. Her ‘my view only’ attitude has gotten worse over the years. I notice that the show Judy S. created regarding the 3 judges is taking Judge Alex’s spot. Sounds a little political to me. The other judges try to emulate her and the other judge shows, if you can call… Read more »
You’ve got to be kidding! Judge Alex was the very best with just the right combination of legal smarts, reasoned opinions and a great sense of humor. I guess you have to be rude and obnoxious to have a highly rated court TV show. To me that’s just shtik, not law.
i am VERY upset judge alex was cancelled. for what?? to put a stupid informercial on so the station can make more money???? i think your terrible for taking him off. shame on you!!!
Not only am I disappointed to learn about the cancellation of Judge Alex, I am OUTRAGED!! Judge Alex is #1 in my book and I watched him daily. Stephen Brown, I don’t believe for one minute that, “The series is the lowest-rated of the five remaining court shows and will continue airing original episodes through August.” This determination was an error. Bring back Judge Alex!!
Love love love Judge Alex. Looked forward to watching whenever I could. Was so much better than so many other court shows utilizing actors as litigants.
I can’t believe they cancelled Judge Alex and still have that idiotic Paternity Court on tv. Judge Alex was the BEST judge on television…..much better than Judge Judy. Some other network needs to pick up this show because I don’t believe the ratings are correct. I’m sick of Divorce Court! Judge Alex would crush that show in the ratings!
I can’t believe that Judge Alex has been cancelled and in its place (in our area) replaced by daily cases of a show (Paternity Court) that starts with “Prove to me it’s my child”. What trash!!!
He is too cool for a conservative channel like FOX. Let him try ABC.
I do wonder who made the decision at Fox which is a huge organization. I cannot
speak for Judge Alex but my guess is that Judge Alex politically is among the more
conservative judges. The People’s Court judge, Judge Milian, has a Cuban background and most Cubans are opposed to big government policies too and tend to be politically
more conservative so Fox should not have had any problem being fair and balanced with
Judge Alex. He is articulate and very well-spoken. There should be room for his show.
Bring Judge Alex back. I watched his show every day. I am very upset.
Very upset about Judge Alex being cancelled. This was me and my boyfriends favorite judge show. Come back!!!!
Very upset that the show has been cancelled. His show was one of 2 Court shows I watched. He was the only Judge that did not belittle, yell or over talked people. The other Judge shows, are nothing more than arrogant bullies. He and Mason were not. I learned a lot from his show. Hope you and Mason come back to TV.