My big fat gay idol
Are we ready for a gay or lesbian Australian Idol?
Hot off the heels of gay rumours from within the Idol bunker, Nathan ‘I’m camp but not gay’ Brake has refuted resident metro panellist Dicko’s suggestion that he should embrace his theatrics and sense of camp.
Rumour also has it that boot-scooting, fun-lovin’ Kate Cook is a dyke, and her rendition of Are You Gonna Be My Girl belted out with unchanged lyrics apparently sent the water-cooler gossip set into overdrive — but kudos for having the chutzpah to do it, I say.
Brake, however, seems opposed to Dicko’s advice, instead attempting to amp the butch-o-meter, which is even more awkward to watch. But hello — the show itself is gay as. Well, at least it could be. Dicko’s camp sensibilities, Marcia’s sister-girlfriend finger snappin’, Ricki-Lee, Andrew G’s hair.
I guess there was little doubt with Anthony Callea, although he was outed after the show. But it begs the question — why should anyone feel they need compromise part of who they we are just to win a competition? Surely mainstream audiences can handle it? We’re living in 2009, for heaven’s sake!
Openly gay American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert, recently said, “I’m gay, I’m bi-curious … I don’t define myself by my sexuality.” And props to him for bringing an honest and unique dimension to the show, not to mentioning nearly winning the thing! Then bloggers have blathered for years about Clay Aiken’s sexuality, and when Will Young outed himself, Britons didn’t bat an eye.
Then, of course, our very own wild card and Sheer Cover gal about town, Courtney Act, wasn’t letting anything stand in her way. “Idol was a fantastic opportunity, but like everything, it’s up to the individual to make the most of it,” she told SSO. Courtney has arguably gone on to bigger and better things than most of the finalist cast-offs put together.
But from the few eps I’ve caught this year, it’s all a bit of a yawn, really.
Like him or loathe him, the absence of contentious bad-boy judge Kyle Sandilands is being felt, and I feel nervous for replacement Jay Dee every time he opens his mouth. This daft new format is all a bit blah, with some pretty lacklustre performances. I’d say I’d be gunning for a pink win, if only I could give a toss.
For now, my money’s on Andrew G’s hair.
The show is basically Young Talent Time warmed up. With about the same appeal.
After 2nites show I agree its worse than its even been… I wished someone interseting like Cortney was on coz its totally crap now…. it’s time to go….. australian idol!
I was not being nasty only truthful, and the other thing with that drag queen was he /she cant sing and its a singing contest *
That is just nasty Rose. 10 out of 10 for ambition for Courtney Act, even if she has not been that successful. Remember also that she only made it as far as the semi finals. It is soooooo boring this year, I think I only like Stan so far, but even then Im with you Damien, I dont really care ! Andy Gs hair to win !! RAOFL !
Yupyup, I read Adam Lambert’s interview in Rolling Stone at the time. Thanks for the link though :) I realise he (officially) came out just after Idol, which I guess is why I haven’t said he was out during the show, although it was often implied.
Which is kinda the point I’m making: “why should anyone feel they need compromise part of who they are just to win a competition?” Etc.
No-one should care about Anthony Callea’s sexuality, janellebyrd – or anyone in the public eye, for that matter. Again, kinda my point.
LOL, no-one’s calling anyone fat – was just a play on words from ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’
But do we really think there’s that much talent this year? Maybe it’s just this new format. I mean, those group numbers – cheesy much?
“All a bit Hi-5 meets Young Talent Time,” as a friend quipped recently.
Thanks for the comments.
I hardly feel that drag queen Courtney Act is an example of success. He/ she is no more than a shameless self promoter
Who seriously cares about ANTHONY CALLEA’S sexuality. He has the most amazing voice ever and I would buy his records every time. Great shame he didn’t win Idol in 2004, wasted on Casey! Best Idol series yet but 2009 is showing some excellent talent also.
Just for the record, I’m no Teeny Bopper!!!!!
Adam came out to the public in June this year, a month after his series of Idol had finished.
He stayed closeted until after the show had ended because –
“”…I was worried that (coming out) would be so sensationalized that it would overshadow what I was there to do, which was sing…”
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/dailydish/indexd?blogid=7&year=2009&month=06&day=09
Adam actually came out after Idol – Shane/Courtney remains the only ‘out at the time’ contestant. :)
Adam Lambert actually ‘officially’ come out *after* his series of Idol was over.
He didn’t confirm his sexuality until after the show had ended because
“…I was worried that (coming out) would be so sensationalized that it would overshadow what I was there to do, which was sing…”
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/dailydish/indexd?blogid=7&year=2009&month=06&day=09
Who are you calling fat. Adam is not fat. Oh, is he supposed to look like a strung out junkie like what his name who sings Whiskey in Churches?