Lorde sent a singing show contestant a sweet surprise after he endured a particularly harsh critique from some not-so-nice judges. The New Zealand-born singer, 18, sent X Factor contestant Joe Irvine a box of cupcakes and a handwritten card after the New Zealand show's judges Natalia Kills and Willy Moon slammed him with harsh criticism after his performance of "Cry Me a River." The judges, who are married in real life, called Irvine a "laughing stock" and "disgusting," also attacking his onstage style by comparing him to serial killer "Norman Bates in his mother's clothing." Like many in the audience, the...
- 3/18/2015
- by Jacqueline Andriakos, @jandriakos
- PEOPLE.com
Lorde sent a singing show contestant a sweet surprise after he endured a particularly harsh critique from some not-so-nice judges. The New Zealand-born singer, 18, sent X Factor contestant Joe Irvine a box of cupcakes and a handwritten card after the New Zealand show's judges Natalia Kills and Willy Moon slammed him with harsh criticism after his performance of "Cry Me a River." The judges, who are married in real life, called Irvine a "laughing stock" and "disgusting," also attacking his onstage style by comparing him to serial killer "Norman Bates in his mother's clothing." Like many in the audience, the...
- 3/18/2015
- by Jacqueline Andriakos, @jandriakos
- PEOPLE.com
After their hateful diatribe against contestant Joe Irvine received worldwide attention, X Factor New Zealand judges Natalia Kills and Willy Moon have been removed from the judges' panel, effective immediately.
"Last night on X Factor both Kills and Moon made comments that were completely unacceptable," said MediaWorks chief executive Mark Weldon in a statement obtained by New Zealand's The Edge. MediaWorks produces the New Zealand spin-off of Simon Cowell's hit franchise.
"While the judges on X Factor are expected to provide critiques of the performances, we will not tolerate such destructive tirades from any of the judges," the statement continued.
"Last night on X Factor both Kills and Moon made comments that were completely unacceptable," said MediaWorks chief executive Mark Weldon in a statement obtained by New Zealand's The Edge. MediaWorks produces the New Zealand spin-off of Simon Cowell's hit franchise.
"While the judges on X Factor are expected to provide critiques of the performances, we will not tolerate such destructive tirades from any of the judges," the statement continued.
- 3/16/2015
- by Amanda Michelle Steiner, @amandamichl
- People.com - TV Watch
After their hateful diatribe against contestant Joe Irvine received worldwide attention, X Factor New Zealand judges Natalia Kills and Willy Moon have been removed from the judges' panel, effective immediately. "Last night on X Factor both Kills and Moon made comments that were completely unacceptable," said MediaWorks chief executive Mark Weldon in a statement obtained by New Zealand's The Edge. MediaWorks produces the New Zealand spinoff of Simon Cowell's hit franchise. "While the judges on X Factor are expected to provide critiques of the performances, we will not tolerate such destructive tirades from any of the judges," the statement continued.
- 3/16/2015
- by Amanda Michelle Steiner, @amandamichl
- PEOPLE.com
Natalia Kills and Willy Moon have both been fired from The X Factor Nz, following harsh criticism of a contestant.
Kills, who appeared on the singing competition's judging panel alongside her husband, took offence to contestant Joe Irvine's live performance and called it "disgusting" and "absolutely artistically atrocious".
The show's New Zealand producer MediaWorks described the pair's comments as "unacceptable" and they have left The X Factor Nz "effective immediately".
"Last night on X Factor both Kills and Moon made comments that were completely unacceptable," chief executive Mark Weldon explained.
"While the judges on X Factor are expected to provide critiques of the performances, we will not tolerate such destructive tirades from any of the judges.
"Contestants put their all into this competition and they should expect to receive feedback and criticism that is professional and constructive.
"We no longer have confidence that Kills and Moon are the right people...
Kills, who appeared on the singing competition's judging panel alongside her husband, took offence to contestant Joe Irvine's live performance and called it "disgusting" and "absolutely artistically atrocious".
The show's New Zealand producer MediaWorks described the pair's comments as "unacceptable" and they have left The X Factor Nz "effective immediately".
"Last night on X Factor both Kills and Moon made comments that were completely unacceptable," chief executive Mark Weldon explained.
"While the judges on X Factor are expected to provide critiques of the performances, we will not tolerate such destructive tirades from any of the judges.
"Contestants put their all into this competition and they should expect to receive feedback and criticism that is professional and constructive.
"We no longer have confidence that Kills and Moon are the right people...
- 3/16/2015
- Digital Spy
Seven West Media is believed to be in advanced negotiations to buy New Zealand TV and radio broadcaster MediaWorks.
While neither company will comment, If understands Swm is keen to acquire the company that operates TV3 and Four.
.Negotiations started some months ago and cooled off but they are on again in earnest,. said an executive who regularly deals with both broadcasters. .The deal is not done but they are getting to the nitty-gritty..
Asked at the Swm Agm last week if Seven would turn its attention to purchasing other media companies to attain more earnings growth, CEO Tim Worner told The Australian, .We have to look at everything. I wouldn.t rule out anything..
The Australian speculated Seven has examined potential bids for radio companies and international TV assets.
MediaWorks was placed into receivership last year after accumulating Nz$700 million in debt before being bought by a new company...
While neither company will comment, If understands Swm is keen to acquire the company that operates TV3 and Four.
.Negotiations started some months ago and cooled off but they are on again in earnest,. said an executive who regularly deals with both broadcasters. .The deal is not done but they are getting to the nitty-gritty..
Asked at the Swm Agm last week if Seven would turn its attention to purchasing other media companies to attain more earnings growth, CEO Tim Worner told The Australian, .We have to look at everything. I wouldn.t rule out anything..
The Australian speculated Seven has examined potential bids for radio companies and international TV assets.
MediaWorks was placed into receivership last year after accumulating Nz$700 million in debt before being bought by a new company...
- 11/19/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
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