Whoopi Goldberg acknowledges ‘American Idol’ led to society’s ‘downfall’ in wild claim

Whoopi Goldberg says “american idol” contributed to the “beginning of the downfall of society” in statements that led to an awkward moment between her and “the viewexecutive producer Brian Teta. (You can watch a clip of his comments below)

The co-host of “The View” weighed in Wednesday about the show’s influence just days after the 18-year-old Hawaii-born singer Iam Tongi won season 21.

“We as a society love to look at things to judge people. You know, I’ve always thought that the start of the society’s downfall was with… what’s the name of that show? I always tell you that,” Goldberg said as he looked at Teta.

“abcit’s American Idol,” Teta replied before the audience burst out laughing.

Goldberg, who noted that the show began on FoxHe went on to explain his take on the competition.

“Because once we gave people the ability to judge other people, I think we went crazy and it got out of hand,” Goldberg said.

“Do you remember ‘The Gong Show’?” said the co-host joy behar in reference to a program that allowed judges strike a gong to signal their distaste for a performance.

Goldberg clarified that he can’t remember a case where “so many people” judged a person’s talent before Teta and the co-host. sunny accommodationHe added that Goldberg likes the show now that it’s on ABC, the same network that airs “The View.”

“American Idol,” which debuted nearly 21 years ago on Fox, has remarkably relied on public participation since its inception, whether through calls, text messages or online votes.

But the show isn’t the first to lean on at-home audience participation like the “The Original Amateur Hour” – a follow-up to Major Bowes’ “Amateur Hour” radio show that brought Frank Sinatra and his Hoboken Four quartet to a national stage, relied on viewer votes by phone and postcard.