With the furore over her mucky photo's dying down and veiwing figures for American Idol beginning to slump, it has been decided that in next weeks' show, Antonella will not sing but simulate sex with a series of barnyard animals.
American Idol producers reached the controversal decision after a series of high powered meetings. It is believed that the revenue generated by Miss Barba's indiscrections has made the popular TV show millions of dollars and bosses are keen to capitalise on what is seen as a lucrative 'cash cow'.
"Miss Barba has no chance of winning the competition if she sings," said Idol judge Simon Cowell, "However this is not just a singing competition, there are other factors at work here as well. Does she appeal to the American public? Does she have the X-factor? How much profit will we make if she gives a horse a soapy tit-wank?"
Many family groups are furious at the new direction the show has taken.
Pastor Bob Earlobe, chairman of the Iowa Family First Christian Fellowship, told us, "It is an outrage that Miss Barba does not have to sing. I think all the contestants should have to simulate sex on stage, otherwise it's just not fair."
Father Shifty O'Hooligan from Queens in New York did not agree, "It is a disgrace that they intend to simulate sex on stage," he thundered, "They should have real sex and the judges and audience should be allowed to join in...... Otherwise it's just not fair." he added
