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 still miss the show. I loved it!!!
Really miss watching Judge Alex. A great combination of humor and law. Of all the shows to take off, why this? They leave the trash on like Jerry Springer and Maury and take off the decent shows. Hopefully another station will pick up because the CW is truly missing the mark on programming. Judge Alex and Judge Judy are the best in the court shows. Not to worry Judge Alex, “Cream always rises to the top” and you will be back somewhere on TV!!!! You would be awesome on Judge Judy’s producing show Hot Bench too!
I enjoy watchingJudge Alex Ferrer very much. I think he is is very fair, firm, compassionate judge. Looking forward to watching Judge Alex again.
I think he was fired because of not low ratings because he is one of the well watched judges that I know of I think he was fired unjustly because he was on Fox News I will no longer watch this network
I think he was canceled due to being on Fox news network and this is a new fair he is a good judge I love watching him I watch them every day you just lost me I will not watch anyone else
I dearly loved watching the Judge Alex Court TV Show! I didn’t even realize he was on until this year. I watch all the court tv shows. He was extremely intelligent and his wit excelled all others! It was very nice to laugh at his great humor! I also like learning legal things from these shows. May Day, May Day & SOS – I Hope and Pray you all will bring him back very soon. I miss his show tremendously!
It’s always the same–the “company” takes the best and most fairest Judge off the air! He not only got to the facts of the case but showed the public how the law works. Judge Alex’s show wasn’t about being dramatic, but very close to what a real court room would be like. I for one was great fan and anticipated his show every day. He should be brought back soon. Sometimes the “company” makes errors in judgment and base their decisions on money, money, money. Bring him back!
Judge Alex was my favorite judge show. I miss his wit and Mason as bailiff, of all the judge shows why this one. PLEASE BRING HIM BACK. You got rid of the best show on TV.
I wish the show had not been cancelled. I5 was a great show. It rates up there with People’s Court. Those judges did not let the people take over the show. They had control but still made it fun to watch and they gave reasons for their decisions
The best Judge show on television. I hope he comes back on another network. So much better than any of the other Judge shows on Fox. They sure messed up when they cancelled him and kept others that were not entertaining at all.
Should not have been cancelled.
Definitely was the best “court show’ on TV. Judge Alex was entertaining fair and respectful. Extremely disappointed that this outstanding show was cancelled and that the most disrespectful and unhinged Judge Judy continues to prosper.
We all agree that Judge Alex should have never been taken off air. We all know whose money talks.
Valerie
My husband and I really enjoyed Judge Alex. I think the people should decide who should get cut. Shame on you! Bring Judge Alex back. It’s not fare. Take those mean spirited people off that divid the country. They are a waste of air time. But Judge Alex was a breath of fresh air. I’m just saying!!
I am so disappointed that Judge Alex is not on anymore. I really looked forward to his morning show. The judge that has taken his place is dry, too serious, and just plain boring. The exact opposite of Judge Alex. Please bring him back. He has so many fans.
Please, Please return him to TV. The other Judges knew he was the best. He knew the law and had compassion for people. I will not be watching the other trashy Judge shows.
I am shocked . He was so on target and had such a great personality The best Judge show on TV. I miss him so much.