10 Worst Simpsons Guest Stars (Who Played Themselves)
8. Justin Bieber
There was a time when hating on Justin Bieber was one of the internet’s most popular pass times. Post Purpose, that’s not as in vogue anymore, though there are still some very vocal opponents to the Canadian star. During the height of his infamy though, The Simpsons decided to offer him a guest spot.
Of course, for all the Justin haters there were plenty of ‘Beliebers’ too, something the show was clearly hoping to cash in on as they hyped up his appearance to the rafters.
The Season 24 finale The Fabulous Faker Boy is messy at best, juggling Homer’s baldness, a Patrick Stewart guest spot, Bart’s piano lessons, Marge giving driving lessons, Bart getting a crush on his tutor and a mother-son storyline revolving around Bart faking his piano skills.
Basically, it’s full as it is, so it’s no wonder Bieber only gets a single line. It’s not that it would necessarily be better for him to have had a bigger part, but as things stand it’s difficult to see what all the fuss was about.
If you hate him, booking him was a disappointment. If you love him, his lack of screen time feels like a let down too.