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The Weight War is On: Idol Attacks Rosie!
Wednesday March 7, 2007
![]() Getty Images (2) She’s been called the Queen of Nice, but The View cohost Rosie O’Donnell certainly did not garner any new loyal subjects this week, especially after the outspoken gabber voiced her opinion on the controversy surrounding 20-year-old American Idol contestant Antonella Barba. Photos of the scantily-clad season six contender, who attends Catholic University, have recently spread over the internet like a virus. During Tuesday's Hot Topics segment of The View, Rosie took Antonella to task, and scolded the Idol production team, calling the fact that Antonella can remain in the competition “racist and weightist.” O’Donnell reminded viewers of Frenchie Davis, the plus-sized season two vocal powerhouse who was dismissed from the series after it was discovered she posed topless for a commercial Web site. Earlier today, Idol’s executive producer Nigel Lythgoe refuted the talk show hostess’ claims in a statement released to the media. "Without wishing to add to the obvious self-promotion of Ms. O'Donnell, I feel as though I must refute her absurd and ridiculous claims that American Idol is racist and/or weightist,” Lythgoe says. "Ms. O’Donnell has, once again, spoken without thought or knowledge. Viewers need only look at the show tonight to realize that American Idol constantly confirms to America that talent has nothing to do with weight or color." |