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As a followup to Idolator’s coverage earlier this month of Bill Bailey’s departure from the cast of the UK’s Nevermind the Buzzcocks, we present this clip from last week’s season premiere, a loving tribute to Bailey by host Simon Amstell and team captain Phill Jupitus. While Bailey was missed on the first episode, guest Mark Ronson was, at very least, an adequate substitute. My favorite moment: Welsh singer Adele openly mocking Duffy. Any comedy that at its center is fueled by a dislike of Duffy is a-OK in my book. [YouTube]

 
Adele or Duffy? At its heart, this debate is rather unfair
Adele Duffy - Julie Young Dance Studios & Centre for Performing Arts
No mercy: Adele and Duffy
Adele Won't Last, Is 'Too Fat,' According to Noel Gallagher and Karl Lagerfeld
"For instance, Duffy: Who? Gone. She was massive. And I don't doubt for a second that the same thing will happen to Adele." Despite being comically outspoken, Noel is an industry veteran who knows a thing or two about the ephemeral nature of fame.
GALLAGHER CONVINCED ADELE WON'T LAST
Her incredible rise has attracted praise from stars including Beyonce and rocker Dave Grohl - but former Oasis guitarist Gallagher is adamant Adele's success will quickly wilt, citing Welsh singer Duffy, who failed to capitalise on her early promise.



 
  1. moomintroll  |   Posted on Oct 10th, 2008

    I watched this episode last week. I love Simon Amstell, he’s hilarious, and dare I say it better than Mark Lamarr?
    Well, at least AS funny. I’m not sure who’s worse though, Duffy or Adele?

  2. Dan Gibson  |   Posted on Oct 10th, 2008

    @moomintroll: Duffy, hands down.

  3. Dan Gibson  |   Posted on Oct 10th, 2008

    @moomintroll: I don’t really like Adele all that much either, but this remix of “My Hometown” by High Contrast is sublime, which tips the scales for me:

  4. moomintroll  |   Posted on Oct 10th, 2008

    @Dan Gibson: Really? I’m not convinced. Adele always sounds like she has a cold, and that “Chasing Pavements” song is wretched. For some insane reason I sort of like “Stepping Stone” by Duffy, it reminds me of Lulu or Dusty Springfield. I mean, they’re both not really on my radar, but if I had to choose…

  5. NotPop  |   Posted on Oct 12th, 2008

    “guest Mark Ronson was, at very least, an adequate substitute”

    !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    ?????????????????????????????????

    oh dear Idolator,
    a good nights sleep and you’ll fell better I’m sure…

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