Gay Rights Group: 'American Idol is Homophobic'

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Bosses at America's leading gay rights group are demanding a summit meeting with the producers of TV talent show American Idol after claiming the programme is "increasingly homophobic".

Officials at the Gay And Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) were appalled by homophobic remarks made by judges SIMON COWELL and RANDY JACKSON on the first show of the new season, which aired in America on Tuesday (17JAN06).

On the programme, Brit Cowell told one effeminate wannabe to "shave off your beard and wear a dress," while Jackson asked another audition hopeful, "Are you a girl?" Both contestants were rejected.

Now GLAAD bosses are fighting back, demanding an audience with Idol bosses.

A spokesman tells entertainment news website TMZ.com, "GLAAD is reaching out to the show's producers to discuss our concerns and the concerns of community members and allies, who have contacted us about this matter."


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interesting.

it seems to me american idol is one of the gayest shows on tv.

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I know, right. Can anyone tell me the name of the show that Clay Aiken was birthed from? :huh:

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I'd love to have a debate with the gay rights group that is bringing up this issue, of all issues. This show has been an absolute fag parade tonight.

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This show has been an absolute fag parade tonight.
:faint: no. way.

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I really dunno why this was even brought up with ANYONE. Last night was the first night I watched american idol in its entirety. Fags that were good, continued on. Weird fags like the aladdin guy... got sent home. Just like the white trash that was sent home, or the toothless hick... or that really obnoxious bitch at the end.

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I know. It's not like he was any meaner to the fags than anyone else. :huh:

[Cutesunshine]

He actually shook one fags hand.