American Idol – Daughtry, “Just Being Honest”
Everyone was a little shocked when Rolling Stone published an interview with Chris Daughtry. Not that the guy that finished in fourth place on American Idol season five has a spot in the magazine, as he’s doing very well for himself, but everyone was shocked at what was coming out of his mouth. Chris was quoted as saying American Idol is lacking some credibility at this point, and they should do something about that really quickly, or it might not last much longer.
Many people took exception to Chris’ statement, most notably Idol judge Randy Jackson. He went on record saying he loves Chris as well as his record, and that he’s a testament to the fact that you can finish anywhere within the top 12, and as long as you have gotten that exposure, you have a good shot at a decent future. Yet, he wasn’t happy with Chris’ remarks to Rolling Stone. Randy wanted him to remember there would be “no Chris Daughtry if there wasn’t American Idol.”
Chris has now been quoted on his blog as saying he was “just being honest,” yet his comments were taken out of context some. He was asked his opinion of where the “Idol stigma” comes from, and he thought it was because of all the bad auditions that become the focus of American Idol for the first month. Even though great comedy and entertainment can be found in those types of auditions, Chris feels that when the focus is on that, it makes it hard for the audience to take the whole thing seriously. He also explained he said plenty of good things about the show that weren’t printed, and that he is “eternally grateful for the opportunity” that Idol gave him.
While it seems Rolling Stone wanted to make Chris out to be an ungrateful star, trashing a show that made him into a Grammy nominee, he appears to know where his bread is buttered, but also recognizes some faults. It seems like things in the American Idol family are just fine after all.
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Raven | Jan 19, 2008 | Reply
Thanks, Laura! Seems we sometimes forget that the magazines we grab and devour aren’t guaranteed to be presenting the whole truth. “Spin” is the name of the game… it’s a good thing, for me, that I rarely read any of the caca that’s offered up, huh?
Karen | Jan 19, 2008 | Reply
I don’t see anything wrong with Chris’s comments. I agree with them. American Idol is spending way too much time on these terrible singers. I can see a few of them just to make things interesting. I know I am a American Idol fan die heard. Even I get sick of the terrible singers taking up so much of the show. Last Tuesdays show got really boring fast.
davello | Jan 22, 2008 | Reply
I like the “jazz hands” style picture you have of him.
Karen | Jan 22, 2008 | Reply
I for one agree with Chris. If American Idol want the artist they sign to be taken serious then they should start to limit the terrible auditions. It’s over kill for my taste. A few would be funny. I gets old after awhile.
Sue | Jan 23, 2008 | Reply
Let him alone please….. the poor guy has lived with “the 4th place loser on season 5 of American Idol” for 2 years now because he’s a huge success. Yes he didn’t win, but his talent was shown on AI and a fan base has followed and then some.
He’s right, I don’t like watching the losers in the beginning anymore. It’s not fun and it’s not fun seeing those who are not so good get the “lime light” when other talent is over looked. The judges say things that influence the audience and more needs to be said about the GOOD talent so we watch.
Not since Chris’s year did they actually have a good group of top 12 that were well rounded and talented. After that it’s been a joke, so his words are just fine and quit picking on him. He appreciates everything he’s gotten from AI and Clive Davis, his opinion is his opinion. Let it die…