Bucky says American Idol's Simon is useless

by Richard Keller, posted Apr 17th 2006 1:15PM

Bucky Covington, formerly of American IdolCan we really take a man named Bucky seriously? After his elimination from last week's American Idol competition, 28-year-old Bucky Covington is stating that the comments made by judge Simon Cowell are no longer helpful.

Covington believes that Cowell's comments these days are more insults then they are constructive criticism. He also goes on to say that Simon has his favorites and, regardless of how performers like himself do, others will never get positive reviews.

Is this: 1. truth; 2. sour grapes; or 3. stuff that we already knew about Simon but Bucky decided to say to get into the press? I go with number three.

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James Bell

Bucky can't sing, at all, no amount of constructive critism would have helped. He seems like a nice guy, but I don't watch American Idol because of how nice everyone is.

April 19 2006 at 2:51 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Harry Stewart

It was time for Bucky to go, No big deal this is a competition. Simon is usually right on target, giving good constructive cretinism. The judges need to stop
judging Simon and pay more attention to the contestants.

April 18 2006 at 7:39 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Barb Rohrer

I can't believe Bucky lasted as long as he did. Simon was right...again.

April 18 2006 at 4:18 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
glenda vincent

I knew Bucky would not make to the end, but I think he could make it as a country singer, a lot of people didn't think Grath Brooks could sing but he sold more record than anyone in the 80's and 90's, You never know,you go Bucky!!

April 18 2006 at 3:40 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
DAWN KATE

Bucky did the same thing on Ellen that he did on Regis and YES that piano player IS HORRIBLE!! He's the same dude that helps the Idol contestants rehearse!
What a bummer for them.
Bucky's a nice fellow and I wish him well.

April 18 2006 at 7:29 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Kathi

I think Bucky's comments were #1: truth.
I also found some of Simon's comments to be disappointingly meaningless last week. The comment about Paris was an excellent example. The judges have historically both evaluated the performances and given tips on improvement and I think we've come to expect both. I will miss Bucky as I enjoyed his raw voice and down-home Southern rock charm and style. I always looked forward to his interview and wish I could have seen him on Regis today. Hope to see his name in lights again soon!

April 18 2006 at 12:00 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Vick

Bucky could not sing his way out of a paper bag.no wonder he was canned. Simon is usually right, although cruel and rude.I think he runs this show. his openion is critical, and usually on cue.
Sorry Bucky, go back to washing cars.

April 17 2006 at 11:15 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
lynn lidberg

Bucky was right with what he said about Simon, the truth hurts!
I saw Bucky on Regis his morning and he did a good job but the piano player that they gave him was horrible!!
I think that Bucky did a good job dispite his poor back up.

April 17 2006 at 6:22 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
ZedX

Nice one Bucky. Always knew Bucky was a nice guy. If I had known he had such spunk when he was on the show I would have been a bigger fan.

April 17 2006 at 5:35 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
jimmy b

another bitter idol wannabee...geese..
bottom line....did you see bucky on regis this morning??? ughhhhhh he was terrible...just too show you how bad he was...he sang "superstision" that was his best song??? not even a country song??
regis and kelly tried to be nice and hide their laughter..
time to go back to painting cars.

April 17 2006 at 4:58 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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