Simon Cowell has branded Chris O'Dowd "ignorant" for accusing viewers of The X Factor of being racist.
Earlier today (February 11), it was revealed that O'Dowd had said that, although he is a "big fan" of the ITV talent show, "the viewing public is so racist, all the black, strong singers go out in round five every year".
However, Britain's Got Talent and returning X Factor judge SImon Cowell has now claimed that O'Dowd is "ignorant" and "insulting" for his comments.
"We are the least racist show you could possibly find in the world," he told Entertainmentwise. "So not only is he ignorant, it's actually insulting to hear him say that. And it's insulting to our audience."
"Alexandra Burke, Jls, Leona Lewis," he added, listing previous X Factor stars. "It's ridiculous."
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Earlier today (February 11), it was revealed that O'Dowd had said that, although he is a "big fan" of the ITV talent show, "the viewing public is so racist, all the black, strong singers go out in round five every year".
However, Britain's Got Talent and returning X Factor judge SImon Cowell has now claimed that O'Dowd is "ignorant" and "insulting" for his comments.
"We are the least racist show you could possibly find in the world," he told Entertainmentwise. "So not only is he ignorant, it's actually insulting to hear him say that. And it's insulting to our audience."
"Alexandra Burke, Jls, Leona Lewis," he added, listing previous X Factor stars. "It's ridiculous."
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- 2/11/2014
- Digital Spy
Chris O'Dowd has accused X Factor viewers of being "racist".
The It Crowd actor has claimed that some fans of the ITV talent show appear to be prejudiced against black hopefuls.
O'Dowd told Radio Times: "I'm a big X Factor fan. Generally my favourites go out in the first few weeks and, of course, because the viewing public is so racist, all the black, strong singers go out in round five every year."
The X Factor has produced several black stars throughout its run, including winners Leona Lewis and Alexandra Burke, and successful artists such as Jls and Rebecca Ferguson.
Producers of the show have dismissed O'Dowd's comments, with an insider stating: "The X Factor has a long standing record of celebrating a diverse range of artists including two former winners, Leona Lewis and Alexandra Burke, and numerous others who have reached the final stages of the competition including this year's semi-finalists Rough Copy,...
The It Crowd actor has claimed that some fans of the ITV talent show appear to be prejudiced against black hopefuls.
O'Dowd told Radio Times: "I'm a big X Factor fan. Generally my favourites go out in the first few weeks and, of course, because the viewing public is so racist, all the black, strong singers go out in round five every year."
The X Factor has produced several black stars throughout its run, including winners Leona Lewis and Alexandra Burke, and successful artists such as Jls and Rebecca Ferguson.
Producers of the show have dismissed O'Dowd's comments, with an insider stating: "The X Factor has a long standing record of celebrating a diverse range of artists including two former winners, Leona Lewis and Alexandra Burke, and numerous others who have reached the final stages of the competition including this year's semi-finalists Rough Copy,...
- 2/11/2014
- Digital Spy
Olympic gold medallists Tessa Sanderson (pictured above), Denise Lewis, Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson and other medal-winning Olympians such as Jamie Baulch and Mark Foster joined London 2012 competitors Christian Malcolm and Dwain Chambers at the UK film premiere of Salute.
Former World Champion boxer Chris Eubanks and former top-flight footballers Garth Crooks and Paul Elliot Cbe also attended.
Salute is a documentary about the untold story of the three Olympians on the winning podium at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City - Tommie Smith and Jon Carlos, aided by Australian silver medallist Peter Norman - who made a stand for human rights.
Gold medallist Smith and bronze winner Carlos raised their fists in a controversial Black Power salute and all three wore badges for The Olympic Project for Human Rights.
The array of sports stars attending the premiere were paying tribute to the famous trio.
Non-party political campaign Operation Black Vote is...
Former World Champion boxer Chris Eubanks and former top-flight footballers Garth Crooks and Paul Elliot Cbe also attended.
Salute is a documentary about the untold story of the three Olympians on the winning podium at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City - Tommie Smith and Jon Carlos, aided by Australian silver medallist Peter Norman - who made a stand for human rights.
Gold medallist Smith and bronze winner Carlos raised their fists in a controversial Black Power salute and all three wore badges for The Olympic Project for Human Rights.
The array of sports stars attending the premiere were paying tribute to the famous trio.
Non-party political campaign Operation Black Vote is...
- 7/12/2012
- by David Bentley
- The Geek Files
King's Speech stars join Stephen Fry and Joanna Lumley in urging public to back reform at May poll
Colin Firth and Helena Bonham Carter have injected some glamour into what had been the preserve of political anoraks by announcing they will support the yes campaign for the alternative vote.
Firth, feted for his role as the stammering George VI in The King's Speech, said: "The referendum is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to change our clapped-out politics for good. I'll be voting yes."
Bonham Carter, a cousin of the Liberal Democrat peer Baroness Bonham-Carter of Yarnbury and a friend of Samantha Cameron, also came out in support of the campaign. She won a Bafta on Sunday night as best supporting actress for her role as Queen Elizabeth alongside Firth in The King's Speech.
Firth recently withdrew his support for the Liberal Democrats, admitting he had been disappointed by their role in the coalition government.
Colin Firth and Helena Bonham Carter have injected some glamour into what had been the preserve of political anoraks by announcing they will support the yes campaign for the alternative vote.
Firth, feted for his role as the stammering George VI in The King's Speech, said: "The referendum is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to change our clapped-out politics for good. I'll be voting yes."
Bonham Carter, a cousin of the Liberal Democrat peer Baroness Bonham-Carter of Yarnbury and a friend of Samantha Cameron, also came out in support of the campaign. She won a Bafta on Sunday night as best supporting actress for her role as Queen Elizabeth alongside Firth in The King's Speech.
Firth recently withdrew his support for the Liberal Democrats, admitting he had been disappointed by their role in the coalition government.
- 2/15/2011
- by Patrick Wintour
- The Guardian - Film News
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