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?
Please bring Judge Alex back. He’s the best! Judge Judy is mean and treats the litigants like dirt. When I did watch her, she was mean to everyone, but especially to a person of color – even if they were able to prove their case against a person not of color, she still treats them like dirt. If they had a question after she had ruled-they couldn’t even ask a question without getting embarrassed on national TV. I no longer watch her because she’s mean to everyone. She may have a black Baliff, but she has no respect for people… Read more »
Are you being fair to Judge Judy? I watch her show every chance I get and while she is feisty, combative and sometimes sarcastic and terse, most of the time the litigants deserve it. They are trying to yell or glare at their opponent or they get hysterical or dramatic and Judge Judy will have none of it. It is her play pen and she controls her court room as all the good judges do. I have carefully watched her with litigants of another race or ethnicity and she is no more rude to them than to whites. I have… Read more »
JUDGE JUDY IS A TYRANT AGAINST EVERYONE SHE HAS IN HER COURT ROOM. I HAVE SEEN MANY PREJUDICES IN HER COURT ROOM. THE ONES THAT REALLY BOTHER ME ARE THE KIDS SHE CALLS LIARS. THEY MAY HAVE LIED TO HER BUT TO CALL A KID A LIAR STRAIGHT OUT IS JUST WRONG ON SO MANY LEVELS. SHE CAN TELL THEM THEY ARE NOT BEING HONEST IN A MORE CONSTRUCTIVE WAY. THE NEXT IS, PEOPLE ON AID OF SOME KIND. SHES REALLY PREJUDICE AGAINST THEM. I REMEMBER A COUPLE CASES TO BE SPECIFIC. FIRST, A YOUNG LADY WAS IN COLLEGE AND… Read more »
This is a courtroom and when parents involve children, they have to be confronted with the difference between a lie and the truth. It is a hard lesson but if they don’t learn it, they can ruin their own lives. It is not wrong to call a liar a liar to his face when he is perjuring himself. In a courtroom there is no justification for beating around the bush and using sweet words to confront wrong behavior. That misleads children. The people on welfare, living from public money, are often scamming the system. They work the system without any… Read more »
I BEG TO DIFFER WITH YOU ABOUT THE CASES NOT BEING PREDJUDICE. SHE IS PREDJUDICE AGAINST ANYONE ON ANY KIND OF AID. HER OPINIONS ARE HER OPINIONS AND SHE HAS A RIGHT TO THEM. HOWEVER, WHEN THERES A CONTRACT WRITTEN SHE HAS TO FOLLOW THE LAW NO MATTER HOW DISTASTEFUL IT IS TO HER. I AGREE THERES MANY THAT TAKE ADVANTAGE OF WELFARE. HOWEVER, IF SOMEONE LOANS THAT MONEY ITS THEIR RIGHT TO GET IT BACK NO MATTER WHERE IT CAME FROM IT WAS GIVEN TO THEM, NOT TO THE PERSON IT WAS LOANED TO, SO JUDGE JUDY IS GIVING… Read more »
Judge Alex was the best judge on TV… in every way . I guess he did not humiliate people for ratings like others — such as Judy — do. So his rating were not as desired by the powers that be. He is handsome, fair and respectful of others despite being a judge and in being in authority. I believe our politics may differ …. but I respect him for being compassionate and respectful of the human condition. He knows that he occupies an elevated station in life, but does not demean others who are at a lower station. I… Read more »
I LOVE Judge Alex!!!! This is such a shame to cancel such a great show. Judge Judy is so mean and unfair, Judge Milian can also have seemed to have made up her mind before the case starts. Only Judge Alex was fair and listened to all sides.
BRING HIM BACK!!!
It was a fabulous show, and a travesty that it’s no longer on. I’m glad to still see his Honor commenting on Fox News.
Have you seen Judge Alex recently on Fox News? I saw him once in a selected audience for Hannity but have not seen him as a commentator as such. I would enjoy that ? Especially now that President Obama has done this overture to Cuba and without gaining anything for the people of Cuba is offering to remove the boycott and open up normal relations. I would like to hear the reaction from Judge Alex and Judge Milian.
I couldn’t believe it when I checked to see what time and channel Judge Alex came and read that his show was cancelled. His court show was the best. He treated everyone with respect regardless of race, sex or gender. He was fair and was my favorite–better than Judge Judy. It’s politics. Bring him back on air.
I agree with the DNA show. Why do people want to air their dirty laundry on TV? How awful for America to have so much infidelity. What kind of message does this send to impressionable kids? It’s disgusting. We need more of Judge Alex. Bring him back! I could watch a weekend marathon!!
Judge Alex is a 1st class act as an individual, citizen, judge, role model–the list is endless. TV audience does not support his calm, reasonable, common-sense ways of dealing with the issues at hand. TV audiences want a “Jerry Springer” show. The only court show I watched was Judge Alex. He has a very pleasant demeanor and is comfortable laughing at himself. It was refreshing to hear his down-to-earth verdicts, which can be applied to my own life when having to deal with legal issues. I feel there’s something better in store for Judge Alex. He’s top notch and easy… Read more »
Very disappointed that Judge Alex has been cancelled! I loved his show. One of my favorites! I am shocked that his show was the lowest rated of the remaining judge shows. I hope he comes back at some point in time.
Judge Alex was the best…how could they say his ratings were the lowest. He had complete control of that courtroom…not like some others that talk over the judge. Please bring him back……….He was more knowledgeable than the others……We will be waiting for him….maybe that will be our Christmas present!!!!!!!!!
I’m adding to my Christmas wish list, too. Good idea! A daily one-hour show would be awesome!
It was my favorite court show on TV. I sure hope he comes back. He is handsome, funny and very personable. I look forward to seeing him soon.
Judge Alex was the only court show I watched! !
I am really missing the show. Judge Alex was my favorite of all the judge shows.
BRING JUDGE ALEX BACK.
Judge Alex was by far the most interesting and captivating “judge” show on the air. I loved the way he could add humor to his cases. Also, he is a living doll and very easy on the eyes! Big mistake to cancel his show.
BIGGEST MISTAKE THAT JUDGE ALEX WAS REMOVED FROM T.V.. WE LOVED HIM AND LIKED HIM BETTER THAN JUDGE JUDY, AND THE NEW SHOW THAT I ON NOW ABOUT 2 OR 5 MEN GETTING D.N.A. TESTS TO SEE WHO THE REAL FATHER IS. THAT PROGRAM IS SO “”””” RIDICULOUS”””” IT ISN’T FUNNY. YELLING AND SCREAMING ALL THE TIME.
JUDGE ALEX PROGRAM WAS UNDER CONTROL AT ALL TIMES.
BRING HIM BACK.
RE-TIRED POLICE DETECTIVE/JUVVIE OFFICER/ CSI ~~OF 43 YEARS OUTSIDE THE CITY OF CHICAGO, ILL.
BRING JUDGE ALEX BACK……
Bring judge Alex back!!!!!