I got to give the guy thumbs up....I think Paula Abdul is the only professional there. Sure they have to shift through tons of the untalented, but that is not the 'talents' fault. Even if the kid was going to be good it's really hard for many to do well when someone is mocking / laughing / etc at them (and of course if you can't take that you shouldn't be in showbiz, but that's not the point).
I am sure he wondered why he was there and I am sure some of the studio crew knew it would be terrible.
In the first season the judges used to comment all the time how certain people should not have been qualified.....now they know why so just go along with it.
However, anyone who thinks the best singer = the best talent doesn't know hollywood

You must have a little talent, but looks and style go the longer way in the music / entertainment world.
I would still love to see someone charge one of those pompous judges and have a beatdown caught live.
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