Reviews are in: Jacko's "comeback" at World Music Awards was BAD, and not in a "GOOD" way, just BAD.

[Human Torch]

Michael Jackson Disappoints in Stage Return

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 16, 2006 09:20AM EST

By Monique Jessen



"Jackson the flop," reads the Daily Mail's online headline Thursday. Of his performance – Jackson's first since he was cleared of child-molestation charges last year – the paper said, "It was enough to make you cry. And not in a good way."

An "embarrassing comeback" said the Mirror, making note that Jackson only sang four lines during his performance. And, in its review, the Sun gave Jackson one out of a possible five stars.

After an hour of the crowd's waiting and anticipating, Jackson, 48, finally came on stage to accept the Diamond Award from Beyonce, who said: "If it wasn't for Michael Jackson, I would have never, ever performed. He has made such an impact on my life and every performer's life. Michael Jackson, I love you!" Driven to the stage in a blacked-out Mercedes surrounded by more than 20 security guards, Jackson grasped the award but had to wait for the crowd's screams to die down before he could be heard.

"There have been so many who have loved me and stood by me throughout my 42 years I have been part of this business," he said. "I would like to thank my wonderful children, Paris, Prince, and Blanket, for their unconditional love and support." Jackson then disappeared off stage, leaving R&B star Chris Brown to perform his version of "Thriller," backed by a dozen zombie dancers. It was past 10:30 p.m. by the time Jackson finally performed his few lines, of "We Are The World," backed by a group of young children. Observers noted he failed to hit some of the higher notes.

[azmouse]

1. He's creepy.

:scared:

[meegbear]

2. He named one of his kids "Blanket"??!11

:rofl:

[Parche]

3. m

He is real Cre EEE HEE Py

[Mad_Dem_X]

4. He still calls the kid "Blanket"?

:crazy:

[Zookeeper]

5. He looks like he's trying to reclaim his lips...

after his plastic surgery to make them thinner. Oh well, fashions change. What's a girl to do?

[Raffi Ella]

6. I wish he'd just go away

He should be in prison not performing with children.

[datasuspect]

7. hey what's wrong with MJ?

other than that he is a child molesting freak.

[Zookeeper]

8. That photo looks like one of Conan O'Brien's....

"If They Mated" gags.