Simon Cowell’s BEST INSULTS (American Reacts)

[@jules.8443]

He used to be really nasty, but isn't as bad now. A few years ago on Britain's Got Talent, there were people dressed in Storm Trooper outfits. I expected he would go mad and insult them badly, but he liked them. He's got softer since Eric was born.

[@scokeatia]

I totally agree about Eric....but how did he like those Storm Troopers, omg, they were awful haha

[@peterc.1618]

Absolutely, I'm not sure if he would have 'softened' anyway with age but I suppose he doesn't want to set a bad example for his son (who often accompanies him). There have been occasions when someone has chosen the wrong song and he's given them another chance with a song better suited to their voice. The man made a fortune out of the music industry, lost it all, started again and succeeded so he does know quite a lot about what will sell. However, the public vote doesn't always pick the right winner; the really big stars have not come first in BGT or the Xfactor.

[@rachelBrady-ni]

@@scokeatia they weren't awful at all child stay quiet

[@moderator-63]

Jps’ comments and reactions makes this so much funnier 🤣

[@taniaPBear]

I will say he was unreasonably harsh sometimes, but some of these people were truly delusional. Some of them needed a reality check, but there were also people that they put through to auditions, that clearly had mental health issues and they did it for the laughs and drama, that's what stopped me watching these shows. It became exploitation.

[@jillhobson6128]

He was incredibly rude to people who might have had mental health issues. He did it purely to get laughs, how sick is that?

[@rachelBrady-ni]

Ever since his son was born he has been much better and much softer

[@azloii9781]

Some of them dont care and just wanted to be a fool on national TV

[@taniaPBear]

@@azloii9781 You're right, there's that too.

[@Codex7777]

He's not just a judge on those shows. He OWNS those shows and the franchises of those shows, that exist in countries the World over! :)

[@JD.Knight]

You should react to Susan Boyles audition from Britain's got talent. Iconic piece of British television

[@JDK172]

Yes, it probably left us all speechless.

[@Lynnwoody1]

I've worked with Simon and he's a lovely man kind generous and funny. He just tells it as it is .

[@TeamGB-Diving]

Joel please don’t feel guilty for laughing, I am laughing right along with you. Simon Cowell is tbf brutally honest with people. If I auditioned for that show my highlight would be the insult, I would ask Simon to write it down and sign his name below it. Fair play to these people for getting up and trying but unfortunately it isn’t the path fate had planned for them. But they were funny as hell tho. 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@simu31]

After the first season, everybody knew what they were getting into. I understand his point of view, the judges literally see dozens of people per day; he hasn't got time for people who have incorrectly convinced themselves they have talent.

[@oddegilrnsberg4681]

He is doing them a favour. Telling the truth is not rude. A lesson to parents, stop lying to your kids.

[@oddegilrnsberg4681]

@@bogmanstar889 You changed my mind. I totalt agree with you. It's probably not the best thing to humiliate them on tv.

[@willmartin4474]

Your young joel, when simons career kicked off in the late 90s, the program was pop idol and also pop stars, he was known as the meanest man in show business, he was ruthless but that was part of his attraction, no one had seen someone so brutally honest, he mellowed out as his audience turned global

[@peterc.1618]

America was horrified at Ann Robinson's comments on The Weakest Link but she was the reason people watched the show. Now she presents Countdown and plays a kind of nice granny role.

[@silentauditor9513]

Brute honesty and clarity is what we need more of in the world…. You can imagine my devastation when I was told I don’t look like Chris Hemsworth 😭😭😂

[@gazinessex2]

The problem is that the singers are deluded. Someone has told them that they are good, when they are not. Truth hurts. Good reaction as usual. Keep up with your studying.

[@outdoorsocialist8774]

Yeh some of the singer's are deluded, he doesn't have to be a dick with them though 🤷

[@Jay92925]

Simon is iconic. He is also a charming person which although he can be mean makes people continue to like him

[@dereknewbury163]

Simon is paid to do the judging and to make an interesting show. He does both excellently. His criticism is always truthful and bang on the money. I am amazed at how self-deluding many of the selected contestants are. I agree with others, that he has become softer since becoming a father

[@Paul-hl8yg]

Simon is paid by himself.. They're his shows! 🇬🇧

[@michaelandrosalindboggis2584]

Criticism is one thing but absolute callousness and rudeness another. It must be very hurtful and demoralising to have to face such unpleasantness.

[@jules.8443]

Yes Simon is on the America's Got Talent series that's currently running now. They're going through the live shows at the moment. I watch it on Netflix.

[@davidrowlands441]

I like Simon telling the truth. He's the same in America as Britain. Brilliant and if they're good he praises them. I enjoyed the post

[@garrettskinner702]

Some people need a reality check, SC gives it.

[@perrybedden]

You need to make the small screen the big screen. Love the Vids.

[@vfrostwick4013]

Simon Cowell has creditability he was employed at one time t to sign up singers and bands to record labels, he has a good ear for music and says it as it is, no fuss if people don't like his reaction and the other panel members then don't sign up for the talent contest, JP you should do a video of contestants reactions and replies to Simon Cowells opinions, most people would agree with his opinion on contestants talent.

[@matthew.williams8783]

the last one was where he called her vicky pollard from little britain.

[@Wat3rDragon]

Simon reminds me a little of gordon ramsey - both don't have time for being messed about by people who think they can do something when they clearly cant. Sometimes he is a bit too harsh and there have been a few auditions where i have disagreed with him but the vast majority of the time I completely agree with his verdicts.. he has a soft spot for kids and dogs too so is always kind to those acts!

[@TS84NO]

At least he sound less angry than Gordan does tho :P

[@colestarr9107]

Best on KZbin so far .

[@cazzaa5012]

Simon knows what makes for good ratings.

[@christinerose4839]

I personally loved it Simon is very honest with his remarks.this is definitely one for the books 😂

[@showmoke]

X-factor has been closed down because it was considered that many of the contestants had mental health problems and the show just made fun of these people. With this new age of mental health awareness, shows like this have their days numbered.

[@peterc.1618]

They stopped showing the bad ones years ago which was a pity because The Xfactor was the only show where I could see people whose singing was worse than mine (and I can't sing a note).

[@DlcEnergy]

You gotta let them know the truth. If you're more concerned about not hurting their feelings, they're not gonna know how bad they are, and how they can improve. They'll likely have some friends who keep telling them they're good just to not hurt their feelings. And that's reinforcing their delusion. Somebody has to tell them the truth otherwise they'll forever keep failing. The person giving out the dose of reality, whether you see them as a bully or not, they're helping them the most.

[@CFNUN]

Simon owns the franchise for all the talent show spin offs, he started with the uk x factor

[@cabbageplays6710]

the only good thing about Simon Cowell was the fact he was honest, yea you might want a different answer, but its his show, his money being spent, and his decision in the end, so this is why he can/could say these things, i still find it all hilarious tho, lol

[@stefanbeckerbauer8867]

Sometimes you have to tell people how it is in harsh words, so they can snap out of their delusion, move on and find something else, they are actually good in.

[@doglover7377]

I don't like Simon very much he can be so unkind sometimes but I could recommend you watching stunts of a program from the UK Some Mothers Do Have Them it's Michael Crawford who went on to do phantom of the opera on stage with sarha Brightman he is one good talented man dus comady sings and dus his own stunts to he's amazing

[@gedebkk1]

Just never be mean to people and always treat people with respect, as much as you would expect to be treated by others.

[@guguncube2308]

Its not mean its honesty american for people with high murder rate and gun violene in the western world you cant take the vocal assassination 🤣🤣

[@simonsaunders8147]

He's not as nasty as some of his judging shows. In the UK version he took to one young girl who he voted for and had a good singing voice but who was having or had had medical problems with her voice out to America at his cost and she had a procedure from a top American specialist. He does have a heart.

[@ian_bradley]

The thing is, too many ppl being brought up and told that they are great but are in fact rubbish; then there's those who think they are entitled because they've been told that they are great or '...have a degree!' as though they are owed an opportunity! Keep your feet on the ground and a level head my good friend, during and after college/university!

[@peterc.1618]

There are too many people who want to be famous and refuse to work, preferring to sponge off the taxpayer while waiting for fame to come their way, which isn't going to happen.

[@spanishdncr71]

I have a high school friend who knows Simon personally and he said, Simon is a really nice guy. Personally, I think Simon has heard so many people over the years who think they can sing that he has become jaded. So, rather than be encouraging he’s just flat out honest to save the person in front of him the time and effort of trying to become famous through singing. The only thing I thing he should change is insulting people for their looks, but on their talent he can let rip. Also, when Americans use the word “loser” it has a very different connotation than it does in the U.K. loser over here in America means you’re a loser in life or practically everything. When Simon says, “loser,” he means in that specific competition. I remember the first time Simon told someone on American Idol that they were a loser and Randy and Paula were appalled and Simon couldn’t understand why they were so upset with him!! I thought it was hilarious, because as a Brit I knew exactly what Simon meant by “loser” and I also understood where Paula and Randy were coming from. 🤣🤣I love Simon, cos he’s keeping it real!!

[@peterc.1618]

"trying to become famous through singing." Therein lies the problem; talentless people trying to become famous. If you have a talent and succeed at practising that talent you may become famous but too many people want fame at any cost. Personally I can't think of anything worse than not being able to go about my business without being appraoched by strangers.

[@uingaeoc3905]

The alternative view is that of Susan Boyle who the audience took one look at her, poorly dressed, frumpy, overweight, 'occupation' "I'm unemployed", strong Scottish accent, she was 48 years old, educationally challenged never sang at any venue, first talent contest she entered. A total loser. The audience were aghast, beginning to laugh nervously "this is a joke". She then sang 'I Dreamed a Dream" from Les Miserables. The audience then began to cheer her every line and burst into massive applause. The Panel sat open mouthed; Cowell said "Well, I just knew we we were going to hear something extraordinary tonight!". She got a recording contract and is now worth £Millions.

[@daemonicstar]

Wow, that was so lenient for Simon, I have heard him say worse! lol

[@delskioffskinov]

we all know he's right most of the time!

[@redcalx9568]

dont feel bad they need to hear the truth bluntly in order to stop wasting everybodies

[@atlantia]

How strange, did youtube do a roll back or something? my sub has vanished, had to subscribe again

[@GrafindeKlevemark]

Some people come on these shows believing they are the next diva.What can Simon say if they can't sing at all ? Some are very aggressive. At some point you have to accept that you can't sing...

[@canzukcommonwealth7309]

Us brits can be brutally honest 😂 And the longer the day goes on the worse it gets, until one snaps 😂

[@guguncube2308]

So true make no excuses for who you are 👍🏾

[@neilstack4194]

Love Simon the way he puts down is cool when is appropriate

[@cireenasimcox1081]

Since we learnt of Sean Locke's death his peers have been talking about him, his life, his personality. And everyone has praise for him as a human being. A kind man. A generous man. Often wonder how the tributes for Cowell are going to sound. A man who got his fame & fortune from insulting, putting down and embarrassing people because it made sensational content?

[@cireenasimcox1081]

@TheRenaissanceman65 I think most of us were brought up to tell the truth, weren't we? Rather a large jump to assume I bucked that trend - based on the fact that I don't like unkindness. Throughout our lives people are having to break bad, sometimes devastating, news to us.Or make us see reality when we have a dream that will never come true. Fortunately, I haven't come across any of those kinds of people who've decided it would be a good idea to throw in a little gratuitous embarrassment, humiliation and hurt while they're at it. But then again, I don't expect any of them got offered large sums of money to do so.

[@cireenasimcox1081]

@Paul Thomas Know nothing whatsoever about the off-camera Simon. Just about people who'd think it grand to break people's hearts and spirits to get recognition. Mean-spirited but hey, it sells, I guess.

[@peterc.1618]

If you come to have your singing judged, don't be surprised if it is. It's a TV show so of course it will be done in a way that is going to increase the viewing figures.

[@scokeatia]

I would like to say that I think most Britons hang on his very word, I believe he has become a National Treasure and you're correct Joel, he does seem to be the judge (in Britain and America) that every contestant wants to impress, because he carries the most weight in the industry.

[@peterc.1618]

Quite some time before Simon we had Nina Myscow on New Faces making very honest comments to the talentless so it seems to be the way to attract viewers.

[@markflack]

Best to be bluntly honest.. why give people false hope..

[@deniseperryman2814]

The real truth I feel is there family and friends tell them they can sing and talk them into going on shows like this it them that should feel guilty at the end of the day but Simon was really bad when these shows first started he speaks his mind but sometimes he can be to personal He’s mellowed now he’s got his son Eric he’s a changed man he’s just really nice man thanks too Eric I think he’s about 6yrs old now and he’s so cute Love 💕 from Denise in Yorkshire England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿😔😫🥺🙄😲😳👎👎🥰😘

[@yasminn5904]

React to educating Cardiff or educating east end shows you what uk schools are like

[@robertpaisley8643]

Jps would you offer Yr talents.. On this show.. Or I'm not sure you would lol x

[@mickmackem1479]

Notice Simon Cowell voice is posh in American xfactor

[@timglennon6814]

You’ve got to love Simon. He tells it as it is.

[@christianking3915]

British sarcasm is brutal but funny as fuck 😂🤣

[@brianmusson1827]

Some of these people who audition deserve the tough criticism because they are disillusioned about their abilities and need to be told the hard truth. Some people only enter these type of shows for their 5 minutes of fame . The only person I have seen who has had real talent on this type of show is Adam Lambert .

[@Rob-yj9ew]

I am Dutch, so i do not think he is harsh/ruthless at all, he is honest! If people would be more honest, there would not be so many really bad singers trying this. Imagine you hear thousends and thousends of singers and you are honest to a few, like this compilation!

[@finbarmcdonagh4902]

Hi JPS, I know they might be right but Simon Louie and Sharon and no one to judge when either of them can sing they haven’t a note in their heads between the 3 of them 😂

[@kimarnill7648]

I have always loved Simon, he is a successful man and he knows what he is talking about. Yes he can be harsh, but he doesn’t give people false hope, so in that regard he saves them a lot of embarrassment. I have seen a few horrendous audiences with children who have been pushed by their parents, some of these children were really bad but they are forced on stage by mummy and daddy. Simon is cruel to be kind .

[@VivaCohen]

that ain't being kind

[@jkelly1701]

you need to watch Count Arthur Strong

[@accidentallycreative5025]

At least there is. No ambiguities

[@maggietulip5761]

They are all his shows Joel

[@marymuscat7482]

Simon is a judge, but he is very sarcastic, he can hurt the singers, he says i dont mean to be rude but he is rude, there are ways and means to say things

[@tonycasey3183]

The thing about Cowell is that he is rarely wrong in his assessment of ability. However, not only is he unnecessarily rude and mean to people, HE chooses (his production company, Syco Entertainment makes these shows) the contestants that get aired. These people are terrible singers but they don't know it, many of them clearly have psychiatric or learning difficultiesyet Cowell chooses to ridicule them in front of millions of viewers. In Victorian times the practice of charging the public to enter mental asylums to laugh at and mock the afflicted inmates was banned as inhuman and degrading. Cowell has found a way to reintroduce that horrible money-making venture.

[@terryarkle7477]

TURN THE VOLUME OF YOUR CLIPS UPPPPPPP !!!!!!!!!!!

[@popazz1]

Okay, with some of the contestants you just know that no-one close to them has ever said, "Sweetheart, you know I love you ... but you cannot sing " In fact they're probably encouraged by everyone around them to "Yeah, go for it, you could definitely win". And the poor buggers believe it and enter the contest filled with hope and a belief that they're great! Then they meet Simon and we witness their crushing reality check. It is classic car crash TV. That said, if these shows didn't have the truly awful element, those who are embarrassingly bad, then the shows would be boring. Clearly some are chosen because they're hopeless just to add to the mix. I can just picture Cowell as a Roman emperor at the Coliseum giving a thumbs up/down and lions being released to drag losing contestants to their death! He must spend a fortune on security as there's likely a fair few psychos out there would love to get their hands round his neck.

[@peterc.1618]

Do you remember the granny who came in to have it out with Simon after her granddaughter didn't get through? She was invited back to the live final of another series.

[@popazz1]

@@peterc.1618 Hahaha, yeah I do.

[@joshk_dj]

Bit late to the video, but react to part 2

[@christinepreston8642]

It's a tough industry and if these people want to be part of it, even established artists get cruel critiques. That said, for a TV show, SC does go too far in his honesty!

[@guguncube2308]

We all sound good to ourselves in the shower !

[@markalexander3659]

"You look like a man dressed as a woman" - that's insulting to Drag Queens lol

[@Open_Space0718]

The last comment was hilarious "You look like a man dressed as a woman"

[@01dazolympia]

React to gimme, gimme, gimme. I have a feeling you might enjoy the strange British humour.

[@craigrees6361]

Try looking up mickey flanigan you will enjoy his stand up comedy

[@alandillon968]

I use to dislike him but overtime realized he is mostly right in his judgements! If your going to dit through thousands of auditions many bad then your going to become inpatient. Equally, if people put themselves out there and not realistic of their talent (or should I say lack of it) or want to be famous for the sake of it, at any cost, then he is there as the gatekeeper, good for him!

[@guguncube2308]

Americans invented Disney so they like everything with the additives they put in there food

[@MsGeoffh]

He stumps up the cash so entitled to be harsh.

[@spidersweb2741]

I feel sorry for the contestants but where were the friends and family who should have told them they couldn't sing.

[@raygray7779]

I think Simon Cowell is funny more than nasty. He is good on BGT.

[@Sue-Eliz]

Thanks for the video JP. Firstly we're all born with a particular personality; Simon doesn't know any other way but to say it as it is. Yes, he could dress it up a bit, but I imagine of the 1,000's of people he sees and listens to barely one or two get past the post. But, have a look at one unlikely person who did get through - she was amazing and she smashed it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKmzi5tqdtOKr80

[@peterc.1618]

She got through on her voice alone which is not always the case on shows like that. The role judges, or anyone else, play on TV is not necessarily a reflection of their real personality. Some of the nicey, nicey ones are real horrors behind the scenes.

[@CEP73]

Very mixed feelings about Simon Cowell. Thank God x factor has finally been axed over here. That's all I have to say!

[@margaretnicol3423]

It would have been better to hear a little bit of their 'singing' to go with the insults. Their family/friends really should have been more honest with them but the program wouldn't be the same without the bad ones. :-)

[@Lar308]

I think americans are just too polite and are very easily offended. That kind of criticism is water off a ducks back (not bothered) for most people over here.

[@marymuscat7482]

I do admit some performers cannot sing and out of tune, i dont know why they enter in the first place they make a fool of themselves tbh

[@peterc.1618]

Autotune is used throughout the audition process so what you hear is an improvement on their real ability. Scary I know.

[@emmahowells8334]

You can be honest without being brutal tho.

[@m_h_1988]

I've never really liked Simon Cowell. There's being brutally honest with someone and then there's taking things a step too far and being nasty to provide entertainment at the expense of people's feelings. Just because someone believes they're better than they are at singing doesn't mean they're not going to be crushed when they hear what others think of them. And that's just when he critiques someone's singing. Criticising someone's physical appearance is totally unacceptable if you ask me. Just my opinion though!

[@VivaCohen]

Agreed

[@guguncube2308]

They need to be realistic to themselves some people won't take honest to God honesty so brutality because necessary otherwise they will keep pursuing dream they will never fulfil

[@marino27m]

Simon has a big heart though. He is also one of the most respected in the industry.

[@VivaCohen]

Simon is awful. You don't have to be nasty to people to get your point across. Shows like that are just depressing.

[@timjerrom7173]

He's an honest judge, I respect him for that. But if you make it past Simon you're good!

[@janetevans4176]

Please young man take it from me Simon Cowell is not around now he has been naughty do your research x

[@philiptodd7062]

Not a fan of him

[@darkadia6520]

This guy was such a jerk all the time it was great lol

[@likeaboss6775]

Look like Simon wolf sing 2 movie we simon press red so hard

[@Domak04]

He’s savage, but that’s why we love him!

[@DavetheNord]

It's all a bit of pantomime fun! :D

[@jillhobson6128]

It is absolutely not funny at all.

[@catherinewilkins2760]

Never watch him.