American Idol Week Two: Paula Abdul, Simon, What Controversy?
American Idol Week Two: Paula Abdul, Simon, What Controversy?
By Jo Anne Way
Jan 23, 2007
So those that never watch American idol are a bit upset that judge Simon Cowell slaps around contestants verbally that can’t sing. Others that never tune in and really don’t get the show are ripping on Paula Abdul and calling her a drunk. Even Jewel, the talented songstress that sat in for the nightmare auditions in Minneapolis was ripped on by the shock jock at ‘the View.’ Somehow Randy Jackson slipped through. Time to ramp it up dawg.
American Idol Week Two: Paula Abdul, Simon, What Controversy?
Oh the humanity! The show somehow survived to the tune of 80 million viewers last week. Simon has always been harsh, that’s the show. Paula has always acted weird, that’s the show - where is the controversy?
It started with the two men that were mainly pointed out as being mistreated, Jonathan Jayne and Kenneth Briggs. They were so hurt, they immediately hired agents and were all over television yesterday.
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Both knew exactly what they were getting into when they auditioned and were very ready to cash in on their fifteen minutes of fame. Jonathan Jayne seems very sincere, but Kenneth Briggs seemed absolutely full of it as he was whisked around in a limo from Jimmy Kimmel to the Today show whining he had been mistreated.
The Special Olympics even gave “American Idol” a thumbs-up for its treatment of their former Special Olympics athlete on last Wednesday’s show.
Jayne had sung “God Bless America” during his audition and did not get put through to the next round. The Special Olympics say in a statement people with intellectual disabilities don’t want to be pitied. The organization commends the show for giving Jayne the same opportunity as any other contestant.
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The popularity of this show irks a lot of people. The fact that it still remains stratospheric six years in is too much for some to bear. Here’s a tip for those that complain - don’t watch.
