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James Reid speaks up on elimination of reggae singer on 'Idol PH'
James Reid speaks up on elimination of reggae singer on 'Idol PH'
ABS-CBN News
Published May 16, 2019 11:33 AM PHT
MANILA – “You have no idea how hard it is to crush people’s dreams right in front of them.”
MANILA – “You have no idea how hard it is to crush people’s dreams right in front of them.”
This was the statement of James Reid in an apparent response to the recent social media post of Juan Karlos Labajo, although not expressly addressed to him.
This was the statement of James Reid in an apparent response to the recent social media post of Juan Karlos Labajo, although not expressly addressed to him.
Early this week, Labajo expressed his disappointment over how the judges of “Idol Philippines” let go of reggae artist Luke Baylon.
Early this week, Labajo expressed his disappointment over how the judges of “Idol Philippines” let go of reggae artist Luke Baylon.
During his audition, the 21-year-old singer from Tuguegarao City performed a reggae version of Alicia Keys’ “If I Ain’t Got You.”
During his audition, the 21-year-old singer from Tuguegarao City performed a reggae version of Alicia Keys’ “If I Ain’t Got You.”
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Among the judges, only Regine Velasquez voted in favor of Baylon, with Reid, Vice Ganda, and Moira dela Torre pointing out that there was something lacking in the performance.
Among the judges, only Regine Velasquez voted in favor of Baylon, with Reid, Vice Ganda, and Moira dela Torre pointing out that there was something lacking in the performance.
Praising Baylon’s natural talent, Labajo said: “It’s a yes for me. I’m not even gonna argue with the other judges. It’s easy to fix flats and sharps and such imperfections, but it’s not that easy to find soul. Kakagigil.”
Praising Baylon’s natural talent, Labajo said: “It’s a yes for me. I’m not even gonna argue with the other judges. It’s easy to fix flats and sharps and such imperfections, but it’s not that easy to find soul. Kakagigil.”
“Huge shame on the other ‘judges’ for not seeing this guy’s potential. What a shame. Such a shame. I’m ashamed,” he added.
“Huge shame on the other ‘judges’ for not seeing this guy’s potential. What a shame. Such a shame. I’m ashamed,” he added.
But Reid is not having any of it.
But Reid is not having any of it.
On Twitter, Reid said that it is never easy to carry the burden of letting go of an artist.
On Twitter, Reid said that it is never easy to carry the burden of letting go of an artist.
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“That’s the burden we carry as judges, to try and give one special person a chance of a lifetime. Just wait. The audition isn’t even the hardest part,” he said.
“That’s the burden we carry as judges, to try and give one special person a chance of a lifetime. Just wait. The audition isn’t even the hardest part,” he said.
You have no idea how hard it is to crush peoples dreams right in front of them. That’s the burden we carry as judges to try and give one special person a chance of a lifetime. Just wait. The auditions isn’t even the hardest part. #IdolPhilippines
— James Reid (@tellemjaye) May 15, 2019
You have no idea how hard it is to crush peoples dreams right in front of them. That’s the burden we carry as judges to try and give one special person a chance of a lifetime. Just wait. The auditions isn’t even the hardest part. #IdolPhilippines
— James Reid (@tellemjaye) May 15, 2019
Despite their decision not to send Baylon to the next round, Reid still praised the aspiring singer for his grit.
Despite their decision not to send Baylon to the next round, Reid still praised the aspiring singer for his grit.
“Like I said, Luke Baylon is a good singer but we’re looking for the total package. Wait till you see the 12 finalists. You’ll see why I said he wasn’t ready,” he said.
“Like I said, Luke Baylon is a good singer but we’re looking for the total package. Wait till you see the 12 finalists. You’ll see why I said he wasn’t ready,” he said.
“For now, I wish Luke all the success in his music career. That rendition of If I Ain’t Got You was sick,” he added.
“For now, I wish Luke all the success in his music career. That rendition of If I Ain’t Got You was sick,” he added.
Like I said, Luke Baylon is a good singer but we’re looking for the total package. Wait till you see the 12 finalists. You’ll see why I said he wasn’t ready. For now, I wish Luke all the success is his music career. That rendition of If I Ain’t Got You was sick 🔥
— James Reid (@tellemjaye) May 15, 2019
Like I said, Luke Baylon is a good singer but we’re looking for the total package. Wait till you see the 12 finalists. You’ll see why I said he wasn’t ready. For now, I wish Luke all the success is his music career. That rendition of If I Ain’t Got You was sick 🔥
— James Reid (@tellemjaye) May 15, 2019
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