Simon may realize (like me) that Carrie has the most potential of the group and is trying to prepare her for "American Idol" status. He treated Clay the same way, IIRC.
I didn't watch the first season of AI, did Simon do Kelly that way also?
I watched a perfectly dreadful, but funny video last night of the first season final 4 doing a Paula Abdul medley.
They were awful, but they knew it and were having fun.
Paula was delighted and even Simon was laughing.
Anyway, Kelly looked so plain and innocent, almost babyish in that video.
Speaking of Paula, I also watched some of her videos again. I had forgotten how talented of a dancer she was.
The singing left a little to be desired, but that little gal sure could dance.