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Cowell denies campus victims insult
(Thursday April 19, 2007 09:43 AM)

Pop mogul Simon Cowell has denied being disrespectful to the victims of the Virginia Tech massacre.
The American Idol judge was caught on camera rolling his eyes and raising his eyebrows as one contestant paid tribute to them.
But Cowell, who has made millions from shows like X Factor, dismissed the claims as rubbish. He said he could not hear the tribute and was criticising the young hopeful's nasal singing as he made the gestures.
Chris Richardson of Chesapeake, Virginia, followed his performance by saying: "My hearts and prayers go out to Virginia Tech. I have a lot of friends over there ... be strong."
The camera caught Cowell's expression and showed him tapping his hand once. Fellow judge Paula Abdul could be seen nodding in approval.
The Fox network said it received a small number of complaints, but internet message boards were deluged with discussion about Cowell.
Cowell dismissed the claims of disrespect as "rubbish", but on the next show he was forced to explain his actions.
He said: "I may not be the nicest person in the world, but I would never, ever, ever disrespect those families or those victims. And I felt it was important to set the record straight."
Executive producer Nigel Lythgoe said: "This is a sad time for everyone, so it is especially disheartening that a quick camera cutaway could have been misinterpreted."
He added: "Simon later expressed sincere condolences on behalf of the judges, recognising the challenges we all face in dealing with this horrible event."

AndyAndy2 · Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 11:12 am Post subject:

I believe Simon Cowell, I don't think in a million years he would ever say anything or do anything that insensitive about this situation.

Another news story blown out of proportion.

Do you think they're struggling for new angles to the shooting story?
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Behind Geddon's Wall · Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 11:20 am Post subject:

Simon may be nasty, but he's not bad.
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Rachel · Guest

The problem with the media in general, is that they are like an under 5s football team. You look on the pitch and there's 20 players following the ball around the pitch like a swam of bees. All pulling and pushing, trying to get the ball to go this way or that way, no structure, thought or planning, just a big mess. If they were to spread out a bit, put some thought into it, they'd actually see what is really going on.

PJ in Kent · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 1102 Location: Go on, guess!

Very profound.

Respect, Rachel
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mark occomore · Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 9955 Location: UK

He has admited that he was talking to Paula whilst he was making his speech. and didn't hear him say it. I dont believe Simon would be like that.

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