Avid fan or not most people know that “American Idol” is a cult phenomenon. Unfortunately, the addiction one die-hard fan has to the singing contest nearly cost her daughter her life.
According to news reports, a 25-year-old mother of five “accidentally” left two of her young children alone in the bathtub while she was watching “American Idol.” The Indianapolis mom says she got caught up watching the contestants strut their stuff and as a result one of her children nearly drowned.
According to a police report, the “Idol” fan placed her 3-year-old and 1-year-old in the tub and went to another room to grab some clean clothes. But she says while she was fetching the clothing she got distracted by the popular TV series and forgot about her kids. When she remembered the youngsters were still in the tub she reportedly sent her 7-year-old daughter to check on them so she could continue watching “Idol.”
Emergency responders say when the 7-year-old got to the bathtub, she found the 3-year-old underwater and not moving. She called for her mom, who then performed CPR and called 911.
As of now no charges have been filed against the mother. Meanwhile, the nearly drowned tot remains in the hospital.
Wonder what choice words barb-tongued “Idol” judge Simon Cowell would have for the negligent mom.
The record exec is rarely at a loss for words as U.K.’s Glamour magazine made abundantly clear in its latest issue. Among the topics Cowell candidly discussed included being a metrosexual (he’s proud to be one), getting regular Botox injections and wearing lifts to make him appear taller.
“To me, Botox is no more unusual than toothpaste,” the 48-year-old said. “It works, you do it once a year – who cares?”
As for those lifts, Cowell admitted to wearing platform heels that are “an inch high, maybe.”
Oh, and don’t look for the confirmed bachelor to settle down anytime soon. Cowell claims he will “NEVER” get married, despite the fact that he has been dating girlfriend Terri Seymour off-and-on since 2003.
“I don’t want to marry anyone,” Cowell explained, “because whoever marries me will end up hating me.”
One final revelation: Cowell revealed to the magazine that he recently turned down $2 million to be the face of Viagra. He called the offer to promote the erectile dysfunction drug an insult.
Gee, I wonder why.