February 1st, 2013
12:55 PM ET
Steven Tyler does 'Idol' audition in dragFor the last audition episode of "American Idol" on Thursday, the judges panel was treated to a skirted surprise. As Mariah Carey, Randy Jackson, Keith Urban and Nicki Minaj weeded through the contestants in Oklahoma, in walked one "Pepper LaBeija," there to spice things up a bit. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QY5TVqWlTM&w=560&h=315%5D
In actuality, of course, it was former "Idol" judge Steven Tyler. He was committed to his appearance as Pepper, arriving in a wig, lipstick, heels and with a full bosom. Urban was the sole member of the panel to immediately fall into a fit of laughter, while Jackson channeled his inner Liz Lemon and exclaimed, "what the what?!" Carey and Minaj, meanwhile, bore polite, if not a little confused, smiles. After Tyler told a few jokes in a noticeably strained voice, Minaj called him out. "Dude look like a lady," Carey quipped. Sadly, though the Aerosmith frontman said he tried hard, he didn't make it through to Hollywood week. Nice that he paid homage though to one of the most beloved stars of the 1990 documentary "Paris is Burning." What'd you think of the last audition episode, and of Tyler's "audition"? Sound off below! |
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fool around......privacy and camera's off. thanks a bunch
Last night Keith Urban stated that he had fought for the young gal whose origins are clearly not african american. I hope
that the decision to let her go was not biased. This gal was clearly the candidate with more.potential. It was weird enough to
have Steve Tyler as a yawning judge las season. I hope I am wrong on this observation concerning last night's judicial
decision.
i know the 1 he voted for...she's not young.
very preppie.
Id let her coax me out
is that Liv in the year 2040?
You can't fool me...that is really Taylor Swift dressed up to look like Steven Tyler.
she looks like steven tyler...
he looks great!
she has nothing else.....see you tomorrow...
quite an improvement
sarafeena & hubs make a mean sausage and peps...
Minaj is terrible to watch. Her fake accents and ridiculous outfits bring nothing to the show. Thank goodness for Steven Tyler!
I predict (and I hate to do this but..) that the Tyler-in-Drag moment will be the ONLY watchable moment all season.
That poor girl Minaj, is watching this now going "OMG that WAS Steve Tyler! ...
I love him!!!!
i'm dumb.
that was the payback..... "the theater"
doesn't know a darn thing-unless lee got to them...hahahaha
Potsie's, don keeoitie and the whole gang...
nada-oh ridgeette girl heard from fisherman cap....please don't yell at him..he's a dear and was just concerned
because i ONLY CRIED FOR 6 FKING MONTHS–otherwise all clear..
i'm just so dumb and illiterate today.
nada-oh ridgeette girl heard from fisherman cap....please don't yell at him..he's a dear and was just concerned
becauaw i ONLY CRIED FOR 6 FKING MONTHS–otherwise all clear..
hello.
the point knows nothing–love he arts don't you....leelee and fisherman cap should be a couple...
they love good stories–the rockettes "heard" and felt sorry for her–they were told never to leave
eddie.
the point knows nothing–love he arts don't you....xo.
Cookies? Put that cookie down, NOW!
Still wearing his daughters clothes, eh?
that's what we depend on folks.
Typical crazy Steven Tyler. I wish he was still on Idol. He is great.
Jimmer likes to crossdress and sell his body to black men.
Hmm
at 53 years old....d can yo yo me anytime...
that heartbeat song...
Dude looks like a lady!
I recognized him as soon as he came out. He makes a very ugly woman! I was like Keith – LMAO!
He makes a very ugly man too!
he actually looks better as a woman. LMAO
steven tyler appreciates it...SAME ROUTINE.
I think AI is more enjoyable this year. With each episode the judges get better. Our family likes it.
Opps I did it again.
Sorry, Richard Fore, we ain't going for that one! Still a looser, huh?
Meant that for the sly sadie one. My bad!
You were right. It is both of them. Still a looser, Dicky Foreskin.
Da fuck is OPPS?
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Did he pooop his pants?
He's really old so there's a good chance he did.
Lol !
someone will bring pie. I likes me some pie.
best. Is the interception recuperating ?
he did ok.
He's in drag? Dude dresses like that ALL THE TIME.
Best part of the entire show. Probably the season!!
The funny part of all this is that if he wasn't already famous and was just trying out now as a contestant, I can practially guarantee that he wouldn't make the cut.
Man, that dude looks like one ugly lady!
Nice to see some people still have 1.
Oh hell no!