Rosie Dumps on "Idol" and Abdul

Click to return to TMZ.comRosie O'Donnell went on the offense yet again, this time the target in her "View" was only the biggest phenomenon on TV, "American Idol."

After showing a clip from last night's "Idol" in which Simon, Paula, and Randy mocked a particularly ridiculous wannabe, Ro tore into the show, calling it "so sad" and excoriating the "millionaire" judges for laughing at contestants. And, as she did yesterday, Rosie suggested that one judge (hello, Paula!) was "probably intoxicated." You could almost feel the squirm ooze out of "Idol" sweetheart Kellie Pickler, who was guest-hosting for the day.

If Rosie seems a little cranky, she's had a tough few weeks, by her own admission. As she told guest Juliette Binoche, she's been dealing with "menopause and billionaires."



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31. No. 7: As a woman with a daughter I say Rosie is an embarassment. I didn't know she was really a woman-she seems more like a man. She doesn't speak for anyone I know. My friends and family think she is a desparate unintelligent nothing. That is a voice? How about real women that have done something for the world. She is a negative, unhappy, and miserable person. The worst representative of lesbian or straight. Who cares-she's seen her day.

Posted at 1:09PM on Jan 18th 2007 by Legal beagle

32. She's right. It is painful to watch them rip some of the hopefuls new a**holes, no matter how disillusioned they are. And for those who don't know it, The View is a TALK show where women sit around talking about CURRENT events. Geez.

Posted at 1:18PM on Jan 18th 2007 by Jeep

33. TMZ!!! Get it right! That was not Kellie Pickler guest hosting on Tuesday, it was actually singer JEWEL!!!! --GET IT RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AMERICAN IDOL ROCKS!!!!!!

Posted at 4:21PM on Jan 19th 2007 by bella

34. TMZ did not report the truth when they say Rosie "tore" into "American Idol". She is on a tv show called, "The View" where they express their views. Rosie in a calm and heartfelt discussion said the show is humiliating people just for t he sake of exploiting them for ratings. In fact, Joy Behar and Elizabeth Hasselbeck said as much of the same, if not more.

Please be truthful when you write about a news item. You are beginning to be just like National Enquirer and other trash magazines. Harvey Levin should know better, IMO.

Posted at 1:26PM on Jan 18th 2007 by george m

35. Rosie.... SHUT UP

Posted at 2:53PM on Jan 18th 2007 by cc

36. i think that rosie is just annoying and i am getting sick of her and her opinions. i know opinions are like assholes everyone has them, but her just stink!!!!!!
those people who go onto american idol know what they are about to deal with especially if they suck. now i dont know about them, but when i sing i can hear myself and it isnt that good, hence why i dont do it in public. and then when they are told no they have the nerve to try and make the judges feel like asses by saying they dont know what they are talking about. obviously they do bc look at how many people have become successful off that show.

Posted at 1:26PM on Jan 18th 2007 by loveidol

37. Supposedly, according to what is stated under "add your comments,".... "inappropriate or purely promotional comments may be removed." My question is: Why are vulgar and profane messages allowed to show up here? Is no one really monitoring these topics? What type of message DOES get removed? Considering that kids may end up reading some of this stuff, I would suggest that someone actually monitor messages and remove anything that includes certain explicit profane language.

For those that do choose to have potty mouths... your comments would carry a lot more weight if you refrain from such language. More importantly, someone PLEASE monitor and remove inappropriate messages, the way you say you will do.

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Posted at 1:15PM on Jan 18th 2007 by Jeff

38. Hey Dom.... its me, no brained republican theresa again. Maybe you are related to Rosie with your quick to jump to conclusion ideas?
Rosie has been making snide comments almost daily since the initial comments on The Donald. They Both have been going back and forth at each other- thats what makes it so funny! They are both like 3 yr olds. Maybe you arent quick witted enough to catch her comments she makes? "Im having a hard time right now, Im going thru menopause and billionaires", That was a recent comment.
And who cares about Trumps show or ratings? The point I was making is that Rosie lashes out and doesnt like when people come back with a response to her. She likes to poke fun at everyone all the time and gets pissy whenit comes back to her- just like a little kid. Its quite entertaining if you ask me! Justa big pissing contest!

Posted at 1:16PM on Jan 18th 2007 by theresa

39. Many people have questioned the tactics of Idol this season. Are you going to start calling them out? Linda Stasi in the NY Post wrote similarly about Idol yesterday? Where the column on her. What about other later night comedians, going to give them the same treatment...didn't think so....

Idol has jumped the shark with the auditions this year, they have gone out their way to focus on the odd performers, many of whom in my opinion, had no idea that they were going to be the focus for the purpose of riducule. In years past, if they did a focus interview on you that was sign that you were doing well, this the majority of the focus interviews focused on the those we seemed geniunely convinced of their talent only to have the judges slam them to the mat.

What i find really sad is your continual focus on Rosies and the fact that she can no longer state her opinion without it becoming a feud. She is on a show called the View, and it is sad that she mocked and berated for having one.

Posted at 1:58PM on Jan 18th 2007 by Lily

40. I agree with Rosie that they are put in the position of judging talent, not making fun of someones looks. They'll keep it up until somebody takes it all too seriously and offs themself . The thing I have a problem with is Rosie talking about Paula. Did she not say Monday that she spent the weekend drunk and had her little girl Vivie got and get her beers?

Posted at 1:28PM on Jan 18th 2007 by lily

41. Thank you, Rosie, for saying what thinking people in the minority feel. American Idol and Donald Trump suck ass. Rosie ROCKS!!!!!

Posted at 2:02PM on Jan 18th 2007 by Lori

42. Last time i checked the show was called the view? As in point of "veiw." I haven't heard Rosie say anything yet that wasn't true. Three millionaires making fun of people is correct and if you missed Paula wasted last week well check it out, that's hilarious. The comeover...HILARIOUS. Rosie's hilarious and I completely agree with her. I never watched the view until she was on.

Posted at 1:27PM on Jan 18th 2007 by RUSTY

43. Any one that has watched the show in the past knows how the judges are, now that the show is a hit Rosie wants to speak up? Where was her "voice of reason" in the last 5 seasons? Also the judges on the show don't make fun of everyone they make fun of the people that have absolutely no business being on the show in the first place, and are only there to get on TV. If you have watched them talk to the contestants that were really good but just not good enough, they treat them with respect and dignity. It's the complete no talents or people that dress up as Apollo Creed that they make fun of.

Posted at 1:42PM on Jan 18th 2007 by t

44. Blah, yuck she is gross.

Posted at 1:59PM on Jan 18th 2007 by tom

45. I also agree with Rosie, but I don' t think the guy who Simon called a monkey was mentally challenged. He just had a unique look and that's it.

Paula needs to take a rest -- how can her handlers let her go in front of the camera like that? Her swaying all over the place and unnatural gaze totally suggests intoxication. She needs to join Lindsay in rehab!

Posted at 3:29PM on Jan 18th 2007 by skinny b*tch

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