American Idol: Steven Tyler Hits on Contestant, 15, in Front of Her Dad!
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Wonder what Erin Brady would say about that?
Aerosmith's Steven Tyler returned to the American Idol judges' table Wednesday along with Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson, and true to form, the 63-year-old rocker doled out his fair share of sexy compliments.
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He may be a man spoken for -- having proposed to longterm girlfriend Brady in December -- but Tyler had no problem showing his appreciation for 15-year-old contestant Shannon Magrane, who auditioned in Savannah, Ga.
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Singing Etta James' "Something's Got a Hold on Me," Magrane wowed the judges, especially after bringing her family into the audition room. "This looks like my family -- all girls and the dad," joked Lopez. "One guy!"
That one guy was former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Joe Magrane, who made time for small talk with Jackson and Tyler while supporting his daughter.
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"How's Beantown?" he asked Tyler, who didn't miss a beat with his quick-witted reply.
"Great, beautiful. Hot, humid and happening...yeah, just like your daughter!" Tyler said, leading the room to fall silent.
Once she sang, Tyler was even more impressed, and joined Lopez and Jackson to unanimously send her through to the next round.
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The Tampa, Fla., teen wasn't the only one to wow on Wednesday's premiere.
Lauren Mink, 25, from Winchester, Ky., earned a Golden Ticket for her rendition of "Country Strong" from Gwyneth Paltrow's 2011 drama, while brother and sister duo Colton and Schyler Dixon -- who auditioned last year in Nashville -- returned with Hollywood Week-worthy performances.
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But it was the night's final auditioned Phillip Phillips who really blew the judges away. Putting his own unique spin on Michael Jackson's "Thriller," complete with a rockin' guitar accompaniment, Phillips easily earned Lopez's stamp of approval.
"You have electricity going through your body. It's super special," gushed Lopez. "[You have] something that makes people stop and stare. It's a yes from me."
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25Perhaps the writer of this trash heap hasn't actually watched any episode of AI until this one. If they had, they would have seen that Tyler hits on just about EVERY FEMALE that has graced their stage. He does it with humor and he does it because it's part of his 'stage persona'. If you've ever seen Aerosmith, then you know it's all part of his 'schtick'. The second he walks away from a camera, the persona goes away, and he's a normal down-to-earth guy.
awesome, you a rock idol, like that
SINCE WATCHING OWN'S SPECIAL WITH STEVEN TYLER ....i THINK HE'S AN AWESOME DOWN TO EARTH ,,,PERSONABLE MAN . LOVE HIS KINDNESS ,, AND LIFESTYLE ,,, I WILL BE WATCHING IDOL THIS SEASON ,,WITH A WHOLE DIFFERENT LOOK AT THIS ICON ....HES SUCH A WONDERFUL CHANGE FROM THE COLD HEARTED SIMON COWELL !! WAS BROUGHT UP WITH AEROSMITH MUSIC ,,BUT NEVER LOOKED AT WHO STEVEN WAS TILL NOW . THANKS FOR YOUR HONESTY ,,,YOU ARE TRULY A REMARKABLE MAN ,,, WITH A REMARKABLE HEART ,LOVE HOW YOU SHARED YOURSELF WITH THE WORLD .YOU ARE A TRUE ROCK STAR ,,,AND A TRUE HUMAN BEING . PEACE,,,LOVE AND ROCK AND ROLL FOREVER
SINCE WATCHING OWN'S SPECIAL WITH STEVEN TYLER ....i THINK HE'S AN AWESOME DOWN TO EARTH ,,,PERSONABLE MAN . LOVE HIS KINDNESS ,, AND LIFESTYLE ,,, I WILL BE WATCHING IDOL THIS SEASON ,,WITH A WHOLE DIFFERENT LOOK AT THIS ICON ....HES SUCH A WONDERFUL CHANGE FROM THE COLD HEARTED SIMON COWELL !! WAS BROUGHT UP WITH AEROSMITH MUSIC ,,BUT NEVER LOOKED AT WHO STEVEN WAS TILL NOW . THANKS FOR YOUR HONESTY ,,,YOU ARE TRULY A REMARKABLE MAN ,,, WITH A REMARKABLE HEART ,LOVE HOW YOU SHARED YOURSELF WITH THE WORLD .YOU ARE A TRUE ROCK STAR ,,,AND A TRUE HUMAN BEING . PEACE,,,LOVE AND ROCK AND ROLL FOREVER
Kinda funny and kinda inappropriate. So by all means, let's act as if she was violated.
I have nothing to say about Steven Tylerâ??s comment, he is a pervert and not worth the words, I blame the father for not punching him in the face and taking his daughter out of the competition. I guess the father was more concerned about his daughter fame than her well being. I ask the parents one question: If on the audition Steven Tyler hit on her... Whatâ??s going to happen next? American Idol has to reshape itself and have more respect for the contestants young or old.
Phillip Phillips is my fave from Savannah
I'd never condone a pervert. It's not like he went all "Sandusky" on her.
Creeper alert!!
I see no harm in that! He was kidding. :)
Come here baby
I agree with Donna. You know, her father might want to get off the juice to avoid roid rage...a beautiful young girl like her in the music industry will get such compliments. I find this to be no big deal.
Steven is Steven. Period. You gotta love the guy.
Really US you are turning into tabloid trash-I thought you were a little better than that. I really doubt a grown man in his 60's with grown children (daughters as well as a son) & grandkids would hit on a 15 year old girl. He made a flirtrous remark that's all. I don't see anything wrong with what he said knowing it's coming from Stephen if it came from say Simon Colwell that would be a different story-Stephen is harmless. Don't rock the boat man American Idol would be nothing without him & JLO.
Steven Tyler ROCKS!!!
I really like Steven Tyler on American Idol. He makes it fun to watch. Contrary to repetitive Jackson DOG.... I am sooooooooo sick of hearing his YO DOG.
I really like Steven Tyler on American Idol. He makes it fun to watch. Contrary to repetitive Jackson DOG.... I am sooooooooo sick of hearing his YO DOG.
I really like Steven Tyler on American Idol. He makes it fun to watch. Contrary to repetitive Jackson DOG.... I am sooooooooo sick of hearing his YO DOG.
Steven Tyler adds fun to IDOL....I prefer seeing real talent during the auditions than seeing delusional 15 minutes of fame types making fools of themselves.....I like the direction the auditions have gone...The three judge panel of Tyler, Lopez, and Jackson seems right......There is a good chemistry among these judges....I am impressed with the way they let down delusional contestants with lines like "This show doesn't seem right for you." or "You have a great personality, but you need more work on your singing."
Really US? I don't think he was "hitting on a 15 yr. old"..he made a flirty comment in typical Steven fashion... you make him sound like a pedophile or something!