‘American Idol XIII’: Caleb Johnson uses derogatory term for social media spammers
Is Caleb Johnson really ready for the platform that comes with “American Idol“? There have been times this season where we have really started to wonder this, including when he was hamming it up back when Harry Connick Jr. performed during one of the results show. He seems to have this personality that makes him yearn to be the next Jack Black, but this isn’t always the sort of show for that.
Even with that, though, he may have screwed himself over with some of the comments that he made recently towards people who suggest songs to him on social media. Following his honest proclamation that he hated singing “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” (which we actually liked, for the record), Caleb also told AfterBuzz TV the following about whether social media has changed the show, using a derogatory term for those who are mentally disabled:
“Yeah. It gives access to a bunch of ret*rds to talk to me. I don’t really enjoy having to see somebody telling me what song I have to sing … at this point of the competition, I can pick and choose my own songs … [and] I don’t need 10,000 people saying ‘You should sing this, you should sing that, listen to me.’”
Could this legitimately hurt his chances at making it all the way this season? It’s definitely not going to help him in any way that he made them. Obviously, Caleb was upset about some spam that he has gotten on social media, and he doesn’t even use his Twitter as much as other people. Some may not care about what he said, and choose to vote for him anyway. Others may not be aware.
It should be noted, though, that he has already apologized for the remark in a Facebook post:
“For the record that juvenile comment I made in the interview was not directed towards my fans but to the wackos that send hundreds of hate messages a day to me ! You guys are amazing and I cannot thank you enough for your support. Sorry if it offended anybody it was the wrong choice of words . Also I greatly appreciate it when you guys give me song suggestions but it gets really overwhelming at the volume it comes in so please understand ! Rock on !:)”
In closing, let’s point out something pretty ironic. Caleb’s used derogatory language, and Jena Irene and Alex Preston said “no” to the show’s twist that would have kept Sam Woolf around for another week. Could there be a way that Jessica Meuse, despite being sandbagged by production and the judges, is actually the most-likable person left? We’re stirring the pot a little here just for fun, mostly because we have no problem with what either Alex or Jena did.
Will you still vote for Caleb after these comments, and do you blame the show for not preparing the contestants enough for interviews as much as you do him? Share below, and head over here to get some other song-worthy updates via our CarterMatt Newsletter.
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melliemom
May 4, 2014 @ 7:46 pm
NO fans,no career in show business Caleb.. Grow up,get some humility and thank those who help you along the way…Rock and Roll is one thing arrogance is another..
Guest
May 4, 2014 @ 7:44 pm
I think Caleb is talented ,I also have found him to be thankless to others,arrogant and generally pretty obnoxious and that was before he insulted,his fans,his town,etc.. Didn’t care for his term yeah whores and drugs when he’s a rock star and home in Asheville. it doesn’t take much to be nice and to be humble. There are approximately 100,00 who try out for Idol. Show some appreciation and grace to go along with your awesome voice.No fans and you have no career.. Caleb
deltaphilly
May 4, 2014 @ 7:34 pm
First of all, I think all the contestants are thrust into a media world that they can’t possibly be prepared for in just a few weeks. A few months ago they were going to school or working labor jobs. I don’t believe Caleb meant to abuse or ridicule anyone. I believe his remark was a result of unpreparedness, exhaustion, and frustration from his first negative remarks from the judges and from having to make a decision concerning sending one of his friends home that week. I’m sure it was very stressful for all the contestants to be put in that position, but Caleb was the one who was
interviewed shortly after being put in that position. He has apologized and the incident, which I feel sure was not intentionally malicious under the circumstances that it was made, should be forgotten. Voting should
be based on his talent and not this unfortunate incident. Voters please vote for the person who is best each week and let the best performer win.
Guest
May 5, 2014 @ 12:19 am
No. Apology not excepted. It certainly won’t be “forgotten” as you suggest. Voters please vote for the person who is not only talented, but deserves to represent our youth as The American Idol. Caleb has more than proved he is not worthy of the title. I could go on and on, as many (most other fans and posters) agree with me, but I won’t give this loser any more attention. He is gone this week, and if not, I doubt he will win in the end. Caleb is a loser in more ways than one.