Patti LaBelle: Some Judges Shouldn't Be on 'Idol'

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R&B superstar Patti LaBelle isn't a fan of the judging style on "American Idol."

"Some of the judges, I don't think they're qualified to even judge," she said in an interview with AP.

The soulful singer wouldn't point fingers at exactly who she thought wasn't up to snuff, but she says that the judges' comments on the contestants are too mean.

"The comments that were made, they could make you like wanna kill yourself," said LaBelle.

LaBelle said she was asked to be a judge on the series before Paula Abdul, but a rep from the show could not confirm that.

She had some advice for the top 24 hopefuls. "If you believe in yourself, just go for it. What do you have to lose? And when people tell you 'You can't,' you have to say, 'I can.'"

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I know Patti is referring to Simon. I USED to like her; no more. How dare she say Simon isn’t qualified to judge. His judging style DEFINES that of the 21st century talent show. It is what made him a star and a multimillionaire, so he must be doing something right.

Barnsinger
February 26, 2010

If Patti LaBelle says it you can take it to the bank!

DRSES
February 25, 2010

Give up on the dog Idea, Get a Killer whale. They seem to be a lot more Playfull

paul
February 25, 2010

Mario Lopez is not home enough to serve an animal properly. They are not made to be “Cute,” little buddies who spend their lives in dog kennels. Please give up your dog hunting until you settle down and stay home.

Howard
February 25, 2010
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