Mark Mudd Jr.
Age: 25
Hometown: Coxs Creek, Kentucky
Songs Performed
White Lightning by George Jones
Eliminated: 21st Jan 2009
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The judges were extremely rude to this contestant especially Paula. he was just wishing them good luck on there search he meant nothing bad by saying be careful I think they were very stupid for saying those things to him, they really need to get there heads out of there buts for two seconds and not disrespect someone that is just showing them respect.
I am sorry they were rude to you Mark. I am not a fan of the show but watch it sometimes. I found out about this from someone else and I watched the clip on youtube. It makes Paula and Simon look dumb.
I’m not originally from KY, but Chicago, where we say “Take Care”. I think those California and British folks (Simon said it was a threatening phrase) need to get the stick out of their backsides and be a bit more Cosmopolitan.
I thought he was a nice young man. Sorry you were treated so poorly.
Paula is the rudest person and I really thought they would have gotten rid of her years ago. Shes a dits and obviosly craves attention on herself even if it hurts someone innocent in doing so. Her actions towards this man were very rude. He said nothing wrong and I think Paula knew that.. but just wanted to make a issue of it.. (there goes the attention wanting again) maybe she has low self esteem on herself… But Mark Mudd was a sweety and meant no harm..
Paula is a 1980′s has-been who’s riding Simon Cowells’ hit show to new-found fame. She is elitist without grounds and is a poor excuse for decency!
I guess saying “be careful” to someone you’re leaving is just a Kentucky thing. My 3 year old even says that to anyone leaving our house!
Are you kidding me! That’s it? That’s their big “apology”? Saying that because of the “briefness” of their stays when on location that they didn’t “understand” what Mark meant. PLEASE! Then they are ALL morons! Did his body language not show you that he wasn’t threatening anyone? I mean even if you aren’t familiar with the saying or a derivative of it, a threat is always accompanied with some sort of offensive posture. Want to know what I think happened? I think the set Mark up. I think that after his pre-screening someone ran to the judges and said something like “hey we’ve got this bald, hokie, hillbilly coming in a few. Eat his butt alive! It’ll be hilarious!” Jerks! I will say that I’m so happy people are standing up for Mark Mudd. Now the joke is on American Idol. They counted on us (the public) siding with them in their cruel little joke and we haven’t. I know he probably won’t sue them because he just seems like a “salt of the earth” kind of guy who’s to dignified to sue them but man I wish he would!
Mark Mudd was a cool guy! Different….but cool
I honestly don’t see how the judges or anyone could consider “Be careful” as being a threat. Paula stated that no one says that. People say it all the time where I from. I probably hear it everyday. It’s the same as saying “Take care”. That was just a bad way of trying to add drama to the show, but all it did was show their own ignorance.
Absolutely!! Saying “be careful” is a simple southern expression that we say to people out of concern. The contestant was being polite in my mind. Threatening is certainly not a word I would have used to describe him…are you kidding?! He seemed very sweet…actually.
Paula is rude and needs to grow up, She acts like a person who grew up without manners. I liked this guy he was cool, different but cool. His singing was good for country not for American Idol. If there was a Country Idol he would win. “Be Careful” Paula needs to grow up!!!
Yeah, mark mudd was nervous, but he was not threatening. I am so mad that the judges were so mean to him. They faulsely tagged him with a very serious accusation. Ugh, so mad and sorry for mark mudd. Saying be carefull, in the south, is ACTUALLY wishing someone safety. He wasn’t thinking and said a goodbye in a silly way…poor mark mudd.
Exactly. I emailed the producers and complained. Its very culturalist of the show to presume that the words ‘Be Careful’ could mean anything threatening the way he said it. If anything the spin the show put on it with no explanation whatsoever leaves me to believe the show intentionally advertised and broadcasted the segment in an unfavorable light. I think that is grounds for a lawsuit.
Paula is obviously not from the South. I would never take “Be Careful”, especially in the manner he used it, as a threat. To be honest, I prefer “Take Care” as opposed to “Be Careful”, but I have used both interchangeably and see no problem with them.
I think Paula just takes some things a little too seriously and needed to relax. I realize the guy looked a little crazy, but really? He just calmly walked off and was being polite and she spazed out on him.
Before she gets all in a huff again, perhaps she should be aware of common phrases and sayings in the region of the country she is in.
And to Dawn:
“That was just a bad way of trying to add drama to the show, but all it did was show their own ignorance.”
I completely agree!! Paula just made herself look very ignorant and rude to someone being polite.
WELCOME TO AMERICA, *AMERICAN* IDOL…not everyone is from high society or the Northeast or LA…believe it or not, there are linguistic differences all over this country that people MUST be aware of before freaking out on others.
The judges need to apologize to Mark Mudd. He was wishing them well and they rebuffed him without a clue as to what he was actually saying. They were very rude. In the South and probably elsewhere, when saying goodbye to someone, one says “Be Careful” to (1) wish them well in general, (2) wish for a safe journey to wherever they’re going (while walking, biking, riding in an automobile, flying, etc) and (3) to watch out for anything harmful (criminals, wild animals, acts of God, etc) until they see them next. “Be Careful” is simply a southern colloquial expression that is practiced very frequently (probably 100% of the time in my hometown of Barnesville, GA when sending off relatives and friends) when saying goodbye. My experience is that it may actually hurt the feelings of the leaving party if the sending party does not send the leaving party off with concerns of their wellbeing and safety by saying “Be Careful”. In Mark Mudd’s case, he was the leaving party so he was just being nice to the judges by saying “Be Careful”. Too bad the judges didn’t reciprocate. Instead, they insulted the guy and made themselves look like idiots to millions of people (especially Southerners).
Terry summed up very well the use of this phrase in the South, and I will just add that I have heard it my whole life in Oklahoma and Texas. Mr. Mudd seemed to me to be very overwhelmed by the experience, then embarrassed and angry at Simon’s putdown; in the process of trying to make a graceful exit with some dignity, he just fell back on a courtesy phrase he was no doubt raised with. I’m a little surprised that none of the judges were familiar with it, but I’d chalk the whole thing up to a simple cultural misunderstanding were it not for the way the producers decided to blow the thing out of proportion in the promos. It was really insulting to those of us in “flyover country”, and they should be ashamed of themselves.
Thank you all for standing up for Mark Mudd, Jr. As I was watching Mark’s audition last night, I was very happy to see someone auditioning with a George Jones song although I knew in my heart he wouldn’t make the cut. I think he was a very brave person to audition in the first place, but more importantly he took the news of “no” with grace. I say, “Be careful,” everyday to my children when I drop them off at school. I also tell my husband to be careful as he walks out our door every morning. Apparently, Paula, Simon and possibly Kara and Randy have never spent enough time in a southern environment. To say he was threatening them is just plain rude, absurd and ignorant. It pure hurt my heart to see Mark Mudd’s face when they accused him of threatening them. THEN for Paula to say, “You don’t say that to people,” just made me angry and disappointed in American Idol to even air such behavior. I’m proud to see others feel the same way. At that point of the show, I told my daughter and husband, “Just turn the channel, I don’t want to watch people of that caliber anymore.” I hope and pray Mark Mudd, Jr. didn’t let it hurt him. People need to realize words can truly hurt and scar emotionally. I understand the music world is tough and the judges have to be blunt with their decisions at times, but Paula and Simon need to practice the act of kindness and respect to the human race a little more. In closing, thank you all again for defending a man that was obviously just being polite and please BE CAREFUL !!!!!!!
You’re absolutely right! I’m from Texas and my dad tells me even to this day at the age of 25 “be careful” as I leave his house….it’s a form of endearment….not a threat. I do however understand they may not be familiar with “southern hospitality” however the way Paula acted can be explained by nothing other than ignorance. It just goes to show…just because you have money and fame does not mean you have intelligence. I feel so sorry for Mr. Mudd; he was confused as he tried to walk away with what dignity he had left. That kind of music he choose to sing is not your ideal American Idol genre and that was handled well by Paula. But there is absolutely no reason to ever treat anyone the way they treated Mr. Mudd on his departure. I wonder how Paula liked being accused of her drug and alcohol problem!?!?! Same thing….it’s embarrassing….how could she make another human being who was simply trying to bid her a good day feel so awful?!?!?! I can’t even watch this show anymore and I hope the ratings plummet in the south, that’s something we don’t stand for here. It’s the same as someone tipping their hat to you and you flipping them the bird. Now I’m not a country girl contrary to what you may think, I grew up in the city and am very much a city girl. However, I do know what courtesy is and when it’s extended I was brought up to extend it back. It doesn’t say much for Paula and her up brining when she can’t simply extend the same courtesy that she was extended. It’s so sad that you can’t even be nice to someone anymore without them assuming you have bad intentions. I really wish an apology would be given to Mr. Mudd!
Threat or not, this dude just looks like a dope.
I am from KY and we use the phrase “be careful” all the time. Of course I guess that could be confusing to the brain dead. Just sayin….oh BTW be careful y’all
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I could not believe my eyes and ears when Paula and Simon acted so ridiculous to the words “be careful.” I was shocked that they reacted the way they did. In the south the words “be careful,” mean just that… you are wishing the other well. I don’t know anyone around me that doesn’t use those terms when telling someone goodbye. I felt it was very rude and showed little intelligence on Simon and Paula’s part. I also felt the Producers should have known better to air that story line. I’m sure someone in the shows production room and editing room had common sense that those words were not a threat. If I was Mr. Mudd I would present the show with a slanderous lawsuit. If anything – they have now put Mr. Mudds life in jeopardy by portraying him in such a horrid light. If anything – Paula and Simon’s accusations were out of line and out of touch. I feel Simon and ESPECIALLY Paula along with the Shows producers owe Mr. Mudd an apology. As for Paula – hope she never returns to Kentucky, she obviously has no manners.
Paula and Simon owe this poor guy a serious apology at the very least. I have been watching since the beginning, but I won’t be watching anymore. I’m through with American Idol and any Southern person should do the same. What an insult to this gentleman and what an insult to Southern culture in general.
Exactly…I say “be careful” every day. I say it to my family before leaving for work or to them when they leave the house. I say it to my co-workers before leaving each day and it gets said to me each day.
It is an expression of concern for people in the south. I am beginning to despise American Idol more and more.
The way he was treated in the beginning…the stare down instead of just telling him that he wasn’t right for the show like they normally do or tell him no…whatever.
I can’t help but post another comment again. Maybe it shouldn’t, but the incident that took place last night on American Idol has really angered and saddened me. I, myself, know first hand that southerners are not the only considerate, kind, and courteous people in this world. I was raised in the South with manners, respect for others, honesty, and integrity, to name a few things. I am not perfect by any means. I continue to live in the South, but travel to several big cities around the US, continuously. I have never seen this type of behavior in any city or town I have had the opportunity to visit.Kind and considerate people are all over this world, not just in southern states. I admit I have said rude things to people in my life, but I have ALWAYS felt awful after the fact and I have ALWAYS apologized for my actions. Most people are raised to be courteous and respectful to others, but some choose not to practice those important qualities to others, for whatever reason. I truly believe if Mark Mudd would have said, “Yes, mam or yes, sir” they would have reacted the same way. I may be wrong and have no problem admitting when I am wrong, but if they took, “Be careful,” in a threatening manner; I’m sure “Yes, mam or sir” would have been just as a threat to them or possibly and insult to them. I don’t just blame Paula and Simon; I blame the entire American Idol staff for allowing it to be aired on national TV. An apology, in my opinion, is mandatory; not only to Mark Mudd, but the entire world. There are millions of adults and children that watch and enjoy American Idol, every season; for the writers, producers, and anyone else responsible to condone that type of behavior is a horrible act of American TV. I’m sure some of the past American Idol winners and contestants dropped their jaws just as I did last night. I would be pure embarrassed, at this point, to even claim association with American Idol. I do sincerely hope the ratings drop and that the American citizens stand up against this type of behavior. I can speak for myself, I’m completely FINISHED with watching the show and I will not allow my children to watch it. If we can’t be kind to one another without being accused of “threatening” someone, what is this world coming to?
I don’t know what Paula Abdul heard, but I heard a woman make false accusations of uttering threats. It is disgraceful how they presented Mr. Mudd as some sort of creep.
i am a distant relative of Dr. sam mudd too…and i was furious at the comments made to mr. mark mudd. i say be careful to my kids all the time. it is because i love them.
I’m also from Kentucky, and I hear it all the time. I do think they over reacted, but keep in mind… the judges are rude and inconsiderate to the majority of the people on their show. Which is why I don’t watch the show.
The only reason I seen this clip was because someone linked me it from Youtube. If I wanted to watch human beings ridicule and embarrass other human beings… I’d go back to Middle/High school, where teenagers didn’t know any better.
American Idol rates right up there with Jerry Springer in my opinion.
I am SO offended at the way that the judges (epecially Paula) handled the whole “be careful” thing. I am from Texas and that is certainly an everyday parting expression. I work with the general public and I can’t tell you how many times a day someone tell me to “be careful” as they leave my business, and for that matter how many times a day I say it to customers. I am so glad to see that I am not the only person that this upset, and I’m glad to know that I’m not the only sticking up for us Southerners and our “funny talk”
Be careful yall!
And BTW, I thought Mark had a VERY good voice, especially if he ever wanted to get into bluegrass or anything like that. I enjoyed it very much.
Boy oh boy, I’d hope they do not welcome that bunch back to Kentucky, at least until they have take a southern culture class. After demoralizing that poor guy and then accuse him of making threats? Don’t flatter yourself Paula! There will be a day when someone has to change your diapers and you’ll really wish you’d of been a bit more respectful of other people.
I have to say that I was really very offended by the level of ignorance that was shown. I can almost understand it from the judges (I am sure that they are hyper-sensitive about threats and if they have never been exposed to the phrase it may sound threatening) but the producers should have never aired such stupidity. It is really just pandering to the lowest common denominator of the audience and it reinforces a negative stereotype of southerners. At the very least I think the show owes an on-air apology to Mark Mudd and to the South in general.
“Yall be careful now, ya hear”
(Oh, and for the ignorant, that translates to goodbye and good luck)
To email FOX and complain, their email is askfox@fox.com
I believe they should issue a public apology for this outrageous event. If you agree, please send FOX an email.
Thanks,
Erica
I just sent my response. Thanks for the link Erica.
Erica, thanks for the suggestion. I did exactly that! FOX got an email from me. Hope it does some good.
I was very dissapointed with how he was treated by the judges. You can tell he was very nervous. He leaves after getting all no’s and giggles yet still tells them to “be careful”. That is the way of the south. It was not a threat! An apology from Fox, American Idol, and the judges is well deserved for this man. -.-
Thanks for the link. I just sent my letter to FOX.
For the record he’s from Cox’s Creek, Ky…my hometown as well. This kid is different but he wouldn’t hurt a fly.
I went for a job interview today. At the end of the brief interview, I was told I did not have the skills they were looking for. They thanked me for applying. When I left, I said, GOOD BYE and BE CAREFUL to the interviewing manager. No matter how many times I look at the above story (which is made up), BE CAREFUL, is not fitting and would be considered as a concern.
AND if using the term ‘BE CAREFUL’ is so common practice in the south, is Mark the first southern to audition? Of the 10′s of thousands who audition, there must be a few other southern’s who have participated. Apparently from the reaction of the judges, this probably was the first time they had that response from a rejected auditioneer. If this phrase is so common under these circumstances, why wasn’t it used before.
Don,
You are probably right. That may have been the first time that the judges had heard the expression. And, I suspect that the reason was because, even for Southerners, it is very hard to show concern for the safety and wellbeing of jerks such as Abdul and Cowell. Therefore, earlier contestants restrained themselves. Mark Mudd was just an extraordinarily nice guy (one in hundreds) and wished them well anyway. Clearly, the judges and the producers used the incident for show. They took advantage of the situation for selfish reasons and tried to make him a laughingstock. It was unfair to him and demonstrates how low these people will go for ratings.
You tell ‘em Terry!! I couldn’t have explained that one better. Its a term of endearment, and Mark showed extreme grace under pressure with his response to those judges. Their brand of cruelty could cause a loss for words with anyone. He just said the first thing to come to mind while trying to leave before they could be any more cruel. Anyone could see he was visibly shaken.
Well said, Terry. Bravo!
Well, Coward – I mean Cowell always looks somewhat constipated…which means he is full of…..
Now why has Fox taken this clip away?
This really upset me as well. Saying “Be Careful” is a very common, kind expression in the south. This poor guy is now ruined because they made him out to be psycho (the advertisements leading up to it made it seem like he carried a gun and threatened them constantly). He was a very nice guy, too. Should not have made it to Hollywood, but nevertheless, did NOT deserve this.
They need to give a public apology to Mudd. Saying be careful, wishing people well is no excuse to malign someone’s character on national tv. Paula is the LAST person to try & tell someone what ‘normal’ people do! How would they feel if they finally got the courage to go on tv to take a shot at their dreams, then not only get shot down, but shown as a bad person for well wishing the judges!? Just proves these people really will lie, on innocent people no less, just to get a few extra ratings!
People have different opinions of what Mark Mudd meant by his comment. I believe that he was just being nice. He was embarrassed by the way they treated him. They left him standing there without making any comment at all, until he started to walk off. He didn’t know what he should do. Why did they do a small documentary on his family name, including a picture of his uncle? Simon asks if that was a gun he had on his belt when he walked out. Get real; I don’t guess Fox can afford security for their staff and the judges if someone could get a gun into auditions. They planned all this. They did not care if it embarrassed Mr. Mudd. He was not in another part of the USA or the world; he was less than 50 miles from his home. Some people can take criticism. This world would be a better place if more adults reacted like Mr. Mudd. He reacted with “Be Careful” Which, to him was saying, have a safe trip home. It was his way of saying I don’t have any bad feelings against you. That was as normal as breathing to him. Then Paula proceeded to tell him, you shouldn’t say things like that to people. He tried to explain to them what it meant. She said, I am flying out tonight, acting as if she were afraid of the threat. To Anastasia: He did not go out of his State, They were in his home State. When you are in someone’s home town, you don’t have the right to tell them how they should talk. People in Kentucky do not think you are trying to meet with them at another time if you say “LATER”. They are not offended if someone tells them that their Car is really “BAD”. Every State has their own sayings and meanings behind them. If a Valley Girl ever visited the South, She would need to bring an interpreter. “YOU KNOW” Parents have a hard time understanding their own Children with all the new meanings “Instant Messaging and Texting” Help; we need a decoder from the CIA. All I can is, when in Rome, and I don’t mean Georgia,do as the Romans do.
i felt sorry for Mr. Mudd since they obviously singled him out as the creep de jour
The reason these judges had never heard “be careful” is perhaps because they are the most insufferable human beings on this planet. Only a true gentleman would have been kind enough to extend such courtesy to them, despite their disgusting disregard for civility and common courtesy.
As a writer, and a life long Kentuckian…I am horrified by the way the portrayed our home and our citizens. We are as diverse a population as the rest of the country. We have country gentlemen and urban areas full of art and culture. Louisville is a wonderfully diverse city where urban and country folk live and work together each day.
I may not have the lovely southern accent that Mr. Mudd has, many Kentuckians do not…but I am proud that he is from Kentucky. As he showed great patience and manners despite their vitriolic comments.
Kentuckians do say “be careful” to say goodbye. As my Father left my home the other day, I said the exact same words.
We live in a very hilly part of the country, Kentucky roads can often be treacherous. We have 31W running through our state, it’s nickname is “Dixie Dieway” due to the many deaths involving automobiles.
So it’s no surprise to me that this young man would say “be careful” as many of us say this to people as we are departing.
I know the likelihood that the stooges they have judging this show actually reading these comments is small. But just incase…. What you did to this poor young man is reprehensible beyond what I could even convey in this meager comment. But, if I were him…this morning I would be consulting with a lawyer. You owe that gentleman an apology.
I thought Paula was extremely rude to this guy. The show tried to make it seem like he was threatening someone. Its a southern deal to tell someone to ‘be careful’. Im not from the south, but have lived here for some time, and you hear it all the time. I think Paula and Simon should have appologized. It just goes to show that a lot of people from around the country are out of touch with the south. Paula made herself out to be elitist and rude with her comments to Mr. Mudd.
THIS IS SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO FUNNNNNNNNNNNNYYYYYYYYYYY! PAULAS GOT SO MANY ISSUES! HHAHAHAHAHAH
The judges were too busy “judging” and making fun of people to recognize common courtesy. Mr. Mudd deserves an apology. I dislike American Idol a great deal and only tuned in to see my hometown of Louisville. I knew locals and others from far off who traveled to the auditions would embarrass themselves but so what. That is their right and they should follow their dreams even if farfetched. Mr. Mudd was insulted as was our region by the unthinking and unfeeling Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell. You can believe I won’t be tuning in this season which is a shame considering some great talent was sent to Hollywood from that audition.
The instant Paula made her comments to this young man, my 29 year old son sent me a text message and was furious at the show, American Idol. We talked a couple of days later and he was still livid regarding the rudeness and ignorance of Paula and Simon, and the show in general. “I may never watch that show again as I am so sick of them being so stupid and mean to people!” was his comment. I had to remind him that Paula was probably still a little freaked out with all the incidents of crazy fans she has had in the past few years and certainly over-reacted. (I also think the incident was probably cut to make what the producers consider “good TV” – it obviously was in the pre-views!), The cast of American Idol are obviously not from the south(although I question that this is only a southern expression). Let me add that I was raised in Louisville, but now a 40 year resident of Atlanta, GA. My entire family, including my children say “Take care” and “Be careful” as we are leaving or hanging up on the phone. For this young man, it was an expression of polite goodbye, even though you could tell he was confused and hurt. Hats off to you Mr. Mudd for being the gentleman that you are.
The judges need to get a grip on reality–you know the reality that exists in “flyover” country, that big space between New York and Los Angeles, where the real people live.
First, Mark was from Cox’s Creek, not Creek as listed in his bio above. Attention to detail is something, though, that real people have to develop because they work they do makes a cognizable difference to their communities and the world.
I’ve lived in Louisville my whole life, except when I was in college and graduate school. Anyone who has ever visited Louisville knows that the people here are friendly, if a little horse crazy. It killed me that despite having a wonderful venue like Churchill Downs, they chose to belittle and demean rather than highlight the glory of that place. Save the touching excerpt about the fellow who had recently lost his wife, the episode was all about putting the contestants down. But, I guess they think that’s what the viewers want. Another sign of the fact that those that create this drivel are out of touch with those subjected to it.
Mr. Mudd, you are a very polite young man. Don’t lose that–the people you meet in your life who will matter will appreciate your manners and gentle manner. Those that will not matter will not.
Hi Linda, I have now updated the post to show Cox’s Creek & not Creek as the hometown of Mark Mudd Jr, thanks for the correction.
Just to let you know this is a fan site & not an official American Idol site. I hope to let everyone express their opinions freely on all judges & contestants as long as nothing gets too personal.
If you see any other errors on any content I post, please feel free to point it out.
i was talkin to all my friends, co-workers and family, and like i told them we say be careful b/c its the right thing to say when leaving. down here, im Louisville, Ky, that is the right thing to say to some one… fuk that bitch…
i worked with mark for about a year, hes not a bad guy… a lil off but never the less… he didnt mean anything by it, but i guess out in hallywood they dont with ppl well, i guess they just come out and tell theey’re friends to dir, driver you car off the rd.. We on the other hand, want are friends to be careful….
B~Luv
i would like to thank everyone for their support with my pal, Mark Mudd. He is one of my dearest friends and he was very upset with the way things went on idol. he didnt let it get to him though. he just thought about how ridiculous Paula and Simon were being. And just so everyone knows, that clip doesnt do justice to how great Mark can sing. He was nervous so it threw him off a bit, but he is an excellent singer. I cant wait for the day that he makes it big and throws it in Idols face. all they want is someone with goodlooks and sex appeal that can half way sing. its not about the music anymore.
I also live in Louisville, KY and “be careful” is a common thing to say when your leaving or to tell someone when they are leaving. The clip in the beginning did make it look like he had a gun. I had to watch it. I am also upset they didn’t have anyone from Louisville audition but one guy. The kept showing Churchill Downs what about other parts of Louisville. Downtown 4th St. Live, the bridge view. American Idol does things for ratings and I think that is what Simon was trying to do. Just trying to get something started.
I, as so many others, was utterly disgusted at the way the judges treated Mark Mudd. I am from Cleveland and I am very familar with the saying ”be careful”. I think that Fox, American Idol, and all four judges need to pubicly appologize to Mr. Mudd the way that they publicly humiliated him! I sent an e-mail to Fox requesting this be done. P.S. If you read this Mr. Mudd, I thinkyou were fantastic!
Well said angie! Everyone from fox, american idol, their producers and their ”talented” judges owe this?man a huge apology!! i will definately be boycotting american idol, for treating my fellow southerner that way!
Sorry they treated you so bad. i didnt think you was being rude or threatning in any way. Paula just dont know how polite people can be look at the million dollar society she lives in. They all need a reality check. They made Kentucky look bad on this show. i honestly hope they dont come back and Be careful
The official American Idol website has now issued an apology on the Mark Mudd ‘Be Careful’ comment, you can read and comment on it here:
Thanks to everyone that helped with this!!
Mark Mudd should just try out for Nashville Star. He might actually do well on that show! I think he can sing in the pure tradition of Music that comes from that part of the state….the Judds, Dwight Yokum, Loretta Lynn…and many many more…he’s certainly better than Billy Ray Cyrus!!
I think mark did a good job when singing the gorge jones song.He should make a cd i would buy it not only because i like him but to show the idots of american idol that they are not final judge and jury in this world….power to the mark mudds of this world!!!