Amy Shark has hit back at accusations she’s a ‘sellout’ by becoming a member of Australian Idol’s judging panel.
The Aussie singer, 38, joined the judging panel of the smash hit singing competition last year and was welcomed back for this year’s season.
But Amy has clapped back at claims she’s given up on her solo music career and has announced a national tour following the release of her new album, Sunday Sadness.
‘I have, like, no shame,’ the Adore hitmaker told Herald Sun. ‘The second you hit that in your life, you’re unstoppable.’
Amy added she likes that fans can see her ‘normal’ side on Idol.
Amy Shark, 38, has hit back at accusations she’s a ‘sellout’ by becoming a member of Australian Idol’s judging panel
‘I know there’s still groups out there who see it as a sellout, and all this s**t. But I don’t see it like that. I’m proud of myself for taking that step, grabbing the opportunity and doing it my way.’
It comes after the hitmaker almost turned down the chance to return to singing competition for a second year.
She admitted that she struggled with giving negative feedback and shooting down the dreams of optimistic hopefuls on the show, and it almost saw her walk away from her judging role.
However, she ultimately decided to give it another shot and she has now come to terms with giving constructive criticism and feedback to the singers to help them in the long run.
The Aussie singer (right) joined the judging panel of the smash hit singing competition last year and was welcomed back for this year’s season. Pictured with judges Kyle Sandilands (left) and Marcia Hines (centre)
She previously told the Daily Telegraph: ‘I think I’ve got a grip of it a lot better this season – because I really struggled that first year, to the point where I was like, “I don’t think I can do this again”.
‘Because I don’t know how to critique, and I’m too scared to damage anyone, because I was so damaged for so many years, and still probably am – just from feeling so worthless and feeling very invisible.’
She changed her mind after reflecting on knock backs in her own career and realising how important they were in giving her a thick skin and helping her learn to deal with criticism.
‘Those “nos” are crucial, I didn’t think it when it was happening […] I was angry and bitter and everything, but when you look back, you’re like, “Wow, if I didn’t have all those knock-backs, I just wouldn’t have the thick skin that I have now”.’
She admitted that negative comments online and criticism don’t really bother her now because of what she has been through in her career, making her the person she is today.
Amy said she always tries to give the Australian Idol hopefuls constructive comments when she has to tell them ‘no’ as she spoke about getting to grips with her judging role.
The I Said Hi singer is set to perform at the Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne on October 18, before heading to Hobart’s MAC 02 on October 19.
She will then play one night in Sydney at the ICC Sydney Theatre on October 25, Brisbane’s Riverstage on October 26, AEC Theatre in Adelaide on October 31, before wrapping up the tour in Kings Park, Perth, on November 2.
Tickets for general sale begin on June 4, but presale tickets are available this week.
Amy’s anticipated third album, Sunday Sadness, will be released August 16.
Amy clapped back at claims she’s given up on her solo music career and has announced a national tour following the release of her new album, Sunday Sadness
