The Astronomical Kid Says 'X Factor' Fight With Simon Cowell Was Scripted (VIDEO)
Brian Bradley, aka The Astronomical Kid, the 14-year-old 'X-Factor' contestant who got into a confrontation with Simon Cowell after performing his song 'Stop Looking at My Mom!,' dropped by 'Good Day NY' (weekdays, 9 AM ET on Fox) to squash the beef.Actually, Bradley said the whole thing was a scripted set-up. As Simon was judging him after his performance, The Astronomical Kid cut him off, saying "Yo, what is your problem, man? Are you serious?" He told Cowell he was lucky they weren't in the streets "because if we was in the streets, this is what I'd say to you. Soundman, drop that," and then transitioned into his next song.
While L.A. Reed looked nervous as it was happening, Brian told Greg Kelly and guest co-host Debbie Gibson that it was all part of the performance. "Everybody on YouTube is saying 'oh he's rude,' but obviously it was part of the performance. That's why I got a yes. If there really was an argument between me and Simon I would've got sent home," he clarified.
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