'American Idol' Feud Edited for TV: Was It Real or for the Ratings?

by SodaHead Celebs Posted 2013/01/24 21:00:00

Related Topics: Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey, American Idol

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Many viewers tuned in to Wednesday night's "American Idol" in the hope of catching a glimpse of the now-infamous fight that occurred between judges Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey last fall. However, what actually appeared on the show was an edited version of the argument.

The original video showed Nicki angrily accusing Mariah of "running down her resume every five minutes" amid a storm of cursing, but Wednesday's footage focused instead on the events that led up to the spat, and it looks like her beef was mainly with Randy Jackson.

The argument began during country singer Summer Cunningham's audition, as Nicki was annoyed by the way that the other judges were "picking her apart" because "she made a country comment," arguing that they "make comments about everybody... in popular music, all day, non-stop." Do you think that the argument was for real or was it created simply for the ratings?

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Mark5610 2013/01/25 11:14:22

For the Ratings

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jami eregne 2013/03/06 05:57:55
geraldgnewton 2013/03/06 05:41:46

Real

It may be real...not sure about it

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wiredworx 2013/02/14 08:44:50

Real

good

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Mike 2013/01/29 04:21:08

For the Ratings

Everything Idol does is for ratings.....doubt it will be on next season.....we'll see...

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Loverofcountry 2013/01/28 21:17:33

For the Ratings

I think it was all put on. But, if they think that will bring in more viewer, they're wrong! If it keeps up, I'll stop watching.

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Cynthia Wolf 2013/01/28 17:12:31

Real

But kinda boring compared to the hype. And I suddenly like Nicki who I never much noticed before ...

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Stephan 2013/01/28 16:38:26
JackoClubs 2013/01/28 11:04:26

For the Ratings

+1
Nicki Minaj has one of the hottest bodies out there, but she's an annoying attention whore. The clown makeup, wigs and weird outfits; gimme a break. Mariah is much more beautiful. And talented. And a complete, egotisitcal diva.
Still, a Mariah/Nicki Minaj-a-trois wouldn't be out of the question.

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Oly*Nicole 2013/01/28 09:08:22

For the Ratings

+1
Yes people are getting tired of Ai they needed something to keep them interested. Its old and tired...NEXT!!!

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JimTheGeek 2013/01/28 03:25:05

For the Ratings

+1
Nicki Minaj is a terrible judge. She depersonalizes everyone by giving them her idea of a nickname. The contestants have their own personal self images and don't need some "star" to give them a new one. It's all about her.

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Sopinum 2013/01/27 20:51:53

For the Ratings

+2
Come back to me when they start scratching each others eyes out with their fake nails.

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Glen McLeod 2013/01/27 16:55:55

For the Ratings

+2
come on, i mean let's face it, tv shows, these days would do just about anything for the ratings.

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janet 2013/01/27 06:25:43

For the Ratings

+1
It is called Show "Business"

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redhorse29 2013/01/27 05:19:17

For the Ratings

+1
All show and business for her visibility.

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kimi 2013/01/27 04:08:11

For the Ratings

the fights are real byt the editing is for the ratings

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Susanne the Doodle 2013/01/27 04:03:29

For the Ratings

+2
I wish it was real... reality TV would be REALITY TV

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cheryl 2013/01/27 03:53:10

For the Ratings

+2
American idols ratings are lower than ever.So,they need attention,but i dont think it will help. I dont see much of a future for them.

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garyt212 2013/01/27 02:51:04

For the Ratings

+2
Obviously just for the ratings.

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Sophie 2013/01/27 01:32:48

Real

+2
I really DON'T KNOW. It should not be 4 ratings If it is, that makes me mad, these talented ppl should be the ones getting the ratings, it's no longer American Idol, it's the Mariah and Nicki Show!

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tgoose61 2013/01/27 00:45:49

For the Ratings

Duh for the ratings! Idol has definitely lost viewership over the past few years. It'll never be the same as when Chris Daughtry was on it.

Check out this inspirational documentary since if you watch american idol you like inspirational stories: http://www.youtube.com/watch?...

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sglmom 2013/01/26 23:33:29

For the Ratings

And you know what ...

NO ONE CARES either ..
(don't watch it .. don't turn it on .. do NOT CARE at all .. )

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EmoMcParland 2013/01/26 23:32:40

For the Ratings

+3
IDOL isn't worried about anything but ratings.

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DeathByPartisanship 2013/01/26 21:49:55

For the Ratings

+3
As real as Nicki herself.

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Ardwin_Viesheight 2013/01/26 21:32:03

For the Ratings

+2
Boy has this show gone down the toilet.

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uiiuouyoit 2013/01/26 20:38:56
misterz 2013/01/26 19:53:11

For the Ratings

.

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Dyonus 2013/01/26 18:44:16

For the Ratings

+2
Who cares?

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Medulla Oblongata 2013/01/26 15:52:43 (edited)

For the Ratings

+2
That's all "American Idol" is anymore: drama for ratings. Especially this season, apparently. With the tension between Mariah and Nicki, who needs contestants?

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bbwolf35 2013/01/26 14:43:41

For the Ratings

+2
Nasty commentary to the contestants is what has kept this show on the air for way too long so this is just a little made up bit to add some unsavory spice. Loose the whole damn program!

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Dave 007 2013/01/26 12:56:53

For the Ratings

+3
Never watched the show. I heard about this. No doubt it's for the ratings. and both are wacko airgeads.

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nicesteve 2013/01/26 08:34:39

Real

+2
Nicki was trying to conadict three talented and seasoned artists, and came
out on the short end.

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BlondeAphrodite 2013/01/26 05:17:55

For the Ratings

+3
same reason nicki minaj is a judge on american idol

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kim 2013/01/26 04:56:26

For the Ratings

+2
It was the only part I saw. I quit watching this season.

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Rick Armin 2013/01/26 04:26:40

For the Ratings

+1
Every thing on that show is staged for the ratings. One of the most obvious frauds is the people they put on who have fantastic voices, but they dress them like hobos, Simon the Fraud put on a big act of contempt because of their appearance, and then plays surprised by their talent. Don't those people have to audition? He knows what to expect but his act is part of the scam.

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piscespoet 2013/01/26 04:16:59

For the Ratings

+2
The only reason I responded at all was in order to make my comment: why doesn't Sodahead offer a "who gives a rat's ass" category?

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Edie 2013/01/26 02:45:42

For the Ratings

+2
This is the first time that it only took about 30 minutes the first show to show me the real judges true way they believe. I could not take those two after 30 minutes I just read now instead of watching such trash.

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Resp 2013/01/26 02:40:51 (edited)

For the Ratings

+6

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Jaiheena Star 2013/01/26 02:21:11

Real

+2
Thats truley Nicki.

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Ashley 2013/01/26 02:17:06 (edited)

For the Ratings

+5
I think its for the ratings...I mean come on

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