Will Tommy Mottola Replace Simon Cowell On American Idol?
While plenty of names have been tossed around as potential replacements for Simon Cowell, when the acerbic British judge leaves “American Idol” after this season, the one name almost nobody has mentioned is reportedly the leading candidate. According to Deadline Hollywood, the show’s first choice to take Cowell’s place is former Sony Music boss Tommy Mottola, who helmed the company during Michael Jackson’s heyday and was once married to Mariah Carey. The only problem? Apparently Cowell also has his eyes on Mottola as a possible judge for his soon-to-launch reality talent competition “The X Factor.” The site reports that the “Idol” brain trust has come up with a list of 25 potential Cowell replacements, and 60-year-old Mottola — owner of Casablanca Records — is at the top. Given his 15-year stint at the top of Sony Music Entertainment and long career in the music industry, Mottola is a strong candidate based on his credentials and ability to nurture talent, but his camera readiness is u
