American Idol: Simon Cowell Wants To Lower Age Limit

American Idol judge, Simon Cowell has revealed that he intends to drop the age limit for American Idol in the near future.

Speaking to girlfriend Teri Seymour on US show Extra, he said: “All these shows, including Idol, in the future are going to have to go younger. We’re going to have to drop the age from 16 to 14 soon.”

Simon also encouraged contestants to turn on the waterworks, saying: “[Crying] doesn’t do you any harm when you’re in a competition, especially if you’re a girl.”

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