A new report claims that Selena Gomez finds the “uncanny resemblance” between herself and Lily-Rose Depp’s character on “The Idol” to be very “creepy.”
The singer is also reportedly “upset” by the whole thing and thinks that her ex-boyfriend, The Weeknd, who stars on the show, is using her “real-life pain” for “entertainment value.”
Since its debut, “The Idol” has received criticism for several reasons, especially the high level of violence and nudity. It recently closed after airing for five episodes, although a decision on a second season has yet to be made.
Read on to learn more.
Selena Gomez Reportedly Dissatisfied With ‘The Idol’
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follow Daily Mail, Gomez was not satisfied with the striking resemblance between “The Idol’s” Joycelyn and herself.
The singer allegedly believes that her ex-boyfriend, The Weeknd, who serves as a co-producer on the show, used her personal struggles as inspiration for the character.
“The parallels between Selena’s life and Jocelyn’s are uncanny,” a source told the publication. “Become [that] she’s actually dating The Weeknd, it’s even creepier for her.”
The source added, “Her real pain is being used for entertainment value and that really upsets her.”
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Gomez and The Weeknd, also known as Abel Tesfaye, dated for ten months in 2017. Their breakup was reportedly due to their busy schedules, which prevented their relationship from developing.
It is believed that their split was amicable, and this seems to have left “everyone” on Gomez’s team “flabbergasted” by the whole drama. But according to sources, Gomez won’t let it weigh her down.
The source continued, “At the end of the day, Selena will do what she always does — pick herself up and move on.”
What Are The ‘Uncanny Similarities’ Between Selena Gomez And Jocelyn
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One of the noteworthy similarities between Gomez and Jocelyn lies in their battles with mental health. In 2016, Gomez suffered a mental breakdown after being diagnosed with Lupus. Meanwhile, Jocelyn also had a mental breakdown after her mother died on the show.
Another interesting aspect of their similarities lies in their variety and approach to fan interaction.
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Gomez’s signature gesture of “blowing a kiss” has been captured numerous times by paparazzi, similar to how Joycelyn was seen doing the same in one of the episodes of “The Idol.”
The duo also share a striking similarity in their rise to fame as child actors turned successful singers. In addition, they both chose the concept of “topless” in the music project.
The Weeknd Responds to Criticism Against ‘The Idol’
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Although The Weeknd has yet to address these claims by Gomez’s ex, he has previously spoken about not being concerned with the negative criticism he has received from viewers and other critics.
In an interview with Diversityhe shared that every concept seen in the show was carefully planned from scratch.
“We’re playing with genres with this show, we’re doing what we want to do,” the “Star Boy” singer said. The singer added, “And none of this comes as a surprise.”
The Weekend stars as nightclub owner Tedros in “The Idol,” who acts as a manager for Jocelyn, played by Depp.
The two’s complicated relationship was one of the main highlights of the show, which in turn fueled speculation about the similarities between Gomez and Jocelyn.
‘The Idol’ Slammed By Critics
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“The Idol” received a barrage of criticism shortly after its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, with one outlet calling the show a Pornhub home page adventure.
Criticism increased with each new episode released, as fans pointed out some details they found wrong with the show.
One of them included The Weeknd being slammed for the rough nature of the character he portrayed and Depp being called out for Jocelyn’s “possessiveness” in most scenes.
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The actors also received their negative comments, when fans slammed them for including a line in one of the episodes that had a darkly comedic reference to the horrors of Jeffrey Epstein’s private island.
In the meantime, a decision has yet to be made regarding whether the show will be renewed for a second season.
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