Olivia Newton-John sat in as a guest judge during American Idol tryouts in Los Angeles on Tuesday, and had nothing but kind words for the hopefuls.
"Some of them are very young and they're green, but you can see their potential," she told People Magazine. "They have a different voice or a different way of presenting themselves."
The Grease star, who turned 58 on Tuesday, says she understood how the contestants must be feeling, having jump-started her own career on the Australian TV talent show Sing, Sing, Sing in the '60s.
Her advice for American Idol aspirants? Roll with what comes your way. The sting of rejection can be "terrible," she says, but sometimes it's for the best.
"I always remember what it was like for me and what it would have felt like to be told no. So I do feel for them. It's hard. But sometimes it's probably kinder for them, because they won't pursue something they don't really have the talent for," she said.
Newton-John joined the show's regular judging trio and host -- Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and Ryan Seacrest -- at the third-round auditions, where she was presented with a cake for her birthday.
The FOX talent show returns for its sixth season in January. Other celebrity guest judges for the current round of auditions include Jewel in Minneapolis and songwriter Carole Bayer Sager in New York City.
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December 8th, 2006 10:26 AM
Awesome! I hope they do an "Olivia-themed" show this year. She has plenty of songs they could cover (even the guys) besides just the Grease songs!
January 26th, 2007 4:34 AM
I agree..she's an amazing singer..i just love her
January 31st, 2007 10:46 PM
Dang it! I love that lady and I missed the show with her as quest judge! I am soooooo dissapointed! Is there anyone out there that can help me get a tape of the American Idol show (01-31-07)??? danchuk1@hotmail.com
January 31st, 2007 10:48 PM
loved her t-shirt!! where can I find one?
February 1st, 2007 1:34 PM
i really liked her shirt too, does anyone know where to find it?
February 1st, 2007 1:40 PM
Do you mean "it is what it is"? I have been looking everywhere for it! I don't know where you can buy it.
February 1st, 2007 1:50 PM
yes.....they sell it at www.bellegray.com
and it is made by Be So Do So
February 1st, 2007 1:54 PM
Thanks Kristen!
February 1st, 2007 2:13 PM
your welcome. there's also a 10% off coupon code if you were to purchase something from that website....type toutie where it asks you for coupon.
February 1st, 2007 10:32 PM
BeSoDoSo also has a website. Some great other T's on there too! Be sure to check out Olivia's website as well!