Commenting on the controversy over his raunchy performance at 2009 American Music Awards, the 'American Idol' alum says, 'My job is not to take care of your kids. That's your job.'
Adam Lambert has made an appearance on the Thursday, December 10 episode of "The View". Sat down with hosts Barbara Walters, Joy Behar, Sheri Shepherd, and Elisabeth Hasselbeck, the runner-up of "American Idol" season 8 once again addressed his raunchy performance at 2009 American Music Awards. He insisted, "I'm not a babysitter."
Elaborating his statement, Lambert continued, "My job is not to take care of your kids. That's your job ... It's not American Idol anymore. It's my career." Though so, the 27-year-old revealed that he had learned something from the controversy. "I think now I'm a little more conscious of it."
"I wasn't up there on stage like, 'Oh, this is going to get them'," he said of his AMAs performance, which saw him spontaneously making out with his straight male keyboardist. "I'll probably stay more consistent in rehearsal to performance."
During the interview, Lambert also admitted that the controversy had helped to put a spotlight on a double standard for homosexual artists. "I brought awareness and visibility. It may not have been the exact visibility I was looking for, and they're not focusing on [my music], which is what I'm about," he stated.
Unlike the usual episodes of "The View" that are broadcast live, Lambert's appearance, including interview and performance of single "Whataya Want from Me", on the morning chat show was pre-taped. Upon learning the matter, he said, "I'm surprised. I'm like, 'Really? Is it really that big of a deal?' "
Adam Lambert's appearance on "The View" marked his debut on ABC following his performance at 2009 American Music Awards on November 22. He was initially booked to appear on "Good Morning America", "Jimmy Kimmel Live!", and "New Years Rockin' Eve", but the schedules have been canceled by the network.
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Adam Lambert Performed "Whataya Want from Me" on "The View":
