Brian May says TV talent contests suck. He says this in response to suggestions that the Queen musical should recruit a new lead via reality TV, a la 'How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria?' and the Joseph and Grease programmes, whatever they're called. He says doing so would be "contrary to the spirit of our show".
On the subject of Idol-style shows, he added: "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".
Yeah, so, think on. All of you.