From smiles to trials within three weeks American Idol put Jermaine Jones through it all - (FOX photo)

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Simon Fuller - American Idol Creator/Executive Producer and Founder/CEO of XIX Entertainment - (Photo: Business Wire) Simon Fuller - 19 Entertainment

Video Beat SPECIAL Part 3 - THE SET UP OF AMERICAN IDOL'S JERMAINE JONES ASSASSINATION

James Loving - National Radio Text Service

American Idol cameras were rolling when after rehearsing for the TV show Jermaine was called into a meeting with producers Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick. As he walked into the room he noticed that cameras were trained on him. What he didn't know is it was a setup to humiliate and embarrass the young man in front of an International television audience - Recommended TV Listings

Wednesday March 21, 2012

IDOL'S DIRTY TRICKS

Prior to the season during the audition stage Jermaine Jones was eliminated by the judges from being included in the Top 24. Jones who possesses one on the two strongest voices in the competition was called back to be the 13th male in contest which was extended from the Top 24 to the Top 25. Public voting determined who would be in the TOP 10. The public saw something in Jones that the judges failed to appreciate and recognize… a great voice.

The judges primarily voted through the pretty boy images in preference to quality of voice. Jones defies the squeaky clean visual image of most American Idol contestants that were selected to appear on the show. The irony is that the program is basically an audition for Idols creator Simon Fuller to choose who he would like to manage in association with 19 Entertainment which is set up to appear as if it is separate from Fullers decisions. In past seasons there have been some questionable calls with better looking lesser talented contestants advancing over those with more qualified voices.

Jones is 6'8 ½" and is as thick as an offensive left tackle in the NFL. For those that don't know the left tackle is most important in an offensive line to protect the quarterbacks back. They are usually strong, tall, quick and usually thick.

Jones wears a dreadlock hairstyle that is greasier than fellow contestant half black, half white Deandre Brackensick. Jones comes from a poor area of New Jersey and has had a tough life of survival and looks it. The bottom line is his talent is far superior to the other contestants. It's his voice that stands out which prompted American Idol's in house mentor and the head of Interscope Records Jimmy Iovine to say, "I can listen to an entire album of that voice. "We have to figure a way how to keep him in this competition (with good selections of songs)," he concluded.

Idol is currently pimping their Idols of choice with an on air publicity campaign. Some contestants appear more than others and the campaign is not in alphabetical order. Colton Dixon and Phillip Phillips are the pretty boys of choice and Jones does not fir the pretty boy image. The judges admit that they are looking for the entire package of voice, performance, and attitude and though not overtly stated good looks. Apparently the days of the Ruben Stoddard look are over.

Iovine's comments serious or not will not come to fruition as Lythgoe and Warwick proudly set up the young man deemed the Gentle Giant in a gangland type sniper attack with video cameras SET UP and rolling.

On Tuesday March 13th at 3:45 PM Pacific Coast time Jones rehearsed the song he was to sing on the program the following day. He was then called into a meeting with the two producers. As he walked in he noticed two cameras rolling to catch his every expression.

For those not familiar with television production at least two cameras are required when doing an interview that captures the expressions of the subjects FROM OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS. One camera was positioned behind Jones back for an over the shoulder shot of the Lythgoe and Warwick sitting on a couch opposite the big fellow. Another camera was on the opposite side of the room focused on close up shots of Jones' face. It was a well planned and well conceived attack.

Before the rehearsal and interview Lythgoe and Warwick knew that they were going to dismiss Jones for outstanding warrants. At the beginning of the performance show host Ryan Seacrest set it up by informing the TV audience that with the help of police Idol had to eliminate a contestant with a criminal record. He didn't reveal who it was or what the crime was but said they would get to that later in the show. It was a stealth like STAY TUNED MOMENT. It was so dramatic that it was as if someone on the show had murdered somebody.

In the meeting Lythgoe and Warwick confronted Jones and went into this dreadful criminal record which included giving false names twice to police when he was young. Since Jones knew he had warrants for driving with a suspended license and didn't want to go to jail for ignoring them he lied. The Idol producers also pointed out that he had a fight with a friend prompting Jones to point out that it was verbal argument and not a physical confrontation.

In our research Jones' horrendous crimes also included being caught with an open container in a car. Ask your self… have you ever done that but weren't caught?

The Showbiz Tonight show also pointed out that the buzz going around is that Idol was doing this whole thing for ratings. What did Jones respond? Stay tuned…

NEXT: MORE ON THE JONES INTERVIEW & AFTERMATH FOLLOW-UP

NOTE: The top 10 contestants now consist of five males and five females. By far Jessica Sanchez has the most outstanding voice with Jermaine Jones being a close 2nd and gone. Sanchez is the most polished in her performing skills.

NEXT: MORE ON THE JONES INTERVIEW & AFTERMATH FOLLOW-UP

AMERICAN IDOL'S TOP 10 Finalists

* DeAndre Brackensick (born October 21, 1994) is from San Jose, California, he is 17 years old. He auditioned in San Diego, California. He originally auditioned for American Idol season 10, but he was cut in the Sing for Your Life round.

* Hollie Cavanagh (born July 5, 1993) is from McKinney, Texas, she is 18 years old. She auditioned in Houston, Texas. She originally auditioned for season 10, but she was cut in the Sing for Your Life round.

* Colton Dixon (born October 19, 1991[40]) is from Murfreesboro, Tennessee, he is 20 years old. He auditioned in North Charleston, South Carolina. He originally auditioned for season 10, but he was cut in the Sing for Your Life round.

* Heejun Han (born April 20, 1989) is from Flushing, New York, he is 22 years old. He auditioned in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

* Jermaine Jones (born November 3, 1986) is from Pine Hill, New Jersey, he is 25 years old. Portland, Oregon. He was called back after the top 24 selection filming, making him the 25th semi-finalist and thirteenth male semi-finalist. - Disqualified @ # 12

* Skylar Laine (born February 1, 1994[41]) is from Brandon, Mississippi, she is 18 years old. She auditioned in Houston, Texas.

* Joshua Ledet (born April 9, 1992) is from Westlake, Louisiana, he is 19 years old. He auditioned in Houston, Texas.

* Shannon Magrane (born October 21, 1995[42]) is from Tampa, Florida, she is 16 years old. She auditioned in North Charleston, South Carolina. - ELIMINATED @ # 11

* Phillip Phillips (born September 20, 1990) is from Leesburg, Georgia, he is 21 years old. He auditioned in North Charleston, South Carolina.

* Jeremy Rosado (born March 24, 1992) is from Valrico, Florida, he is 19 years old. - ELIMINATED @ # 13

* Jessica Sanchez (born August 4, 1995[43]) is from San Diego, California, she is 16 years old. She auditioned in San Diego, California. Before Idol, she was first known for her appearance on the first season of America's Got Talent.

* Elise Testone (born July 29, 1983) is from Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, she is 28 years old. She auditioned in North Charleston, South Carolina.

* Erika Van Pelt (born December 12, 1985[44]) is from South Kingstown, Rhode Island, she is 26 years old. She auditioned in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

MARCH EXTRA Part 2 - AMERICAN IDOL CHANGES GIVE JUDGES TOO MUCH POWER

SPECIAL - AMERICAN IDOL EXPLOITS JERMAINE JONES

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