The season premiere of American Idol included a few questionable comments that have ticked off gay
rights groups. The group, Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), is demanding to meet with Idol
producers over two specific comments made by Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson. During one audition, Simon told a hopeful
to "shave off your beard and wear a dress." I believe he added that the contestant would make an excellent
female impersonator. The second comment came from Jackson, who asked an effeminate contestant named Zachary if he was a
girl. Then, when Zachary left the auditions, the theme to The Crying Game was
played. Neither contestant made it to the next round.zachary-related stories
American Idol pisses off gay, lesbian groups
The season premiere of American Idol included a few questionable comments that have ticked off gay
rights groups. The group, Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), is demanding to meet with Idol
producers over two specific comments made by Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson. During one audition, Simon told a hopeful
to "shave off your beard and wear a dress." I believe he added that the contestant would make an excellent
female impersonator. The second comment came from Jackson, who asked an effeminate contestant named Zachary if he was a
girl. Then, when Zachary left the auditions, the theme to The Crying Game was
played. Neither contestant made it to the next round.
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