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JamesG · 03-10-2011, 12:21 PM

Simon Cowell: "American Idol" 'Is a Better Show Than Last Year'
Mar 9, 2011
by Kate Stanhope

He may be gone from the judges table, but Simon Cowell isn't afraid to admit "American Idol" is doing just fine without him.

"I personally think it is a better show than last year," the acerbic former host tells Piers Morgan in an interview set to air March 14.

"I genuinely do. I think what they've got is that it feels to me that they've got their energy back, that they're confident, that they're competitive."

In the clip from "Piers Morgan Tonight", Cowell also discussed why last season didn't work. He says the new combination of judges (namely the loss of Paula Abdul and the addition of Ellen DeGeneres) created a "weird atmosphere" for the competition.

"I always think of 'Idol' really as me, Paula, and Randy," he tells Morgan.

"And I think when other people were brought in, and Paula wasn't there, it was, to me, like being on a different show."

http://www.tvguide.com/News/Cowell-I...0-1030517.aspx

Mateo de Lorenzo · 03-16-2011, 05:37 PM

I liked American Idol BETTER with Simon as well. The judges are too timid, too emotional now. They seem reluctant to give an honest critique. Especially Jennifer Lopez. Randy has been good, Steven Tyler has gotten better and Lopez has gotten a little better. BUT, they all have their hand picked favorites. Simon, while harsh, was always brutally honest and fair.

03-10-2011, 12:21 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,120	Simon Cowell Thinks That This Season's "Idol" is Better Than Last Year's *Simon Cowell: "American Idol" 'Is a Better Show Than Last Year'* Mar 9, 2011 by Kate Stanhope He may be gone from the judges table, but Simon Cowell isn't afraid to admit "American Idol" is doing just fine without him. "I personally think it is a better show than last year," the acerbic former host tells Piers Morgan in an interview set to air March 14. "I genuinely do. I think what they've got is that it feels to me that they've got their energy back, that they're confident, that they're competitive." In the clip from "Piers Morgan Tonight", Cowell also discussed why last season didn't work. He says the new combination of judges (namely the loss of Paula Abdul and the addition of Ellen DeGeneres) created a "weird atmosphere" for the competition. "I always think of 'Idol' really as me, Paula, and Randy," he tells Morgan. "And I think when other people were brought in, and Paula wasn't there, it was, to me, like being on a different show." http://www.tvguide.com/News/Cowell-I...0-1030517.aspx Attached Images

03-16-2011, 05:37 PM	#2
Mateo de Lorenzo Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Mar 16, 2011 Location: Heard and McDonald Island Posts: 9	I liked American Idol BETTER with Simon as well. The judges are too timid, too emotional now. They seem reluctant to give an honest critique. Especially Jennifer Lopez. Randy has been good, Steven Tyler has gotten better and Lopez has gotten a little better. BUT, they all have their hand picked favorites. Simon, while harsh, was always brutally honest and fair.