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14 Meh Pop Stars Who Wouldn’t Make It Past the Judges of American Idol Today

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Would you agree with this surprising assessment of 14 renowned musicians who some believe would have failed to find success on American Idol? The roster features iconic figures such as Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, Mick Jagger, and several others.

Bob Dylan

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One Reddit user suggested Bob Dylan, saying: “I find it funny that he started out singing normally but didn’t find success until he started singing out of his nose. Go figure.”

Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez
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Another person suggested an international superstar, J-LO. They said: “She has no voice but she would do well in a dancing contest though.”

Gwen Stefani

Gwen Stefani
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Naughties sensation, Gwen Stefani was another name put forward. One user said: “Gwen Stefani would have been walked right out the door. Her voice worked for her music but I can’t imagine her being successful on those shows.”

Tom Waits

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One person suggested Tom Waits, saying: “My first thought was Tom Waits, but he’s more of a songwriter/visionary. There’s a reason he got that far with a voice only a fan could love.”

David Mustaine

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Metal singer David Mustaine was also put forward. One user said: “I love Megadeth, and its a damn good thing Mustaine’s voice fits the music so well because what would this guy do in any other band.”

Anthony Kiedis

Anthony Kiedis
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Another user suggested the Red Hot Chilli Pepper’s frontman, Anthony Kiedis. They said: “He is pretty average-to-poor when singing live. Shows how much production goes into his voice on the records.”

Fergie

Fergie
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The lead singer of the Black-eyed-peas was another popular suggestion. One Redditor said: “Her rendition of the national anthem at the NBA all-star game a few years ago was the most atrocious thing I’ve ever heard.”

Will.i.am

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Fergie’s bandmate, Willi.i.am didn’t escape unscathed either. One user said that they thought he had been “trolling” the music industry and fans for the past 20 years. Another added that his liver performances were “truly atrocious.”

Tom Delonge

Tom Delonge
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One Redditor suggested the Blink 182 frontman. They said: “I don’t think I’ve ever heard a performance beyond 2003 where I thought he sounded good.£

Shakira

Shakira
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Another suggested Shakira, saying: “Her music instructor is right, she sings like a goat.” Another person added: “She’s a couple of octaves away from going full-on Kermit The Frog.”

Madonna

Madonna
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Madonna was arguably the most iconic popstar to be suggested. One user said: “She fully admits she’s not the greatest singer.” Meanwhile, another person pointed out that she’s proof that it takes a lot more than a good voice to become a superstar. 

Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez
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The most followed woman on Instagram is apparently a sub-par singer according to several Reddit users. One of them said: “I love her but her voice is probably genuinely below average to the American general public.”

Mick Jagger

Mick Jagger
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The Rolling Stones frontman was also put forward with one Redditor saying that he “wouldn’t impress the judges” with his vocal ability. 

Anyone Without a Sad Backstory

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The most popular suggestion wasn’t even a specific popstar but rather anyone who didn’t have a sob story to sell in a dig at the show’s general narrative. Source: Reddit

10 Awful Movies That So Clearly Ran Out of Money Before They Stopped Filming

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10 Awful Movies That So Clearly Ran Out of Money Before They Stopped Filming– In this intriguing list, we explore ten awful movies that clearly showed signs of running out of funds before the cameras stopped rolling. From shoddy special effects to lackluster set designs, these movies clearly ran out of money.

14 Overrated Romantic Movies to Waste Your Time on Netflix Now

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14 Overrated Romantic Movies to Waste Your Time on Netflix Now â€“ Are you tired of sappy, predictable romantic movies that leave you rolling your eyes instead of feeling the love? Yet you still love them and want more? Well, look no further because we’ve compiled a list of 14 romantic movies that are currently plaguing Netflix.

Top 11 Tv Shows Finales That Left People Furious With Their Awful Endings

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Top 11 Tv Shows Finales That Left People Furious With Their Awful Endings â€“ The conclusion of your beloved television series is invariably a bittersweet occasion, regardless of whether you believe it has reached its natural conclusion or not. During such moments, all you can hope for is that the show’s creators deliver a satisfying finale, one that does justice to the entire journey.

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