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Brian Damage · 02-04-2005, 10:58 PM

http://www.nypost.com/entertainment/39797.htm

'AMERICAN Idol," you've been punk'd.

A comedian who's appeared on "Trading Spaces" and Comedy Central fooled the series' producers and host into believing he was a rapping nanny.

The episode was telecast Wednesday night.

When "Idol" held auditions in San Francisco last fall, comic Chris Wylde donned a geeky striped shirt and clunky black glasses and, using his real name, Christopher Noll, told everyone he was employed as a nanny for two little girls.

For his audition, Wylde free-style rapped about the show's judges — including how Randy Jackson has lost a lot of weight.

Ultimately, they declined to pass him on to the show's next round in Hollywood. But it was close.

Judge Paula Abdul noted that he was "the most original thing we've seen all day" and gave him the thumbs up — as did celebrity judge Brandy, the R&B singer.

But they were outvoted.

"The kids get to keep their nanny," snarky judge Simon Cowell said dryly after the wacky performance as Wylde turned his back on the camera and seemed to be holding back laughter.

Wylde left the audition uttering a string of obscenities sure to get the attention of "Idol" producers and score him some time on national TV.

Wylde is really an actor who's appeared in a variety of movies ranging from "Coyote Ugly" and "Joe Dirt" to "Evolution."

He also had his own, short-lived show on Comedy Central in 2001, called "The Chris Wylde Show Starring Chris Wylde."

Wylde was also featured recently on a "celebrity edition" of the popular cable home makeover show, "Trading Spaces," when the series redecorated his Los Angeles apartment.

Yesterday he was said to be filming a commercial and was not available for comment. But he apparently knew his hoax would be quickly discovered.

He gave his management the heads up about his appearance on "Idol" and told them to brace themselves for the phone calls from curious members of the press.

Officials of "Idol" declined to comment, but they did not appear to know that Wylde was a comic — albeit, one who was not very well known.

AllIWantIsYourClutch · 02-05-2005, 02:31 AM

I TOTALLY KNEW THAT WAS HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Brent88 · 02-05-2005, 11:51 PM

My mom and I were like... this guy's just a bit out there.

Good to know it wasn't real.

David · 02-08-2005, 06:17 PM

Interesting

02-04-2005, 10:58 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	FALSE 'IDOL' http://www.nypost.com/entertainment/39797.htm 'AMERICAN Idol," you've been punk'd. A comedian who's appeared on "Trading Spaces" and Comedy Central fooled the series' producers and host into believing he was a rapping nanny. The episode was telecast Wednesday night. When "Idol" held auditions in San Francisco last fall, comic Chris Wylde donned a geeky striped shirt and clunky black glasses and, using his real name, Christopher Noll, told everyone he was employed as a nanny for two little girls. For his audition, Wylde free-style rapped about the show's judges — including how Randy Jackson has lost a lot of weight. Ultimately, they declined to pass him on to the show's next round in Hollywood. But it was close. Judge Paula Abdul noted that he was "the most original thing we've seen all day" and gave him the thumbs up — as did celebrity judge Brandy, the R&B singer. But they were outvoted. "The kids get to keep their nanny," snarky judge Simon Cowell said dryly after the wacky performance as Wylde turned his back on the camera and seemed to be holding back laughter. Wylde left the audition uttering a string of obscenities sure to get the attention of "Idol" producers and score him some time on national TV. Wylde is really an actor who's appeared in a variety of movies ranging from "Coyote Ugly" and "Joe Dirt" to "Evolution." He also had his own, short-lived show on Comedy Central in 2001, called "The Chris Wylde Show Starring Chris Wylde." Wylde was also featured recently on a "celebrity edition" of the popular cable home makeover show, "Trading Spaces," when the series redecorated his Los Angeles apartment. Yesterday he was said to be filming a commercial and was not available for comment. But he apparently knew his hoax would be quickly discovered. He gave his management the heads up about his appearance on "Idol" and told them to brace themselves for the phone calls from curious members of the press. Officials of "Idol" declined to comment, but they did not appear to know that Wylde was a comic — albeit, one who was not very well known.

02-05-2005, 11:51 PM	#3
Brent88 Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 01, 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 16,174	My mom and I were like... this guy's just a bit out there. Good to know it wasn't real.
	__________________ Brent

02-08-2005, 06:17 PM	#4
David mcphee. Forum Superstar Join Date: Jan 30, 2003 Location: jacksonville, FL. Posts: 28,115	Interesting
	__________________ v. 39 - katharine and chris elliott, you rock.

02-05-2005, 02:31 AM	#2
AllIWantIsYourClutch peaceout. Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 02, 2001 Location: Illinois. Posts: 53,424	I TOTALLY KNEW THAT WAS HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!