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“Can't figure out why this guy is on TV. It sure isn't because of talent. Never heard of him before”

American Idol. He seems to be just a very mean spirited individual.

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“Can you really imagine American Idol without Simon?? He is the only judge that really gives ”

constructive criticism. Is he harsh, yes, but without him the show would be Paula's senseless rambling capped off with an endless supply of "you... [more]

constructive criticism. Is he harsh, yes, but without him the show would be Paula's senseless rambling capped off with an endless supply of "you did your thing dog".

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40 reacted
“I wish Simon Cowell would go back to the UK for good!”

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“a handsome monster ^_^”

good looking, good intelejent, bad habits...

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“Simon sort of lost me this season.”

I know the brutal honesty is an act, but he was simply TOO blatant in shoving his opinions down the throats of an audience who still wants to... [more]

I know the brutal honesty is an act, but he was simply TOO blatant in shoving his opinions down the throats of an audience who still wants to believe they are choosing the Idol. I won't be watching again.

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“Hahahaha! Simon should thank God for FOX...”

Before Idol, what was he exactly? This pompass ass shouls have top prove his worth. Yeah, he was a successful talent scout and everything, but... [more]

Before Idol, what was he exactly? This pompass ass shouls have top prove his worth. Yeah, he was a successful talent scout and everything, but guess what Simon. You cant make chicken salad out of chicken shit. Because you are rude and obnoxious is the only reason you have a career and guess what Ace, it wont last forever. I dont know anyone - ANYONE - who even watches your show anymore. And I am a Professor at a college!!!!!!!!!!! You have a strong disconnect with college students!!!!

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“SIMON IS A BRILLANT TALENT SCOUT, HE CAN PICTURE THE DOLLARS COMING IN..”

WHEN HE HEARS A GOOD TALENT

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“what a master at talent”

this man, 99percent of the time knows exactly what he is talking about , he may be a bit hard ,but deep down inside we know that it is true,thats... [more]

this man, 99percent of the time knows exactly what he is talking about , he may be a bit hard ,but deep down inside we know that it is true,thats why he is on the judges panel and we are not!

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65 reacted
“Simon says...”

I love the honesty of Simon Cowell.

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64 reacted
“Simon Cowell Is Sarcastic! ”

He may be sarcastic, but thats what makes him adorable! At least he's not a bore, and he makes the show funny by all his reactions to the singers.... [more]

He may be sarcastic, but thats what makes him adorable! At least he's not a bore, and he makes the show funny by all his reactions to the singers. Yes, he may seem downright mean at times, but look what they have to endure...

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“In my Opinion Simon is a blast and grey, white and black all look good on him!”

So go ahead Simon...your the best.

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“Simon is all about the benjamins...”

I have watched every season of American Idol, thus, have seen lots of Simon. Perhaps he has best been revealed in interviews. In one, he explained... [more]

I have watched every season of American Idol, thus, have seen lots of Simon. Perhaps he has best been revealed in interviews. In one, he explained quite succinctly how he is involved with SonyBMG in promoting the singers he 'finds'. He gets an enormous profit, both from finding the next great new singer, and, once they leave American Idol, the singers are under contract that also nets Simon profits. He is a shrewd businessman. So whatever he says about anyone's singing is directly connected to whether he and his associates can make any money from them. It is never personal, its simply corporate 'moneythink', at its boldest.

So, when I hear him criticize ANY singer, my mind goes to the cash register...ca-ching!

(Note: Simon also seems to have no idea about/exposure to several music genres that are purely American, like Southern R & B, folk classics, some sixties pop and it shows in his judging. That is his one of his biggest flaws in judging, imho)

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“One thing you can not deny about the man he is HONEST.”

He also has no sense of the word Diplomacy but I like him none the less, you will ALWAYS know where you stand with him like it or not. I don't... [more]

He also has no sense of the word Diplomacy but I like him none the less, you will ALWAYS know where you stand with him like it or not. I don't like Idol but I do love him.

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“And he has the nicest twinkle in his eye.”

He seems to genuinely enjoy his role as a promoter of new talent. You can really see the twinkle in his eye when a contestant "just gets it."... [more]

He seems to genuinely enjoy his role as a promoter of new talent. You can really see the twinkle in his eye when a contestant "just gets it." Here's a fun YouTube video by one of his fans that I think captures the Simon Cowell I have come to appreciate.

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“I actually like the more compassionate Simon this season.”
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