American Idol Top Quotes from Simon Cowell

American Idol is a hit show because of the awful singers and of course judge Simon Cowell. People bemoan the fact that Simon is cruel to the contestants and he has been criticized for years about his rudeness and blatant honesty.

The fact remains that people still say one thing and do another because American Idol still garners more than 30 millions votes every week for almost every show. If people hated Simon and American Idol so much, why watch it? The truth is American Idol and many other reality shows have given us a glimpse of how people truly are and I'm not talking about the contestants on those shows. The audience it seems, love nothing better than to watch someone be absolutely crushed and humiliated and week after week they come back for more. With that said, here are some of Simon Cowell's top quotes from American Idol.

American Idol Top Quotes From Simon Cowell #1

"That was terrible, I mean just awful"

"You have to have a talent to progress it. I don't believe Cassandra has a singing talent. She's completely wasting her money. Sorry."

Who can forget the very first episode of American Idol? When Simon opened his mouth people were extremely shocked at the cruel way he crushed the dreams of hopeful singers. This quote was from the very first Idol episode.

American Idol Top Quotes From Simon Cowell #2

"My advice would be if you want to pursue a career in the music business, don't."

As sad as it is to say, even some of the meanest quotes are funny; of course not to the person they are directed at, but funny all the same.

American Idol Top Quotes From Simon Cowell #3

"Did you really believe you could become the American Idol? Well, then, you're deaf."

There are three types of people that go on American Idol. The first group can sing, the second group thinks that they can sing and the third group knows they can't sing and will be humiliated but just wants to be on TV. Wonder which group this person fell under.

American Idol Top Quotes From Simon Cowell #4

To contestant Jordan,"The look, it was like something out of the Addams Family."

News media and other celebrities began to get fed up with some statements made by Simon Cowell that they considered crossing the line. Simon began to mock the way people looked and dressed and people felt that this was wrong to do considering that American Idol is about singing talent.

American Idol Top Quotes From Simon Cowell #5

To contestant Lakisha, "Like eating a hamburger for breakfast, it doesn't go together, I don't think you and that song went well together."

American Idol Top Quotes From Simon Cowell # 6

"Utterly horrendous. I'm being serious. Honestly, it was as bad as anything we see at the beginning of 'American Idol' where all the terrible singers come on."

"You sang like a 14-year-old, and I'm going to hate myself for this: It wasn't horrible."

Here's a couple of quotes personalized just for the worst American Idol singer who made it so far, Sanjaya.

American Idol Top Quotes From Simon Cowell Quick Roundup

"If you would be singing like this two thousand years ago, people would have stoned you."

"If your lifeguard duties were as good as your singing, a lot of people would be drowning."

"There was one great part to your song - it was the end!"

"I don't mean to be rude, but you look like The Incredible Hulk's wife."

"I never want to hear that song again. I cannot stand it. I'm allergic to it."

"I think you just booked your plane ticket home."

"Shave off your beard and wear a dress. You would be a great female impersonator."