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  1. Quantum Flux Says:

    So Antonella Barba is white now? She sure doesnt look white. So is the point that Idol is somehow only racist *against* black people? Thats a real stretch considering the number of black contestants who do very well and the fact that of three judges, one is black and one is something other than white.

    The reason is clearly that Barba is hot, did VERY racey pics, and as a result is a ratings getter.

  2. Linda Says:

    I absolutely dispise Rosie, she ought to look in the mirror before she criticizes anyone. Making controversial remarks is what her career has devolved into on The View--it is pathetic.

    It would be nice to give an apology to Frenchie. But, the notoriety of being booted off led to her success today. Perhaps she was humiliated at the time, but she wouldn't be on Broadway today if it were not for AI.

    I am hoping Barber gets booted because she can't sing and proved to be a bitch in the team groupings. I am amazed that she even made the Top 24, there were other better performances with people who haven't posed nude.

    The show is already having problems with bad singers progressing--3 of the boys should be gone. Apparently one will get through due to his teeny bopper fans. How he made the top boys is amazing as his whispery delivery cannot disguise he can't stay on tune.

    The rule that should change is the equal boys and girls--how about just the best singers? It is unfair to the girls that 3 to 4 boys will advance who shouldn't have even made it to the top 24.

  3. LNF Says:

    I guess it's much easier to believe that race or beauty (as perceived by mainstream America) played no part in AI's decision to keep Antonella on the show if you are not Black and are what is commonly thought of as "beautiful." However, when you are the same race as and/or you would more readily see Frenchie's face starring back at you in the mirror than Antonella's, it does not seem all that absurd. Frenchie was kicked off of the show because AI was allegedly a "family show" and her pictures did not comport with the show's family image. Frenchie is Black. Antonella was not kicked off the show despite her pictures (including the one of her purportedly engaging in a sexual act with another female). She is Caucasian. It's just that simple. If it walks like a duck and it talks like a duck, chances are--it's a duck.

    I am aware that there are some who think that the mere fact that Black people have done "well" on the show and there is a Black judge means that AI could not possibly engage in discriminatory conduct based on race. Reasoning such as this usually makes me think about the old southern gentleman who calls every Black adult male a "boy." When he is confronted with his underlying feelings about Black people, he responds, "I'm not a racist, some of my best friends are Black. . . ." Essentially, it's absolution by association.

  4. JP Says:

    LNF. I understand where your going with your very well written yet wrong and pointless speach. The fact of the matter is not black or white, fat or thin, nor does it have anything to do with looks. The difference is the fact that Frenchie was posing for PORN to make money. Where Barba was posing for pictures for fun, for her boyfriend and yet revealing was not intended to be distribited. yet your intent was never to change anyones mind on the pictures but to try and make it seem as if ' mainstream America" does not understand the simple yet idiotic theories that you have come up with. The sad fact is that when this all came up YOU immediately had it in your mind that it was due to racism and thats what you ran with. which leaves me to believe that you should maybe reflect on yourself since you believe that the mainstream population is over looking it. were the fact of the matter is you are over analyzing it enough for everyone. Your preaching that what happened is covered up racism beacause YOU think it was, largly due to the fact that you are most likely racist yourself. so thank you have a nice day and dont try to sound smart when you are most obviously a complete and utter retard.

  5. Shaun Says:

    Nothing racist here. Frenchie was PAID to pose for a modeling assignment and Barba had personal photos never meant for the public stolen from her. Anybody who doesn't see the difference is stupid.

  6. Christine Trevelline Says:

    I can't stand you Rosie O Donnel, Barbera what were you and all the other people over there thinking? You knew she was a BIG MOUTH. A perfectly good show down the toilet Because of Mr Rosie O. My friends and I can't stand the show anymore. She spits her words at everyone. There is nothing entertaining or enjoyable about Mr Rosie. I pity her kids, her Sleepmate, And most of all anyone that has ever had to endure her company. What is it she is saying exactly? Most people are taught that if you want to learn you LISTEN. She never LISTENS so therefore she's just plain stupid! Always has been always will be. What a shame. Mr. Rosie Will you just Shut Up! The world has had enough of your ugly Blabbering HOLE!

  7. Brendan Says:

    Rosie O'Donnell has no right to make any kind of moral prescription whatsoever, and she certainly has no right to make charges of racism--especially after her unrepentant "ching-chong" incident last autumn. I'm sick and tired of Ms. O'Donnell's thinly veiled, spite-filled jealously, and I keep hoping for the day when Donald Trump follows through with his lawsuit. As for Antonella Barba, consider me a new fan. I never would have paid attention to Ms. Barba if Rosie has been able to keep her stupid, obstreperous mouth shut.

  8. Brendan Says:

    Rosie O'Donnell has no right to make any kind of moral prescriptions whatsoever, and she certainly has no right to make charges of racismâ€"especially after her unrepentant "ching-chong" incident last autumn. I'm sick and tired of Ms. O'Donnell's thinly veiled, spite-filled jealously, and I keep hoping for the day when Donald Trump follows through with his lawsuit. As for Antonella Barba, consider me a new fan. I never would have paid attention to Ms. Barba if Rosie had been able to keep her stupid, obstreperous mouth shut.

  9. CJ Says:

    Well said Rosie! Shouldn't the rules be the same for EVERYONE regardless of how they look?Antonella was a rubbish singer anyway....what a waste of space, how the hell did she make it so far??????

  10. Cindy Says:

    Gayle wrote: "What right does Rosie O'Donnell have to criticize whomever she pleases on national tv?"

    We all have the right to criticize whomever we want. We live in a free country. She has that right. You have that right. Even if you hate what she says, she has that right. Otherwise we don't live in a free nation anymore.

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