The shaggy-haired 20-year-old singer, who served as a last-minute replacement for 25-year-old shoe salesman Chris Golightly in the top 24 semifinalists, was derided by the Fox singing contest's judges for his screechy rendition of OneRepublic 's "Apologize" during Wednesday's episode featuring performances from the top 12 male semifinalists.
"We absolutely made the right decision the first time around by not putting you through based on that performance," proclaimed Simon Cowell . . "It was too serious, too indulgent and not original enough," said a particularly ruthless Cowell.
Full Story: 'Idol' judges jeer male semifinalists (AP)
"We absolutely made the right decision the first time around by not putting you through based on that performance," proclaimed Simon Cowell . . "It was too serious, too indulgent and not original enough," said a particularly ruthless Cowell.
Full Story: 'Idol' judges jeer male semifinalists (AP)
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