Simon Cowell Shoots Down Report He's Coming Back To ‘Idol' For $144 Million

Simon Cowell is shooting down a report he has been offered up to $144 million to stay on "American Idol."

On Tuesday, the New York Post reported that "Idol's" British judge had been offered between $100 and $144 million to stay on the show when his contract expires next May.

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But, according to Simon a figure hasn't been brought up yet.

"We're in a very amicable negotiation," Simon told Access Hollywood. "I'm not commenting about the money. It hasn't even been discussed yet."

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