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 loved judge Alex. His life story from being a child of immigrants to starting his career as police officer and reaching really far professionally. I have noting but a great admiration for people working really hard and starting from the big “0” and reaching the “stars” I myself did that when I left everything behind me overseas and came to this country to start all over. I am very sad I want be able to watch judge Alex anymore. I loved his sense of humor and intelligence and btw I think he is a very good looking man. Hopefully… Read more »
Congratulations for coming to this country to assimilate and contribute to our constitutional system by benefitting from the liberties our government is formed to protect. We are all helped by those who come to our country with such a noble spirit. Yes, I too admire Judge Alex and his background just as I do with Judge Milian. I did not come from an immediate family that came to the United States from another country but all of our ancestors in our family line did. That is the story of the great melting pot of America.
I love Judge Alex. Not only is fair he is soon good looking.
This SO unfortunate. Judge Alex were one of the better tv judges who shown tact, professionalism, respect & a sense of humor to his litigants. I liked Judge Alex’s show a lot! I’m on the bandwagon, Fox, you really NEED to bring Judge Alex Ferrer back! He will be truly missed!
Wow. All of the shows to cancel. Judge Alex. REALLY?? He is great!!!!
I love Judge Alex, he was the “best” judge on TV.
How can they keep all those other loser judges?? Let’s get him back on!!!
Start a petition for him.
As of now, there are 773 comments regarding Judge Alex. Unfortunately the people at FOX must not be reading them. Several months ago Nielson rating said there rating were incorrect. Judge Alex is the best judge on TV & wish they would bring him back. The other judges should watch their reruns & see how terrible they are to people
This was my favorite show. I miss not being able to watch it now! I hope he comes back on again real soon!
So sorry to hear the show has been cancelled…I’t was my favorite….He was fair and personable..I love his Humor…He also aded some class to the program…..I hope to see him again in the future.. My best to him…..
I love judge Alex. Am so sarge is off. He was the way one to watch!!!!
Bring Judge Alex back!
I too hate that they cancelled Judge Alex. I tolerate Judge Judy and refuse to watch JUDGE Mathis. There was another one on that all he did was read the cure cards. So I am asking as is others bring back JUDGE ALEX!
I really liked the show, it had a good balance of law and entertainment, I HATED that it was cancelled, and feel it should be returned. It was fair without being campy and sensationalistic. Please reconsider, besides People’s Count it was the best on TV,
PUT JUDGE ALEX BACK ON. HE AND HIS BAILIFF WERE AWESOME. TAKE OFF JUDGE JUDY NEW SHOW IF IT TAKES 3 JUDGES TO DO WHAT ONE CAN DO SEEMS YOUR PAYING MORE TO RUN IT. PUT JUDGE ALEX BACK ON.
I LOVED JUDGE ALEX’s show, I am so sad it’s been cancelled!!!
Sorry to see this show go. He combined entertainment, an even-tempered look at the law, and a touch of class–something we don’t see on many of the “Judge Shows”–especially the women who are classless and harsh.
Im sorry that this show go was one of my fervorites and Ihope that it came back sonnI miss that guy so much………..
Please bring judge Alex back on TV. Even on a cable channel. We are in our 70’s have been in an awful car accident in Oct of 2013. After being in hospitals for 8 months we are somewhat confined so TV w is our entertainment.
I am sorry that Judge Alex is off the air. I have been looking for his programs but I guess I have to give up as it sounds like a “no return program”. I loved his court and even watched his reruns. He did a great job and I miss his show as it was the one I watched mostly and enjoyed.
You might try watching Hot Bench which is shown on the same channel over Cox cable that carried the Judge Alex show. I liked him too and was upset that they ended the show. Since Judge Judy is on the CBS channel as the same hour as Hot Bench, I have not see a lot of this show. However, with football, Judge Judy is often not seen so then I flip over to Hot Bench and have now seen enough episodes to say that I enjoy the show. First, it is a reality show; a real arbitration small claims court.… Read more »
Sorry cannot stand Judge Judy and do not like Hot Bench. Judge Alex and Mason were the best.
Judge Alex, Judge Marilyn Millian, and, Judge Judith Sheinland are the Highlight of my evening. Judge Alex was the wittiest, most intertaining of them all.I hope you may reconsider having him back! Not to mention, extremely good looking and a gentleman.