The Eagles On 'American Idol' And 'X Factor': 'They've Turned It Into "Glee"'

'They've Turned It Into "Glee"'
PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 19: (L-R) Timothy B. Schmit, Don Henley, Glenn Frey and Joe Walsh of The Eagles attend the 'History of the Eagles Part 1' Documentary Announcement during the 2013 Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 2013 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by George Pimentel/Getty Images for The Eagles)
PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 19: (L-R) Timothy B. Schmit, Don Henley, Glenn Frey and Joe Walsh of The Eagles attend the 'History of the Eagles Part 1' Documentary Announcement during the 2013 Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 2013 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by George Pimentel/Getty Images for The Eagles)

The Eagles are not fans of singing competition shows, specifically "American Idol" and "The X Factor."

"The nature of these shows is such is that they make everybody want to be big and big for the camera and big for the audience and you know, for myself I would just as soon somebody just stood there and sing the damn song," band member Glenn Frey told The Hollywood Reporter.

"Yeah, they've turned it into 'Glee,'" Don Henley added, referencing Ryan Murphy's musical dramedy on Fox.

Multiple "Idol" contestants have covered the Eagles' songs, including Season 1 runner-up Justin Guarini, who performed "Desperado." "The X Factor" Season 1 winner Melanie Amaro also performed "Desperado" during her time on the show.

For more from the Eagles, including their feelings on Frank Ocean, click over to THR.

"American Idol" airs on Wednesdays and Thursday at 8 p.m. ET on Fox.

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