In this recent article from People Magazine titled, “Simon Trashes [tag]Jennifer Hudson[/tag] and Taylor Hicks”, Simon says, “As for Taylor Hicks, who won season 5’s competition, “They (Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson) loved him. I couldn’t stand him. I didn’t get it,” Cowell snapped, adding that “at the end of the day you have to find a bona fide recording artist. Just because you win the show doesn’t mean you will sell a lot of records. Chris (Daughtry) is the one who sold the albums, not Taylor.”
This man digs his barbs into the meat of the most profitable area of Idol. Controversy. By Mr. Cowell’s very contentious nature he creates buzz for the show and that creates viewers. He is an intelligent, savvy man who innately knows how to butter his bread. Commentary about [tag]Taylor Hicks[/tag], whether positive or negative, gains immense attention which is Mr. Cowell’s main role on the show. Hudson, who may have only finished 6th in 2002 on the show recently has won an Oscar for her acting debut in the movie Dreamgirls. Cowell’s commentary in this recent article, attributes Idol for her success. While the show may have served to assist her in gaining attention, credit should be placed on her shoulders for the advancements she has made for herself.
Source: http://blogcritics.org/archives/2007/03/04/084051.php
