Steven Tyler Departs From American Idol!! CONFIRMED

By On 07/12/2012 · 210 Comments · In American Idol

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FOX is confirming that Steven Tyler is leaving American Idol! Wow. Here’s the press release, with quotes from Steven.  Well, he and his band got a nice career boost, at least. I have to wonder, though, if he left or was pushed? Steven may be happy to leave, but the feeling may be mutual.  In the end, except for a few lulz, he was pretty useless as a judge.  It will be interesting to see who takes his place.

Steven Tyler has decided to depart his role as a judge on AMERICAN IDOL. Tyler served as a judge during the 10th and 11th seasons of IDOL.

“After some long…hard…thoughts…I’ve decided it’s time for me to let go of my mistress ‘American Idol’ before she boils my rabbit,” said Tyler. “I strayed from my first love, AEROSMITH, and I’m back – but instead of begging on my hands and knees, I’ve got two fists in the air and I’m kicking the door open with my band. The next few years are going to be dedicated to kicking some serious ass – the ultimate in auditory takeover…On Nov. 6, we are unleashing our new album, Music from Another Dimension on the Earth, Moon, Mars, and way beyond the stars…IDOL was over-the-top fun, and I loved every minute of it…Now it’s time to bring Rock Back. ERMAHGERD.”

“It’s been a tremendous honor to have Steven – one of the most prolific artists in the world – on AMERICAN IDOL for the past two seasons,” said Mike Darnell, President of Alternative Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company. “He’s been a terrific judge, a true friend and great mentor to everyone involved with the show, and we know he’ll continue to be a huge inspiration to IDOL hopefuls for years to come. We are very sad that Steven has chosen to focus more on his music, but we always knew when we hired a rock ’n’ roll legend, he would go back to the music. We all wish him all the best and would love to have him back on the show anytime.”

“Steven Tyler is a real ‘Idol,’ a rock legend. If you had told me 10 years ago he would be a judge on AMERICAN IDOL, I would have thought it impossible,” stated IDOL creator and executive producer Simon Fuller. “The fact that this became a reality and we had the pleasure of him gracing our stage for two seasons makes me very proud. I completely understand his desire to get back to his life as the singer in America’s greatest-ever rock band. AMERICAN IDOL will miss him!”

“We’re all very thankful and privileged that Steven joined AMERICAN IDOL two years ago,” said Cecile Frot-Coutaz, CEO, FremantleMedia. “A true music icon, he not only brought rock ’n’ roll to the show, but also his exceptional taste in spotting and nurturing undiscovered talent. We will sincerely miss his poetic phrases, his remarkable creativity and his unique spirit. We’re sad about his departure from the show, but understand his decision to return to music full-time and hope he’ll be back to grace the AMERICAN IDOL stage in seasons to come.”

 
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  • Anonymous

    … and here I thought SINGERS actually wanted to spend their time SINGING, not judging!  Hmm …

    There’s an AP interview with Adam where he muses that judges on the other singing shows seem to do a lot of singing/touring/recording while also sitting on a panel and chips, “I’m great at multi-tasking!”

    So, if he did join the Idol panel, he would probably continue to record and do one-offs on his spare days.  

  • Anonymous

    Adam wouldn’t be able to offer anything to country singers. Could you imagine if he was trying to give Scotty advice on country music?

    The most helpful piece of advice Scotty got was from Lady Gaga, who told him to sing into the freaking microphone.  Had Adam been on the panel, that advice might have come in Week One, instead of Week Ten.

  • Anonymous

    I hope he takes the job, considering the amount of interest he’s generating not only from the media, but it seems from both fans and non fans. Adam is just going to give his opinion about the contestants and their signing abilities, not trying to determine the fate of the western civilization. The show somehow managed to survive Ellen’s ineptness, Simon’s departure, Paula’s craziness, Kara inability to count, Jlo’s neverending performances on Idol and Steven’s total “blond moments”, I think it will survive Adam Lambert’s presence for a season.

  • Anonymous

    Also he could have told Durbin maybe edit some of his scarves, tell Haley that she was on the Idol stage and not a stripper show and Casey that good hygiene is a prerequisite before performing.   

  • Kirsten

    The most helpful piece of advice Scotty got was from Lady Gaga, who told him to sing into the freaking microphone.

    That’s the legend. Truth is Scotty had already started to do that because they were working with him behind the scenes. That year, Orland and Bird were writing a series of blogs and they mentioned in previous weeks they were working with him on the subject.  These kids get a lot of input from a lot of places. The judges and mentors are, relatively, just sound bites.

    I’ll miss Steven. While he was pretty useless in S10, I think he had some great comments in S11 (even if some of them were delivered a little back-handedly). He was fun.

  • milwlovesadam

    Steven brought a certain flair and fun to the table. What he didn’t bring was critique or mentoring or judging at all. So, I wish him well, knowing full well after reading his book, that life is a party that he appreciates very much!!

    Party on dude!!

  • http://profile.yahoo.com/DJ4FPAE2BM4XDCNVQITJSS3S2Q Sue

    LOL he told James early in the comp that he loved that he was OTT. James being an Aspie took that very literally, but James ability to read social cues have improved immensely since he was on Idol. TBH the kids really get the most help from the likes of Michael Orland and Piesha McPhee.

  • justmefornow

    lol at the scarves edit. 
    James’ look has actually transitioned somewhat out of the eighties rocker style since Idol, probably an influence of the bands he’s been touring with.

    lol, but no comment on the other two.

  • Anonymous

    LOL bridgette12 – I love James, Haley and Casey, but that was funny.

    And I agree with the post about James – he has learned more on the road from other bands than he ever learned from the judges.

  • Anonymous

    ITA.  If there were ever any doubt, I think Adam’s schedule the past couple of months have proven that he has both the drive and ability to multitask many activities.  Since the middle of May, he has released an album, engaged in countless promotional interviews and one-offs at radio stations across the US and learned, practiced and performed a full nearly two-hour concert with Queen (5 times so far in 4 different countries).  To top it all off, in this fan’s opinion, he’s never looked our sounded better! I think he thrives on being very, very active; it truly seems to me that the more he has going on, the more focused he seems to be.

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