Queen great Brian May has lashed out against Idol-style television shows, describing them as an "appalling lowering of standards".
He was responding to the suggestion that the Queen stage musical, 'We Will Rock You', should host a reality TV talent contest to find the next lead character. The stage revival of 'The Sound Of Music' went down this path, with the British TV series 'How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria?' seeing contestants compete for the lead role.But the guitar great said a similar thing would be "contrary to the spirit of our show".
He went on to leave no doubt as to his stance on Idol-style television shows, adding, "It's actually an appalling lowering of standards, this whole TV-dominated culture. I promise you will never find us on some panel bullying and ridiculing young performers.
"I personally detest that kind of thing, and I think it's a shame that the public puts up with it.
"The idea that you can just pull people in off the streets to audition in public, and cast your show from this process, is a huge insult to all those young men and women who have devoted their whole lives to developing their talents."
