The announcement Simon Cowell will zip his lip as the acerbic critic of aspiring American Idols has sent producers searching for a celebrity judge that can command similar interest.  Some think they will find it in Elton John.  John, who reportedly rejected appeals to fill the vacancy at the start of the year, has apparently been approached again about the role and is interested.  If they are to land him FOX may need to fork over close to $200 million.  With the future of the highly lucrative franchise hanging in the balance, few doubt they will be willing to meet the fee to land Elton.
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