‘Idol’ takes swipe at Corey Clark

Bo Bice might have lost out to Carrie Underwood on the “American Idol” finale, but the one who’s really upset is Corey Clark.

Clark, the former contestant who says he had an affair with judge Paula Abdul during the 2003 competition, didn’t like the skit making light of the situation. On Wednesday night’s show, TV newsman Steve Edwards presented a satirical report entitled “Bad Judgment” that purported to reveal judge Simon Cowell’s “secret relationship.”

The twist, though, was that the self-centered Cowell was all along in love with himself.

“We’re reminded once again last night in front of millions of viewers that not only are they not taking it seriously, but they don’t feel as though we should take it seriously,” Clark’s spokesman, Jed Wallace, said Thursday.

Abdul has called the allegations “lies.” Fox has said it would investigate the claims but that Clark had not responded to requests for help in the investigation.