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Idol Chatter
Friday March 23, 2007
Ryan Seacrest and Simon Cowell
Matthew Simmons/Getty Images
Friday March 23, 2007
Matthew Simmons/Getty Images
Six seasons ago, when we were first introduced to a relatively unknown DJ named Ryan Seacrest and the acerbic British baddie Simon Cowell, it was hard to believe the two would end up being reality TV’s hottest odd couple. Throw Paula Abdul and the dawg Randy Jackson in the mix and it’s strange bedfellows all around.
Paula gets snarky with Simon, Simon banters/flirts with Ryan. Oh, and somewhere during the Idol Variety Hour, there’s also a bit of singing. But we have to wonder, is American Idol’s playful and often bitter banter scripted?
The answer is a firm no, according to Idol’s executive producer Nigel Lythgoe. “If I would have written any of that it would have been a lot funnier, to be frank. I wouldn’t have kept this gay angst going for so long. They would have both come out by now in my story.”
The producer also shot down published reports that he “watches the rehearsals and writes notes on who Simon should make snarky remarks about.”
“I don’t make notes,” Lythgoe said. “Simon keeps to himself before the show with a feed, so he can listen to the music.”
Maybe that's what makes him so cranky.
Talk to Us: Do you enjoy the banter between the judges, or do you find it annoying?
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Posted by Allison Corneau at 11:10 am ET
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25 Comments
5:14 PM
Kate Says:
4:44 PM
Anonymous Says:
3:44 are you crazy? No way has Randy kept the weight off what.so.ev.er.
3:44 PM
Anonymous Says:
Congratulations to Randy for keeping the weight off. Way to go, Dawg! :)
3:44 PM
Anonymous Says:
Simon his HOT. I have such dirty thoughts about him. He's very honest though and I respect his opinion above the others. Paula is threatened by any pretty girl and is condescending to them and acts like a child most of the time. Who on earth thought she was a good judge of singing?? Dancing? Yes. Singing? Hell no.
3:41 PM
Anonymous Says:
Oh my Gosh!! It's STILL DUCT tape.
3:26 PM
Anonymous Says:
Some people dont like Simon, because hearing the TRUTH hurts. I like him Because HE'S HONEST!
2:58 PM
Clancy Says:
Staying on the topic:
I am not fond of Ryan Seacrest. I find him to be an annoying little weasel.
Love Simon, he is usually right!
No problems with Paula.
Think Randy should be replaced. No more "dawg", "yoyo", and those silly , yet annoying hand gestures.
2:53 PM
CINDY Says:
Simon is way too harsh at times. But, guess that's what helped him to get rich. It's a shame actually that you can get rich off of being a jerk (at times).
2:53 PM
keli Says:
christy, if all of this is so horribly obnoxious why are you reading... or wasting your precious time commenting?
uh huh... thats what i thought. lame.
2:42 PM
Seymour here Says:
Simon loves me.
2:34 PM
Anonymous Says:
Simon Cowell is RICH
2:28 PM
Christy Says:
I find EVERYTHING about American Idol annoying...Oh wait...that's actually not true because I refuse to watch it. What I find annoying is people, entertainment shows, and celebrity websites that drone on and on and on about American Idol. I'd almost rather read about Britney or LiHO. And I can't stand either one of them either.
2:17 PM
Anonymous Says:
FYI..there actually IS DUCK tape;
duckproducts.com
Now who's stupid?
2:06 PM
Anonymous Says:
I think they go overboard 80% of the time. Simon always has the last critique and kindly waits his turn. He actually speaks frank and honest in his mind even if he is rude and insensitive. Sometimes he does need a mouth guard from Paula and a spear from Randy. Ryan intercepts as the buffer w/ Simon's insults and yet throws them as well. The "banter" as you call it gets way off base when it comes to judging vocals, range control, sound and personality performance. Those two both need to get an enema and cut the crap out with a shooter!!!
1:57 PM
Kate Says:
I think the banter is more interesting than the whole show and talent this season! Yawn-city!!!
1:57 PM
Kate Says:
I think the banter is more interesting than the whole show and talent this season! Yawn-city!!!
1:55 PM
Kate Says:
FYI - it's "duct" tape...not "duck" tape.
1:22 PM
Ryan Seacrest Says:
Tom loves watching me on tv, but he really loves sucking my d*ck.
1:20 PM
Anonymous Says:
Any one who doesn't like it has the option of turning the channel. As far as Simon, I think he's normally right on the money! Yeah, he's a little hard to take sometimes but who isn't? Who cares if Ryan is gay??!! Is that even relevant? And by the way there #1 cause, it's DUCT tape.
1:14 PM
Anonymous Says:
I think it's very annoying when expecially Paula interrups Simon and gets mad at him just because he doesn't think every contestant is sooo wonderful.
I mean last tuesday before he said it I was thinking of the word "toture" when Gina sang and it was horrible sometimes, but that's just being honest. Mind you they do sign up for this, they are not forced into this show! and if nobody tells them they are bad, how will they know if they should improve? (btw I don't hate Gina or anything I just think her last performance was awful and I know she can do better!)
So all in all it's great that the jugdes can have some fun and I think it is in good spirit most of it, but Paula, Randy and Ryan don't hate' on Simon cause he doesn't loooove everyone all the time.
1:10 PM
Anonymous Says:
I use to be a hot mess. Now I'm just a mess.
1:09 PM
tthe # 1 cause of bad breath? crappy language Says:
Isn't that why people watch the show in the first place? Just to see Simon bicker with everybody and the songs that come out of these people's mouths? C'mon people admit it!
But then why do people watch this show? It has ZERO substance, no flavor, and how long has this show been on in terms of season? Geez!
Ryan should just admit he has a taste for the men in the closest, Paula should just settle down, Simon should take a kick to the- oh wait thats right, HE DOESN'T HAVE ANY! and the black guy should be shut up with some duck tape.
1:09 PM
Ryan Seacrest Says:
Anon you are just mad because Tom Cruise & I are in love. Tom is a gentle lover.
1:01 PM
Anonymous Says:
Ryan is a queer. I am a hot mess. Simon is gorgeous. J.Lo is a ho.
12:53 PM
Anonymous Says:
Randy says the same thing for every performer every week "yo, check this out dawg" regardless of who it is. It's annoying because they're people, not dogs. Paula's comments are interesting, and when the singer is terrible, she comments on how nice they look. Simon's comments are great, and I think the bantering is fun between the judges and Ryan. Ryan works very hard and should be proud of what he's accomplished at his age.
