[Netizen]

Simon said that Anthony "didn't have enough soul." Code for "too white."

I saw that when I watched the show (Pacific time). Unbelievable!

I keep seeing this repeated and I think what was meant was depth, heart and not the color of his skin. I think Simon considers Anthony to be, not ready. Which he isn't even though a lot of us like him, including myself.

[Wolfstar]

I agree Anthony is not ready. I don't agree he has no depth or heart -- no "soul." Of course, only Simon knows what he really meant. But it came across to me as a bigoted statement.

[kevkrom]

I think Simon considers Anthony to be, not ready. Which he isn't

If I were a record prodcuer, out of the top 12, I'd sign Carrie, Vonzelle, and Anthony. None of them are ready, but those three have the talent to be decent development projects.