DISQUS

Denise · 2 years ago

Now hang on, I like Sharon's purple hair.

I don't, however, like any of the "talent" shows one little bit because the criticism is rarely constructive and often personal. I'm the sarcastic sort, with a wee bit of a mean streak (but you know that) and even I would not go half as far as these shows go. And as you've said, we're only seeing bits and pieces - the real problem, the real meanness is on the editing room floor.

Donna · 2 years ago

We watched about half of it last night (Megan still had to go to school this morning) JUST to see DG (figured she was in the second half). I ended up fast forwarding through a lot of it, because all I wanted to see were the youngsters dancing (don't want my family getting hooked on yet another reality program).

It's one thing to be critical with untalented adults on "American Idol." But there's no excuse for being cruel to children. Even before I read this account, I told Megan in no uncertain terms that I would never want her to audition for this show.

DG is a brave girl!

karoli · 2 years ago

Denise, I like purple hair too! That's why I wish she'd lose hers....it looks awful on her, particularly when she's drooling over kids half her age. Yech.

Donna, I completely agree. When she came home that night and the first words spoken were "Piers Morgan is mean", I figured she was tired and pissy about not making the cut. Then I saw that first show and realized just how awful he was. Last year the kids didn't get hammered the way they are this year, and remember, an 11-year old girl with a mega-voice won last year, which was one of the reasons I let her do it -- figuring it would be somewhat more kid-friendly than AI. WRONG, wrong, wrong.

A funny moment, though -- when they did the backstage testimonials, the youngest one (that he hammered) got her spunk back and looked directly in the camera and said "All boys are stupid! Except my daddy." It was truly a classic moment.

I wish they'd at least send us the outtakes so we could see them. They've been in tiny snippets on the commercials, but nothing more...they danced really well!

Cinco · 2 years ago

Hey, I happened to come across your blog randomly. Just wanted to say I'm sorry your girl(s?) had such a horrible experience with the show. I totally agree with you in that I have no idea what the heck they're looking for or what criteria they use to pick people to move on. Last season actually had folks that were talented--like you said this season so far it's been pathetic. And the fact that boy Shakira made it is an insult to every person that got cut that actually does have some talent in what they do.

And Piers is an ass and is unnecessarily cruel. A simple "sorry, I don't think you're ready/of the caliber/etc, thanks for coming out" would suffice. It's sad that he and the producers feel that America wants to seem him personally attack people (esp. kids)

Marie · 2 years ago

Unreal, but not surprising.

Karoli, your daughter is just beautiful. I hope she can get some good mileage out of the experience, like, at least, being able to put this on her professional resume.

Lewi · 2 years ago

Thanks for your comment in my blog - it's really interesting to get the behind-the-scenes info I wouldn't otherwise have. It's funny, because I would have thought that they would specifically show Piers at his meanest, as a way to boost the ratings. Now I find out that they're just showing the tip of the iceberg. I'm sorry your daughter had to be hurt like that, and for the life of me I can't understand how a grown man can be so cruel and callous with kids.