It's like Jim Carrey's daughter on American Idol all over again. Over the weekend, Sophie Simmons tried out for X Factor. On Saturday she called her dad and told him she wouldn't be able to make it for Father's Day because she was in the Bay Area auditioning for the show. So, in typical Gene Simmons style he took Shannon and their private plane and showed up at the auditions. He probably also filmed it. When Gene showed up, Simon Cowell said it didn't matter and that Sophie was not going to get any special treatment and LA Reid said that since it was Gene's daughter it should be a yes. If, it is going to be truly done without any parental involvement don't you think these offspring should use fake names or stage names and just do it on their own. I like Sophie a lot. A whole lot. Maybe she did want to do it on her own and Gene came barging in. But, did she know he would probably do that? why didn't she wait until after the audition?
You answered your own question - she told him because she wasn't going to be home for Father's Day. I suppose she could have made something up.
ReplyDeleteI like Sophie too - she seems really sweet and unaffected. It's kind of a shame that Gene made the decision to go - cause it takes the spotlight off of her, although I don't doubt for a minute that he doesn't love her to pieces.
^ what surfer said. I don't understand the concern, but do understand that Gene is a celeb so at least to some extent his shadow is inescapable for Sophie. Comes with the territory.
ReplyDeleteShe is NOT going to get on XFactor BECAUSE of Gene Simmons. They don't want two reality shows filming at the same time.
ReplyDeleteI watched a season or two of family jewels, and simmons is well known to show up WHEREVER his kids are, to their annoyance. they were joking they could be on saturn, turn around, he's there. You could say devoted dad, but I think its deeper than that- he's a narcacist, and must be in on everything. I think he spoiled it for her. Time to back it up, old man, and let someone else shine. It wont kill ya!!
ReplyDeleteGene Simmons is a money whore, so naturally he would show up at Sophie's audition. A friend of mine is on their crew and he says Simmons and Shannon fight like cats and dogs and that the only reason they got married was because ratings were slipping on their "reality" show.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Aunt Liddy and am interested in what Econeywaaa said. Gene is a narcissist and can't not be the centre of attention.
ReplyDeleteI find that show to be the most staged of all the reality shows. Gene is untalented and owes everything to luck and timing. Shannon's face is getting more and more puppet-like (her sister has puppet-face too).
I like the kids so I'm hoping they don't take the celebrity kid route and expect fame for nothing. Nick's band was pretty awful.
Oh geez..well, I've seen Family Jewels and I think Sophie seems like a sweet girl, especially since her parents are complete assholes. That being said, she cannot sing. I saw her attempting it a few times on the show, and it wasn't pretty...
ReplyDeleteI agree that both kids should give up on any music ideas. They are pretty smart and not as ugly as their father, so they have opportunities.
ReplyDeleteI was at this taping yesterday! It's funny when I was waiting in line I saw this guy from the back and his hair and I thought it looked like Gene Simmons. Then when Sophie walked out on the stage I knew I recognized her. To be honest she was good, but not great. I don't think she would have gotten through if she wasn't his daughter.
ReplyDeleteAs for Britney, she actually had some good feedback, but she did not really interact with the audience. She told one guy she was really bored. She didn't do anything weird, but when the taping was done, she got up and was gone in a flash. Jason sat near by, but wasn't creepy about it. I love Britney, but I get the feeling she doesn't really want to be there and was forced to be.
I'm actually sorry to hear that Gene and Shannon fight so much. Not terribly surprised, but a little sad just the same, mostly because I think Nick and Sophie are pretty cool kids.
ReplyDelete@Strawberry Girl..We both live in the Bay Area!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Aunt Liddy. Gene is a narcacist but I still like him. Both his kids are pretty darn good looking. What did she do for her audition?
I like this family, and the kids are adorable, considering they have such an obnoxious dad. Still, he and Shannon are good parents, and have obviously taught their kids well. I hope Sophie does well.
ReplyDeleteYup, the kids seem pretty cool actually.
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ReplyDeleteI knew I liked you for a reason :)
I'm in the east bay!
Me too! :)
DeleteI agree that the show is definitely staged - do you think Gene is going to not have complete control over that as well? At least the kids have a genuine feel about them.
ReplyDeleteI live in the Bay Area also!
ReplyDeleteI was also at this taping yesterday, in Oakland, not SF by the way! The interaction between the judges and the Sophie definitely seemed set up to reveal her identity. Demi Lovato "recognized" Sophie and said that she knew her brother, so it "came out" that she was Gene Simmons daughter. She wanted to sing "These Words" by Natasha Beddingfield which I think would have been really cute, but Simon told her he didn't like the song. Instead she tackled "And I am telling you" from Dreamgirls and an Adele song. Ambitious! She did okay and was very cute. And it was really fun to get to see Gene Simmons. Britney looked really great and was fun to hear what she had to say when she got in the mix but it mostly Demi dominating the conversation.
ReplyDeleteGene and Shannon are kind of cheesy on their show but I like the kids. I don't remember seeing Sophie sing but Nick did on at least one show and he was very talented. I am kind of looking forward to seeing her and how she does, she seems like a nice girl.
ReplyDeleteI'm kind of ashamed to admit that Nick brings out my inner cougar...he looks a little like my high school boyfriend.
ReplyDeleteI was looking at Shannon and her sister on the last episode. Before, they were almost twin-looking. Now they look nothing alike. I realize Turtle has gained a lot of weight, but facially, they have really made some changes. BOTH of them.
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ReplyDeleteI live in Oakland! Where was the taping? The Paramount Theatre or the Fox?
You know Gene is going to have this on his show. Did a camera follow him around?
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