Pop star MICHAEL JACKSON will appear on hit reality show AMERICAN IDOL and may even mentor contestants, according to media reports in the US.
Jackson is currently working on a comeback and has turned to Idol creator SIMON FULLER to help revive his career.
According to RealityTVMagazine.com, the star will have his own "Idol"
theme-week and may mentor the talent on the show.
Producers of the show have hinted for weeks at a "big event show" during the new season and during a recent conference call, executive producer NIGEL LYTHGOE mentioned Jackson, saying they wouldn't want it to "slip out with somebody telling their mom that Michael Jackson is coming".
The THRILLER star is also working with choreographer and director KENNY ORTEGA, who said last week (ends09FEB07) Jackson is weighing all his options regarding a comeback.
Ortega explains, "We're talking business and looking at lots of different possibilities. This is blue-sky time with a lot of different scenarios up in the air.
"We're working through all of them to find the best, the one that makes the most sense and that's good for everybody."
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Why would they do that? Putting a child molester on American Idol is an American disgrace. Who's next OJ, Ted Bundy it's way past time to draw the line on that little creep
Think it is a great idea, no matter what, he is still an awesome entertainer and singer. Has been around the music industry for along time and can impart his knowledge and expertise to the other contestants.
I would LOVE to see Michael J. on American Idol! With all the charges against him (even though he's be aquitted!) it doesn't matter.....he's still a great singer and dancer, and isn't that what Idol's all about! No matter what people say about him, he's good at what he does and that is GOOD singing, and GOOD dancing!
You know why Michael Jackson has been living abroad in that country, somwhere obscure, can't remeber the name. It was so he could molest children, without fear of getting caught.
Everyone need to stop the judgement , leave the man along. Think about if you was not guilty of something , but nobody will listen to you . All , because you had money, and wanted some of it. Just to comdemd you for it , think about give the man a chance like you would want it . American Idol isn't saying nothing, so why are you?
I am from a generation that was raised with the Jackson 5 singing in the background of everyday life in normal everyday homes. His recent events from choices he has made has me wondering what is in the water he is drinking. I am not sure he really needs to be that close to todays youth to make a come back. I know today's youth is a generation of "Gotta have "it" now" so no matter what the show decides to do concerning allowing Michael on American Idol the kids will still be there. He really isn't a good role model for my kids. Thank you.
Jackson has bizzare character but is undoubtedly talented in music and entertainment.
I believe efforts should be made to rehabilitate him so that younger generations can tap into his gifted skills However, I envisage a majore problem in using the the American idol forum. Detractors of the show would use it to their advantage.
Who are WE to judge? Only God can judge!!!This is a life that he has to deal with. No one knows the real truth but God and Michael, so stop HATIN' on a talented BLACK MAN, LET reality sink in HATERS that you don't know the truth!!!! So why is everyone so quick to judge! Everone has skeletons in their closet! We are talking about someone who is talented and blessed! I think it is AWESOME that Michael is going to be on American IDOL. HE is an all American Idol! I love you Michael!
i would love to see michael jackson on american idol to show these young idol wannabes what a real idol is like. to all those who are putting him down let me say this: you judge a person by what you hear on the news, what you read in the paper, or by rumors spread around by other people. there is an old saying for you people; don't believe everything you read and don't believe everything you hear cause its not all true. micheal jackson was aquitted of all charges if this nation can thrive for the future if they keep bringing up the past. mike has been a big influence on my career in the entertainment industry so don't go bringing up the past on him cause if it was you you would get very defensive and want to fight people so don't do that to him. being a singer never meant being a role model it meant being an influence on other singers with the same vision as the singer and taking that vision and adding there own twist to it. and no matter what people did you'd be right smack in front of the screen the next day idol came on Tom so you'r not fooling any body but yourself the same with Karan Samuels, Dana, Robert, and you Virgi.
Imange the pain that the judgmental people felt when they crusified Jesus charging him of sins that he did not commit. And later to find out that he truly was the son of God. We all have fallen short of the glory of God. If Micheal Jackson was guilty remember what "God said "Veneage is Mines.You can hide from a lot of things however you, you cannot hide God ,far greater than man will ever be. The bible teaches you these things pretaining to judging others and loving others like you would yourself. For all the haters I say too you., you will reep what you sow. Micheal was blessed with a talent that has brought joy to the young and old. How can you look at what God created in man as a weapon against him. For all of you who feel that you are without sin, let you be the first to cast a stone. Come on back Micheal you are a inspiration to music, love ,dance and people all over the world.
I love to see "Michael Jackson" again, singing and dancing.. and pls. to all M.J haters! dont judge him cruel.. co'z NO body's perfect, and evry one does mistake..
i would love to see michael jackson on americon idol but he is too good for it so i think he dont need to go on it but if he does i would still watch him i am his number 1 fan x x x x x x x x
I would say there is no one else out there who is better judge then the King him self. Michael Jackson's album Thriller still holds the most selling record in 2008. If he is to appear in Idol i would say about 70% of the world will watch it.
Love your work Michael from the first time i heard it to now. You still are the best.
And Michael all u need to do is come bak i know 100% you will lead as you always do.
I have no clue why ppl judge him, he is a human being and people who are like " he is a pervert " they are just ignorant and have to butt in ppls life that they dont even know in real life judging before knowing the REAL story and ppl like them are really immature and seriously Not cool. But u can believe what ever u want to believe just know michael jackson is calm cool and collected in his seat OF king of pop. <3
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February 14th, 2007 at 23:10
I WOULD LOVE TO SEE MICHAEL ON AMERICAN IDOL