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 was a probation officer for years and know a good deal about court. I really thought Judge Alex was one of the most professional Judges on TV. So many are just involved in their own egos and have no real interest in the real court proceedings.
Unfortunately I think his production managers were terrible. Too many similar ads especially the ones wanting you to call it placed together. Also interviewing the people in the court was simply Ineffective. Too bad.
That is good insight from some one with experience. Glad to know that.
I agree with your criticisms. Judge Alex needed new producers.
I think Judge Alex was the best of all the shows and I loved his no nonsense attitude and loved when he’d get so furious when he wanted to hang some of them but couldn’t because his hands were legally tied lol…. But he’d sure express his disposition…!!!! BRING HIM BACK…!!!!
of all the shows to cancel…they cancel the good one. it is the ONLY court show we would watch. judge alex is hilarious, but also doesn’t take any crap … wise up people…bring back the good shows. I don’t know who does the ratings, but i’d say they screwed something up.
I truly miss Judge Alex. He is a real gentleman & knows the law. They say his ratings were low so that is why they cancelled the show. I read an article in the local newspaper last week that the Nielson ratings were all messed up & were not correct. So maybe the need to cancel the ratings & bring Judge Alex back on T V!!!
So true, JD, so true. I believe technology today is taking a major step in a direction where all-too-many mistakes are being made that lead to poor decision making. Judge Alex DOES need to come back to a public that misses him greatly.
I can believe that (about the ratings). I have always thought it is a poor system
and in the modern age of rapid technology and communication, there ought to be
a better way to poll viewers. On top of it being an inadequate system, according to
what you read–a bad system is messed up and made even less reliable.
Judge Alex needs to be back on tv. He was an awesome Judge his show was great. I cant believe they cancelled his show to put Hot Bench court show on tv. Hot Bench judge show is boaring. Put Judge Alex back on tv.
I love Judge Alex!, I miss Judge Alex!… he was one of the best, if not the best judge on tv. He was very respectful and caring, however, he went by the law in his decisions, he didn’t let his personal feelings cloud his judgements. I also enjoyed Victor , they made an awesome pair!…hopefully, some producer will see the need to have him back on tv!!!
Really miss Judge Alex! He’s intelligent, well-spoken and compassionate. His sense of humor, fairness and stern messages were admirable. Sad that executives chose low-life shows over a man who was a great example for youth!
Judge Alex was an excellent show. All I watch all day are court cases and his show was at the top. I can not believe some of the other shows were kept due to some of the judges poor self showmanship.
I don’t know why Judge Alex has been taken off tv. He was so entertaining and enjoyable
to watch and on the same level as Judge Mathis who I watch everyday. They are both excellent shows and I am so disappointed to find out his show was cancelled. I thought they had just taken if off for the summer. What a downer. Please bring him back. Puleeze!!
I will really miss the show. I didn’t know it was over until I googgled it. So sad
I am so sad that judge Alex isn’t showing anymore. I loved the show and his sense of along with a no nonsense application of the law. Very very sad.
I miss your show. I hope some other network picks you up. U balanced care for the people in your court room as much as u wanted justice to prevail that balance made for a great program
I think his show was the best of all the court shows. Fair, serious, and humorous. Some of the other ones take themselves too seriously. Can’t believe the show had low ratings. Hope he pops up again.
I loved Judge Alex, he was passionate, funny,fair, and demonstrated the knowledge
Everyone would want in a judge. I really enjoyed his time on television and
Always looked forward 1.00pm each day He has been surely missed, and hope he will
Return in the future.
I know…we dvr’d it … I kept looking to see if the new season was going to start soon…that’s when I finally googled & found out it was cancelled…I don’t know who makes these decisions, but someone screwed up big time…
Judge Alex was one of the most believable court shows. I hate the exaggerated drama in most of them. I thought Alex was very fair and witty and I hate the screaming, interrupting, crazies that took his place. I’ll be waiting for another station to pick him up.
My wife and I really loved Judge Alex’s show. Better than any other such shows excepty may be Judge Wagner? (don’t remeber his name) of People’s court which I watched decades ago!
I hope they bring it back soon!!