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Pop Idol: meet the judges
Simon Cowell
Pete Waterman
Nicki Chapman
Dr Fox
Simon Cowell
Head of S Records and the man behind some of the biggest pop success stories of modern times.
What's it like to be back working with your fellow judges?
It's good. I've enjoyed it more than I thought. Because this is where we started and it's easy for me.
Yes, every day. But it means you like somebody if you're comfortable enough to have an argument, if that makes sense.
Who do you argue with?
Pretty much all of them actually. They all gang up on me, but that's all part of the fun, isn't it? You should be able to express your opinions.
Have you spotted anyone who you would like to be your Pop Idol yet?
I haven't seen a Gareth Gates yet, I've seen some good singers, and we're all aware that with the first English show and American show we didn't spot the winner until they made the top ten, so it will probably happen again this year. They suddenly just get great towards the end. We didn't spot Will on his first audition.
Have there been some awful people? People who haven't prepared?
Awful. Absolutely bloody awful, just useless, but you get that all over the world now. We live in a fame epidemic all over the world; it's like a disease. And 99% of the people who turn up are useless, they're just not aware of it. And that's the disease.
What's the difference between this year and last year talent wise?
Not much difference. I think the desire this year is stronger because they've seen what could happen to them if they won this competition.
Which songs are emerging as popular?
This is the boring part of the show. You just hear the same bloody songs over and over again. Up in the north we're hearing a lot of Justin Timberlake, which is a mistake. There's only one Justin Timberlake and it's a performance thing, so it's a mistake. They just can't do it and it looks ridiculous.
What song would you perform if you were auditioning?
It's just about finding a song that suits you. And try and choose a song where you don't copy the original that much. It's a difficult question to answer that one.
What do you think about America talent versus UK talent?
Where I don't see a huge difference is in the guys, but I do think the America girls tend to be better than the English girls. Although I am seeing an improvement in the English girls this time around. I've seen a couple of English girls who are very, very good. Certainly much, much better than we saw in the first series.
Have you got a top tip for a wannabe?
Firstly you have to rehearse. Secondly, you have to believe you are a star. And thirdly, don't impersonate people.
Catch Pop Idol on Saturday evenings on ITV1 and ITV2.
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Created: 08/08/2003 Updated: 19/01/2007
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