ArchivesAmerican Idol producer says judges don’t “[have] that much of an effect.”
MTV.com points out that the judges on American Idol 3 have been relegated to repeating the same clichéd reactions over and over again, “whether it’s Jackson’s ‘yo, dawg’ lingo or Abdul’s clapping,” or Simon’s pseudo-insulting recycled insults. So at this point in the contest, are the judges worthless, neutered participants? Executive producer Ken Warwick says yes, and no: “It would be wrong to say that the judges’ opinions on the show, when it’s right in front of peoples’ noses, don’t have an effect, because they do. But generally speaking, I don’t think overall it has that much of an effect.” That clears things up. Past and booted contestants say that the judges advice is valuable; Tamyra Gray says, “If you want to be in the industry, you should take the constructive criticism they give you, because that’s it. After that, you’re not going to have too many people say, ‘You sucked,’ to help you.” Ryan Seacrest weighs in and sets himself up for Botox jokes, saying, “And being able to develop thick skin early, I will tell you from experience, is a good thing.”
+ also: manicure sends Paula to the hospital.
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American Idol producer says judges don’t “[have] that much of an effect.”
link to this story + posted Apr. 22, 2004 at 7:00 AM by Andy Dehnart
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