Simon Cowell too tired, may leave Idol

UsMagazine.com has this article bringing light to a recent Simon Cowell's interview in which he said he is getting tired of being a part of three television shows and that if he were to drop one it would be American Idol. I have never come to a clear decision about how I feel about Simon. While I know he is at times harsh, sometimes I feel like he is the only person really listening to the people singing. Do you think his departure would help or hurt the show? Without him would you be more or less likely to watch Idol?