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Elton Passes on $33M Paycheck

Elton Passes on $33M Paycheck

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It would have been interesting, but Elton John has passed on an offer to take over Simon Cowell's seat on American Idol.

John would have received a staggering $33 million for the judging job, according to Access Hollywood, though it's not known if that amount was for one season or for a multiyear contract.

Cowell is leaving Idol after the current season, but his replacement won't be named until after the May 26 finale.

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