So don't listen! You are fortunate to live in a country that 1) allows many views to be broadcast and 2) grants you the freedom to choose among all or none of them.
But don't come on here and criticize those who chose differently than you. Or else we'll conclude various things about you such as that you really have an alternative agenda you're trying to push.
Some people, usually those who lack originality or talent feel the need to run those who are successful down in order to make themselves feel better.
"Chickens cackling in a barn."
Maybe he just woke up more than usually disgusted with sycophancy.