Idol Apologizes for Steven Tylers Outrageous Behavior

Last nights American Idol began with an apology on behalf of new judge Steven Tyler. And no, it wasnt an apology for having to see his botched facelift in high-def. The Daily Mail says:

The screen went black and a message read: American Idol would like to apologize for last weeks outrageous behavior by Steven Tyler. Mr Tyler has been warned and assures us it will never happen again.
The behavior in question was screened on previous weeks show when a contestant named Jake Muck walked onto the audition stage in Austin, Texas.
Tyler told him: You know what Muck rhymes with, dont you? The contestant replied: Duck.
To which Aerosmith frontman Tyler said simply: Read my lips.

Its curious that producers would choose to air an apology for footage they chose to keep in the edited show. Unless, of course, it was just a cheap way to drum up free press for their now-flagging prime time gem. But far be it from Fox to resort to such cheap parlor tricks! Especially when theres gratuitous full-body shots of contestant Jacqueline Dunfords unbelievable ass to be had. Apparently lowest common denominator can be construed by network execs as a challenge.