Why did Justin need to apologize to Simon?
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Ladyelaine

Wednesday, July 31, 2002 - 04:31 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hi Everyone, I didn't see last week's show so I was surprised when Justin apolized to Simon. What exactly was the exchange between them? It also seems that Justin went "over the top" in his song, playing to the camera and audience ...is this true? Thanks for your feedback.

Admin

Wednesday, July 31, 2002 - 05:51 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Justin sang his song and Simon's remarks afterwards were something like "That performance was mediocre and not very good"

Justin was visibly upset and cut Simon off with "Thanks for your opinion, but it doesn't matter. What matters is what everyone out there thinks!?" and he points to the crowd, obviously trying to get rise. The crowd goes wild and Justin just sort of looks at Simon with "screw you" written all over his face.

He apologized to save his ass! Simon is the record label owner or something isn't he?

Seamonkey

Wednesday, July 31, 2002 - 07:02 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Justin showed way too much of a 'tude and if he were to win, Simon would be his boss.. not a good thing. And it did seem a bit out of character for Justin.

That said.. if Justin wins this.. some of those girl singers should be really really mad.

Puttergirl

Wednesday, July 31, 2002 - 07:09 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I don't think Justin will win. I think he blew his chance when he dissed Simon. I think most people watching thought he was too cocky and no longer want to reward him.

Muse

Wednesday, July 31, 2002 - 11:31 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Justin's exact words were "You know what, Simon? I really respect your opinion, but [to the audience] what did you guys think?"?

Simon commented on Justin's behavior in a chat that the judges did. He said it didn't bother him - that he's willing to take some attitude since he dishes it out. (He also mentioned A.J., and how he was disappointed in how A.J. never stood up to him - interesting, huh?)

I think Justin's chances of winning are gone. *sniff*

Ladyelaine

Wednesday, July 31, 2002 - 11:46 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks Guys! I figured it was something like that but I wanted to know exactly. Thanks for the info. By the way, I'm glad he toned down his calculated movements, at least for this week.

Spramp

Thursday, August 01, 2002 - 07:47 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I didn't quite buy his apology - I didn't think it was sincere but a calculated move to save face....I'm glad he realized the backlash of his actions but his retort was way out of line.

Laura11103

Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 06:28 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Yeah I saw the episode, it seemed like Justin couldn't believe he was actually getting criticized, he had to get back on top by going to the fans, sort of reminded me of when Paula came back with that stupid retort to Simon about her winning a grammy, duh, so what does that prove?

Hummingbird

Monday, August 26, 2002 - 07:47 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
He was really eating crow! Someone must have told him that the showing off to Simon was a bad move. There is a fine line between confident and cocky. And fans are fickle.