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Simon Cowell Criticises Prince Over American Idol Performance
By Steven Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 May 2006
Prince has come under fire from Simon Cowell after a brief and supposedly rude performance on American Idol.
Following a strange appearance on American Idol, Prince has come under fire from Simon Cowell for his performance on the show's season finale on 24th May, 2006. The flying visit annoyed Cowell, as the 'Purple Rain' singer arrived very briefly for two songs, before leaving without saying anything to the audience or contestants.
Simon Cowell hopes his contestants will not repeat Prince's performace
Ryan Seacrest - the host of American Idol, explained how he wasn't even sure that Prince would arrive on the show, as he only arrived at the Kodak Theatre within a matter of minutes before he was scheduled to go on stage to perform. Prince then left, refusing to greet the audience or talk to any of the contestants.
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