Kimberley Locke: ‘Idol’ Still Has Hope Despite Simon Cowell’s Exit

Kimberley Locke did a Q&A with TeenMusic.com, where she talked about her ‘Making the Curve’ reality show, having weight issues, her mother’s health scare, and why she thinks ‘American Idol’ still has a chance now with a big turnover with the judges, including Simon Cowell. “I think there is hope because it s a good show,” Locke said. “Even though Simon is leaving it’s tricky ’cause people love him for his bluntness and hate him for the same reason. They want to hear what he has to say so it will be different. I think it can survive because it’s feel-good. People love having contestants in their living room after week and seeing the kid next door have their dreams come true and grow.” The complete transcript at teenmusic.com has since been removed.