Good point DB...

I don't have a problem with the judges (and Paula ) critiqueing a contestants performance.

But sometimes Simon makes such bold statements and predictions on who will win the competetion. I can see some Average Joe or Jane being influenced. I mean c'mon, everyone wants to say they voted for the winner!!

And you are right about camera time and 'pimping'. That was the beef that Joseph and Sarah had when they got voted out. This is where I think a contestant has to work hard to have their personality and star potential come out.

I mean Mikaylah was a horrible singer, but her antics got her camera time. She knew how to work it to where everyone in America knew her name.

One just has to wonder where Carrie would be without Simon's contstant pimping. Could she win this on singing talent alone??? We'll never know. She is the most pimped contestant this year.