March 5, 2007

You Tell Us: Does Jennifer Owe Simon an Apology?

Posted by ExtraTV Staff on March 5, 2007 1:48 PM


It’s one of the biggest lies ever told about “American Idol’s” straight shooter Simon Cowell.

Now “Extra” is determining whether or not Judge Dread is really to blame for Jennifer Hudson’s “A.I.” boot during season three.

Despite Jennifer’s claims of Simon abuse, Mr. Mean has consistently shot back at Hudson, pointing out, “We put Jennifer Hudson on ‘American Idol.’ The American audience voted her out; I didn’t kick Jennifer Hudson out.”

However, Jennifer stands by her claim that Simon was never a fan, and she issued this challenge just days ago on L.A. FOX 11 news station: “He wasn’t; someone should rewind the tapes.”

That’s when “Extra” stepped in and took Jennifer up on her offer, and we actually found Simon complementing the rising star!

“You have proved why you’re in the final 12,” Simon said to Hudson in her “Idol” era. “That was great.”

Cowell even praised the “Idol” wannabe about her potential to win the show: “You’ve now put yourself in the position where you could be a frontrunner,” Simon told Hudson. “You’ve created something in this competition we’ve never had before, which is a battle of the divas.”

As for that fateful night when America voted Jennifer off, a shocked Simon was dumbfounded by the results.

But what about Hudson’s claim that Simon had no love for her “Idol” performances? Well, we found only one instance in which Mr. Mean criticized the starlet.

“I think you’re out of your depth in this competition,” Simon insisted early on in the competition.

Tune in to “Extra” Tuesday as we get Simon’s reaction to the tape, and let us know if you think Jennifer Hudson owes Mr. Mean a very public apology!


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On 13 Mar 2008, Ellsworth wrote:

Dr Lynn H. is spot on as usual.
 
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On 5 Jun 2007, Teresa Callum wrote:

hello this is for the comment from Linda Who is racist and said a comment about black people that was very inmature and sad to see people posting such comments My name is Teresa Callum and Im from Ca and its time for Black people to get some things going for them self because white people never knew what it felt like to be in slavery and they have always been ahead and where all equal and I personally dont think linda knew what the hell she was talking about all she knew is that jennifer is black and thats all she cares about she made me mad when I read her comment and has the brain of pea I also would like to say that costructional critizsom is good but does Simmon have to damage peoples character and put them down as a judge he should say wheather they should stay or go and let it go people should not leave crying just let them know you dont think ther good not you look like this or put them down you never know if your going to get some syco trying to come after you hes very arigant people should start talking about him back your judging the singing remember that and I belive it is rigged theres know way malinda doolittle should have went home bottom line they pick who they want you should keep negative comments to yourself I have seen people walking out american Idol crying thats sad teresa callum
 
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On 5 Jun 2007, Teresa Callum wrote:

hello this is for the comment from Linda Who is racist and said a comment about black people that was very inmature and sad to see people posting such comments My name is Teresa Callum and Im from Ca and its time for Black people to get some things going for them self because white people never knew what it felt like to be in slavery and they have always been ahead and where all equal and I personally dont think linda knew what the hell she was talking about all she knew is that jennifer is black and thats all she cares about she made me mad when I read her comment and has the brain of pea I also would like to say that costructional critizsom is good but does Simmon have to damage peoples character and put them down as a judge he should say wheather they should stay or go and let it go people should not leave crying just let them know you dont think ther good not you look like this or put them down you never know if your going to get some syco trying to come after you hes very arigant people should start talking about him back your judging the singing remember that and I belive it is rigged theres know way malinda doolittle should have went home bottom line they pick who they want you should keep negative comments to yourself I have seen people walking out american Idol crying thats sad teresa callum
 
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On 5 Jun 2007, Teresa Callum wrote:

hello this is for the comment from Linda Who is racist and said a comment about black people that was very inmature and sad to see people posting such comments My name is Teresa Callum and Im from Ca and its time for Black people to get some things going for them self because white people never knew what it felt like to be in slavery and they have always been ahead and where all equal and I personally dont think linda knew what the hell she was talking about all she knew is that jennifer is black and thats all she cares about she made me mad when I read her comment and has the brain of pea I also would like to say that costructional critizsom is good but does Simmon have to damage peoples character and put them down as a judge he should say wheather they should stay or go and let it go people should not leave crying just let them know you dont think ther good not you look like this or put them down you never know if your going to get some syco trying to come after you hes very arigant people should start talking about him back your judging the singing remember that and I belive it is rigged theres know way malinda doolittle should have went home bottom line they pick who they want you should keep negative comments to yourself I have seen people walking out american Idol crying thats sad teresa callum
 
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On 5 Jun 2007, Teresa Callum wrote:

hello this is for the comment from Linda Who is racist and said a comment about black people that was very inmature and sad to see people posting such comments My name is Teresa Callum and Im from Ca and its time for Black people to get some things going for them self because white people never knew what it felt like to be in slavery and they have always been ahead and where all equal and I personally dont think linda knew what the hell she was talking about all she knew is that jennifer is black and thats all she cares about she made me mad when I read her comment and has the brain of pea I also would like to say that costructional critizsom is good but does Simmon have to damage peoples character and put them down as a judge he should say wheather they should stay or go and let it go people should not leave crying just let them know you dont think ther good not you look like this or put them down you never know if your going to get some syco trying to come after you hes very arigant people should start talking about him back your judging the singing remember that and I belive it is rigged theres know way malinda doolittle should have went home bottom line they pick who they want you should keep negative comments to yourself I have seen people walking out american Idol crying thats sad teresa callum
 
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On 9 May 2007, zory wrote:

I think that Jennifer should be thankful for everything that American Idol has done for her. Look at her now, after American Idol, she’s now making money and living a better life. What more does she want.
She has the nerve to ask Simon to apologize. Apologize for what? She should be on her hands and knees kissing Simon’s feet. I like Simon, I think he knows his job very well. He’s been in the music business for a long time. So Jennifer, what are you talking about? Jennifer, you need to count your blessings and move on!!!
 
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On 20 Apr 2007, Anonymous wrote:

Jennifer Hudson may have “made it big” in that movie, but she still can’t sing…..she just screams. It hurts me physically to hear her. Simon was right.
 
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On 19 Apr 2007, indymazygal wrote:

Most definitely, Jennifer does owe Simon a HUGE apology! These young people who achieve fame at such a young age let it go to their heads and in Jennifer’s case, her mouth! We all know where she came from! She could not have achieved that much exposure without Simon and AI! I have yet to disagree with any of Simon’s comments whether they be positive or negative.
 
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On 19 Apr 2007, Pamela Miller wrote:

I remember, early on, Simon was very critical to her.
 
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On 26 Mar 2007, Tasha wrote:

Yes, she owes Simon an apology. No questions asked.
 
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On 23 Mar 2007, rc cleveland, oh wrote:

how many times does jh have to thank american idol, i don’t think ai is listening i have heard her several times thinking ai for giving her a chance to show her talent please lets be fair about this, this is not a black and white issue the girl has what it takes and she earned that award wheather ai helped her or not the girl can sing bottom line and the same for other talents out there if you’ve got it you got it! what’s the problem? simon being a talent judge should know this lets move on, next. re: the black history month give them something whites have everyday all day one month want hurt please lets just all try to get alone! we all are equal in the eyes of GOD wheather it happens or not in the end who is going to have the last word, GOD!!!!!!!
i love you all!
thank you,

peace!
 
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On 21 Mar 2007, Aleata wrote:

Ok, Yes I feel like she does owe Simon an Apology because she keeps making remarks about how he was wrong. Simon wasn’t the one who kicked her off of American Idol, American’s were the one’s who didn’t want her on it any more because Simon was right she wasn’t going to win and she didn’t win.
Score for Simon. And yes Simon has criticized her and many others but usually it’s right. But he never said she couldn’t sing, so stop making it seem like he didn’t recognise her singing abilities cause that isn’t true he did but he new it was a better singer on the show.
Don’t get me wrong I did like her on American Idol but I even new she wasn’t the best.

Aleata
 
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On 20 Mar 2007, ice wrote:

NO, Terri Seymour owes the public an apology for not showing all of the comments that her beau made. If you are going to tell a story, make sure that you are not biased because thee facts are out there. Extra, Terri Seymour, and Simon all owe Jennifer Hudson a public apology.
 
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On 16 Mar 2007, DMW wrote:

I watched the entire Season 3 of American Idol and I can recall several comments from Mr. Cowell that were NOT favorable towards Jennifer. Maybe Extra is just going through the Best of Season 3 DVD NOT the actual show in its entirety. In fact, Simon commented regularly on her weight, the way she dressed and her ability to compete against the others. One time he made a big deal about her outfit making her look like a big roll of aluminum foil. So, obviously Extra missed quite a few comments that Simon made that were not so nice.

I’m so tired of shows like AI, Extra and websites like this one slamming
J-Hud. I keep hearing Simon say he put Jennifer on Idol, but America voted her off. That’s not true either. AI used to have this thing called a “wildcard” where each judge picked one contestant of their choice to the finalist group. Simon did NOT add Jennifer as his choice. Mr. Randy Jackson did. Without Randy, J-Hud would not have even had a chance to compete. Simon couldn’t have thought much about J-Hud’s talent or he would have added her as his wildcard. Randy is the only one on that show that deserved a thank you. J-Hud thanked Randy personally on the NAACP Image awards last month.

Futhermore, Justin Timberlake, Brittney Spears and Christina Aguilera aren’t thanking shows like Star Search and the Mickey Mouse Club ever time they win an award. I think this is more about race than anything else. How dare black girl Jennifer diss the lilly white creators of American Idol. Kelly Clarkson did the same thing and no one is trying to keep that fact in news. Kelly is still selling cd’s and winning grammys. J-Hud has thanked American Idol plenty. AI is still making money on her in the sale of their show DVD’s and reruns on cable. Jennifer does NOT owe them a Damn Thing! You go Jennifer! We Love You!!!
 
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On 16 Mar 2007, Tiny1 wrote:

MRS. LINDA KELLEY stop drinking that green beer. Tomorrow’s St. Patrick’s day. You’re getting started a little early aren’t you?

This is not a black or white thing, not even a USA & British thing, but of course Simon does need to go back to Britain.

But this is a woman to b$tch thing. Jennifer the woman vs Simon the b$tch.
He’s just plan stupid arguing with a woman cause she didn’t call his name when thanking folks at the Oscars he’s such a b$tch.

Jennifer not only thanked Idol on the Dreamgirls set but on the Barbara Walters special. Go to youtube you idiots and watch it. Simon is mad because he has never won that many awards in his entire life.

Simon and Extra which happens to employe his girlfriend Terri Seymour are just trying to start trouble because none of the AI chosen have ever made it as big as Jennifer. they are just haters.

Show the other tapes Extra!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

JHud fan for life!
 
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On 16 Mar 2007, Linda Kelley wrote:

HELLO AND A HAPPY EARLY ST. PATRICK’S DAY SIMON: AND A HELLLLLLLL NO YOU DON’T OWE THAT WOMAN A FRIGGIN THINGGGGGGGGGGGGG. i’m SORRY SIMON I DIDN’T KNOW WHAT WAS GOING DOWN THEN SHE SHOULD APOLOGIZE TO YOU FOR WHATEVER THE REASON. blacks ARE GETTING TO TO MUCH AS IT IS NOW AND THEY ARE EVEN GETTING AN APOLOGY FOR SLAVERY WHICH HAPPENED MANY MANY AND I DO MEAN MANY MOONSSSSSSSSSS AGO. WHEN IS IT GOING TO STOP SIMON. THEY ALREADY HAVE BLACK HISTORY MONTH - DO WE HAVE A MONTH NAMED AFTER US - I DON’T THINK SO. FOR EXAMPLE; LIKE WHITE HISTORY MONTH. I LIKE U 2 SIMON BECAUSE U TELL IT LIKE IT IS MY FRIEND. and PLEASE HAVE SEVERAL GREEN IRISH BEERS FOR ME O.K. SIMON.

RESPECTFULLY,
MRS. LINDA KELLEY
 
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On 16 Mar 2007, Randyb wrote:

Okay, Simon’s girlfriend Terri Seymore works for Extra. Now she’s using Extra to wrongfully bash Jennifer. One of the most hateful cruel things a person can do, is to lie on someone because they’re jealous.

Why don’t Extra show all the clips of Jennifer thanking Idol, from the Dreamgirls set, to the Oscar nomination, and many, many more interviews where she thanks Idol. What’s up with trying to rain on her new found fame with lies?

Also Extra and Idol failed to tell viewers or show viewers of Jennifer on the new American Idol set back stage helping the new singers and giving them advice. Where’s that clip? Extra is becoming the liar of tv shows. They’ll do anything to make news, even lie on celebrities. Jennifer has thanked Idol. What exactly does Simon want. He is acting like a jealous “B”. Anything you do to move yourself forward is a stepping stone until uptil you reach the point in your life where you’re satisfied. And that’s not a negative thing to say. I will never trust news from Extra again.

Anyway here’s a clip from Dreamgirls and Jennifer thanking Idol, show this Extra!!! And quit using your bias employee Terri Seymour to bash celebrities her boyfriend is jealous of.

Here’s a clip from the Dreamgirls set:
http://www.dreamworks.com/trailers/dreamgirls/dreamgirls_vnr_wm_300.asx

Stop being bias and tell the real story Extra and Terri Seymour.


 
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On 16 Mar 2007, Amanda wrote:

Jennifer does not owe Simon an apology. Simon would not give two thoughts to Jennifer had she not landed the role in Dreamgirls. He is a hypocite and all he wants is the glory for “discovering” Jennifer Hudson. American Idol was a good “stepping stone” as Jennfier put it. She didn’t win, she got 7th place!! Most people would only vaguely remember her from American Idol. She landed the role of Effie herself, and on many occasions, she has thanked AI for giving her exposure. Get over it, Simon.

 
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On 13 Mar 2007, Melissa wrote:

Why is Extra TV even stirring up the pot like this? Did Simon give Jennifer the ability to sing? No. Did Simon call her to offer her an audition for Dreamgirls? Did Simon then direct her Oscar winning role? No. Jennifer has won a lot of awards this season, and on more than one occasion, she has given props to American Idol and the role it played in her career. But for Simon and the show to expect her to kneel at the American Idol altar for on every occasion is too much, especially since she finished in 7th place during a season that aired 3 years ago. Kelly Clarkson didn’t even want AI to sing her songs, and I don’t think she mentioned AI when she won her Grammys, so why doesn’t Simon jump on her as well?

 
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On 13 Mar 2007, IRENE wrote:

THIS IS FOR SIMON…HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH J. HUDSON (SHE DEFINITELY DOES OWE HIM AN APOLOGY - AND SO DOES ROSIE). NOW - SIMON IS ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT - I WANT TO THANK HIM TEN FOLD FOR IL DIVO…NEVER HAVE I SO LOVED MUSIC. - THEY ARE FOUR ANGELS WITH VOICES FROM HEAVEN - MAY THEY PUT OUT MORE ALBUMS - MAY THEY COME BACK TO THE STATES FOR A CONCERT -
THANK YOU SIMON….
 
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