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Amidst the on-going controversy addressed to Adam Lambert following his provocative performance at the 2009 American Music Awards (AMAs) over the weekend, some "American Idol" alumni break their silence to offer what they have in mind regarding the much-talked gig. Fifth season finalist, Kevin Covais, tells Us Weekly he has no problem with it. "After watching him take risks on Idol, it was about what I expected," Kevin says in a statement. "Despite being a bit risque, I don't feel like it pushed the envelope that much further from what we normally see these days, especially on primetime television. I see no reason why he should be punished by ABC."
Jim Verraros, one of the top 10 finalists in the first season of "Idol", is the other person who offers comment for Adam. Also a gay himself, Jim muses "We need this, and we need him. We need to have him out there - he's a gay pop singer from America. But I am torn - I just don't know if I would have done that kind of performance for my first nationally televised show. I think had he done it at a more intimate club environment, it would have gone over a lot better."
Diana DeGarmo of "Idol" season three, in the meantime, has her own opinion toward Adam's AMAs performance. She says, "When you take a big risk like that, you can't be surprised when there are repercussions for your actions. Plus, with all of the buzz around the performance, his sales shouldn't suffer whatsoever."
In tone with Diana, Kevin tells Us Weekly, "I think the performance does more to help his cause than hurt it. He definitely has everyone's attention." Unlike Diana and Kevin, Jon Peter Lewis, who is one of the finalists on the third season of "Idol", claims "All this nonsense about Adam Lambert's whole project being art is bogus. That idea is absurd. It's like calling Thomas Kinkade art. What a sham."
Adam Lambert served as the closing performer at the AMAs on Sunday, November 22. Performing the title track of his newly released album "For Your Entertainment", his performance included stimulating oral sex, kissing his male keyboardist, gesturing audience with his middle finger and doing other sexually-charged acts. He has since then received criticism from various parties.
© AceShowbiz.com
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Simply stated, He's a pig. Some people like pigs and will continue to support him, others that respect themselves will ignore him with their wallets and he can go back to the small time stage. OR he'll get a clue and play rockstar brokeback mountain at home instead of on National TV.
Jon Peter WHO?? ADAM is BEAUTIFUL & his album is AWESOME!!! LOVE YOU ADAM!!
I was hoping the crotch grab was dead. I hated the performance. Love the man. He hasn't lost me as a fan, but close. I hated Janet's crotch grab. I hated the devil coming out in Gaga or whoever that was. I only watched AMAs for Adam and couldn't even hear the song for being disgusted. But I thought his fall recovery was pure art professionalism. I still love Adam, like a parent. It is unconditional or I would be out of here. He may stop his medioric shot at stardom. What a shame that would be. But our country grovels in dirt these days, but the pindulum swings and he might be 'behind' instead of ahead of it. Way sad for such a great talent.
I was sick when he didn't win american idol. after that garbage on AMA, I am a Chris Allen fan. don't rub our noses in your private decisions
adam is a rockstar and he should be able to show off a little. he did the same thing madonna did and she is still on top..this was a teen and adult show. not for children...he has one of the most gifted voices in the world and is very sweet and loving.
If you want to switch over to Kris Allen go right ahead but you will hear one of the most boring CD's ever. (I should know - I made the mistake of buying it). If he ever has a concert and you go, be ready to be bored out of your mind with the same mindless type of song over and over and over and over and over, etc.
I love Adam Lambert but he really should have toned down his performance. It certainly didn't stop me from buying his CD which is GREAT. he needs to realize there are all kinds of fans out there (includng children,though little kids should not have been up that late) and he is going to win some new fans and lose others. Just tame it down a bit Adam.