Is it just us, or do a LOT of people watch American Idol to see the absurd wanna-be contestants rejected early in the very first episodes??
Because if Katy Perry‘s recent comments are to be believed, it sure sounds like this season’s American Idol judges — Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie — are going to change things up in a MAJOR way!
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In an interview with People about how the trio’s judging styles will come across on TV this season, Perry dropped the bomb about the group’s intention to let people down easily (below):
“It’s very constructive criticism. Personally, I’m a straight shooter. I’m very cut and dry sometimes. You know it seems a little not soft ├óΓé¼ΓÇ¥ I do try and watch myself because I do know how it feels to be in their shoes. I was in their shoes 10 years ago. I remind myself and I’m reminded and I’m inspired by all of their stories. I know it wasn’t an overnight success for me; it’s not going to be for them. They still have a long way to go. We’re really real with them.”
Hmmm…
So maybe this explains why there were able to let down Kelly Ripa so gently when SHE tried out for Idol this weekend?! Ha!!!
Perry added the kicker, too (below):
“We really encourage them. There’s no dismissing and just sending off and saying, ├óΓé¼╦£You suck.’ That’s not how we roll. I think in the past there was some of that and maybe taking advantage of people; their actual skill sets for comedy. We don’t do that anymore but we still laugh just as much.”
Seriously, though… do y’all think it’s going to be too sugary-sweet on American Idol this year?!
The comedy is part of what made that show! Simon Cowell became an overnight sensation in America simply because he wasn’t nice to contestants!!!
Thoughts???
Share ’em in the comments (below)!!!
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