Chris Daughtry Under Fire For 'AI' Comments - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 01-19-2008, 12:18 PM

Chris Daughtry's not so much backpedaling as soft-pedaling the comments he's come under fire for making about American Idol. In a recent Rolling Stone interview, the rocker said the show was in a state of "decline," discussed the "stigma" attached to AI alums, and argued that the show needs a format overhaul in order to find "true artists."

Responding to some public heat in his blog on Monday, he opened by saying, "It's so sad that when you're asked something and you answer honestly... you're made out to be the bad guy." Daughtry continued, "If you heard the whole conversation [with Rolling Stone], you would've heard all the good things I said about the show as well."

This is probably true, and shows that he's a well-meaning guy frustrated with how his words were interpreted. But although Daughtry went on to defend other comments with his nice-guy attitude, we long for a more badass 'tude. In response to his comment that singing's not enough to find "true artists," for example, and his belief that that lack devalues the street cred of former contestants, he explained:

"I answered that I don't feel that enough 'artists' try out for the show because of how many people they focus on that are obviously there for comedic and entertainment value.... Then it's hard for the audience to take you as an artist [seriously].... You're afraid of being made a joke of."

In conclusion, Daughtry set the record straight, writing that he thinks "it's AWESOME [sic] that they are letting the contestants play their own instruments," and, to summarize, "I was never trying to 'DISS' [sic] the show or 'BITE THE HAND THAT FED ME' [sic].... I was simply giving my input on what I think would spice the show up a bit."

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HuntingtonM15 · 01-19-2008, 12:48 PM

I don't see what is so bad about what he said. I can see why people might take it that way, but I don't personally feel it's anything horrible. Jennifer Hudson on the other hand is a different story. She is a complete bitch about AI now, especially snubbing them in her acceptance speeches.

catlover79 · 01-19-2008, 01:29 PM

I don't see anything bad about it either, but the media blows it up way out of proportion.

EmoJoe · 01-19-2008, 01:34 PM

its funny how whenever a former idol says something that's not calling the show God and talking about how amazing it is, they're called "ungrateful" or that they're "biting the hand that feeds them". Kelly Clarkson said something similar last year and got the same amount of backlash. heck she came under fire for NOT THANKING American Idol at one of her concerts one time. it's ridiculous.

01-19-2008, 12:18 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	Chris Daughtry Under Fire For 'AI' Comments Chris Daughtry's not so much backpedaling as soft-pedaling the comments he's come under fire for making about American Idol. In a recent Rolling Stone interview, the rocker said the show was in a state of "decline," discussed the "stigma" attached to AI alums, and argued that the show needs a format overhaul in order to find "true artists." Responding to some public heat in his blog on Monday, he opened by saying, "It's so sad that when you're asked something and you answer honestly... you're made out to be the bad guy." Daughtry continued, "If you heard the whole conversation [with Rolling Stone], you would've heard all the good things I said about the show as well." This is probably true, and shows that he's a well-meaning guy frustrated with how his words were interpreted. But although Daughtry went on to defend other comments with his nice-guy attitude, we long for a more badass 'tude. In response to his comment that singing's not enough to find "true artists," for example, and his belief that that lack devalues the street cred of former contestants, he explained: "I answered that I don't feel that enough 'artists' try out for the show because of how many people they focus on that are obviously there for comedic and entertainment value.... Then it's hard for the audience to take you as an artist [seriously].... You're afraid of being made a joke of." In conclusion, Daughtry set the record straight, writing that he thinks "it's AWESOME [sic] that they are letting the contestants play their own instruments," and, to summarize, "I was never trying to 'DISS' [sic] the show or 'BITE THE HAND THAT FED ME' [sic].... I was simply giving my input on what I think would spice the show up a bit." http://community.tvguide.com/blog-en...ists/800031355
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01-19-2008, 01:29 PM	#3
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	I don't see anything bad about it either, but the media blows it up way out of proportion.
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01-19-2008, 01:34 PM	#4
EmoJoe Cool cool cool Forum Addict Join Date: Apr 23, 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 71,478	its funny how whenever a former idol says something that's not calling the show God and talking about how amazing it is, they're called "ungrateful" or that they're "biting the hand that feeds them". Kelly Clarkson said something similar last year and got the same amount of backlash. heck she came under fire for NOT THANKING American Idol at one of her concerts one time. it's ridiculous.
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01-19-2008, 12:48 PM	#2
HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,060	I don't see what is so bad about what he said. I can see why people might take it that way, but I don't personally feel it's anything horrible. Jennifer Hudson on the other hand is a different story. She is a complete bitch about AI now, especially snubbing them in her acceptance speeches.