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Simon to Ryan: I'm the American Idol, Bee-yotch!

Posted Jun 12th 2007 1:22PM by TMZ Staff

Simon Cowell added fuel to his bitchfest with Ryan Seacrest, by claiming the more airtime he gets on "American Idol" the better the show's ratings are. Settle down, ladies!
Simon Cowell and Ryan Seacrest's War of Words
The dueling divas took to the airwaves on Tuesday, when Simon called in to KIIS FM's "On Air with Ryan Seacrest," after news hit that Ryan jokingly said the drop in "A.I." ratings this season were all Simon's fault. Sanjaya say what?!

Ryan believes if Simon wants credit for the show's success (which Cowell does claim), he also has to take the blame when it fumbles. Seacrest added, "Plus, there's a little bit of ego that's getting out of control with you." Ya think?

Simon, who is more vocal during the audition episodes, hit back at Ryan by saying, "When I'm allowed more airtime we get 34 million viewers. When I say nothing -- and you're talking -- we get 12 million less."

Oh for the love of Dunkleman, just hug it out already!

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31.
Simon is the big DAWG on idol. He is Not the whole show,Even though he is a Asshole.
There would be no IDOL with out the whole GANG



Posted at 3:38PM on Jun 12th 2007 by Darlene

32. no simon, no show.

gaycrest is the most bland & boring robot on tv.

Posted at 3:44PM on Jun 12th 2007 by caveman

33. if people can;t handle SImon, they will never make it in the entertainment industry. I know from FACT. When did Americans becoiem such whiney littel losers who fall apart at any and all criticism? What weaklings the baby Bommers and their spiled brood have become. TOUGHEN UP people!

If you wnat to be an actor or singer learn this simple fact... REJECTION is a way of life. If you can;t handle that, go back to selling shoes and having your mommy wipe your runny noses

Posted at 4:46PM on Jun 12th 2007 by john

34. Ryan is a no talent douchbag. He doesnt contribute anything to the show. He could be and still AI would have high ratings.

Posted at 4:01PM on Jun 12th 2007 by er9803

35. I like all 3 judges, but find Simon's honesty and bluntness very refreshing. Too many people are sooo afraid of hurting someone's feelings and not being politically correct. Unfortunately, that seems to start with the toddler years now-a-days, and these young adults can't handle any kind of criticism (I'll tell ya - they'd never last working for trial lawyers!).

Ryan has a tendency to get carried away with himself (example: the bitch comment when Paula injured her nose) and his sense of importance to the show. He needs to practice more of "a closed mouth gathers no foot". I wouldn't mind him being replaced. If they want somebody stupid/funny, call Bob Saget (Funniest Home Videos former host) - at least he's not crass.

I really hope they change some of the aspects of the show for next season, mainly the voting procedure. I wish they would show more of the "good" auditions as opposed to the supposedly "funny" ones. The show is supposed to be about undiscovered talent - not circus sideshows. They also need to cut down the results shows timewise. There's so much "fill" even us diehard fans are getting bored.

Still, all in all, we're looking forward to Season 7.

Posted at 4:04PM on Jun 12th 2007 by BandWife

36. Seacrest is an annoying twit. Ratings were down because 1) Sanjaya and 2) Doolittle getting voted off when she should have won. I'll shoot myself if I watch any of it next year.

Posted at 4:24PM on Jun 12th 2007 by Walla

37. Simon is the hottest man on television. He is the ONLY reason that the show has had the level of success that it has. All of the other shows with judges have the requisite "nasty Brit" in order to imitate idol. Love him or hate him, the impact that he has had on reality television worldwide has been incredible. I love you Simon!!

Posted at 6:45PM on Jun 12th 2007 by Hottotrot

38. LMAO Its funny to see how Ryan see's or thinks he is important to the show!!!!!!! The show wouldnt miss a beat without him and Simon is Simon and he is right the show would suck without him telling it like it is. No Simon NO show. Ryan pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, youd be missed like Sanjaya was ...NOT AT ALL>

Posted at 5:03PM on Jun 12th 2007 by maureen

39. Simon has gotten out of control. I've watched from the beginning and fo the first few ears he was just veryhonest in his judging. Now it seems like he practically scripts wht he will say to make it sound like a criticism and then ends with a complement. Andhe was so grumpy about Sanjaya, well the judges put him into the finals not the voters. On the other hand Ryan is very nice to the contestants and their families where Simon practically cant manage to even listen while the contestants sing.

Posted at 9:24PM on Jun 12th 2007 by Wembeley

40. Simon IS American Idol...without him there would be NO show. He has a gift for recognizong talent and a gift for recognizing idiots. Ryan....you should be ashamed of yourself....Ryan WHO before American Idol.....

Posted at 5:58PM on Jun 12th 2007 by Kim

41. SIMON COWELL IS AMERICAN IDOL....
WITHOUT HIM THERE WOULD BE NO AMERICAN IDOL!
GO FOR IT SIMON..... K

Posted at 6:27PM on Jun 12th 2007 by K

42. I agree. THere is a big difference between constructive criticism and the ugliness that Cowell exhibits contstant,y. Singer Aretha Frankiln is a very heavy woman, and is one of the most successful lendary singers of pop music. Let Simin take a swipe at her and make fun of her weight and call her fat as if that has anything to do with her ability. . . If a persons singing isnt good, they need to be told, But the other impolite, improper, just plain rude remarks that Simon makes to people is just awful. Anyone who thinks his meaness is okay, I agree is probably a mean person themselves. Or just a numbskull. i have worked in the entertainment business in film and music. I have run into no one as big an ass as Cowell. But there are always numbskulls ready to defend someone like this.

Posted at 7:06PM on Jun 12th 2007 by pete

43. Ryan Seacrest can kiss Simon's ass and thank him for putting him in the spotlight.
I've been to an American Idol taping and seen Ryan this little skinny midget man. He is so friggin fake on camera. What a little asswipe. The teleprompter is huge, yet this twirp either can't read the words and have it register to the brain and out the mouth in time, therefore, all the weird facial expressions when he's READING EVERY FRIGGIN WORD.

Ryan and Paula should join Barney & Bailey as a midget act. I heard they're hiring and if they apply not, they can tour this summer.

I love Simon sooooooooo much.

Posted at 7:28PM on Jun 12th 2007 by rJ

44. Simon is sexy. So are the dead mice found in my neighbors attic the other day. THere Simon, If you want to be low class to people, the same can be done to you.

Posted at 7:29PM on Jun 12th 2007 by gina

45. The success or non-success of the show is related to who are the contestants. If the Contestants are good, they get good ratings. Yeah Simon adds to the show, as does Ryan-But without good Talent people lose interest.

Oh and the Taylor/Katherine Final was NOT the most viewed-that would go to The Second Season Finale.

Kelly is the only one who has had success? Yeah she is very successful-but so are others. Carrie has sold 6 Million with her debut album. Not to mention that she has won just about every Industry Award out there. Clay has sold close to 5 Million Albums and is a Tour Headliner. Chris is on his way to being successful. (I know he is selling a lot of albums, but I'm waiting to see how well he sells when he Tours Venues that are larger than 750 seats)

Not a Fantasia Fan, but she is starring on Broadway to rave reviews.

Posted at 10:34PM on Jun 12th 2007 by Cindy

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