Fans think that many scenes in The Idol are inspired by Selena Gomez và Britney Spears.
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The Idol viewers are calling out The Weeknd after spotting multiple "weird" references to Selena Gomez in his new TV show.
It's no secret that The Idol has been plagued with controversy. In March, Rolling Stone published a report in which members of production compared the show lớn "torture porn" và one person said that it was a "scarring" experience. Co-created by The Weeknd và Sam Levinson, The Idol tells the dark story of a fictional pop star named Jocelyn (Lily-Rose Depp).
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Now that the first episode has aired, people are accusing The Weeknd of exploiting his ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez. The Idol appears to lớn take inspiration from real-life things that happened lớn Selena và fans are criticising The Weeknd for it.
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Is Jocelyn in The Idol inspired by Selena Gomez?
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In episode 1 of The Idol, we learn that Jocelyn is preparing a comeback after cancelling a tour due lớn a nervous breakdown. We then see Jocelyn posing for the cover art of her new single. In the photoshoot, Jocelyn wears little apart from a hospital bracelet she was given in rehab. There is debate about the bracelet but one of her team says "mental illness is sexy".
Instantly, fans drew comparisons between the scene and Selena Gomez's 'Bad Liar' photoshoot. 'Bad Liar' was Selena's first single after cancelling dates of her Revival tour for mental health reasons. In the original 'Bad Liar' single art, Selena wears a hospital band. The photo was taken after Selena had just received treatment for her lupus.
Given that Selena was dating The Weeknd at the same time as the 'Bad Liar' photoshoot, fans are speculating that he may have used her experiences lớn influence aspects of Jocelyn's character. Fans have also compares Jocelyn's relationship with her best friend/assistant to Selena's relationship with her best friend Raquelle Stevens.
A viewer tweeted: "also i love the weeknd but u can tell jocelyn’s character was inspired heavy by selena if i was her watching this i would sue bc wth
Another wrote: "not the weeknd exploiting selena's trauma for the Idol plot. This is why we h88888 men.
Selena Gomez had a kidney transplant and was a victim of bipolar episodes during this time, lớn take that part of her life và blast it into a drama series is top 3 most vicious things an ex can do. Sam Levinson & Abel Tesfaye yall are WEIRD! https://t.co/y60a8P6kzd
— Marcus (marcusekin) June 29, 2023
selena gomez watching the idol pic.twitter.com/o01c
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zeromediocre) June 5, 2023
who watched the first ep of the idol? i hope they’re not trying to take a dig at selena bc i will fight pic.twitter.com/F1EBSk5c0J
— R (fan account) (no cos tell me all these small things lượt thích the vanity fair writer sayinf i grew up watching u khổng lồ josslyn the idol arent digs at selena?????! this is so weird
— lola❤️
