Chris Tarrant Quotes

I like 'American Idol' because it's an actual talent contest.

I have nothing negative to say about 'X Factor,' it's the best show in the world.

Who wouldn't want to be an 'American Idol' judge? It's an awesome, awesome show.

I'm always being asked if I watch 'The X Factor,' and I do from time to time. I know it makes for great TV and that Simon Cowell has a real gift.

'American Idol' has taken over my whole life.

I'm a big fan of all those singing competition shows.

I don't watch 'American Idol.' I don't watch any of that stuff.

'American Idol' became a juggernaut of epic proportions, but to me it was always like home.

I would lose straight away if I went on 'American Idol.'

It's fantastic that 'Strictly' is beating 'The X Factor' for many reasons - but one of the main reasons is I think it's a fantastic piece of variety television. It is live, varied TV whereby we are really hanging ourselves out by the seam of our pants.

'Dancing With the Stars' has become a phenomenon, and when I look at that type of reality show, it's like a variety show.

I've been watching 'American Idol' since I was five years old.

One of the things I love about 'Idol' besides the drama, the backstories, and the crazy arrangements on popular songs is the auditions, when everyone is full of hope and nerves.

What made 'American Idol' different from 'The Voice' and all these other singing competitions... 'American Idol' just gave regular old normal people like me and like Trent a chance.

Strictly?' That's for older people, I watch 'X Factor.'

'American Idol' is a pop-culture staple that left the air too soon. ABC is the right home to reignite the fan base.

I grew up watching 'American Idol.'

I'd like to do a show that's not a sitcom.

I get really frustrated with people who turn their noses up at talent shows like 'The Voice' and 'X-Factor.'

I love the 'So You Think You Can Dance' show. I love it. I think it's some of the best hours on TV.

I'm a big 'American Idol' watcher, and sometimes I like to watch 'America's Got Talent.' Those are big, corny admissions, but sometimes it's so fun to see those kids really sing their hearts out.

I have to say I am a 'Strictly' fan, which is why I am in it. I've always watched it for years. I am not an 'X Factor' fan, and I just think it is a different show. One is about learning something new and having a great time, and the other is rather desperate.

I'm proud of everything I achieved with 'Idol,' and away from 'Idol' also. It's just such a different show now to what it was when I was on it. I didn't even know it was a TV show until the third audition.

My guilty pleasure is 'Britain's Next Top Model'.

Obviously neither 'American Idol' nor 'Dancing With the Stars' is a variety show in the classic sense, but the way they incorporate elements of drama, comedy and suspense is moderately ingenious.