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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46. I am never quick to defend rosie on anything and this is no exception, but

American Idol sucks now!

It was funny when overly arrogant people would audition and suck, but when not so attractive people are being called bush babies that's going too far. If that person was black, Simon would have been accused of being prejudice. But because the poor guy isn't the best looking person in the world he gets away with it??? I like his honesty for the most part, but there is a line between
being honest and being malicious, it was crossed last night.

Paula is not Ms. Nice and probably because of all her pain killers and the fact that she is a literal whino, who does not contribute anything to the show. Her two faced bullshit is crap.

no longer watching auditions because it is not what it once was and people that think it's fine and dandy . . . it's cool, we just have different taste in entertainment, but I will not support the crappy ratings whores.

Posted at 1:40PM on Jan 18th 2007 by kd

47. Jeeeezzzzeeee!! Are ppl. gonna pounce on Rosie every friggin time she opens her mouth?? She is paid to express her VIEW...something everyone in America is entitled too..right?? Why aren't you jumping on Joy and Elizabeth..they took part in the conversation too!! People need to remember that Rosie does ALOT of charity work...and donates TONS of her money every year!! I wouldn't blame her if she packed up and took all her money to some private island...she doesn't need this shit!! Think of all the organizations that would miss her $$$$...all b/c assholes couldn't stop twisting her words into some "scandel of the week!!"

Posted at 1:40PM on Jan 18th 2007 by capecodkrissi

48. it's so funny when people make fun of a person who tells the truth. Do the judges and producers think that this makes good TV, no and I am appauled how they treated that guy, I mean he had the guts to go on national TV and sing, Rosie is just telling the truth and I think it's too hard for #4, 6, 8 & 11. You guys call those reasons, i have heard more thoughtful speech from a 2 year old.

"Rosie you should stick to what you know best. eating food and eating pussy. other then that shut your fat trap. No one cares about your opinions, your a hater, your breed negativity, and the only time you talk is when your bashing people. Why don't you take a self-help course, instead of trying to be the world authority on things?"

who's the hater???

Posted at 1:40PM on Jan 18th 2007 by Peoplearesofunny

49. The ones to blame Ms.O'Donnell are the hearing impaired friends and family that tell these folks that there talented enough to audition in the first place. This is the sixth season of "Idol". You mean to tell me that nobodies knows that if you suck that your going to get your ass handed to you. All your fame recently, stems from ridiculing others ( Trump, Star Jones). Your earning millions off what your denouncing the judges of doing. Please "SHUT THE F@#K UP"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 2:06PM on Jan 18th 2007 by Asa

50. Again the Rosie hater is at it again - how come you didn't b***ch when REBA had Kelly Clarkson on her show last week and they made fun of Paula by Cheyenne pretending to be her and acting all drunk and passed out? How come you all didn't bash OPRA H who berated Simon on her BIG SCREEN for millions to see, how come none of the radio station disc jockeys aren't being trrashed - My local DJ's were blasting Paula all morning from 5AM in the monring to about noon - way before Rosie even commented on Paul.

You just like to B***ch about Rosie because, either you are the Combover or one of his employees paid to go online to post, or perhaps you are PAT O'BRIEN, the slush and chainsmoking farce who loves to instigate the fued between the Combover and Rosie.

Posted at 1:52PM on Jan 18th 2007 by StrongWoman

51. there is a difference of critquing music abilties and critiquing the appearance of a person. While both hurt, deep down some of them just want to see the 3 judges in person and know they can't sing. While the critiquing of their music may include, "You are by far the worst singer (insert city/state)" or "completely dreadful" can be understood because they can't sing. But please judges leave it at that, these people probably already know that they are not hot and the top model critique should be left for trya.

Posted at 1:50PM on Jan 18th 2007 by kd

52. Actually, AI has gotten much, much worse this year, I am not going to watch it until they are past this portion of the show. What they did last night was painfully mean and I think Simon's comments to the two boys who became friends were way way out of line and FOX has basically just made the show meaner this year, too mean.
SO I agree with Ro, she said what I bet many viewers are thinking.

Posted at 2:21PM on Jan 18th 2007 by Liz

53. To: sez so

You are a stupid mo fo slut whore.
It's my view ( hey, I made a funny!) of ROSIE HO.
So STFU a-hole or I will bitch slap your butt.

Moron ROSIE HO lover.
Are you a friggin dyke too?
Go find a carpet to munch on.
Maybe Rosie ho?

Posted at 2:06PM on Jan 18th 2007 by d - man

54. Why was it ok for Rosie to make fun of Asians awhile back? Did she forget the Danyy Devito" chung ,ching ,chang" bullshit? Oh that's right, it's ok because she was only joking. As the bitchfest went today on the show -people need to be more socially responsible. Why don't they take their own advice? They're not happy unless they're ripping someone apart under the agenda of political correctness or morality. Gimme a f#ckin break. You could shit a gold block and give it to her but she'd still find fault because it came out your ass. Rosie is hatefull because she can't stand herself. Period.

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

55. Why was it ok for Rosie to make fun of Asians awhile back? Did she forget the Danyy Devito" chung ,ching ,chang" bullshit? Oh that's right, it's ok because she was only joking. As the bitchfest went today on the show -people need to be more socially responsible. Why don't they take their own advice? They're not happy unless they're ripping someone apart under the agenda of political correctness or morality. Gimme a f#ckin break. You could shit a gold block and give it to her but she'd still find fault because it came out your ass. Rosie is hatefull because she can't stand herself. Period.

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

56. Why was it ok for Rosie to make fun of Asians awhile back? Did she forget the Danyy Devito" chung ,ching ,chang" bullshit? Oh that's right, it's ok because she was only joking. As the bitchfest went today on the show -people need to be more socially responsible. Why don't they take their own advice? They're not happy unless they're ripping someone apart under the agenda of political correctness or morality. Gimme a f#ckin break. You could shit a gold block and give it to her but she'd still find fault because it came out your ass. Rosie is hatefull because she can't stand herself. Period.

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

57. "As a woman with a daughter I say Rosie is an embarassment"
Posted at 1:09PM on Jan 18th 2007 by Legal beagle

I have no idea what that means - but I believe Legal beagle means you are a legal citizen and not in the legal profession - because frankly I work in the legal field and your comments are as obscure as Paula's comments.

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

58. I have not watched the view since the mouth has joined. So she even made Juliette Binoches time about her on the show. This was said

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."

Darn I wish I knew Juliette was on the show. I may have tuned in, except it sounds like the mouth only talked about herself.

Posted at 2:03PM on Jan 18th 2007 by ravn

59. REGARDING D-MAN - YOU MAY WANT TO COME OFF AS SOME TOUGH STREET GUY - BUT FRANKLY YOU ARE PROBABLY A CLOSET HOMOSEXUAL ANGRY AT HAVING TO HOLD YOUR TRUE FEELINGS IN AND THAT'S WHY YOU COME OFF AS SO HATEFUL TOWARD GAYS. YOU FEEL YOU HAVE TO BE SO HATEFUL AND DISGUSTING SO THAT PEOPLE THINK YOU ARE NOT GAY - SORRY - BUT WE CAN SEE RIGHT THROUGH YOU - ME THINKS YOU PROTEST TOO MUCH - LET YOUR TRUE FEELINGS AND SEXUALITY COME OUT AND LET GO OF SOME OF THAT ANGER.

Posted at 2:04PM on Jan 18th 2007 by StrongWoman

60. hey #35

frankly strong women

it is the middle of the day and if you work for "legal professionals" they must not be too good, otherwise you'd be too busy to be on TMZ.com posting and re-posting comments that aren't really that interesting.

Why don't you log off and take care of your kid if you are so scared that Rosie may get to her??

p.s. if you work for "legal professions" you'd know that there is a tiny thing that we call freedom of speech and since Rosie used the words, "apparently" and "alleged" there would be no case to sue for defamation.
thanks!

Posted at 2:10PM on Jan 18th 2007 by huh

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