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Will Wacko Jacko Bring Glove to "Idol"?

Posted Feb 13th 2007 1:10PM by TMZ Staff

Jacko Courtney Love on "American Idol" -- intriguing. Michael Jackson on "Idol" -- shocking!

It could happen, though, if certain hints dropped by "Idol" producers are to be believed. Realitytvmagazine.com reports that "several signs" point to the possibility that Michael Jackson will have his own "Idol" theme-week, and might even "mentor" the impressionable young talent on the show.

Why all the Jackson buzz? First of all, "Idol" producers have hinted for weeks at a "big event show" during this season. Also, reports have swirled that Jackson has turned to "Idol" creator Simon Fuller to help revive his flagging career, perhaps involving a comeback show in Las Vegas. Finally, in a recent conference call, executive producer Nigel Lythgoe explained the show's impenetrable wall of silence around contestants, and used Jackson as an example, saying they wouldn't want it to "slip out with somebody telling their mom that Michael Jackson is coming."

Would a savvy operator like Lythgoe really let such a big scoop just slip? Reps for the show had no comment. A rep for Michael Jackson could not immediately be reached.

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91. hey #8. How did MLK get in on this. The only thing he ever did for us was get us a paid day off from work. If they would have wiped out the Jackson 5 we might have got a whole week off

Posted at 9:34AM on Feb 14th 2007 by glenn herrin

92. I cannot believe the garbage I am reading from all the people responding to this page. All the racial and bigoted comments from everyone. Refering to others in ways no human being should be treating or talking about our fellow man.
If anyone recalls their history lessons, we had a Civil War in this country to defend the rights of all people and many other cultures have also defended the rights for all their people. The key is that we are all people. Not a black, or white, or asian, or indian, or jew, or christian, or buddist or whatever label you decide place to put on someone.
Apparently many of you here have forgotten what MLK,JFK,Lincoln, and many other leaders were saying. We are all human beings. Your eye sight has truely made you blind. Until all people in all parts of the world get this concept, no one will truely be free.

Posted at 10:08PM on Feb 19th 2007 by lil'

93. Michael was found innocent get over it because the court sure did.TMZ is just as wack and disrespectful as half the uninformed readers who are racist. wacko jacko need to start suing for misrepresentation of his name. hit uou where it counts (pockets) .Then you will find someone else to drag.
But who has more great music to be show cased than Michael Jackson!

Posted at 9:39AM on Feb 14th 2007 by black panther

94. Well, as I figured, no one supporting Michael was able to rebuff my claims or defend Michael for his anti-semitic outbursts. Especially Farrah and El, but then again they are intelligent enough to debate let alone string a few sentences together. I guess if it was Michael Richards, you would have tons to say, right? Figures. Hypocrites. The people defending Michael Jackson are probably the same people who blasted white folks for continuing to support Michael Richards. A bigot is a bigot regardless of his skin.

Posted at 9:59AM on Feb 14th 2007 by Big Mac

95. I believe that Michael should revive some of the magic of the past, the glove, the moon walk and focus on creating new music. A reunion concert with his brothers would be a rating topper, too. Even an American tour with the brothers. I'd love to see them back together in a live concert.

Posted at 9:38AM on Feb 14th 2007 by Citizen of the World

96. Michael is what is known as a has been..... he made his millions....and should have made better choices and spent it more wisely. He could have then retired in peace. In his time he was good and made his mark...and no one can take that away from him. But now it's over, I don't think even if he appeared on Idol it would boost his career back. And It's not just because of the pedophile charges, but he's just turned plain weird....admitted it black or white...he's just weird...He'd be better served to disappear, ghost write songs for the upcoming stars, make a few appearances, (was going to say kiss a few babies, but I guess not) ...And why don't we tell the truth around here, it wasn't a black or white issue...it was money...black or white if he hadn't been who he was and the money...he'd been sent away...with the evidence they had...the ordinary guy/girl can't buy silence like the rich can...think about it..

Posted at 9:38AM on Feb 14th 2007 by Jack

97. Black, white, yellow or red.... who gives a f***. MJ has issues. Would you trust him enough to leave your young son with him? I have watched AI FAITHFULLY since its beginning, but if they want to bring child molesters on the show I'll find something new to watch!

Posted at 1:03PM on Feb 14th 2007 by TNGirl5777

98. Didn't you ever wanna dress up a monkey like a little human being and have him follow you around? C'mon! The broads would eat that up! Kinda like having a cute little "Pokemon". As forMichael Jackson... don't really have much of an opinion. But I sure would have alot of fun if I had a monkey...

Posted at 10:14AM on Feb 14th 2007 by Ron

99. WTF? Black Panther? Are you racist?

Posted at 1:05PM on Feb 14th 2007 by Bitty Baby

100. It amazes me how people label others without adequate, credible, evidence. Why have courts and laws if we as individuals continue to choose "media hype" over process? Looks like and smells like a rat. When we come to it we should realize Michael Jackson as a person is a victim of celebrity. We all would be better served to focus on the real crisis in America and around the globe, on what is really important -- our own sins! Why cast stones and slander when there is no need? By the way -how well are you yourself living daily? It is true, Michael Jackson's talents and contributions to music are forever etched in the fabric of the world - thank goodness it is so.

Posted at 10:04AM on Feb 14th 2007 by William Ward

101. if america idol has jackson on , i will never watch it again............it is bad enough with paula every week looking like she is all drugged up .

Posted at 10:02AM on Feb 14th 2007 by jo ann

102. MICHAEL 'JACK'SON IS A CHILD MOLESTING DEGENERATE. iF AMERICAN IDOL HAS THE AUDACITY TO PUT HIM ON THEIR SHOW, I'D SAY STOP WATCHING! IT'S AN INSULT TO EVERY DECENT PERSON WATCHING. IDOL WOULD BE SENDING AMERICA A MESSAGE THAT THEY ARE OK WITH MICHAEL JACKSON AND ALL HIS INSANE AND "ALLEGED" BEHAVIOR. IN THE NAME OF RATINGS, THEY WOULD PARADE THAT NUT ON THEIR SHOW, AND DO WHAT THEN? PRAISE HIM, STROKE HIM, AND TELL THE WORLD ABOUT THE GREAT MICHAEL JACKSON! WILL RANDY TELL AMERICA THAT MICHAEL JACKSON IS ONE OF THE GREATEST SINGERS IN THE KNOWN WORLD! IDIOT! HE'S NOT. HE'S NOTHING BUT A CIRCUS ACT. HE'S NOT A ROLE MODEL FOR ANY OF THE CONTESTANTS ON THAT SHOW, AND HE SHOULD NOT BE!!! HOW DARE IDOL PRESUME THAT EVERYONE SHOULD BE OK WITH THAT FREAK. HE MAY HAVE STARTED OUT A VERY TALENTED YOUNG BOY, BUT HE TURNED HIMSELF INTO A MONSTER, NOT ONLY WITH HIS LOOKS, BUT BY HIS BEHAVIOR AND BAD CHOICES. I'LL GIVE YOU SOME ADVICE IDOL.....DO NOT HAVE MICHAEL JACKSON ON YOUR TV SHOW, IT WOULD NOT BE IN YOUR BEST INTEREST IF YOU WANT TO REMAIN A REPUTABLE VENUE FOR UP AND COMING TALENT!!

Posted at 10:08AM on Feb 14th 2007 by Lee

103. Michael is the sh*t. They should bring him on to show ppl what a real american idol is. MJ is the reason half those ppl on american idol even started singing.

Posted at 10:14AM on Feb 14th 2007 by Anna

104. This is a bad publicity move for "American Idol." The very least they could do is get a singer/mentor who is presently successful and who is proud to live in America. Not Jacko!

Posted at 10:14AM on Feb 14th 2007 by Guyfive

105. To # 13. Couldn't you have sent the same message to Farrah without the profanity? My young kids read this stuff.

Posted at 10:16AM on Feb 14th 2007 by Mari

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