Pop Idol finalist Rik Waller lashed out at Simon Cowell for the cruel treatment he received from Mr. Nasty during the reality series. “Pop Idol is not about talent – it is about money and manipulation,” Waller, who was constantly hit by negative remarks about his weight from Cowell said. “The likes of Cowell are there to make a name for themselves, and if that means ruining people’s lives then so be it. His cruel taunts shatter dreams and he could destroy somebody if he carries on. Someone could end up killing themselves.”
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Stop crying, industry boy, you’re a sissy. You knew when you auditioned for this show, that apart of it was Simon’s Comments, that’s where the $$$$ come in. People tune in to hear him rip apart the kids, more so than any talent. Maybe he was right, maybe you need to lose 20 pounds. The music industry is a “IMAGE” business, Image and sex sells. Clay Aiken was hated on, called ugly, called loser, called homo nerd. Now look at him. Still all those things, but he has improved. So Grow up, You knew what you were getting into, what is it “your time of the month”. Get over it.
lol Simon’s remarks are funny but I must agree with Mr. Waller. There are other ways Simon can get his point across besides childish and vicious insults. he only does that for ratings.. (i know that’s the reason I watched American idol).. however, some of blame also rests on the contestants. they know what they’re getting into before they even audition and they should KNOW whether or not they can sing well.. unless EVERYONE in their family is tone deaf!
and from watching other American Idol shows.. he should have known Simon would get on his weight.
Wasn’t Pop Idol was in the UK, before hitting American?
anyone who takes it that seriously needs help anyway
Well Simon isn’t exactly famous for his nice comments now is he.