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Sting and Simon Cowell Trade Insults Over 'X Factor'
- Posted on Nov 16th 2009 11:30AM by John D. Luerssen
Sting and 'American Idol' antagonist Simon Cowell are in the throes of a public dispute. The war of words began last week when the former Police frontman criticized Cowell's talent show 'The X Factor.'"'The X Factor' is a preposterous show and you have judges who have no recognizable talent apart from self-promotion, advising them [contestants] what to wear and how to look," snipped Sting, who dismissed it as "televised karaoke." "It is appalling. I am sorry but none of those kids are going to go anywhere, and I say that sadly."
Cowell hit back at Sting on Saturday night's episode of 'The X Factor' and challenging him to prove himself on the show. "I'm probably going to get into trouble for this," Cowell said. "If I may just mention something Sting said in the papers about these contestants and past contestants being a bunch of karaoke no-hopers ... I'm going to take exception to that."
"I think this show and other shows have given people like Leona [Lewis] and Susan Boyle a chance," he continued. "And I'm going to extend an invitation to Sting to come on the show and impart his knowledge."
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gumpo
1 reply to gumpo's comment
1) Sting,bit of a cheap jibe !!, Obviously the karaoke is in much demand given Simon Cowells bank balance. And for all those who say Cowells talentless, Simon Cowells very clever, he has millions of people talking, slating, voting , and more importantly,spending each week making him a very wealthy man !
November 27 2009 at 3:50 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Allen M
There's always blind people. But then we need Simon's around so as things don't get so boring. It's just we pay him too much
January 13 2010 at 11:26 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Jacquie
Firstly, why does Sting care, he should save his energy and comments for something that can make a difference. Is X Factor worthwhile (I've never seen it) but ask Susan Boyle, Leona Lewis and a few others. I think it's supposed to be entertainment, not education and not altruistic. As for Simon, he always has something to say - like him or hate him, he doesn't care, and getting responses from people like me and you keeps him in the spotlight - something he really likes.
November 17 2009 at 10:20 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Popcorn
After working in the major touring concert business for over twenty years, I can say Simon is a parasite, not representative of the entertainment business, and that Sting, for whom I have worked with the Police, is a class act. Of course Simon Bar Sinsiter wants Sting on his trash program, it would raise ratings. Sting does not have to prove anything to Simon, his comments are very accurate.
November 17 2009 at 8:21 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
jbjg24m
1 reply to jbjg24m's comment
opinions are like aholes, everybody has one !
November 17 2009 at 8:03 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Popcorn
You must be either a 16 year old or a person desperate for a post.
November 17 2009 at 8:27 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Stacy
Don't take this seriously. This is another promotion of American Idol. Get people talking about the "war of words", ask Sting to be "apart of the show", he'll "accept the invitation", and then they will have good ratings for that particular night sting appears on the show. It's all script.
November 17 2009 at 7:56 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Frances
I agree Ted Mason. And I can't imagine why anyone would think naming themselves "Krotch" is cool. Guess they really are part of this "trash culture".
November 17 2009 at 7:43 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Ted Mason
Sting might be a bore musically but Simon Cowell is tragically obscene. To think Mr. Cowell could ever be "brutally hones" shows the delusion of a new consumer world that has arisen to his taste in trash culture. It will be a clear day when Simon Cowell's egotistical, foul commentary brand of entertainment self-destructs.
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