American Idol controversies (English Wikipedia)

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advocate.com

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adweek.com

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ajc.com

radiotvtalk.blog.ajc.com

Rodney Ho (May 5, 2014). "Past 'Idol' winners possessed humbleness and gratefulness, not arrogance". Access Atlanta.

americanidol.com

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americanidolnet.com

"Jennifer Lopez "Very Sad" over Malaya Watson Elimination [Interview]". April 11, 2014.
"Jessica Sanchez 'Mad' About Malaya Watson Elimination". April 11, 2014.

archive.today

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Surette, Tim (April 16, 2007). "Sanjaya blogs don't miss a beat". Tv.com. Archived from the original on September 13, 2012. Retrieved April 21, 2012.
"Siobhan Magnus fans launch petition to get back on American Idol. Beatweek Magazine April 29, 2010". Beatweek.com. April 29, 2010. Archived from the original on May 24, 2012. Retrieved April 21, 2012.
"Former Britney Flame Headed to Hollywood on American Idol – Fall TV Watch". People. January 31, 2008. Archived from the original on July 31, 2012. Retrieved August 25, 2010.
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azcentral.com

Masley, Ed. "Was J.Lo video too steamy for 'family-friendly' 'American Idol?'". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved March 5, 2013.

bangordailynews.com

"Abdul fan battled depression, anorexia". Bangor Daily News. November 23, 2008. Retrieved August 31, 2024.

beatweek.com

"Siobhan Magnus fans launch petition to get back on American Idol. Beatweek Magazine April 29, 2010". Beatweek.com. April 29, 2010. Archived from the original on May 24, 2012. Retrieved April 21, 2012.

billboard.com

"'American Idol' Alum Joey Cook on Quentin's 'Wack' Drama: 'What He Did Was Beautiful'". Billboard. April 16, 2015.

broadcastingcable.com

Siebel, Deborah S., American Idol Outrage: Your Vote Doesn't Count, Broadcastingandcable.com, 2004-05-17, Retrieved on 2007-03-03.

buddytv.com

"Todrick Hall: Now That 'Idol' Is Over, He's Going for 'Glee'". Buddytv.com. March 15, 2010. Retrieved April 21, 2012.

cbsnews.com

""American Idol" finale earns lowest ratings ever"". ABC. CBS News. May 23, 2012. Retrieved May 23, 2012.
Racy Web Photos Linked To 'Idol' Singer Archived 2008-12-02 at the Wayback Machine CBSNews.com
"Lee DeWyze, Nigel Lythgoe feud over "Idol" finale on Twitter". Cbsnews.com. May 27, 2011. Archived from the original on May 30, 2011. Retrieved February 26, 2020.

chicagotribune.com

Boedeker, Hal (January 21, 2007). "'Bush baby' jibe on 'Idol' uncalled for, Cowell says". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved January 20, 2024.

citizen-times.com

Bruce C. Steele (May 4, 2014). "'Idol's' Caleb Johnson apologizes for offensive remark". Citizen Times.

congoo.com

"AT&T May Have Swayed American Idol to Kris Allen – Congoo". Congoo.com. Archived from the original on February 14, 2012. Retrieved April 21, 2012.

courthousenews.com

Brown, Karina (September 9, 2024). "'American Idol' Sued for Harassment". Courthouse News Service. Retrieved September 17, 2024.

digitalspy.co.uk

"Computer voting affects "American Idol"". Digitalspy.co.uk. August 17, 2002. Retrieved April 21, 2012.

ew.com

Susman, Gary (May 19, 2004). "Idol vote counters insist system is fair". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 21, 2012.
Stransky, Tanner (July 25, 2007). ""Idol" producer: "We made mistakes"". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
Slezak, Michael (March 12, 2010). "American Idol recap: The Unbearable Triteness of Leaving". ew.com.
Markovitz, Adam (July 29, 2009). "Ex-Idol Contestant Says Show Is Rigged". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on February 6, 2010. Retrieved April 21, 2012.
Bierly, Mandi (December 10, 2008). "Paula Abdul calls out 'American Idol' for encouraging stalker". EW.com. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
"American Idol finalist -- former stripper?". Entertainment Weekly. March 5, 2008. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
Slezak, Michael (February 12, 2009). "Joanna Pacitti out of 'American Idol,' Felicia Barton in". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 12, 2009.
Blauvelt, Christian (March 18, 2010). "'American Idol': Ryan Seacrest spoils results show on Twitter". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 21, 2012.
Blauvelt, Christian (April 8, 2011). "InsideTV Podcast: Are the judges to blame for Pia's shocking 'American Idol' exit? Plus, we break down the latest on 'Parenthood' and 'Survivor'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 21, 2012.
Blauvelt, Christian (May 27, 2011). "Lee DeWyze and Nigel Lythgoe snipe online over 'Idol' finale". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
Telling, Gillian. "American Idol Harry Connick Jr. battles with a contestant—and not the singing kind". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 19, 2015.

facebook.com

"VOTE NOW!!! 1-866-436-5705. AT&T CUSTOMERS TEXT "VOTE" TO 5705!". Facebook. April 21, 2012.
https://www.facebook.com/IdolCalebJohnson/posts/628237283934547?stream_ref=10 ^{[user-generated source]}

fashiontimes.com

Mimi Heimbrod (May 4, 2014). "American Idol' Top 4 Contestant Caleb Johnson Called His Fans 'Retards' and Apologizes For It [WATCH]". Fashion Times. Archived from the original on May 9, 2014.

findarticles.com

Steele, Bruce C., A Teen Idol's dreams, The Advocate via Findarticles.com, 2003-01-21, Retrieved on 2007-03-03.

foxnews.com

Starr, Michael., 'Idol' Twins Booted for Alleged ID Theft Archived 2013-02-02 at the Wayback Machine, Foxnews.com, 2006-01-27, Retrieved on 2007-03-03.

gather.com

news.gather.com

Siobhan Magnus wrong number led to vote off? Gather.com May 01, 2010 Archived May 9, 2010, at the Wayback Machine

ghostarchive.org

Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: "Caleb Johnson | America Idol Top 5 Elimination Red Carpet Interview | AfterBuzzTV". YouTube. May 2, 2014.

go.com

abcnews.go.com

""American Idol" Expert Says Jessica Sanchez Can't Win". ABC. ABC News. May 23, 2012. Retrieved May 23, 2012.
"Obsessive Fan of Paula Abdul Commits Suicide". ABC News. November 13, 2008. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
"'American Idol': Are They Really Pros?". Abcnews.go.com. February 20, 2008. Retrieved April 21, 2012.

heavy.com

"Why 'American Idol' Fans Think Season 19 is 'Rigged'". May 4, 2021.

heraldnet.com

"OK, Simon, who's the bush baby now?". HeraldNet/Associated Press. May 25, 2007. Retrieved January 20, 2024.

hollywoodreporter.com

Halperin, Shirley (May 22, 2012). "Top 4 Reasons Why Phillip Phillips Will Win 'American Idol' (And Why He Won't)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 23, 2012.
Angermiller, Michele Amabile (March 13, 2012). "'American Idol' Contestant Jermaine Jones Disqualified From Competition". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 14, 2012.
Shirley Halperin (March 14, 2012). "'American Idol': Did Show Producers Plot the Jermaine Jones Scandal in Advance? (Opinion)". The Hollywood Reporter.

huffingtonpost.com

Thomson, Katherine (April 30, 2008). "American Idol Trainwreck: Paula Abdul Judges Song Not Sung". The Huffington Post.

huffpost.com

Prudom, Laura (May 24, 2012). "'American Idol': Why Phillip Phillips And The White Guy With Guitar Trend Are Bad For Business". HuffPost. Retrieved May 24, 2012.
Jennifer Lopez's 'Dance Again' Video Slammed By Right Wing Group (VIDEO)

ibtimes.com

au.ibtimes.com

Tanya Diente (May 5, 2014). "Caleb Johnson of 'American Idol' Sorry For 'Retard' Comment, Fans Voting Him Out?". International Business Times. Archived from the original on May 6, 2014.

independent.co.uk

"Is 'American Idol' voting all phoney?". Independent.co.uk. May 31, 2009. Archived from the original on June 7, 2009. Retrieved April 21, 2012.

karaoketraveler.com

"Did AT&T Steal the Idol Vote?". Karaoketraveler.com. June 7, 2009. Archived from the original on November 13, 2010. Retrieved February 24, 2011.

latimes.com

latimesblogs.latimes.com

"Idol Tracker". The Los Angeles Times. March 18, 2010. Archived from the original on March 22, 2010.

marketwire.com

"Fever Around American Idol Contestant Sanjaya Malakar Is So High That Bloggers Have Dropped His Last Name". Marketwire.com. Retrieved April 21, 2012.

msn.com

today.msnbc.msn.com

"Simon Fuller: 'American Idol' Svengali". MSNBC. January 20, 2004. Archived from the original on September 24, 2012. Retrieved April 21, 2012.

msn.com

Kayla Keegan (May 14, 2021). "'American Idol' Finalist Caleb Kennedy Exits The Show After Controversial Video Resurfaces Online". Delish.

mtv.com

Harris, Chris (March 20, 2007). "Is Howard Stern Behind Sanjaya Malakar's Staying Power On 'Idol'?". Mtv.com. Archived from the original on April 18, 2011. Retrieved April 21, 2012.
"Will 'Idol' Phone Snafu Sink Alexis Grace?". MTV. Archived from the original on March 14, 2009. Retrieved March 15, 2009.
Kaufman, Gil (May 5, 2005). "Corey Clark Advertises Paula Abdul Affair, LP On 'Primetime". Mtv.com. Archived from the original on January 22, 2011. Retrieved April 21, 2012.
Harris, Chris (May 6, 2005). "Corey Clark Says Paula Abdul 'Told Me She Loved Me'". Mtv.com. Archived from the original on March 11, 2011. Retrieved April 21, 2012.
Moss, Corey (August 12, 2005). "'Idol' Probe Finds No Proof Of Paula Abdul/ Corey Clark Affair". Mtv.com. Archived from the original on November 7, 2012. Retrieved April 21, 2012.
Moss, Corey (April 6, 2006). "Mandisa Defends Outspoken Spirituality, Waits For Ruben's Call". Mtv.com. Archived from the original on November 7, 2012. Retrieved April 21, 2012.
Kaufman, Gil (February 18, 2010). "Chris Golightly Disqualified From 'American Idol' Top 24". MTV. Archived from the original on March 25, 2010. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
"New Video: Jennifer Lopez Featuring Pitbull, 'Dance Again'". Buzzworthy.mtv.com. March 30, 2012. Archived from the original on February 26, 2020. Retrieved February 26, 2020.

musictimes.com

Menyes, Carolyn. "'American Idol' Season 14 Recap & Review: Top 5 Tour Established as Quentin Alexander is Sent Packing After Controversial Statement". Music Times. Retrieved April 23, 2015.

nbcnews.com

Wittler, Wendell (May 26, 2004). "American democracy meets American Idolatry". MSNBC. Archived from the original on October 4, 2012. Retrieved February 24, 2011.
"'Idol' considers voting tweaks to fix boy bias". Today. April 20, 2011. Archived from the original on April 25, 2011. Retrieved April 21, 2012.
Transcript, 'Countdown with Keith Olbermann' for Feb. 26, NBC News.com, 2007-02-26, Retrieved on 2007-03-03.

nydailynews.com

Gina Salamone; Don Kaplan (October 4, 2012). "Mariah Carey: Nicki Minaj threatened to shoot me on the set of 'American Idol'". New York Daily News.

nytimes.com

Steinberg, Jacques; Aurthur, Kate (March 24, 2005). "Mix-Up Leads to New 'American Idol' Vote". The New York Times. Retrieved November 24, 2019.
Wyatt, Edward (May 28, 2009). "'Idol' Producers Stand by Outcome". New York Times. Retrieved November 24, 2019.
Wyatt, Edward (January 19, 2007). "The Good, the Bad and the Bush Baby: New Low on 'Idol'?". The New York Times. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
Kuczynski, Alex (September 7, 2002). "TRACES OF TERROR: THE SINGER; 'Idol' Star Rethinks 9/11 Role". The New York Times. Retrieved April 21, 2012.

nzherald.co.nz

Adams, Guy (May 31, 2009). "Textgate: Is 'American Idol' voting fake?". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved October 14, 2011.

people.com

Fleeman, Mike (November 14, 2008). "Paula Goodspeed Sent Abdul Flowers Days Before Suicide". Peoplemag. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
O'Donnell, Kevin (March 16, 2012). "Jermaine Jones: I Didn't Know I Broke American Idol's Rules". People.
Silverman, Stephen M. (September 9, 2002). "Kelly Clarkson Hits Sour Note over 9/11". People. Archived from the original on March 10, 2014. Retrieved April 21, 2012.
Gliatto, Tom (April 13, 2011). "Are the American Idol Judges Too Nice?". People. Retrieved April 21, 2012.

tvwatch.people.com

"Former Britney Flame Headed to Hollywood on American Idol – Fall TV Watch". People. January 31, 2008. Archived from the original on July 31, 2012. Retrieved August 25, 2010.

realitynewsonline.com

"American Idol Voting May Be Skewed". Realitynewsonline.com. August 18, 2002. Archived from the original on April 15, 2006. Retrieved April 21, 2012.
Martin, Logan., "It's Going to be a Very Strong Season, I Think": An Interview with American Idol Producer Nigel Lythgoe Archived May 7, 2006, at the Wayback Machine, realitynewsonline.com, 2006-01-17, Retrieved on 2007-03-03.

realitytvworld.com

"FOX correction: Ruben Studdard won 'American Idol' by about 130,000 votes, not by 1,335 or 13,000". Realitytvworld.com. May 22, 2003. Retrieved April 21, 2012.
"Buzz over Jennifer Hudson's ouster from 'American Idol 3' continues". Realitytvworld.com. April 26, 2004. Retrieved February 24, 2011.
"Distorted 'American Idol' voting due to an overtaxed American phone grid?". Realitytvworld.com. May 18, 2004. Retrieved April 21, 2012.
Fox investigation clears Paula Abdul of Corey Clark's 'Idol' charges, UPI via realitytvworld.com, 2005-08-12, Retrieved on 2007-03-03.
"'American Idol 2' semifinalist Jaered Andrews acquitted in bar fight death". Realitytvworld.com. Retrieved April 21, 2012.
Mocked 'American Idol 6' hopeful a Special Olympics participant
'American Idol' and Special Olympics respond to cruelty allegations
"Joanna Pacitti disqualified from the eighth season of 'American Idol'". Realitytvworld.com. Retrieved April 21, 2012.
Paulsen, Wade., 205 Flava claims secret payoffs to 'American Idol' winner Ruben Studdard, realitytvword.com, 2003-08-06, Retrieved on 2007-03-02.
Paulsen, Wade., Ruben Studdard settles lawsuit against Birmingham jersey-maker 205 Flava, realitytvword.com, 2003-12-22, Retrieved on 2007-03-02.

reuters.com

Serjeant, Jill (May 19, 2008). "Underwood most popular "Idol," Castro overrated". Reuters.

rollingstone.com

Us Weekly (April 8, 2011). "Jennifer Hudson, Tom Hanks Outraged Over Pia Toscano's 'Idol' Elimination | Rolling Stone Culture". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 6, 2011.
"Nicki Minaj Fires Back on Twitter After Mariah Carey Alleges Threats". Rolling Stone. October 4, 2013. Retrieved January 8, 2013.

salon.com

Grant, Drew. "Slave of Celebrity". Salon.com. Archived from the original on February 12, 2010. Retrieved April 21, 2012.

seattlepi.com

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sheknows.com

realitytvmagazine.sheknows.com

"American Idol Producer Ken Warwick Denies Voting Problems". Realitytvmagazine.sheknows.com. Archived from the original on April 2, 2011. Retrieved April 21, 2012.

syracuse.com

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tampabay.com

With Pia Toscano now gone, can American Idol do anything about its woman problem? Archived 2011-09-13 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved March 30, 2013

thesmokinggun.com

Time Waster (March 31, 2003). "The Fall Of Another "Idol"". Thesmokinggun.com. Retrieved April 21, 2012.
Time Waster (March 31, 2003). "Corey Clark Booted From "Idol"". Thesmokinggun.com. Retrieved April 21, 2012.
Time Waster (March 3, 2003). ""American Idol" Finalist Nabbed For Assault". Thesmokinggun.com. Retrieved April 21, 2012.
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tmz.com

"Mariah snipes at Nicki, Nicki goes ballistic, caught on tape". TMZ. October 2, 2012. Retrieved January 8, 2013.

today.com

MSNBC staff, Some callers claim ‘Idol’ votes were misdirected, Today, 2006-05-12, Retrieved on 2007-03-03.
Walls, Jeannette (April 28, 2005). "Ex-'Idol' contestant claims Abdul affair". Today. Archived from the original on May 11, 2011. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
Hines, Ree (May 27, 2011). "'Idol' feud brews between Lee DeWyze and Nigel Lythgoe". Today. Archived from the original on September 1, 2011. Retrieved April 21, 2012.

tv.com

Surette, Tim (April 16, 2007). "Sanjaya blogs don't miss a beat". Tv.com. Archived from the original on September 13, 2012. Retrieved April 21, 2012.

tvguide.com

Moynihan, Rob (May 10, 2013). "American Idol Finalists Talk Thursday's Shocking Results, Randy Jackson's Departure". TV Guide. Retrieved February 26, 2020.

tvovermind.com

Lachonis, Jon (February 18, 2010). "'Idol' Scandal: Chris Golightly Does Not Go Quietly". TV Overmind. Archived from the original on December 24, 2010. Retrieved April 21, 2012.

usatoday.com

"Tech-savvy viewers may skew 'American Idol' vote". Usatoday.com. August 17, 2002. Retrieved April 21, 2012.
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content.usatoday.com

"Why did Pia Toscano leave 'Idol' so soon?". Content.usatoday.com. April 8, 2011. Retrieved April 21, 2012.
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usmagazine.com

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votefortheworst.com

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washingtonpost.com

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voices.washingtonpost.com

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web.archive.org

"American Idol Voting May Be Skewed". Realitynewsonline.com. August 18, 2002. Archived from the original on April 15, 2006. Retrieved April 21, 2012.
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Harris, Chris (March 20, 2007). "Is Howard Stern Behind Sanjaya Malakar's Staying Power On 'Idol'?". Mtv.com. Archived from the original on April 18, 2011. Retrieved April 21, 2012.
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"AT&T May Have Swayed American Idol to Kris Allen – Congoo". Congoo.com. Archived from the original on February 14, 2012. Retrieved April 21, 2012.
"Is 'American Idol' voting all phoney?". Independent.co.uk. May 31, 2009. Archived from the original on June 7, 2009. Retrieved April 21, 2012.
"Did AT&T Steal the Idol Vote?". Karaoketraveler.com. June 7, 2009. Archived from the original on November 13, 2010. Retrieved February 24, 2011.
Siobhan Magnus wrong number led to vote off? Gather.com May 01, 2010 Archived May 9, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
With Pia Toscano now gone, can American Idol do anything about its woman problem? Archived 2011-09-13 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved March 30, 2013
Sorry, ladies. 'Idol's' just not that into you Female hopefuls keep getting the boot, while guys who aren't as good stick around
"'American Idol': Voting methods, judges are to blame for the girls' downfall". Blog.zap2it.com. April 8, 2011. Archived from the original on April 7, 2012. Retrieved April 21, 2012.
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Grant, Drew. "Slave of Celebrity". Salon.com. Archived from the original on February 12, 2010. Retrieved April 21, 2012.
"Simon Fuller: 'American Idol' Svengali". MSNBC. January 20, 2004. Archived from the original on September 24, 2012. Retrieved April 21, 2012.
Markovitz, Adam (July 29, 2009). "Ex-Idol Contestant Says Show Is Rigged". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on February 6, 2010. Retrieved April 21, 2012.
Walls, Jeannette (April 28, 2005). "Ex-'Idol' contestant claims Abdul affair". Today. Archived from the original on May 11, 2011. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
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