Simon Cowell Shoots Down Report He's Coming Back To 'Idol' For $144 Million
Tuesday, Jun 30, 2009 | Updated 5:00 PM PST
Simon Cowell is shooting down a report he has been offered up to $144 million to stay on "American Idol."
On Tuesday, the New York Post reported that "Idol's" British judge had been offered between $100 and $144 million to stay on the show when his contract expires next May.
VIEW THE PHOTOS: The Season 8 'American Idol's' Come To Access Hollywood
But, according to Simon a figure hasn't been brought up yet.
"We're in a very amicable negotiation," Simon told Access Hollywood. "I'm not commenting about the money. It hasn't even been discussed yet."
Related Content from AccessHollywood.com:
VIEW THE PHOTOS: Former 'American Idols'
PLAY IT NOW: Dish Of Salt: NBC Summer Press Day 2008: Simon Cowell
PLAY IT NOW: Simon Cowell's Kiss-And-Tell
MORE ACCESS ON THESE TOPICS: Simon Cowell - American Idol - Rumors - Brits
Copyright Access Hollywood
Posted Friday, Jul 17, 2009 - 11:56 AM PST
