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July 13th, 2011
04:10 PM ET
Is the new 'X Factor' promo poking fun at 'Idol?'That sound you just heard may be the first shot fired in the "X Factor" vs. "American Idol" war. In the forthcoming talent show's first promo, featuring all four judges - Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Antonio "L.A." Reid and Nicole Scherzinger - "X Factor" appears to be taking a jab at its Fox neighbor and rival. Cowell, dressed in a pink sweater, is shown along with his fellow judges in a room, which looks suspiciously "Idol"-like, enjoying the mediocre auditions of tepid singers. Known for his acerbic comments and harsh judging on "Idol," the promo shows a kinder, gentler Cowell. He and the judges have nothing but praise – perhaps mocking a common complaint among "Idol" fans last season that judges Steven Tyler, Jenifer Lopez and Randy Jackson were too nice. In the promo, Cowell leaves the auditions by driving away in an electric car, the Volt, to show he is even sensitive to the environment. "It's not about me anymore," Cowell says. "It's about them." Before you start worrying that Cowell has lost his edge, the promo dissolves from a nightmare sequence for the "X Factor" creator, and viewers get a peek at footage from the actual auditions - at which point Cowell and Reid dole out some harsh criticisms. "That was horrific," Cowell snipes at one aspiring contestant. Check out the new promo: |
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It was never 'about you' simon.
you are nothing more than a narcissistic, smarmy punk.
"It's not about me anymore". That's why Simon keeps yacking about AI in reference.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVdV4X2M2AI
Sigh....so sick of singing shows....*goes back to watching Warehouse 13 (quality tv right there!)*
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fP_BNP7NWNs&feature=youtube_gdata_player
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdKBsjyBhHU&feature=youtube_gdata_player
People, where's the love? C'mon, buds, let's have a group hug.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrzRjKIJ9jw&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Zzzzzzz....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zskO9O3hF78&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Simon, after further thought, I know what you can do with that pink sweater. You can send it to me, and I'll rip it up and turn it into some lovely yarn!!! So glad it was just a nightmare!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkRTqWl8MlY&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Ahh, I feel a little better now!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXLxszv9eCM&feature=youtube_gdata_player
The joke is that all the losers get offended when you badmouth their American Idol garbage. Please, get a life already. Everybody does not have to love Idol,the Kartrashians, or any of this stuff. If you want to spend all the precious minutes of your life living through complete strangers then go for it! Just don't be shocked that a few people still actually do have their own lives.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CpsAX6EYvE&feature=youtube_gdata_player
If you want reality, get outside and live. You can even take a video camera with you and watch it later so it's more "realistic." Life: it's a long season and no commercials.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26lvJwv2Dso&feature=youtube_gdata_player
brilliant promo! may the same be said for the show, looking forward to it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlylarCRayI&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Looks better then Idol. Simon is worth watching!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFlMLumPIyI&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Won't be watching for Simon "the scowl" Cowell. Won't be watching to watch Paula flop around and slur her speech. Don't know who the LA dude is, so won't be watching for him. WILL be watching for Nicole. She's a hot babe with a smokin bod and smile. -Art
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpG4jYVKxPg&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Lame factor. Sorry but reality tv is garbage.
Listen,
Reality tv is in now and it has a HUGE audience and will never ever ever ever ever ever die! You ugly troll! I cant believe u write on here when u know dam well this is a pro-reality comment section
Jesus, get a life
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbTcSpv1Q-s&feature=youtube_gdata_player
@jennifer. Time to trade in your brain for one that works.
I used to feel the same way but I really fell in love with SYTYCD and Dancing with the Stars. I did watch this season of Idol just to see if anything had changed and the nicer comments made the show more bearable. It's very uncomfortable to watch Cowell. I think most people are over Cowell and X factor may not do well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WUmlFM5z7I&feature=youtube_gdata_player
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-bnFz8-OPA&feature=youtube_gdata_player
LOL@Jennifer. Sweetheart, time to get a life. If you think that reality TV is here to stay, you are gravely mistaken. It's had it's 15 minutes of SHAME and the general public is getting sick of it fast.
Yes, OK, people seem to be fascinated with Simon Cowell and his "self love," but this show won't last. It'll go the path of most of these wannabe reality shows.
I don't much care for reality TV. I take it or leave it. It doesn't rule my life and I don't go around defending it like my life depended on it. Really, an ugly troll? Because someone disagrees with you? Honey, time to move on. I think it's time you go for a "Reality Check".
People have gotten tired of Reality TV and I don't think it's going to last, but you just keep on dreaming. Everyone has a right to dream.
Oh no they didn't!
*wiggles head & snaps fingers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_x65NLULhZ8&feature=youtube_gdata_player