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"American Idol" Simon Says Trivia Quiz

These questions test "American Idol" fans on Simon's witty remarks, spot-on predictions, and merciless statements.

A multiple-choice quiz by lilpengu1n. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
lilpengu1n

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
251,167

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
3 / 10

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2327

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Question 1 of 10

1. Simon said this idol's performance was "on a par with Whitney Houston, Celine Dion; one of the best performances on TV I have ever, ever seen." Who and what song did this idol perform? Hint

Tamyra Gray - "A House is Not a Home"

Katharine McPhee - "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"

Latoya London - "All by Myself"

Fantasia Barrino - "Summertime"

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Question 2 of 10

2. A week before, Simon told her she was one of the strongest female vocalists in the competition. The next week after her performance of "On the Side of Angels" by LeAnn Rimes, he told her she lacked the likability factor other contestants had. The next night, she had the fewest number of votes and was sent home. Hint

Jessica Sierra

Amy Adams

Melissa McGhee

Ryan Starr

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Question 3 of 10

3. Within one season, Simon told two idols that they should lose a few pounds, saying it would help them in the competition. Who were these idols? Hint

Kimberley Locke and Ruben Studdard

Scott Savol and Lindsey Cardinale

Jennifer Hudson and Amy Adams

Vanessa Olivarez and Joshua Gracin

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Question 4 of 10

4. After her fourth performance on "American Idol", Simon told her, "I don't think you have any chance of winning this competition." Two performances later, Simon said, "You have just proven why you are in the Top 12." After the next two performances, Simon said she was now a frontrunner in the competition. She was soon eliminated. Who was this idol? Hint

Tamyra Gray

Nadia Turner

Lisa Tucker

Jennifer Hudson

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following contestants has Simon compared to Jessica Simpson? Hint

Kellie Pickler

Bucky Covington

Katharine McPhee

Bo Bice

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Question 6 of 10

6. After this idol performed, Simon said, "there was once a film director named Edward who made one of the worst films of all time called 'Plan 9 from Outer Space', and after making it, he said 'I'm going to be remembered for this'. That was the musical equivalent." Which idol received such a harsh comment and what song did s/he just sing? Hint

Kevin Covais - "I Heard It Through the Grapvine"

Scott Savol - "Everlasting Love"

John Stevens - "Crocodile Rock"

Ejay Day - "My Girl"

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Question 7 of 10

7. What did Simon compare Kellie Pickler's appearance to the night she sang Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody"? Hint

a rock star's closet

Dolly Parton

Night of the Living Dead

a naughty little minx

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Question 8 of 10

8. What did Simon tell AJ Gil to do after he sang his first song during the Hollywood auditions (round 1)? Hint

grow taller

get a haircut

get a suntan

gain a few pounds

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Question 9 of 10

9. After Kelly Clarkson sang her first song, "Respect", to America, which of the following is a comment Simon made after she performed? Hint

"I couldn't remember you from the previous auditions."

"Y'all did a great job."

"You are what this competition needs - a star."

"I felt you shouted the end a little bit."

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which idol did Simon compare to Jay Leno? Hint

Ejay Day

Julia DeMato

Amy Adams

Anwar Robinson

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Simon said this idol's performance was "on a par with Whitney Houston, Celine Dion; one of the best performances on TV I have ever, ever seen." Who and what song did this idol perform?

Answer: Tamyra Gray - "A House is Not a Home"

Tamyra Gray's sang the Burt Bacharach classic "A House is Not a Home". The first idol shocker occurred when she was eliminated the following week.

Answer: Jessica Sierra

The previous week, Jessica's rendition of "Total Eclipse of the Heart" by Bonnie Tyler received huge praise from the judges. Her second song in the competition, "A Broken Wing" by Martina McBride, was "without question, the best performance by a female vocalist so far" in the season.

3. Within one season, Simon told two idols that they should lose a few pounds, saying it would help them in the competition. Who were these idols?

Answer: Vanessa Olivarez and Joshua Gracin

Simon: "I think you could lose a feel pounds."
Randy: "What?!"
Vanessa: "It's okay. I know I have a big butt but it worked for J Lo!"

A few weeks later, Simon told the same thing to Joshua Gracin.
Josh: "Come up and do some push-ups with me. We'll see how much you can hang in there for."

Answer: Jennifer Hudson

A shocking event occurred in idol history when the three "divas" of season three, Jennifer Hudson, Fantasia Barrino, and Latoya London, were sent to the bottom three. Jennifer has proven herself in the music world as she has won a Golden Globe Award for her role in "Dreamgirls" as Effie.

5. Which of the following contestants has Simon compared to Jessica Simpson?

Answer: Bucky Covington

Simon: "I've got to talk about this Jessica Simpson hairstyle. I mean, seriously, THAT has got to go."

Kellie Pickler has been compared to Jessica Simpson often by the media but Simon has never said it himself.

Answer: John Stevens - "Crocodile Rock"

In addition, Simon called it "awful" and "excrutiating". Shocking judge Randy Jackson, John avoided the bottom three the next night.

7. What did Simon compare Kellie Pickler's appearance to the night she sang Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody"?

Answer: Night of the Living Dead

Simon said that because of the heavy eyeshadow and makeup near Kellie's eyes, causing her to look like a living zombie.
Simon mentioned Kellie looked like Dolly Parton when Kellie sang "Blame it on the Sun".
He called her "a naughty little minx" after she sang "I'm the Only One."

8. What did Simon tell AJ Gil to do after he sang his first song during the Hollywood auditions (round 1)?

Answer: get a suntan

AJ laughed and said he "was Mexican". Randy pointed out the sun never shines in England.

9. After Kelly Clarkson sang her first song, "Respect", to America, which of the following is a comment Simon made after she performed?

Answer: "I couldn't remember you from the previous auditions."

Simon said that the only thing he remembered Kelly from was that she swapped places with Randy during the original audition. It was Kelly's next performance of "You're All I Need to Get By" when Simon said "Y'all did a great job."

10. Which idol did Simon compare to Jay Leno?

Answer: Amy Adams

Simon said Amy reminded him of Jay Leno, likely because of her large chin and sense of humor. Simon's comment may have allowed Amy Adams to become the first "Idol" contestant not to make it to the final five who appeared on the "Tonight Show with Jay Leno".

Source: Author lilpengu1n

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