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Simon Fuller, the British creator of hit TV show American Idol, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday surrounded by some of the real-life stars he has helped to create.

"Whenever I see that star, I won't see my name, I'll see all names of the people I've worked (with) and all those amazing artists and people that have helped me achieve this stuff," Fuller said as his star was unveiled.

Over a 25-year career, Fuller has managed singers Annie Lennox, The Spice Girls and Amy Winehouse, English soccer player David Beckham, tennis player Andy Murray, racing driver Lewis Hamilton and a trio of American Idol champions, Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and David Cook.

Former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham, Idol judges Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson, Underwood, Clarkson and the current American Idol finalists all joined Fuller for the ceremony.

Fuller recalled that when he and entrepreneur Simon Cowell first tried to sell American Idol in the United States, "we had that show turned down by every single network".

In the end US TV network Fox, on which the ratings juggernaut airs, bought the show. It is now in its tenth season.

Created first in Britain as Pop Idol in 2001, the format has since been sold to more than 120 other countries and created a multi-billion-dollar global recording, TV and merchandising franchise.

Fuller also created the Fox dance contest series, So You Think You Can Dance.

Fuller received his star one the eve of the two-part finale in Los Angeles of the 10th season of American Idol, which has been the most-watched show on U.S. television for seven consecutive years

Simon Fuller, left, poses with Victoria Beckham and Brooklyn Beckham

Jennifer Lopez and her husband Marc Anthony

Simon Fuller, centre, poses with Carrie Underwood, left, and Ryan Seacrest

Simon Fuller, the British creator of hit TV show American Idol, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday surrounded by some of the real-life stars he has helped to create.

"Whenever I see that star, I won't see my name, I'll see all names of the people I've worked (with) and all those amazing artists and people that have helped me achieve this stuff," Fuller said as his star was unveiled.

Over a 25-year career, Fuller has managed singers Annie Lennox, The Spice Girls and Amy Winehouse, English soccer player David Beckham, tennis player Andy Murray, racing driver Lewis Hamilton and a trio of American Idol champions, Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and David Cook.

Former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham, Idol judges Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson, Underwood, Clarkson and the current American Idol finalists all joined Fuller for the ceremony.

Fuller recalled that when he and entrepreneur Simon Cowell first tried to sell American Idol in the United States, "we had that show turned down by every single network".

In the end US TV network Fox, on which the ratings juggernaut airs, bought the show. It is now in its tenth season.

Created first in Britain as Pop Idol in 2001, the format has since been sold to more than 120 other countries and created a multi-billion-dollar global recording, TV and merchandising franchise.

Fuller also created the Fox dance contest series, So You Think You Can Dance.

Fuller received his star one the eve of the two-part finale in Los Angeles of the 10th season of American Idol, which has been the most-watched show on U.S. television for seven consecutive years

Simon Fuller, left, poses with Victoria Beckham and Brooklyn Beckham

Jennifer Lopez and her husband Marc Anthony

Simon Fuller, centre, poses with Carrie Underwood, left, and Ryan Seacrest

Tonight's episode of the Fox competition will see Lauren Alaina, Scotty McCreery and Haley Reinhart each singing three songs in a bid to advance to next week's season ten grand finale.

Speaking on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, host Seacrest said: "Randy gave Haley a bit of a hard time so it will be interesting to see if there's a backlash to that vote and where the teen girls' vote will go... It's very tight. They're going to do three songs each this week and the way it's been going, I think it will come down to how they perform this week."

When pressed by Leno for a prediction on who could win, he quipped: "I think Kirstie Alley is doing a great job and she may win it all!" Alley is one of the finalists currently competing on Dancing with the Stars.

Seacrest also admitted during the Tuesday night interview that he sometimes doesn't understand what judge Steven Tyler means by some of his critiques when he has to recap the judges' comments on the results show.

"I look down at the card and panic inside because I've got to read back what Steven Tyler has said the night before and sometimes I'm not quite sure what he means and neither is the kid," he laughed. "They're looking at me, I'm looking at them…

"It's, 'Randy thought you were pitchy, dawg, or whatever. Jennifer thought you were fantastic. Steven Tyler said, 'Hell fire save some matches, F a duck and see what hatches' (sic).''

"I'm thinking, 'Just get to the nationwide vote and don't screw this up!'"

However, the presenter - who was recently named the most powerful man in reality television - praised all three judges for doing a "fantastic job" over the course of the tenth season.
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Tonight's episode of the Fox competition will see Lauren Alaina, Scotty McCreery and Haley Reinhart each singing three songs in a bid to advance to next week's season ten grand finale.

Speaking on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, host Seacrest said: "Randy gave Haley a bit of a hard time so it will be interesting to see if there's a backlash to that vote and where the teen girls' vote will go... It's very tight. They're going to do three songs each this week and the way it's been going, I think it will come down to how they perform this week."

When pressed by Leno for a prediction on who could win, he quipped: "I think Kirstie Alley is doing a great job and she may win it all!" Alley is one of the finalists currently competing on Dancing with the Stars.

Seacrest also admitted during the Tuesday night interview that he sometimes doesn't understand what judge Steven Tyler means by some of his critiques when he has to recap the judges' comments on the results show.

"I look down at the card and panic inside because I've got to read back what Steven Tyler has said the night before and sometimes I'm not quite sure what he means and neither is the kid," he laughed. "They're looking at me, I'm looking at them…

"It's, 'Randy thought you were pitchy, dawg, or whatever. Jennifer thought you were fantastic. Steven Tyler said, 'Hell fire save some matches, F a duck and see what hatches' (sic).''

"I'm thinking, 'Just get to the nationwide vote and don't screw this up!'"

However, the presenter - who was recently named the most powerful man in reality television - praised all three judges for doing a "fantastic job" over the course of the tenth season.
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Everything Ryan Seacrest touches turns to gold. Everything Sarah Jessica Parker touches turns into a trend—so who better to team up for a new fashion show?!

Rumor has it that Ryan is desperate to get SJP to agree to do a fashion related reality show with him, because he knows it’ll blow the competition out of the water.

An insider told the National Enquirer magazine: "Ryan's psyched about it. He said it's a new and fresh concept. He thinks she's the perfect fit for the show.

"He adores Sarah and is determined to let her know they'd be perfect for the project."

Good news is SJP has wanted to work on a fashion reality show full time since she made a guest appearance on ‘Project Runway’ in 2007, so Ryan probably won’t have a hard time convincing her.

To date, SJP is still one of the biggest stars to appear on the show so imagine having a show with her on it full time? As Rachel Zoe would say, I would lit-er-ally die!

Whatever they decide to do, with Ryan and Sarah attached, it's sure to be a hit!

Everything Ryan Seacrest touches turns to gold. Everything Sarah Jessica Parker touches turns into a trend—so who better to team up for a new fashion show?!

Rumor has it that Ryan is desperate to get SJP to agree to do a fashion related reality show with him, because he knows it’ll blow the competition out of the water.

An insider told the National Enquirer magazine: "Ryan's psyched about it. He said it's a new and fresh concept. He thinks she's the perfect fit for the show.

"He adores Sarah and is determined to let her know they'd be perfect for the project."

Good news is SJP has wanted to work on a fashion reality show full time since she made a guest appearance on ‘Project Runway’ in 2007, so Ryan probably won’t have a hard time convincing her.

To date, SJP is still one of the biggest stars to appear on the show so imagine having a show with her on it full time? As Rachel Zoe would say, I would lit-er-ally die!

Whatever they decide to do, with Ryan and Sarah attached, it's sure to be a hit!

After The Voice debuted at number one on its premiere, many were left wondering if Idol was finally on its way out.

Well, judging by its $7.11 million/episode income, it looks like the show is here to stay.

Another potential obstacle that proved to be no big deal? Simon Cowell’s departure. The show has maintained 100% of its viewers since Cowell left. You know that has to sting, just a little.

So how much does each Idol icon make?

Ryan Seacrest’s salary as host has tripled since 2009. He’s gone from $5 million a year to $15 million per year for the next three years. He is officially the highest paid person on reality television.

Surprisingly, Jennifer Lopez only makes $12 million for her judging duties. Then again, that’s nothing to sneeze at, especially for her first season!

Somehow Steven Tyler has outranked J.Lo in salary, rumored to be raking in $18 million. Steven Tyler is cute and all, but who knew singing Janie’s Got a Gun made him that much of a commodity?

And Randy Jackson comes in last at a more modest $5 million. As the only original Idol judge left, I’d think he’d be worth more than that.

When the X-Factor debuts, I guess we’ll see if it takes away any Idol hype. But being the most profitable reality show with the highest paid star, it doesn’t look like American Idol is going anywhere anytime soon.

After The Voice debuted at number one on its premiere, many were left wondering if Idol was finally on its way out.

Well, judging by its $7.11 million/episode income, it looks like the show is here to stay.

Another potential obstacle that proved to be no big deal? Simon Cowell’s departure. The show has maintained 100% of its viewers since Cowell left. You know that has to sting, just a little.

So how much does each Idol icon make?

Ryan Seacrest’s salary as host has tripled since 2009. He’s gone from $5 million a year to $15 million per year for the next three years. He is officially the highest paid person on reality television.

Surprisingly, Jennifer Lopez only makes $12 million for her judging duties. Then again, that’s nothing to sneeze at, especially for her first season!

Somehow Steven Tyler has outranked J.Lo in salary, rumored to be raking in $18 million. Steven Tyler is cute and all, but who knew singing Janie’s Got a Gun made him that much of a commodity?

And Randy Jackson comes in last at a more modest $5 million. As the only original Idol judge left, I’d think he’d be worth more than that.

When the X-Factor debuts, I guess we’ll see if it takes away any Idol hype. But being the most profitable reality show with the highest paid star, it doesn’t look like American Idol is going anywhere anytime soon.