‘American Idol’s’ best and worst so far
The nationwide auditions are over, and it’s time to go to Hollywood! Well, for those lucky enough to get a Golden Ticket, that is.
But before the Hollywood auditions kick off, here’s a look back at the most outrageous and promising "Idol" hopefuls of Season Seven as seen on Q-11.
First up is Paula Abdul stalker, Paul Marturano. Singing in the Philadelphia auditions, he dedicated his self-composed stalker song for Paula, one which talked about breaking into her house and wearing her undergarments. Talk about being creepy!
From the San Diego auditions was a self-proclaimed Mariah Carey sound-alike who actually looked promising as she entered the audition room. According to Valerie Reyes, "I’ve been listening to her ever since I was a little girl. I’ll be singing it anywhere [like] when I’m walking down the street, and people would come up and ask me, ‘Whoa, did you have like, Mariah playing?’ and I’d be like ‘No, that was me.’"
That’s why she couldn’t believe it when Simon shot her down after she sang her audition piece. Said the acerbic Cowell of Reyes’ performance, "The only resemblance to Mariah Carey would be [you sounding like] Mariah Carey’s CD left out in the sun for a year … Sorry, but it’s true. That’s what you sounded like."
Also from sunny San Diego was the ultra-sensitive spiritual guru Alberto Hurtado. Carrying a huge fan with the words—what else?—"American Idol Fan," he kept his face covered as he entered the audition room. In an earlier interview with "Idol" host, Ryan Seacrest, Alberto revealed, "Singing is like the ultimate revealing of my soul." Sadly, Simon thought his soul joyless after he sang his depressing composition.
South Carolina also had its share of deluded individuals. Joshua Boson, dressed in hot red pants, a black long-sleeved shirt and tie, tried to impress the judges by singing former "Idol" hopeful Jennifer Hudson’s "You’re Gonna Love Me."
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But before the Hollywood auditions kick off, here’s a look back at the most outrageous and promising "Idol" hopefuls of Season Seven as seen on Q-11.
First up is Paula Abdul stalker, Paul Marturano. Singing in the Philadelphia auditions, he dedicated his self-composed stalker song for Paula, one which talked about breaking into her house and wearing her undergarments. Talk about being creepy!
From the San Diego auditions was a self-proclaimed Mariah Carey sound-alike who actually looked promising as she entered the audition room. According to Valerie Reyes, "I’ve been listening to her ever since I was a little girl. I’ll be singing it anywhere [like] when I’m walking down the street, and people would come up and ask me, ‘Whoa, did you have like, Mariah playing?’ and I’d be like ‘No, that was me.’"
That’s why she couldn’t believe it when Simon shot her down after she sang her audition piece. Said the acerbic Cowell of Reyes’ performance, "The only resemblance to Mariah Carey would be [you sounding like] Mariah Carey’s CD left out in the sun for a year … Sorry, but it’s true. That’s what you sounded like."
Also from sunny San Diego was the ultra-sensitive spiritual guru Alberto Hurtado. Carrying a huge fan with the words—what else?—"American Idol Fan," he kept his face covered as he entered the audition room. In an earlier interview with "Idol" host, Ryan Seacrest, Alberto revealed, "Singing is like the ultimate revealing of my soul." Sadly, Simon thought his soul joyless after he sang his depressing composition.
South Carolina also had its share of deluded individuals. Joshua Boson, dressed in hot red pants, a black long-sleeved shirt and tie, tried to impress the judges by singing former "Idol" hopeful Jennifer Hudson’s "You’re Gonna Love Me."
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