I think any entertainer (that isn't selling platinum) would love to be on a top 10 show that only takes up part of the year and pays fabulously well. 
Funny, smart, knowledgeable about music. I think we've found our next judge. Now if only AI will do something smart and offer him the job.
Ryan and Ellen are friends. Ellen becomes a judge on AI.Ellen and Harry C Jr are friends. Harry becomes a mentor on AI.
Harry does a stellar job as a mentor and entertainer.
It's possible!
Do we have any idea if he'd even be interested (or have the time)? Although he put so much time and effort into being a mentor, I think he'd entertain the thought if asked.
#1 TV show in the US. Even if the ratings sink without Simon, it would likely still be in the top 10.I think any entertainer (that isn't selling platinum) would love to be on a top 10 show that only takes up part of the year and pays fabulously well.
Most of the names that have been thus far batted around - Jamie
Foxx, Piers Morgan, Howard Stern - make me cringe. Loud, cocky, obnoxious and without the goods to back it up as an AI judge. Harry Connick Jr.is the first person who I could truly see doing a great job.
Here's a story on it from here