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another simon Mon, May 19, 2008 at 04:37 PM EST

Wow one person on here has changed names 16 times just to complain about a stupid song contest that no one in here could care less about. I take it his song was rejected. LOL get a life looser and give up songwriting

Benigna Marko Sun, May 18, 2008 at 11:23 PM EST

Simon, your comments on right on key. It was nice to see you sticking up for Paula.
She does an excellent job considering all your teasing.
Simon you know your business and it is good to have you hit the right notes.
Randy hits pretty good too, but you Simon, you know when it is a ball park performance and when it is a magical moment. Go Simon!

njblas Tue, May 13, 2008 at 07:11 PM EST

well then, stop watching....

faynette Mon, May 12, 2008 at 11:18 AM EST

I've watched the show "closely" since Season 2 and I never knew the judges watched the rehearsals as a matter of course. I guess facts don't matter in some peoples' opinions. Otherwise we'd all agree that #1, Paula messed up by reading comments from a song yet to be sung and #2, Paula lied when she said she was reading her comments from David Cook's notes. Then she went into her next sentence and praised David Cook. How could David Cook have been unworthy and then suddenly very worthy? I smelled pants on fire!

carole purser Sun, May 11, 2008 at 08:02 AM EST

We get Idol in the UK after it has aired two days previous, the papers picked up on Paulas blunder as per usual. I think the show is past its sell by date now, it has become boring, this is by far the worst season all round. Paula is struggling and the fact it is all scripted has really spoilt it for lots of people. It was a great show not alas anymore.

njblas Fri, May 9, 2008 at 07:31 AM EST

Hey folks...you are too serious...it's TV land....don't care if it's real or not....it entertains us. Have fun wit it...If you don't like it, stop watching...read a book....
Oh Yeah...if I were as rich as Simon C I would say "kiss my southern grits" ..ooohhh if only....

BobWoodwardJr. Thu, May 8, 2008 at 04:58 PM EST

Are there any real journalists out there looking at what may be the American Idol songwriting contest scandal? This contest is affiliated witg a FCC licensed TV show. Real journalists, not some syncophants. There are enough clues and unanswered questions (questions that are immediately deleted on the American Idol forums) to make any person wonder. Come on Vary, I'm worried about you.

Simon fulller Thu, May 8, 2008 at 04:01 PM EST

Hey All,
Here's a little more on the
American Idol Songwriting Contest!

Scott Sheets is one of this years
American Idol songwriting top 20 finalist for the song.

FLY ME AWAY – Written by Scott Sheets.

I came across a news story about him and according to the story
the guy singing the song for Scott is John Ondrasik

http://www.newsli.com/2008/04/16/native-long-islander-in-american-idol-songwriter-finals/

He is better known as Five For Fighting....They have also written together.

I checked the credits on some of Five For Fighting's cds

http://music.barnesandnoble.com/Two-Lights/Five-for-Fighting/e/827969447123/?itm=9

http://music.barnesandnoble.com/The-Battle-for-Everything/Five-for-Fighting/e/827969263426/?itm=15

I found the name Curt Schneider...

Curt Schneider is another one of this years American Idol top 20 finalist for the song..

NO TURNING BACK – Written by Luke Ebbin and Curt Schneider

It's a small world but it's not that small.

goSimonFuller Thu, May 8, 2008 at 03:07 PM EST

Help us BRESTON BECKMAN and MIKE DARNELL of FOX television in Los Angeles: Did you know the writer (Ryan Gillmor) of the theme song for your new show UNHITCHED, is an American Idol Top 20 songwriting finalist this year? What do you know about this? What do you know about any accountability for this contest affliated with your FCC licensed station? Why won't American Idol answer any questions? Is this a conflict of interest violation at a minimum? What about the Bryron Zanos and Bennett connection last year? There are some other funny coincidences too. Have you seen the movie "Quiz Show"? No accountability or outside audit for a paying contest on TV in the USA? What am I missing here?

yeahSimonFuller Thu, May 8, 2008 at 02:53 PM EST

Hey SimonFuller >>> you missed the big story this year. One of the finalists this in the songwriting contest is Ryan Gillmor. His song is 'In this Moment'. He also wrote and signs the theme song called 'Hey!' for the new Fox show called 'Unhitched'. LOL. U think that is a coincidence? This contest may be more rigged that u think. Is that an interstate commerce violation with paid entries? Where the heck is out FCC ??? Where is Adam Vary's article on this subject??? Help us out here Adam. Tell us why American Idol has no outside auditor for this contest. Please!

Willy Thu, May 8, 2008 at 12:42 PM EST

Simon Fuller for President

CZ Thu, May 8, 2008 at 10:28 AM EST

And I suppose you all still think when you "call in to vote," your vote really counts????? LOL

CC Thu, May 8, 2008 at 08:40 AM EST

If I were a judge, I'd have told Castro the same thing, only I'd phrase it a little differently... Sorry Jason, but that sucked.
Simon owes no apology, he's doing his job. And AI is wearing on him. When he leaves, the show will go under. The $$ machine will be no more.

njblas Thu, May 8, 2008 at 08:22 AM EST

Get over it, Jason just admitted his biggest challenge was getting over his dead brain. He can't even remember the words to his songs, he is not wanting to win bad enough to work hard, he should have been voted off weeks ago. I think his brain is burned too. come of folks be honest he is a loser....

njblas Thu, May 8, 2008 at 08:18 AM EST

Come on folks, Jason just admitted his biggest challenge was getting over his dead brain, and he is so bad he can't remember the words to his song, he is not wanting to win bad enough to work for it. I too think he is brain burned and am sooo happy to see him voted off, he should have gone weeks a go.....get over yourself.....

second opinion Thu, May 8, 2008 at 03:35 AM EST

I wonder how Simon will react when if he gets bashed in front of 25 million ppl. Will he accept it gracefully like Jason did ? Will he expect himself to put out another top notch performance after all ? In one of the shows Brook asked Simon to apologize for something he said to one of the man in band, he did it. This is much more serious here what happened to Paula. Simon had always questioned if Jason is serious about this competition. I'd like to know if the judges are serious about their job as judges.

Simon fulller Thu, May 8, 2008 at 12:53 AM EST

Is American Idol Rigged?
Well If the Paula Abdul "Gaffe" doesn't convince you maybe this will
Did you know American Idol is having a songwriting contest this year?
They also had one last year.
They charged ten dollars per entry and according to american Idol they had over 25.000
entrys last year and thousands this year.
So at ten bucks a pop they made at least $500.000
Last years winner was Scott Krippayne & Jeff Peabody for the song This Is My Now.

I found something about this years songwriting contest you might find interesting.
One of this years top 20 songwriting finalist

Regie Hamm--The Time Of My Life

Regie Hamm and last years American Idol Songwriting Contest Winner Scott Krippayne have Co-written together.
I will say that again because it bears repeating--------------------------------
Regie Hamm and last years American Idol Songwriting Contest Winner Scott Krippayne have Co-written together.

In the search box put in Regie Hamm Scott Krippayne and search by keyword and see what pops up
http://cocatalog.loc.gov/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?DB=local&PAGE=First

Melinda Doolittle was the 3rd place singing finalist in last years American Idol -----over 100,000 people tried out
and in a completely different contest
Scott Krippayne was the winning songwriter in the American Idol songwriting contest last year.
Regie Hamm is one of this years top 20 American Idol songwriting finalist this year.
THE TIME OF MY LIFE – Written by Regie Hamm

Now think about this for a minute.
What are the odds in three different American Idol contests

Regie Hamm Scott Krippayne and Melinda Doolittle all appear on a cd in 2005 called After The Storm
Check out the picture gallery---
http://www.musicforthesoul.org/photoGallery.html

And this is not all there is a lot more,

It's time for this show to end.

Simon fulller Thu, May 8, 2008 at 12:52 AM EST

xxxxxxx

Capri Wed, May 7, 2008 at 11:58 PM EST

Nice job, Simon. The chemistry between Simon, Paula and Randy make the show - Paula's vulnerability and occasional gaffs are a nice accent to Simon's acerbidity and Randy's professional assessments. Paula adds a warm and human touch - which one of us hasn't made an error - especially in the spotlight?

Annie Wed, May 7, 2008 at 02:41 PM EST

As I read these posts, I wonder why most of you watch Idol. You don't seem to like anything about it. Perhaps your remote controls are broken so you are unable to change the channel. Stop acting like big cry-babies. Whatever happened between Jason and Paula is between the two of them and have nothing to do with you. I like Jason, but the guy picks songs that make him sound awful. He needs to go home and probably will tonight.

ya think? Wed, May 7, 2008 at 08:53 AM EST

We may not like the way Simon delivers his message, but if you boil it down, he mostly right. In life and in dealing with people, the way you present your argument has an effect, no doubt. His opinions are so much more "on" and right than the other two. Take away your emotional reaction and use just the facts. He is right about the Songwriting Contest. But not for the reasons thinks. The contest really does need to be investigated. AI made a very big mistake and is vulnerable to an investigation. If that happens and federal authorities (because its TV and the FCC, the issue is more than just a TV show and a simple contest) ask questions, they won't be limited to just questioning the contest. ;) The opportunity to get all your questions answered is NOW. The time and opportunity will disappear forever in less than a month. Any responsible official who does not act now and ask some reasonable questions NOW is in dereliction of duty.

Ollie Wed, May 7, 2008 at 12:50 AM EST

I think that Simon has a thing going on for Paula and that is why he has come to her defense. He is a dirty rotten scoundrel who doesn't know how to be faithful to his girlfriend and should be banished from this country back to England! I say let the Brits have him, choke and puke!!!

scorn Tue, May 6, 2008 at 10:46 PM EST

Ah Simon. I wonder why he doesn't have more to do with the song selection for the songwriting contest, since he obviously makes such a point about and has such an ear for song selection. He certainly couldn't do worse! Maybe next season.

As far as PaulaGate goes, I hope some changes will come about as a result -- more transparency in the judging process, perhaps more humbleness from the producers. I noticed during tonight's show, Paula seemed more coherent and to-the-point than I have ever seen her before. They must have taken her happy pills away. Either that, or they handed out the script for memorization a few days earlier! I also noticed that she was feel-good
Paula again, where the comments to contestants were concerned. The cynic in me says it's all PR... but perhaps the flub-up last week was the wake up call she needed to get her stupid act together before she blows her moment. Based on her recent single, I would say that This is most definitley her now!

MsDaisy Tue, May 6, 2008 at 06:40 PM EST

I think Jason owes Paula a big thank you for last week. I think he got a lot of sympathy votes due to what happened. Had Paula not f'd up, then Jason very likely would have rightfully gone home.

disgusted Tue, May 6, 2008 at 06:17 PM EST

Instead of pointing out everyone else's mistakes, I will point out my own...I made the mistake of watching the show this season, getting hooked, and actually caring about the contestants and what happens next. I also made the mistake of donating to Idol Gives Back and helping the show look so positive when its turning out not to be. I will find something more productive to do 2-3 times a week and not watch next season. I also will make future charitable donations in my name instead of AI's. Won't you join me??

robjacks Tue, May 6, 2008 at 04:58 PM EST

Paula's drunk. Can a drunk keep anything straight. how could she apologize, at least right then when she probaby forgot what she did. confused??? I'd hate to be wasted on national tv. lol. Boy wouldn't that mane you feel "like a dear the headlights? We've ALL got way too time on our hands.....

robjacks Tue, May 6, 2008 at 04:58 PM EST

Paula's drunk. Can a drunk keep anything straight. how could she apologize, at least right then when she probaby forgot what she did. confused??? I'd hate to be wasted on national tv. lol. Boy wouldn't that mane you feel "like a derr the headlights? We've ALL got way too time on our hands.....

To Lori (and others) Tue, May 6, 2008 at 04:13 PM EST

Nobody is faulting Paula just because she made a mistake. The problem is that her honest mistake REVEALS a potentially larger problem: the fact that judges have the ABILITY to critique a performance they ostensibly haven't seen. I think she's human and made an honest mistake. Fine. But I want an explanation as to HOW she was able to critique that song before it was sung. Period. Do I have too much time on my hands? Perhaps. So sue me.

mariah Tue, May 6, 2008 at 03:56 PM EST

I think Simon said that because he needs to support the team, wheather he agrees or not. if he no support, can be the begining of the end of AI. Inside of him I´m sure he thinks Paula srcrew it all.

Tully Tue, May 6, 2008 at 02:27 PM EST

A mistake made, serious or not, requires an apology. It's common decency. Wouldn't it have been so simple if Paula had explained that she was confused and made a mistake, and now she apologized to Jason. It would have been adequate to make the audience smile knowing already how "confusing" she is and, at the same time, she would redeem herself to Jason as the truly supporting judge. Instead, the producers and Simon arrogantly have chosen to dismiss the incident. What is left with the audience is the perception that they are treated with no respect, and with the contestants is that they deserve no respect.

Deanna Tue, May 6, 2008 at 01:42 PM EST

I think Simon is correct in his critics, maybe sometime could use kinder words but then they would not get the point. But, his coming to Paula's rescue cements my feelings that he really is a genuine fellow.

a shame Tue, May 6, 2008 at 01:00 PM EST

The shame is that there really were good songs that got missed Simon. We heard the ones that AI rejected on songwriter forums everywhere. Some quality stuff that met AI's own stated guidelines that you might have liked. Instead, some AI MKTG fools who have no brains and no memory of the 1950's TV show scandals that changed the nature of paid TV contests, may have prevented you from hearing? That's a question. For two years there haven't been any answers from AI. Maybe the words FCC and interstate commerce and a videotaped deposition will get their attention? And get you some songs next year that you will like?

Get It Straight Tue, May 6, 2008 at 12:58 PM EST

Simon is a pompous arse.

Diane Tue, May 6, 2008 at 11:37 AM EST

Okay, whoever quoted Jason saying "I'm Jar Jar Binks. Help me." and something about the 'soaring of pink butterflies underwater' made me actually think I haven't wasted the past half hour reading all of these. You both made me laugh out loud. That said, I also agree with the many who have said this season is by far the worst talent-wise. It is time to admit it's just pretty damn bad. I don't know why they can't get a third judge who can pay attention for an hour. I have a job that pays a lot less than Paula Abdul's and I have to be able to do it well for more than 60 seconds in a row. I don't know whether it's scripted or not, because one of my favorite posters quoted above made a real good point by wondering who's being paid to write "I don't know dawg. It was pitchy." 47 times a year...at this point in this mind-numbingly mediocre season, all I can say is I can't stand that fake little sniveling-ass kid and if he goes, I guess I can live with it. You guys crack me up.

AmyB Tue, May 6, 2008 at 11:28 AM EST

I truly think that if Paula had just apologized for her mix-up, right then and there, this whole "Paula-gate" would be done. Everyone makes mistakes and the only human thing to do is to apologize and move on. At this point, with things so blown out of proportion, anything she does now, is going to look fake and insincere. Trying to cover it up was wrong. If you look at the show from last week, they had never done comments at the end like that. Then when they changed it up again, I can see how someone could get confused. However, when you screw up, you should just apologize and move on.

And Simon's comments about how the contestants are lucky to be there is completely wrong. They deserve to be there! They make the show and pay him his sizeable paycheck. Everyone who is there makes the show what it is. Let's face it, without your favorite contestant, and waiting to hear what Simon has to say, is what makes AI what it is. We love to hate Simon. That's the entire show!

Tue, May 6, 2008 at 11:07 AM EST

Does that mean that IDOL doesn't give back?

FormerIdolFan Tue, May 6, 2008 at 10:52 AM EST

I really hope In This Moment wins. I believe this will finally bring out the truth about how rigged this song contest is. How is Idol going to explain that the winner has already written a song for Fox? Or that half of the songs are written by professionals, some with incredible credentials? Or the fact that all 20 songs were professionally recorded. Where is the NEXT great American songwriter? They can't be found because they don't have the money to record a professional demo, so their songs are simply discarded and 10 bucks wasted.

sils Tue, May 6, 2008 at 10:30 AM EST

Unbelievable. I used to like you, Simon. What Paula did was bad in itself, but the way she handled the situation afterwards is even worse. That little mistake also exposed Idol for the manipulative and corrupt "competition" it is. I will continue to watch to support Jason for as long as he remains on the show, but after that you've lost this viewer. As far as tonight's performance, I doubt his actual performance will make a difference, but maybe Jason could get a 10-year-old kid to stand next to him while the judges are doing their critiques. It seems to be the thing to do these days.

SimonSays? Tue, May 6, 2008 at 10:20 AM EST

Hey Simon. I think you all know you're a smart guy. Are the comments abrasive but accurate? Yeah, probably. BUT YOU ARE CLUELESS as to the AI Songwriting Contest. Not your fault, but you are. Check out how they select the 20 finalists. LOL. LOL!

PS Tue, May 6, 2008 at 09:22 AM EST

As for our household, this American Family has decided to just turn off American Idol and play board games or cards together. What was fun to watch and participate in...is no longer. When will Americans learn that their VOTES never count..no matter the platform?

W.Mark.Felt Tue, May 6, 2008 at 09:20 AM EST

Look into the facts surrounding the American Idol Songwriting Contest. This year and last. How did AI get from thousands and thousands of paying entries to 20? Is there anything unusual about some of the 20 this year and last? AI isn't stupid enough to have all 20 ringers. But what about any exceptions? Is this the story that is "the key" that forces the answers to all your questions? Why isn't there any accountability for a paid contest on a FCC licensed TV station?

Bravo, Leslie! Tue, May 6, 2008 at 09:02 AM EST

VERY astute, cogent commentary! So refreshing on a board of juvenile, illiterate, mewling poseurs. Thank you!

Omegaman Tue, May 6, 2008 at 08:14 AM EST

OMG! If Simon is hinting that the winning song is "IN THIS MOMENT" for this year then the real possible scandal begins. The author of this song who has a chance to win out of the 20 finalists, also wrote and sings the theme song to the new FOX TV "UNHITCHED". That song is called Hey!. Check the facts. OMG, conflict of interest or rigged contest on a FCC TV Station? Can anyone say "QUIZ SHOW"???

Denise Tue, May 6, 2008 at 06:30 AM EST

Why did you even bother to ask Simon that question? Why not ask Paula?

Et Tu Simon needs to grow up Tue, May 6, 2008 at 12:45 AM EST

I think you kids need to grow up and shut up this backstabbing and moronic behavior. I get very tired of listening to this crap from a bunch of moronic children and especially from the moronic media who will stab anyone in the back for a buck. I can't believe all this attention for a little mistake in reading her notes. How insane. Please stop this insanity now and grow the heck up already.

Leslie Mon, May 5, 2008 at 11:33 PM EST

Jason Castro has a tremendous following. There are millions who love his singing style. He has never reacted without dignity to any comment made by the judges (good or bad). But the real issue here is that American Idol is not what we thought. It is may be live, but it is not real. Jason is real and undeniable, and that is all he offers. Everything else is pre-planned, coached, produced and controlled. Jason represents what it should be, a raw talent tries out and wins the stage opportunity, goes out , grows and becomes a star. All the other contestants are pre-packaged. Paula let the cat out of the bag big time. But some of us knew all along.

Mon, May 5, 2008 at 11:04 PM EST

OOPS! I spelled Coliseum wrong. Guess Paula's not the only one that makes mistakes, huh?

Mon, May 5, 2008 at 10:58 PM EST

Boring, Boring, Boring.....I mean this world is truly a colliseum and Paula is merely being fed to the lions! Much ado about nothing. BY THE WAY...GET OVER IT ALREADY!!!

terry Mon, May 5, 2008 at 10:50 PM EST

Much to do about nothing. Only someone who leads an extremely dull life could find this something to get excited about!

terry Mon, May 5, 2008 at 10:50 PM EST

Much to do about nothing. Only someone who leads an extremely dull life could find this something to get excited about!

larry Mon, May 5, 2008 at 09:28 PM EST

Paula should consider rehab before going back on American Idol

milliemay Mon, May 5, 2008 at 08:53 PM EST

& as far as Paula saying that she was looking at David C's card, that was just part of the loopyness that we love so much about her. & Please, Paula probably apologised to Jason long ago behind closed doors. Lets not forget that shes the nice judge with the heart that usually sees to it that a contestant walks off the stage w/a little bit of dignity even though they may have sounded like a pile of crap. She knows Simon is there to put the stake through their heart so she doesn't feel the need to do it. If U were the 1 standing up on that stage sounding like that pile of crap, U might appreciate that comment about how pretty you look.

Mon, May 5, 2008 at 08:43 PM EST

everyone of you ------ get a life!

Bob Mon, May 5, 2008 at 08:35 PM EST

Jason should thank Paula for her mistake, because he would have been off the show last week if it weren't for the huge surge of pity votes.

So Paula was supporting the Lupus foundation this past week, what good have you all been doing but b*tching about Paula on line.

Loser by any other name is still a loser.

bellaroxanna08 Mon, May 5, 2008 at 08:06 PM EST

Some people need to learn a little something about morality and humility. Sure, it's a TV show and yes Paula made a mistake. But honest to God, no person deserves to be told they suck one second before they have to perform in front of 25 million viewers. And then Paula's lame ass excuse of "looking at her notes for David Cook" whom she then told in the next breath was incredible should've raised a few eyebrows. She was probably panicking, (who could blame her), but if she really had based her criticisms off of a dress rehearsal why didn't she just say that? Honestly, the people at AI have a David-David finale pegged and they're getting a little scared that this dreadlocked dude could possibly spoil it. Just to bring it back to the regular conversation, when you tell someone their song sucks before they have a chance to perform it, tell them you were mistaken and you're sorry for saying it and move on. There's a huge difference between constructive and destructive criticism.

milliemay Mon, May 5, 2008 at 07:42 PM EST

I don't get why everyone is saying the show is scripted. The producers changed up the show this time & told the judges they would critique after the 2nd song. That means they would have to remember 5 singers singing a total of 10 songs. Paula obviously took notes during rehearsals. Simon has been asked many times on talk shows why is he always messing w/Paula & not paying attention to the singers & he said because he watches them rehearse & knows what they will sound like. No Big Stink Raised Then. Than the producers changed things up at the last minute having the judges speak after the 1st song & threw Paula through a loop. It was a mistake. THE END!

Maur Mon, May 5, 2008 at 07:00 PM EST

It's interesting that Simon Cowell says this in the article; "They're all lucky to be on the show. You've got to put it in perspective. The year it becomes normal is the year I'll probably leave."
Does anyone else see the hypocrisy in this statement? The contestants on AI are lucky? Really Simon? And what does that make you, then? I guess you aren't lucky to be on AI, they are lucky to have you, right? The arrogance of this man is unbelievable! Of course he doesn't believe that Jason Castro deserves an apology, arrogant blow hards don't EVER apologize. Tell me this, what has Simon Cowell ever done artistically in the field of music? He is a money man, plain and simple. Him judging talent is like a mule judging a beauty pageant.

Veronica Mon, May 5, 2008 at 06:47 PM EST

The show felt rushed. Because they had to cram everyone in and decided to do a critique at the end was so they can fit everything in; however, they obviously had to watch the rehersals so that the judges can write down their general assessment of the performance. Obviously, they saw both songs being performed so Paula was repeating her comments on both songs. Probably she didn't get the memo about not assessing both songs at the same time. If you ask me, she looked totally disoriented. One thing for sure, Jason deserved the bad comments for each song; however, Paula always tries to give good comments even when they suck. Everyone makes mistakes and so I don't think people should continue to make a big deal about this. Sometimes Simon doesn't hear things and often the judges seem to be talking while the performance is going on which makes me wonder that indeed they might always have seen the dress rehersals already. Maybe they should have less guest singers and give a full review.

vicki Mon, May 5, 2008 at 06:37 PM EST

Jason is owed an apology and I cannot believe Simon would say otherwise and sure they are all lucky to be on the show but that does not excuse this wrong doing. Jason is a very well mannered, handsome and talented artist who I feel is the total package where Idol is concerned. Vote for Jason.

Tom Mon, May 5, 2008 at 06:33 PM EST

The show has ALWAYS been DREADFUL! It should be cancelled at once!

Vince Mon, May 5, 2008 at 06:31 PM EST

Simon's an obnoxious brain-damaged smoker. I wouldn't want him defending me!

Florida Girl Mon, May 5, 2008 at 06:21 PM EST

Absolutely right, Simon! No apology necessary from Paula. Indeed, Jason should apologize to Paula for confusing her & making her look bad. Finally I can tell my mother she's been wrong all these years, no apologies necessary when you make mistakes. Jason is lucky to be on the show. And so is the airhead who is being paid to pay attention but finds it too difficult to count to ... TWO! Fans watch live performances both to see Fantasia's Summertime, as well as Brooke's do-over, NOT to hear critiques on rehearsals we've not seen. Paula's explanation was ridiculous and only confused the issue. I won't be watching any more. It's already been decreed to be a David/David finale, and I couldn't care less!

bob TB Mon, May 5, 2008 at 05:09 PM EST

you no wat paula is NOT a moron were only human, we make mastakes so give paula a break that sho is pretty confuzing at some points ok

Ms. Pen Mon, May 5, 2008 at 04:57 PM EST

Paula is a moron, even Simon knows this. He's not going 2 come out & dog Paula, if he still feels it wasn't necessary 2 apologize, so be it, but Paula is still a moron & shouldn't even be on Idol. When Paula made that so-called "mistake" she should have apologized right than & there. The cover-up Ryan tried 2 make on Idol was pathetic. Paula can't even speak right half the time, she can't even be honest w/ her assessment. At least after the contestants are done performing & if they do bad, they'll get 1 sunshine comment, hey 1 out of 3 isn't bad, haha. Her flippin' rambling on & on is pathetic. She knows nothing about music. She watched Jason's rehearsal, took notes & read them off on the live show, but instead she let the cat out of the bag & critiqued 2 of his performances. We're not retarded, we know what she did wrong, them covering up Paula "The Moron" Abdul is making them look foolish, not me. To those, Idol finally admitted the judges watch their rehearsals, I saw it on CNN.

el-ahrairah Mon, May 5, 2008 at 04:45 PM EST

I don't think that the judges are scripted, although I could definitely believe that Paula is given some major pointers on her Majorly Loopy days. So I will give AI the benefit of that doubt. HOWEVER. I do think that this is being glossed over. Paula herself has given more than one story, and surrogates have provided even more disparate stories. It's silly. First she says she was reading David Cook's notes--immediately turning from "I don't think you want it enough; you've lost your charm" to "You were fantastic"?! Um, I don't think so. Next is the rehearsal story. Equally unconvincing. Then the production confusion story. Were there not such a flurry of effort to explain without explaining and defend without apologizing, Simon might have a point. But I'm sorry, when your mistake directly throws someone under a bus in front of said 25 million people they should feel lucky to be in front of, an apology is most certainly in order if a credible explanation is to be denied us all.

To: Linda from Gemini Mon, May 5, 2008 at 04:19 PM EST

The ones who need to grow up are the show's producers and judges. Being adult means being accountable for your actions. They are all acting like children, plugging their fingers in their ears and chanting, "la la la la la". I suppose when you are getting paid millions to work 2 nights a week, arrogance slips in and you start believing Paula..."This is hard!"

Linda Mon, May 5, 2008 at 03:57 PM EST

Simon is correct, its a live show, people need to just grow up and get over it. We are human, we all make mistakes. I can't even imagine the pressure everyone is under,including the judges.

k22 Mon, May 5, 2008 at 03:52 PM EST

Paula has said stupid things every week for the past 7 seasons. Tuesday was no exception. Jason survived elimination, what else is there to discuss?!

Anna Mon, May 5, 2008 at 03:49 PM EST

I thought this show was already bad enough but the idea that this crud could actually be scripted is frightening. There can't actually be somebody who sits down and writes out lines for the judges like "Yo, I don' know dawg. That was pitchy." "That was very karaoke." and "Your essence of pink butterflies is soaring underwater?" Gah!

Marjorie Mccarthy Mon, May 5, 2008 at 03:48 PM EST

She took notes, yes, but she made them ahead of time and read them at the wrong time. There was supposed be just the one critique at the end so she goofed! Of course she should apologize.

Marjorie Mccarthy Mon, May 5, 2008 at 03:48 PM EST

She took notes, yes, but she made them ahead of time and read them at the wrong time. There was supposed be just the one critique at the end so she goofed! Of course she should apologize.

John Mon, May 5, 2008 at 03:34 PM EST

When any of the contestants say anything even remotely offensive to King Simon, he gets bent so out of shape, but when any of the judges do or say something offensive to a contestant it's perfectly acceptable and no apology necessary. And speaking of being "lucky" to be in front of 25 million people," Simon should be thanking HIS lucky stars every morning he wakes up.

chisi Mon, May 5, 2008 at 03:04 PM EST

i think there is no need for the judges to apologise, they are always right. i always agree to what they say about the contestants

crankycoyote Mon, May 5, 2008 at 03:03 PM EST

Don't you idiots who think there's a "script" think that Paula would not REGULARLY make herself look like an ass if there were a script? Get a grip.

Kent Mon, May 5, 2008 at 02:41 PM EST

If it was such a non-issue, then why didn't they just admit to seeing the dress rehearsal in the first place? They could have avoided all of the bad press if they would have been honest from the get-go. And they're still not being honest.

Connie Mon, May 5, 2008 at 02:30 PM EST

I missed "the moment," but it's been all over the news so I do know what happened. But I think all this "it's scripted"--"it's rigged" stuff is just nonsense. Jason always sounds the same. His best moment was "Over the Rainbow" (which Simon loved), but whoever said he's now just phoning it in is right. So I can completely understand how Paula could think he sang twice. Sometimes his singing is so weak that he seems to go on forever--and it probably SEEMED like twice. The comments she made about his so-called "second song" were generic enough ("your usual charm") that they could have applied to just about anything Jason sang. THAT'S the mistake.

Yes,it would be difficult to go on and sing again after that, but he could have used it as an opportunity to SHOW them that his second song would be better. Instead, he used the mistake as a self-fulfilling prophecy...and then was rewarded by being the first one called "safe" on Wednesday night. THAT was the moment that shocked me!

Raven Mon, May 5, 2008 at 01:51 PM EST

Paula should have apologized on camera to Jason. And I did not like Simon's comment that they should be grateful just to be there. They are paying their dues to be there. Yes they have a lot to gain but it can't be easy. Paula should be replaced with someone who can pay attention and give an answer that is not a copy of what Randy already said or something we have to strain to try to make sense of. Criticism should be helpful, not humiliating and demoralizing to the singers.

TexFan Mon, May 5, 2008 at 01:39 PM EST

You know what, if AI has managed to survive other messes in relation to Paula, why are you all spending so much time on this? Who cares if it's scripted, who cares if she's drunk, who cares if she is on meds? Just really, watch the show because you like the contestants (and Simons cutting evaluations) or change the channel. I like hearing the contestants sing, and see how they preform (here's an idea, why don't we talk about how badly all the group songs stink and how badly they move! That is something to judge, because when they come to your town for the concert, that is the stuff you are paying money to see! HA) Anyway, Simon is being Simon, and Paula is being Paula. Maybe next year we can have a big hulla-ba-lue about Randy! I like Idol, and will continue to watch, it's a hoot to see the mess ups! Enjoy the laughs!

Matt Mon, May 5, 2008 at 01:23 PM EST

In Reality. You need a script. Have you ever tried a live interview. You stuble all over your self and your words. Really Really wrong things could be said if it wasn't scripted. Such as them just blurting out. That F - ing Sucked!! Or something worse. They need to keep them selves in check. I'm sure they have heard every song before the script is writen. Plus I'm sure they take part in what there going to say.

Leuke Mon, May 5, 2008 at 01:22 PM EST

Wrong, dude. YOU are lucky to be there! I think it's too easy for the big producers and judges to forget who their audience is, and where there money comes from. US. An apology is necessary, for certain. Forcing Jason to perform after that mess was wrong.

Joannnah Mon, May 5, 2008 at 01:12 PM EST

It doesn't matter what Simon thinks. Paula should think that she should apologize. They just don't care. That's the problem. I'd love to see new judges. Keep Seacrest and get new judges.