Simon: "I'm Not Indulgent" -- Oh, Really?

31. @30

Awesome! Loved it!

Posted at 3:19PM on Feb 22nd 2007 by anon

32. Simon is not being mean. These are the "top 24" singers out of 200,000 entrants. That is .0001 (or .01%).

At their level, they need to hear absolute brute honesty. Many of those who Simon did not like will be back next week. If they want to win, then they need to take his criticism to heart. If you're going to tackle a song by a super-diva like Celine Dion, then you'd better be able to kick her ass in your performance of it. You are competing with Celine directly when you try and sing something so fresh in our collective memories. Same goes with tackling a Whitney Houston song. Americans know every note of her top songs. If you sing it "flat" then we'll all notice.

Take note that Simon was quite generous in his praise for those he felt had sung well. He is gracious when he needs to be and honest when he needs to be. Never rude. Simply honest.

Posted at 3:28PM on Feb 22nd 2007 by Patrick

33. What a nerve, for anyone to criticize Simon on how he spends his money. He works hard for his money. I guess people are jealous. As for those thinking he is too "hard" on some contestants: It seems to me,"if it's too hot for some, they ought to get out of the kitchen." I am not in show business, but it seems one must have "tough skin" and be able to have enough self confidence if one(such as Simon) seems critical towards them. A wonderful example of one who endured is Jennifer Hudson. She endured Simon's critisism(spelling) and look where she is today... I like Simon....

Posted at 3:42PM on Feb 22nd 2007 by Judith

34. Ferarri F430 spider is not $150K. Try $250K minimum

Posted at 4:19PM on Feb 22nd 2007 by labelexec

35. I love Simon! So what if he is not "flowery" with his words and gets right to the point. Most of the time is right on with his comments. I have to say my respect for him grew tremendously after watching "E"s editorial on him. It was very intresting.

It is funny when those trying out during auditons get angry and ask "What have you done". They should do there homework before trying out.

Simon is Simon, but I believe alot of the words between the judges and Ryan are done just to keep the show "entertaining".

Go Simeon, I love you!!

Posted at 4:17PM on Feb 22nd 2007 by April

36. HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA

Posted at 5:07PM on Feb 22nd 2007 by LOLx100

37. The only reason why most people watch the show is to listen to Simon. Not that boob ryan.

Posted at 5:14PM on Feb 22nd 2007 by Okay

38. That's a $300,000 Ferrari F430 cabriolet. Get it right.

Posted at 3:43PM on Apr 1st 2007 by TyWright

39. He's a jerk for telling the other 23 contestants that they could get on a plane now and the competition was pretty much over last night. But not for spending some of his money on a Ferrari. And Ryan Seacrest is a fag and a drama queen.

Posted at 7:19PM on Feb 22nd 2007 by Not Without My Anus

40. The song she was performing was not Celine Dion (another girl did sing a Celine song and was pretty awful, maybe that's why everyone is confused). I actually thought that Nicole's voice was amazing and that she handled Simon's critism really well.

Posted at 7:41PM on Feb 22nd 2007 by Liza

41. I really dig Simon. He cuts through the "niceties" and says what needs to be said. I only wish he would stop wearing the tee-shirts. He would look so much better in a suit. He is at an age where the pecs look more like "man-boobs". Lose the tee-shirts!

Posted at 8:29PM on Feb 22nd 2007 by Sean Bresnahan

42. The guy is mega rich and can afford it. Yes his comments can be harsh, but he is brutally honest that's just the way he is.

Posted at 11:36PM on Feb 22nd 2007 by Jackie

43. SIMON CAN BE SO ARROGANT ON THE SHOW... HIS SO CALLED GIRLFRIEND- SHE DRIVE ME NUTS WITH HER VOICE.. WHY DO THEY HAVE HER ASKING QUESTIONS.... SIMON CAN DRIVE A 150,000.00 FERRARRI IS THIS WHY HE IS SO ARROGANT>???????????????? I CAN'T STAND THIS GUY. WHEN HE WEARS ALL THOSE TIGHT CLOTHES HE THINKS HE LOOKS GOOD.. YEAH..HE LOOKS LIKE A LITTLE GAY MAN... GROW UP SIMON

Posted at 9:18AM on Feb 24th 2007 by shirl smith

44. Zip it, limey! Yer comments are nonsense. Simon sez: I'm an idiot. On that, I agree.

Posted at 11:57AM on Feb 23rd 2007 by paulie

45. Simon is the reason the show is so popular. Without Simon the show would last more than one season. The man tells these people what they need to hear. Some people just suck, and he can't help that they do. And most of all he's a very sexy man.....makes me forget I'm a dyke!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 1:36AM on Mar 3rd 2007 by Beverly