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 love judge Alex please bring him back!!! Take judge Judy off !!!
How do they cancel Alex, and replace him with Judge Mablean? Mablean show is so obviously fake at the end of a ruling the plantiff, and defendant have such a scripted dialog the show might as well be called Franklin & Bash.
Yes, Judge Mablean is a fake show along with Ross and Mills too, I think, and Perez and Gloria Allred. The creeps on the Paternity show might be real people but so many are depraved, I feel sorry for their children. That is one reason I would never want to give up Judge Judy in spite of her abrasive demeanor at times. It is a real arbitration show and there are real cases decided and no one is forced to go on the show so they know what they are in for when they make that choice to have some… Read more »
That really is a shame. Judge Alex and Judge Marilyn Milian were the only two who left the viewer with some greater understanding and respect for the law, rather than a feeling that it is just a matter of prejudice, opinion, and belligerent bullying. That Hot Bench thing is ridiculous. If you ever set in a meeting with people behaving like those three, you would have to say, “Are we being filmed? Is this an audition for the junior high play?”
I wish he would get to come back on T.V. because he has such a gentle voice and tries to listen and help the people instead of acting obnoxious like Judge Judy..
Judge Alex had the best of all court shows. He was the only one who did not make a mockery of our court system. He made it all look like a real court – and had just enough humor not to make it all a farce. Hopefully an intelligent station will offer him a show!!!!!!
Man! I’m a little disappointed that Judge Alex’s show has been cancelled. I agree with the individual who stated that he treated people right; and he was not nasty! He definitely had control over his courtroom. I enjoyed watching his show. Did he really have one of the lowest ratings? Hmm… I don’t know about that one. Yes, bring him back! There are at least 1 or 2 judges that he could replace if you ask me.
Judge Alex was the best judge shows on TV. He had an excellent sense of humor and didn’t have to yell to get his point across.
Mr. Brown, how many more of these do you need? We Want Judge Alex back!!
Judge Alex was better than all of the court shows. He had a great sense of humour kept his court room under control without being nasty and rude to people . Please bring him back. Can’t believe it was cancelled, I looked forward to watching him every day!
WOW….Cancelled??? Really???? Bring him back. I cannot believe his show had the lowest rating of the 5 judge shows. Hoping someone else will bring him back.
Judge Alex and Judge Mathis, in my opinion, were by far one of the two best judge shows on TV. Hot Bench and Judge Jude are both hateful and frustrating to watch, so I change to cartoons.
Don’t know what website is (I’m old and no grandchildren with me today).
Really liked Judge Alex. Sorry he’s gone. Please bring him back.
This is a little disappointing. This was one of my favorite daytime programs! I am going to miss watching it!
thought he was the best of all the judges show on television. had great sense of humor with all the knowledge and experience he had I cannot believe his show was cancelled. could care less about the other judge shows. will miss judge alex
I can’t believe you have taken off the BEST of the judges shows!! If any should be taken off, it should be Judge Judy. She is the rudest, meanest, most hateful judge I have ever seen. I’ve worked for lawyers, district attorneys for all of my career and never had a judge like her! She needs to retire!!!! We love Judge Alex, please bring him back.