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 am very upset that Judge Alex was cancelled I looked forward to his program everyday . Who ever made the decision has made a very bad decision.
Judge Alex was a family favorite for my dad, mom and I. Sorry to see it end! Good luck Judge Alex!
I am extremely disappointed that the show has been cancelled. I really enjoyed this show .I think the network made a mistake.Please reinstate it.
I have been watching Judge Alex for many years. He had a great way about him and is polite to his litigants, unlike what you see on the Judge Judy show. She is too mean to be on air…Good luck Judge Alex
Judge Alex made this 66 yr young senior citizens day. I looked forward to it every day. I’m heart broken to see the show cancelled. I hope Judge Alex returns in the near future. You’re awesome Judge Alex.
I teslly enjoyed that show and I think it should be renewed. I was waiting to watch the show and the 700 club was on I eas disappointed
I really loved Judge Alex show, l am still looking at the reruns which I enjoy.
I really enjoy watching the show. The time change made it difficult however to keep up with him. Sad to se show cancelled.
I don’t know what is the matter with the programming powers that be that they cannot recognize a good thing when they have it. “Judge Alex” is by far one of the better of court programs.
Yes I love watching judge Alex.he makes television not boring.I hope in future he does come back.of 2017 or 2018.good show
Judge Alex please come back…you are by far the best tv daytime judge ever….please come back!!!!
I enjoyed Judge Alex, simply because he didn’t tolerate non-sense or stupidity in the courtroom but he had a sense of humor for some cases that were ridiculous (I also loved to see Mason, the Baliff laugh hysterically). He had compassion for people that were mistreated or taken advantage of and that’s something you don’t see often today.
We liked Judge Alex very much and want his show to be renewed.
Like so many others, I’ve been watching Judge Alex and didn’t realize they were reruns! I knew his show had been cancelled at one point and thought at least one of the networks realized taking him off the air was a terrible mistake and had brought him back. With his background, he has an insight so many of the others don’t – especially Judy – and can render a verdict that is well informed and fair without berating people and calling them names! Judge Alex is up there with Kevin Ross, Judge Faith, Greg Mathis (most of the time) –… Read more »
This was the court show I enjoyed most! Even the reruns. Didn’t know it had been canceled until today. Greer! Judge Judy is demeaning to and insulting to the people. Judge Alex is just and kind. Mason is a sweetie too. I don’t believe it had the lowest ratings. It just had some morals. Can’t have those on TV today!!