Adam's Angry About AI

 If you've heard the latest soundbites from Adam Levine's Out Magazine interview, you notice how he criticizes American Idol about its policy on gay contestants. Levine specifically references how contestants have to hide this about themselves until the show is over to not risk negative publicity for the show or the contestant.
 As of now, I haven't found a credible source confirming this, but looking at history, the Maroon 5 frontman may have a point. My question is why?
 American Idol to me, has a sketchy history with contestants and how they deal with their personal lives. For instance, fan favorite Frenchie Davis was ousted because of topless photos that surfaced of her online. However, contestants like Corey Clark had charges pending and weren't let go until later in the process as opposed to Frenchie being eliminated early on.
 Also, if American Idol is iffy about some issues, why not others? Unwed mothers Crystal Bowersox and Fantasia Barrino were featured prominently while Clay Aiken and Adam Lambert had to keep their sexuality hidden. I think if one social taboo is accepted than all have to be accepted or if one is hidden so should all.
 I appreciate Levine's honesty. His show The Voice had openly gay male and female contestants and it didn't affect the outcome. Adam Levine also has a younger brother who is openly gay, which I think lends more credibility to what he says.
 Now please understand, I don't condone or oppose the argument but what's fair is fair. Shows have to be honest about their contestants' identities if they're going to be successful. When weighing the facts, no one social taboo is worse than another. And people have to understand that being honest about television means considering what happens when the cameras turn off and real life comes into view.

http://www.pinkisthenewblog.com/2011/08/maroon-5s-adam-levine-does-out-magazine/