After visiting New York radio station Hot 97 last week and referring to her time on American Idol as “going to work every day in hell with Satan,” the Internet went a blaze that Mariah Carey was referring to Nicki Minaj. In contrary, husband Nick Cannon says that wasn’t the case.
“I don't think she was speaking directly about [Minaj]," Cannon told Access Hollywood. "I think she was talking about the situation in general. In her mind, it's bigger than that. If my wife wanted to [call Minaj Satan], she would've said that. She has no problem [saying] how she feels!”
He adds: “She was talking about the situation in general.”
One thing is for certain though, Carey was unhappy that the three-person judging panel went to four and she wanted to be the only female judge.
“[Mariah] was like, ‘You said it was going be this, and then it turned out to be this.’ From that point on, it was just bad," Cannon said.
Are you still wondering about the infamous ‘satan’ comment made by Mariah Carey during her stint on American Idol? Well, Nick Cannon has finally cleared the air and provided an explanation for what really happened.
As a former host of the popular singing competition show, Cannon had a front-row seat to Carey’s comment and is now shedding light on the situation. In this article, you will learn about Cannon’s take on the incident and how he believes it was blown out of proportion.
He will provide clarification on what Carey actually said and why he thinks people misinterpreted her words. So, sit back and get ready to finally understand what really went down with Mariah Carey’s ‘satan’ comment on American Idol.
The Infamous “Satan”Comment on American Idol
You probably remember when Mariah Carey dropped the bomb about ‘satan’ on American Idol, but Nick Cannon is here to clear things up for you.
The comment was made during an episode of the show in 2013, where Mariah and fellow judge Nicki Minaj were having a heated argument.
In the midst of their argument, Mariah made a statement about someone being ‘the devil.’
Many speculated that Mariah’s comment was directed towards Nicki, however, she later clarified that it was aimed at American Idol producer Nigel Lythgoe.
According to Nick Cannon, who spoke out about the situation during an interview with Howard Stern, Mariah felt that Nigel had wronged her in some way and that’s why she used such strong language.
Despite all the drama surrounding this incident, both Mariah and Nick have moved past it and continue to work together amicably.
It just goes to show that even on live television with millions of viewers watching, tensions can still run high between colleagues!
Nick Cannon’s Explanation and Clarification
Amidst the controversy, host Nick Cannon cleared up Mariah Carey’s American Idol ‘Satan’ comment in an interview on Access Hollywood Live. He explained that the comment was taken out of context and blown out of proportion.
According to Cannon, Carey’s comment was meant as a joke and she was referring to him, not American Idol or anyone associated with the show. He said that he and Carey have a playful banter and often tease each other in public. The ‘Satan’ remark was simply a part of their banter and not meant to be taken seriously.
Cannon also emphasized that there is no truth to the rumors that Carey left American Idol because of the supposed ‘Satanic influence.’ He said that her decision to leave was purely personal and had nothing to do with any alleged supernatural forces at work.
With this clarification from Cannon, it is clear that there is no reason for fans or critics to believe that American Idol has any connections to Satanism or anything of the sort.
Conclusion
So there you have it, straight from the horse’s mouth. Nick Cannon has cleared up any confusion surrounding Mariah Carey’s infamous ‘satan’ comment during her time as a judge on American Idol.
As Cannon explains, the whole thing was simply a joke between himself and Carey, referencing an inside joke they had regarding their children.
It just goes to show how easily things can be taken out of context in the media world. But with explanations like this one from Cannon himself, we can finally put this particular rumor to rest and move on to more pressing matters in the entertainment industry.
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