Stream It Or Skip It: ‘The Holdovers’ on Peacock, a Would-be Future Classic Christmas Dramedy from Alexander Payneĭonald Trump Says Producers Begged Him To Make A Cameo In 'Home Alone 2' - Even Though Director Claims He Bullied His Way Into The Movie We'll make it a fun atmosphere.'Home Alone' Actor Devin Ratray's Domestic Violence Trial Delayed After Recent "Critical" Hospitalization Simon: Nice is one of those people who's so charming and so funny and so perfect. Me: What's it like working with Nick Cannon as host? It made me confident about doing this show now because it reminds me of when I used to do 'Idol.' There is still a certain innocence about this show. The most important thing was it was an incredible introduction and a fantastic opportunity for me to work in America and get to know Americans. It's kind of not my business anymore whether they keep it or lose it. Simon: It's very difficult to make a decision like that. Me: Do you think this is the right time for "Idol" to go? Should it have happened sooner? Simon: You kind of don't want to mess up that memory by watching it now. We can attract even better people and really give people careers at the end. I have to feel the legacy for the show, the long term. But if they're good, you have to make a call whether they can have a career. Certain things I find mind-numbingly boring. Simon: On a show like this, it's so subjective as to what people classify as entertainment. Me: So what are you looking for on a show like this? You want to help them, not just judge them. Also, what kind of advice you can give them during the show, which is crucial. But you have to make a call on what you think the public will like and will this person have a career post show. Luckily we found some great people but along the way, it's like a horror show. I just finished seven, eight days of filming in the U.K. You lose your sense of humor and you will literally go mad. Simon: I think you always have to retain a sense of humor. Me: As a judge, do you feel like you’ve gotten softer, tougher or stayed about the same? Maybe in a couple of years, we could go to Miami! I don't think it's a bad thing taking it to a different part of the country. Everyone basically had to travel out of New York to do it. Secondly, logistically, it's way easier to produce in L.A. Look at Susan Boyle on 'Britain's' Got Talent.' She has sold 20 million albums with that audition. The message we want to send out is that this is a credible place to audition compared to some other shows. Hopefully the difference I can make for the show is that we should and can attract better music talent. Me: How does it feel getting back on TV in America as a judge again? I'm expecting with confidence that we'll find someone great. Every so often you get this little gem like Kelly Clarkson or Fantasia or Carrie Underwood. Those early years of 'Idol' were some of the most fun years of my life. Simon: If it's anything like my 'American Idol' experience, it's going to be a hoot. How will doing it in America be different? Me: You've been judging 'Britain's Got Talent' for years. He is now one of the best paid entertainers in America. I don't know if that made much of a difference but that story, I always remembered it. My phone call to Terry, he told me the story about how he rented out a theater with 1,000 seats. When we narrowed the finalists down year one, I spoke with each individual to give them advice. I always thought it would be popular but the American audiences really embraced the show. Me: It definitely harkens back to vaudeville and old variety shows.Ĭowell: When we came up with the idea, we wanted to make it more for the YouTube generation, the types of acts you'd see online. It's now in dozens of countries, from Papua New Guinea to South Korea. It was the first country to go for the concept. But we were fortunate someone at NBC had the foresight to take it on. Dogs dancing! Anything! Looking back all those years ago, it was just a fun idea. One day in the kitchen I was watching another talent show, some girl was singing so bad, I actually thought to myself I'd rather watch adults dancing. Why do you think it’s been such a consistent success over the years?Ĭowell: I came up with the idea of the show 12 years ago. Me: You’ve helped start “America’s Got Talent” in 2006.
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