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?
My husband and I are both retired and disabled. We were shocked that Judge Alex was cancelled, as he may have started out slow but really developed a great TV courtroom persona. He’s intelligent and funny which made for a refreshing show. As for the other judge shows, we weigh in as follows: Judge Judy – OK must days, a little over the top on lack of patience Judge Karen – don’t really care for her Judge Mathis – like his show, but would watch Judge Alex instead Divorce Court – tired of the drama and yelling over the same… Read more »
I LIKE JUDGE FAITH NEW SHOW OUT NOW, BUT JUDGE ALEX , WHAT WERE THEY THINKING? TAKE OFF COURT SHOW…….JUDGE KAREN / WANNA BE HATEFUL JUDGE JUDY. INSTEAD BRING BACK MASON AND JUDGE ALEX.
Bad decision. Judge Alex was one of the few TV judges that was worth watching. So many TV judges let being on TV go to their head, and they’re very disrespectful to the litigants, make outrageous rulings, and are so conceited it’s nauseating. Judge Alex was different. I enjoyed watching him. I wish him all the best in his law practice.
Also loved Mason!! they had such a good rapport with each other. why is it that when something/one is good someone has to go and get rid of it???
Crap!!!! so dissa… He was the best of the best, F U N N Y, yet compasionate and sarcastic all at once. Hot Bench??? Please. Its a Hot Mess (for real, is what it is). not to mention the fact that he is pure EYE CANDY…
Bring back Judge Alex
Just found out the show was cancelled…such a shame. I enjoyed it. What should be cancelled is that ridiculous Divorce Court. Love Judge Judy. The people who piss her off deserve her venom.
I looked everywhere for Judge Alex and do not think your ratings were right, cause I really do not like Hot Bench, not sure if that is your network or not…..but disappointed in the cancellation of Judge Alex.
I’m sooooo disappointed with the cancellation!!!! Why keep Karen Mills, Judy, and Mathis? They are not even close to Alex’s courtroom abilities. Another terrible show is the new Hot Bench created by Judy.
JUDGE MATHIS IS RIGHT UP THERE WITH JUDGE ALEX!!!!! JUDGE KAREN SHOULD STAYED GONE. SHE USED TO BE OK IN BEGINNING NOW SHES JUST HURTFUL AND MEAN. TRYING TO BE, A JUDGE JUDY WANNA BE. I LIKE BOTH MATHIS AND ALEX. JUDGE CRISTINA IS GOOD ALSO. PEOPLES COURT IS GREAT.
I rarely complain, just not in my DNA, however, I really enjoyed and I really miss Judge Alex. I have tried this new HOT SEAT and I hate it. They don’t gel together, nor is it interesting. I want my Judge Alex back!
I am still so upset about this. I think it is the best judge show on tv. The ones still going are terrible. He done a great job and the stations keep Judge Mathis excuse me over Judge Alex. Nothing against that show but just loved Judge Alex soooooooooooooooooo much. Bring it back
I just can’t believe they would cancel Judge Alex’s show. I would rather any of the others to be cancelled. Unacceptable. Please bring him back, I miss him!
Can’t believe they would cancel Judge Alex. No matter what we were doing,
we always made sure that break time came when Judge Alex was on. In fact,
we didn’t call it break time but “Judge Alex time”.
Hope they bring him back in the future. Good Luck, Judge Alex!!
I am really sorry to see Judge Alex cancelled. His show was not full of the over the top drama, that is featured on the other court shows.
I guess people making fool of themselves on national T.V. appeals to more people.
Another example if the mentality of this countries T.V. watchers.
I wish Judge Alex nothing but the best. I hope to see him in another show featuring jim behind the bench.
Good luck Judge Alex, you were one ic the bst
Judge Alex was definitely the best judge show on daytime TV. Unlike Judge Judy he was not mean or rude. How his show could be cancelled and Judge Judy is still on the air is a huge puzzle to me. I am hoping he will have his show produced by someone else. He was a bright spot in my day.
Are you crazy????? Cancelling Judge Alex is so very disappointing. He has style and class, plus a wonderful sense of humor. He didn’t belittle or need to yell as so many other TV judge deem necessary to make their point aka Judge Judy. Please bring him back.
I loved watching his show , he didn’t degrade people like some of the court shows do . he has CLASS !