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January 30, 2007

Meet 'Idol's' Newest Nonsingular Sensation


Meet Ian Benardo, the mouth that roars even louder than Simon Cowell’s, and who shocked the judges when he scolded Judge Dread in front of 30 million viewers Wednesday night on FOX.

“He threw me out of there after I started singing,” the wannabe “Idol” complained. “Because he’s a moron.”

When the Bronx, N.Y., native was quickly shunned by Simon, he spouted, “Who are you? Do you even have a working visa?”

After leaving his “Idol” audition in a tizzy, Ian became the talk of Hollywood on Thursday, and “Extra” has him enjoying every bit of his 15 minutes of fame.

“People recognize me everywhere I go,” he told us. “People are asking me about what my next career move is.”

So, what does Ian plan to do with his “Idol” fame?

“I really want to be a talk show host,” he revealed. “I really believe that I can be the next big American sensation.”

Ian got collagen just before he lipped off on national TV, but he confessed to “Extra” that Simon is not the only one who didn’t appreciate his performance.

“My father is humiliated; it’s horrible right now,” he admitted.

But was the humiliation worth it? Well, since we’re listening, I guess so!

Ian had just one thing left to say to Simon before we parted ways: “I should take his job because I have more witty things to say.”


NEXT: Jessica and Justin Continue Cuddle Fest

 

Ian, You are the the best. Don’t listen to those haters. I love you.. You really made my daythe night I saw you on American Idol. Good luck to you…. Kisses


- Anonymous
Posted 01/30/07 04:43 PM
 

Ian YOU !@#$ing IDIOT!!!! YOU DON’T SING! YOU TALK! AND THAT’S ALL YOU DO!!!! YOU HAVE ABSOLUTELY HAVE NO TALENT WHATSOEVER!!!!! ONE MORE THING, NO ONE WEARS CHINCHILLA! A MAN DOES NOT WEAR FUR! ARE YOU A MAN? NO YOU’RE NOT, IF i SEE YOU ON THE STREET,I’D PUNCH YOUR LIGHTS OUT! YOU !@#$ING IDIOT!


- Annonymos
Posted 01/30/07 04:32 PM
 

Ian is a very nasty person….And he CANT sing….Since he wants to be judgemental, I shall also, Ian…my dogs howling sounds better than your sad attempt at singing. Why would you even think of going on tv and embarrassing yourself with THAT horrid voice??


- Tracie
Posted 01/30/07 04:29 PM
 

i dont like you you punk


- Anonymous
Posted 01/30/07 04:27 PM
 

I’m so glad that u told Simon off. I think u represented New York City very well. Keep doing your thing and one day all ur dreams will come true!


- Sharon
Posted 01/30/07 04:26 PM
 

Ian - I love ya! I think you make funny TV! Idol knew exactly what they wanted and that was ratings! Look William Hung couldn’t sing but he got fame and a record deal out of it! Go on Ian! I love the Long Island accent! If you need a friend to go shopping with - call me! lol


- Giselle
Posted 01/30/07 04:23 PM
 

Ian - you gave me a reason to stop watching Extra. You have no talent and can’t handle criticism. Grow up for heavens sake. And, get your facts straight about Simon before you make such a fool of yourself.


- anonymous
Posted 01/30/07 04:20 PM
 

This guy obviously doesn’t like people very much; the way he was treated on Idol - which was justified - is similar to the nasty comments and faces he made after speaking to “fans” on the street. Just because you’re an obnoxious narcissist doesn’t mean you should be on t.v.


- cynonymous
Posted 01/30/07 03:12 PM
 

he is the reason there are bad people on american idol. They know that they will get recognized and maybe make some money. Lets see, if i was gay and sucked, that means I can go on television and maybe make some money without doing anything. tell the bum to get a life and stop trying to be somebody when he is a nobody.


- Travis
Posted 01/30/07 01:46 PM
 

I think that Ian is the fruitiest person i have seen on tv in a long time. When I look at infantile young crossdressers like him on TV, I always think “wow, now that i know that guy isnt a MAN,and wont be dating girls, there is now more women out there for me”


- Neil Siler
Posted 01/30/07 01:24 PM
 

In regards to all these nasty comments about some poor young man that THE MEDIA DECIDED TO MAKE A JOKE OF, have a heart folks, this guy needs theraphy and to be on medication, or in a halfway home somewhere. I can only imagine what his parents were like and the abuse he probably suffered at the hands of them. I think it’s a good time for Mr. Trump to step in and donate $10 grand to enable Ian to get into a good mental institution or, for Rosie step in to put him on the right road and under her arm. If only he had a friend to tell him the truth, one with a Dr. prefix in front of their name. Pathetic and Sad, SHAME ON YOU MEDIA!


- Anonymous
Posted 01/28/07 02:55 PM
 

Ian just quit being a 2 year old and stop acting like a brat and GET OVER IT! You will never be an american idol and will never be the winner of “So You Think You Can Dance”! Actually think about trying something that you’re good at!


- myself
Posted 01/28/07 04:21 AM
 

Ian, being loud and obnoxious like Simon proves only one thing, do not try to change the nature of the competition. It is for singers, not musicians, actors and others who just want the spotlight. You had it. BTW, I have heard your music. It is not bad but you are not a singer.


- Jaime Contreras
Posted 01/27/07 06:58 PM
 

Ian, You recieved your 5 mintues of fame. And it says be fa real .People like you make the real auditioners look bad. Get a life!!!!


- Darlene
Posted 01/27/07 06:15 PM
 

People of AI gave him an audition because they knew he would be controversial and entertaining!! Nigel is the producer of both shows….Gimme a break people….like they didn’t know this would happen? It’s all about ratings? So what if Ian used AI to get exposure…AI used him to get the ratings and the Buzz. It WORKED!!


- D
Posted 01/27/07 02:22 PM
 

Ian told Nigel to go back to England on “So You Think You Can Dance”. He didn’t get post show attention for acting like a fool on that show, and you shouldn’t be giving him attention now. He’s getting exactly what he wanted, television exposure!


- Sue
Posted 01/26/07 06:02 PM
 

OMG!!!! WHAT A FREAK, I CANT BELIEVE U GUYS EVEN GAV HIM THA TIME OF DAY!!!! NOT 2 MENTION AIRTIME ON MORE THAN 1 OCCASION!!! HE SHOULD B GIVIN A RAFT N SENT OUT 2 THA MIDDLE OF THA OCEAN WHERE HIS VOICE N ATTITUDE WILL B APPRIECATED BY THA ONLY 1 WHO EVENS CARES, HIMSELF….UHHH I REALLY HOPE I NEVER SEE HIS FACE OR HEAR HIS VOICE AGAIN…I WOULD LUV 2 CONTINUE WATCHIN UR SHOW BUT IF HE CONTINUES 2 B AIRED ON EXTRA IM NOT SURE I CAN FATHOM IT……


- giggles007
Posted 01/26/07 05:55 PM
 

This guy is an idiot…get him OFF the screen!!!!!


- wendy
Posted 01/26/07 05:48 PM
 

Ian is actually funny, well he had me laughing. I believe he would certainly do well in showbiz people want to see him, and he is entertaining. He could be the next Jack in “Will and Grace.” It’s not every day you get to tell off a phenomenal critic, Simon Cowell. Besides what would you do if you had 30 seconds of stardom?


- sam
Posted 01/26/07 05:07 PM
 

I LOVE Ian Benardo’s lips.

Sethru’n in Boston


- Sethru'n
Posted 01/26/07 04:52 PM

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