Simon Says "I Wasn't Listening. I'm Horrified!"

46. Sometimes the truth hurts..that's life! Simon doesn't candy coat anything and I respect him for that. I happen to agree with almost every comment he makes about and to the contestants. Chris sounds terrible and should not be where he is...he can't sing and he's not even that great loooking..I mean give me a break!
He's a nice kid. cut him loose and let him find a day time job. He's not gonna go anywhere with the singing. Sanfagya can't sing or dance. The rest of the contestants are decent enough to be where they are.
But I have come to realize that AI is a popularity contest, so may the most popular win.

Posted at 1:43PM on Apr 18th 2007 by Kim

47. Simon has done this before. He called a contestant out for wishing a happy birthday to his grandmother even going so far as to snark "I want to wish a happy birthday to my girlfriend in November too".

I normally like Simon but in this case he was rolling his eyes at his feeling that Chris was using the VT incident to garner sympathy votes. That is the truth.

BTW, I do think Chris' thoughts about his nasally voice were stupid but I totally thought his thoughts regarding the VT tragedy were totally sincere. He even asked Ryan for permission to say something before he said it.

Posted at 1:44PM on Apr 18th 2007 by lynnzie

48. Simon's eyeroll came in over :06 after Chris' nasal rational and if you look at the 2-shot of Simon and Paula, Paula is nodding at Chris and Simon is not engaged in conversation with anyone. The TD was going for the reaction shot of Paula and I don't think anyone in the booth expected Simon to eyeroll.
To be fair, I can see where Chris' remarks about VT could be perceived by Simon as pandering for votes. So, I think his non-verbal was directed at Chris not at the VT tragedy.
Finally, Simon's offer of condolences was a CYA and he was probably told he needed to do it.

Posted at 3:32PM on Apr 23rd 2007 by VKT

49. To #3 (j), if you are so tired of AI switch the channel and stay off sites that cover the show and the people involved! To #11 (Mandy), come on, you and some others are making a mountain out of a molehill. Simon was reacting to Chris's ridiculous comment that nasal is a singing style! Chris was lousy last night. Everybody quit attacking Simon because he's truthful about these performances. It is a TALENT competition and anyone who doesn't want constructive criticism should remove themselves. Unfortunately, the viewers tend to turn it into a popularity contest.

Posted at 4:52PM on Apr 18th 2007 by Kathy

50. I saw the incident as it happened and had thought that Simon was
rolling his eyes as if he thought Chris was making the statement to
get sympathy votes and thought Simon looked like a real jerk, until I
read Simon's explanation -some may or may not think Simon is being
truthful, but I tend to give most folks benefit of the doubt so would
think he is sincere.

Born and raised Harrisonburg VA, I have no doubt
Chris does indeed have a lot of friends at VA tech, saw the
tears in his eyes, and know his wishes were sincere. It would be
hard to find anyone in VA who does NOT know someone who is going to
Virginia Tech or whose son/daughter is going to VA Tech even in the rural counties and smallest towns. Virginia has several great schools and many Virginians prefer to close to home,which is beautiful by the way, and head for VA Tech,
UVA , Radford and some to JMU.

There were at least 2 kids from my
home town Harrisonburg who were shot but thankfully will live. The
entire state is in mourning right now.

On a bit lighter note, I do wish Chris would get over his love of R&B
and discover a passion for bluegrass. He may not realize it, but as
the (sadly untalented) offspring of a long line of bluegrass
pickers/singers (who were talented) that is the voice he has been
given and he wouldn't have to sing through his nose! He probably
wouldn't get too far on AI as I suppose as a lot of people are not
familiar with or fans of the bluegrass music, but he would do great
on CMT!

Posted at 2:02PM on Apr 18th 2007 by Laura

51. seemed like chris was jumping to a shout out to get away from criticism. I think simon was reacting to his grandstanding not his condolence. Chris should be embarresed, it wasn't his place or show to do it. He should sing,if he can and leave the editorial to the producers. I agree'd with Simon's reaction

Posted at 2:11PM on Apr 18th 2007 by chrisisa whiner

52. Simon was not rolling his eyes at the tragedy that occurred, rather, he was rolling them at the performer for using that as a tag line! This was a tragedy that everyone should have wanted to say "you are in my prayers," it should not have been broached by an individual, to me this was very, very tacky! I may not know Simon personally, but I bet you that this was what the eye-rolling was about!

Posted at 2:14PM on Apr 18th 2007 by Angela

53. I didn't take it as rolling his eyes about the VT comment, only about the excuse for his performance. Simon is not a bad guy and I will never believe he did that in response to the VT comment.

Posted at 2:14PM on Apr 18th 2007 by JANEANNE

54. Now, really, why would Simon, knowing he's on national television, roll his eyes about Virginia Tech? C'mon people - get REAL - the guy hasn't gotten rich and famous just to blow it all with an eye roll.

For those of you who actually think that Ryan and Simon hate each other - I have two words for you - PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING. None of that conflict is real, either. The only reason they jab at each other is because it drives up ratings, just like the love/hate relationship between Simon and Paula gets people talking. It is evident to anyone with a brain that it's a classic story: Simon is the bad guy, Paula is the princess, Ryan is the referree and Randy is the hero! It's all done for ratings, people!

I LOVE SIMON. Whenever I make comments about a singer, he usually echoes them during the judging. The man is a good judge of talent. After all, all of you out there, how many millions of records have YOU sold?

That's what I thought. HATERS!

Posted at 2:20PM on Apr 18th 2007 by Cindy L.

55. Simon was simply referring to Chris' comments on singing nasally. It is that simple, end of story. But no, you always have the negative naysayers and the media who are often too quick to condemn. The people in this country have a habit to overreact at something and blow it way out of propotion.

And as for J.... Don't watch it if you don't like Simon. It's as simple as turning off your TV or switching to another channel. We still have that choice.

Posted at 7:38AM on Apr 20th 2007 by Mike Gordon

56. #8 are you high? 15mins. of fame? He's been on air for 5yrs & he's larger than life in Britian. His 15mins. of fame has turned into a life time of fame. Get over it people Simon is who he is & he doesn't apologize for it. I for one thought that he was making a face over Chris' condolences, but after hearing Simon's reason I believe him.

Posted at 2:22PM on Apr 18th 2007 by Hignerfrack

57. He clearly reacted to what Chris said------everyone is trying to create more controversy as usual
Leave Simon alone-

Posted at 2:23PM on Apr 18th 2007 by me

58. Simon, the UK is ready for you to come back. Virginians will help pay the way.

Go Hokies

Posted at 2:22PM on Apr 18th 2007 by Hokie fan

59. MANDY # 11 You obviously didnt watch the show--------your wrong!!!!!

Posted at 2:23PM on Apr 18th 2007 by me2

60. and 12 and 13 too geesh you like listening to yourselves dont you?

Posted at 2:25PM on Apr 18th 2007 by me2