"Idol" Simon Cowell voted best reality TV villain

LOS ANGELES (Reuters Life!) - Simon Cowell's sharp tongue with "American Idol" contestants made him the best reality TV villain in America but Paula Abdul was declared the worst reality TV judge in a poll released on Thursday. Ratings juggernaut "American Idol" swept the competition by winning best reality show (33 percent) and best reality TV villain (39 percent) in the AOL survey that drew more than 1.3 million votes. The singing talent show also took top place for the "hottest hook-up." Some 44 percent of voters chose 2008 "Idol" winner David Cook's brief date with former Idol contestant Kimberly Caldwell for the title. Abdul, known for her emotional outbursts and as the kindest person on the "Idol" panel, was chosen worst reality judge by 42 percent of voters. Only 14 percent of those taking part said they would try to... [read full story]