When Clay Aiken Destroys the Current statue Judges, it’s not for the reasons you might imagine.
In recent years, American Idol The judges have been more attentive than the contestants of the talent competition.
However, the tone is very different from previous decades. We have seen offensive moments go viral, but where is the blatant cruelty?
Clay Aiken knows what it’s like to face harsh criticism statue judge. And he believes the show was better for it.
Why is Clay Aiken disliking the current ‘American Idol’ judges?
In 2003, Clay Aiken was a finalist American IdolThe second season of. He lost to Ruben Studdard that year, but managed to become one of the series’ most famous alumni.
These days, statue Much less culturally relevant. The same can be said of Aiken himself, whose failed political career and musical hiatus have made him a blast from the past.
However, he is coming out with a Christmas album. It’s aimed exactly at people who were watching statue Then or now. He also shares his thoughts on what the show has become.
talking to E! newsClay Aiken criticized the current generation of American Idol judges.
“They don’t give them anything creative,” Aiken complained.
He described the judges’ reactions: “It’s just like, ‘That was great.’ that was amazing.’ Well, then what are you there for?”
Why does Clay Aiken want ‘Idol’ judges to be mean?
“I mean we could save so much time,” Aiken suggested, recommending that the series should cut down on the empty praise from the panel of judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood.
“And we could sell 50 more ads,” he quipped sarcastically, “if we just cut out three minutes after every performance where we hear three people saying, ‘That was amazing. You Be a star.'”
He explained that he believed the famously harsh criticisms he received statue The judges helped him improve.
Clay Aiken admitted, “I’ve grown from criticism – not a lot of them.” “I grew from the criticism I received when I was on the show.”
He added: “And I think the show was at its best when it helped people become better. Whatever I was told, I tried to improve every week.”
According to Aiken, who sometimes says unkind things himself: “I don’t think we do anyone a service when we just tell them they’re great, and don’t tell them what they can do better. “
He has positive things to say about his career
Clay Aiken promoted his Christmas album with an absurd line, claiming, “I realized I could do more to improve people’s lives through singing than I ever could in the political world. “
“I think going into something that has the ability to make people happy makes sense for the meaning of Christmas, right?” He suggested. “Because I’m already happy as a person.”
Clay Aiken appeared statue When our culture valued cruelty much more than it does now. Just because that experience molded him, doesn’t mean others will be better for it.