It was tumultuous, for me.. All the while, he was recording the best music of his life.. Corey earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Cinema/Screen Studies from the State University of New York at Oswego in 2021. She swore at him and flipped him a one-finger salute. She was kept on life support until her organs could be harvested. The notoriously harsh Simon Cowell even loved it, telling Johns,"I thought that was a very good audition, Michael. He began a music career in Los Angeles, but moved back to Oklahoma when that did not pan out. Life would take a turn for the talented artist soon thereafter, and it hit us hard when it was announced that he had died on Dec. 6, 2015 at the age of 34. A manhunt for Jenkins followed, and shortly after his body was found hanging by a belt in the Thunderbird Motel in Hope, British Columbia. Torregiani, Abdul called him asking why he had changed his number, a source close to Abdul tells PEOPLE. 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In July 2009, Cohen was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Seaside Heights, New Jersey. Now, theres access to follow me home and I [had] a really scary situation and its time for me to move. It's just been a very, very tough three weeks for me and for her family and for everyone involved.". I can't even imagine if I was right there in my home. Thats where she belted out Ben (Top 10), Piece of My Heart (Top 8), Heartbreaker (Top 7), Hard-Hearted Hannah (Top 6), (Theres) Always Something There to Remind Me (Top 5) and Mary Jane (Top 4). Paula Goodspeed, 30, whose off-key version of "Proud Mary" drew a thumbs down from Abdul and scorn from Simon Cowell in the 2006 tryout, was found dead in her Toyota on Tuesday night after her mom . He went into a coma and was taken a hospital where he died three days later. Goodspeed's death reignited the debate over whether the judging on "American Idol" can be too harsh. Nicknamed "Glitter Girl" by fans, judge Simon Cowell was unimpressed with her performances of Jefferson Airplane's "Somebody to Love" and Madonna's "Like a Prayer.". "The Bachelor's" Gia Allemand is just the latest fatality. A toxicology report showed his blood alcohol level was .118, above the legal limit. Cause of death was found to be cardiac arrest. As The Telegraph reported at the time, Goodspeed used her MySpace blog to write about how difficult life became after her audition, in which Cowell mocked her braces. "Paula reacted pretty much the way anyone would react," her sister, Sonja McIntyre, told Good Morning America. Its just shocked everyone because to other people Jack had it all. I dont know why he did it, he didnt leave a note. ", Abdul said DioGuardi approached her 10 years ago outside of a diner and asked "Are you Paula Abdul?". After finding out about the woman's death, Abdul moved out of her Sherman Oaks home and has been staying with friends while she looks for somewhere new to buy. Today Abdul said that was Cowell's way of piling on. TMZ reports Smith was just 36-years-old. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your device and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. "I'm sorry to have to do this to you. A former American Idol contestant apparently infatuated with Paula Abdul was found dead Tuesday night in a car near Abduls Los Angeles house. 'These aren't bad people. The victims were helicopter pilot David Gibbs, 59, along with Darren Rydstrom, 45, crew of the show, and Michael Donatelli, 45, a cast member. She sang Whitney Houstons I Believe in You and Me for her audition and became one of 32 semi-finalists. After his time on the show came to an end, Smith remained in Los Angeles to kickstart his career, according toUs Weekly. Goodspeeds mother had gone to [the sheriffs department] to report her daughter missing, and advised them that she might be suicidal, says Los Angeles police Capt. This is why the celebrity world takes a major hit when reality show contestants pass away way too soon. We send our condolences to his loved ones.". Assistant Coroner Sarah Watson recorded that Burdett was a well rounded individual who was a vocalist by profession. Leah LaBelle was just 16-years-old when she auditioned for Season 3 ofAmerican Idol. During the recording process, Goodspeed struggled and broke down and cried several times, Faris says, and in the end they finished only one song and left two others incomplete. 'America's Got Talent' Winners: Where Are They Now? Im a really big fan, and I made life-sized drawings of Paula. tour that year. Goodspeed, 30, was found dead Nov. 11 of an apparent suicide. She was in a vehicle driven by her pro-basketball player boyfriend Rasual Butler, who also died. In March 2013, shooting on Koh-Lanta, the Survivor of France, was cut short after contestant Gerald Babin, 25, died during the first day of filming. Host, musical guest details.
But she had limited success with her record sales. You know, [she] had attempted to do that a few months prior, Paula continued. It's believed that she committed suicide. His friend summed up the final months of Anthonys life as torturous, delusional and at times erratic sprint. Her death was covered by such major outlets as The New York Times, Entertainment Weekly and Newsweek. Goodspeed, who was born Sandra May McIntyre, died by suicide by a drug overdose. Mexican-American singer JenniRivera had been involved in several Spanish-language reality shows, and was starring in I Love Jenni on Mun2 when she was killed in a private plane crash that took the lives of seven people after it took off from Monterrey, Mexico, in Dec. 2012. "He was a true talent who lit up every room he entered and will be deeply missed. Soon after her X Factor time, she joined girl group, G.R.L. Joanne Borgella, from Season 7, died in October 2014 at age 32 after a rare form of endometrial cancer spread to her brain, according to Pop Culture. The X Factor judge said he was saddened by the 30-year-old's death, but denied recent claims by Abdul that producers thought it would be 'fun' to allow Goodspeed to audition on the TV talent show in late 2005. 'I can't point fingers at them and say they knew everything about this person, because I don't genuinely think that was the case. On Tuesday night, the body of the 30-year-old aspiring singer was found in a car near Abduls home in Los Angeles, an apparent suicide victim from what police believe was a drug overdose. My address was announced and [it was shown] how you could get into my house.. Paula did make a couple references to Paula Abdul, but nothing really out of the ordinary.. A star of History's Swamp People along with his brother Glenn Guist, Mitchell Guist died on May 12, 2012, from natural causes, just four days short of his 48th birthday. On Tuesday night, the body of the 30-year-old aspiring singer was found in a car near Abdul's home in Los Angeles, an apparent suicide victim from what police believe was a drug overdose. Show history: Smith tried out on Season 11 in 2012 at age 18 during auditions that were held in Colorado. She also won the first season of Mo'Nique's Fat Chance pageant in 2005. Spence finished second in Season 19 and impressed audiences with his passionate performances. In the semi-finals, he performed Shelter and earned a coveted wild card spot. "If somebody has a deadly disease that requires chronic treatment [and] are not, everyday, involved in that treatment, their life is in danger today," Dr. Drew Pinsky told ET. Detective Robert Bub, of Los Angeles police, said he thought Paula Goodspeed had died of "suicide by overdose". She was 31 years old. I went through a very rough time of feeling like she wanted my attention so much I shed a lot of tears. A native of Evergreen Park, Ill., Joey Kovar was scouted on a Chicago street and cast in MTV'sThe Real World: Hollywood, where he battled drug and alcohol addiction until he was eventually asked to leave the series. I didnt do anything, she said of the suspected suicide. Paula died in her car outside of Paula's home on November 11, 2008. This just goes to show that even people who might seem like they have it all, dont feel like they do. Speaking on U.S. daytime TV show The View on Monday, Abdul said she had been able to maintain a distance between herself and Goodspeed until American Idol provided a platform for the two to meet in late 2005. Along with Joseph Cerniglia, 41-year-old Rachel Brown was a reality contestant who faced the tough criticism of Gordon Ramsay Brown on Fox's Hell's Kitchen before taking her life with a self-inflicted gunshot in 2007. Her time in the spotlight was far from over, though. After singing Jefferson Airplane's "Somebody To Love" in Season 7, Simon Cowell said he didn't think "this competition" was "the route" for her, which prompted Cohen to leave the judging room and fly into a tirade. She has a love of all things pop culture and an unhealthy obsession with celebrities. I'm sure you're in heaven singing you're heart out!!!". In October 2014, Borgella died from a rare form of endometrial cancer, which spread to her brain. We invited them there and then they show up at our house for a cocktail party and Simon goes, What the hell are you doing here? But the thing is, their talent does not warrant, you suck, because these are talented kids.. In a new interview with Access Hollywoods Billy Bush, Paula Abdul says she is still deeply affected by the death of Paula Goodspeed, the former American Idol contestant who committed suicide near Abduls home in November. At the time, Reuters reported that prescription pills, along with CDs and pictures of Abdul, were found in the car. His confession was "deemed inadmissible," and because Bark wasn't read his rights at the time of the arrest, he was given a plea deal, was charged with driving drunk, and was sentenced to only 364 days in jail. On November 11, 2008 she was found dead of an apparent drug overdose outside of Paula Abduls house, with CDs and pictures of Abdul that were found in the car. ", Always In the Club, a Facebook page that shares updates about former Mouseketeers, posted a touching tribute to Lynche on their official page. Cause of death: Smith died at age 26 in a motorcycle accident in Millinocket, Maine. He was 44. Ive been drawing ever since I was a little kid, and my first drawing was of Paula Abdul.. She was coming back to Maine where Goodspeed grew up. Abdul and Cowell were filming the new series of American Idol with fellow judges Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi when she was informed of Goodspeed's suicide in her car on November 11th. All rights reserved. 2023 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. Show history: The Jasper, Alabama native competed on American Idol Season 13 in 20014. All rights reserved. Abdul claimed that despite her pleas with the programme's producers not to allow Goodspeed to audition, they ignored her, insisting it would be 'entertaining'. According to Paula, this was not the first time Goodspeed had come to Paulas house to attempt to end her life. Our officers discovered her vehicle parked on the street, and found her inside. He was only 23. Click the photo above to watch the video. Rapper MoneySign Suede Dead At 22 After Being Stabbed In Prison Shower, Lawyer Says. According to reports, prescription pills, CDs, and pictures of the singer were found littered in Goodspeed's car. Mental health awareness is so important. This material may not be republished, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. "I said, 'I'm serious, I'll move you into my house,'" Abdul said. Others were memorable oddballs who often made the wrong kind of impression. Shain Gandee, the 21-year-old star of MTV's Buckwild was discovered dead, along with his uncle and one other person, in a car found in a remote area of Sissonville, West Virginia, on April 1, 2013. The victim's mother called 911 when her daughter didn't return home. Copyright 2022 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. January 8, 2015. One of the first American Idol contestants, Nikki McKibbin died from a brain aneurysm on Oct. 28, 2020, as reported by her husband, Craig Sadler, and their family. Copyright 2023 by NBC Universal, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Toronto, Ontario native had a brief recording deal in 2011 with L.A. Reid's Epic Records. After eight days the landlord returned and found her dead. It must have gone crazy.'. HostsJoyce Eng andChristopher Rosen recap every Oscar ceremony of the 1990s as well as some added bonus shows. Smith finished eighth place on the show and was close friends with Ruben Studdard, who won Idol that season. Copyright document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) The Recap Group. When he said he hadnt, Abdul knew immediately who really sent them: ex-American Idol contestant Paula Goodspeed, according to the source. I spoke to them after the incident, they were absolutely horrified. Whos your Favorite Star Under 35? She was a sweet person, very nice, but a little insecure.. Johns was 35 years old. That's like a bridge.". She was 25. The Florida nativenailed his version of Bette Midler's "Wind Beneath My Wings" during the third season's competition but was "eliminated before the selection of 12 finalist," according to CNN. Its always a hard thing to see someone you look up to take their own life. The autopsy revealed that Butler had drugs and alcohol in his system at the time of the crash. LaBelle went on to become a successful singer in her own right, and she even signed a deal with Epic Records, according to E! Copyright 2022 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Shes really cool. Spence was 23 and was the runner-up in Season 19. The media outlet reports Abdul wasn't at home. She said: 'She has been a stalker-fan for about 17 years and it wasn't until American Idol that she knew how to get to me. Joseph Cerniglia, a restaurateur who faced the withering criticism of Gordon Ramsay on Fox's Kitchen Nightmares in 2007, leaped to his death from the George Washington Bridge in New York in September 2010. It was his musical upbringing that contributed to his raw talent. Although we will never know the true amount of suffering these talent show contestants had, we can talk about their great talents, and remember them for who they were. He said: 'It could still continue without me. Ive always believed that. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your device and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. When the show made Abdul aware of a contestant who was "crazy about" her, she objected. Culkin, Strong, and ", 2023 Emmy Predictions: Limited/Movie Categories (Part 7), 2023 Emmy Predictions: Comedy Categories (Part 10). He maintained a low-key profile for a couple of years until it was reported he had suffered a blood clot in his leg. 'My regret in all of this is that we didn't know how troubled this person was. The news left fans devastated, but many also looked back on the incredible voice he displayed on the show. Cohen especially lashed out at judge Simon Cowell who compared her to Spider-Mans foe, the Green Goblin. Hundreds of people attended a memorial event in East London for Jack. At first the cause of death was thought to be an accidental drug overdose, but the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office later ruled that Haim's death was due to pneumonia. Goodspeed didn't make it past the audition phase, but she returned in Season 6 to try out again. Related Content from AccessHollywood.com:PLAY IT NOW: Idols Ryan Seacrest & David Archuleta Reunited!PLAY IT NOW: Dish Of Salt: American Idol Stars Holiday Concert, MORE ACCESS ON THESE TOPICS: American Idol - Billy Bush - Paula Abdul - Simon Cowell - Deaths, Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Now she's a judge on the popular show "American Idol.". In the episode featuring Goodspeed, Cowell said following her audition: 'I don't think any artist on earth could sing with that much metal in your mouth that's like a bridge. [POLL], 'American Idol 21' episode 14 recap: Top 12 revealed! Cohen auditioned again in Season 8, attempting to sing Like a Prayer by Madonna. American Idol judge Paula Abdul has blasted the show's producers for allowing obsessed fan Paula Goodspeed to audition, knowing she was stalking the singer. And now, the Idol judge claims that it was not the first time the troubled woman had attempted to take her own life near Paulas home. All rights reserved. Before Marque "Tate" Lynche even graced the American Idol stage, he was a child star on theAll New Mickey Mouse Clubfrom 19931995, CNN reports. You can view more details on Privacy and Policy. Peoplemagazine would later confirm Lynche died from "acute chronic alcoholism. "I don't think any artist on Earth can sing with that much metal in your mouth anyway. My heart and prayers go out to her family. E Kelley, Elizabeth Olsen Love and Death HBO MAX, "La Loto by TINI, Becky G and Anitta is eligible fo", "Me switching from 390 shows for the 8th slot just to end up bein", 2023 Emmy Predictions: Drama Categories (Part 9), "Amazing. Goodspeed was known in the LAPD's threat management system for stalking Abdul, so the police force knew exactly where to look for her. If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. He became close to that years winner, Ruben Studdard. Mark Balelo, a 40-year-old auctioneer featured on A&E's Storage Wars, died Feb. 2013, the victim of what the Ventura County Medical Examiner's Office said was "asphyxiation from carbon monoxide and exhaust fumes." Joyce and Chris tackle the highs and lows of each show and see how the winners aged. I didnt do anything, she said of the suspected suicide. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. With online users feeling closer to her than every during her health journey, they were hit hard when the 32-year-old died of endometrial cancer on October 18, 2014. He was 36 years old. But, ended up withdrawing from the show out of respect to Saunders after his death. PEOPLE.com and the Peoples Choice Awards are counting your votes! Her career was put on hold when she announced in Oct. 2013 that she was diagnosed with cancer. It was a tough pill to swallow. All rights reserved. Daniel Bark was later apprehended in connection with the crime, according to the Ashbury Park Journal (via MTV). I will miss you my Friend RIP Ricky Smith. Shes really cool, said Goodspeed when asked about her inspiration during the Idol audition process. Alexis Cohen made a lasting impression in 2008, even though the Pennsylvania native's vocals fell flat. Before Spence's death, the most recent Idol contestant who passed away was Nikki McKibbin. Although Abdul says she never voluntarily met Goodspeed since the audition, Goodspeed told her niece that she had met Abdul about a year ago at Starbucks or something, she says and that Goodspeed was excited she got to meet such a big star.. I think that this show could continue for another 10, 20 years, to be honest with you.'. Now, theres access to follow me home and I [had] a really scary situation and its time for me to move. Paula said the tragic event in November has made her home vulnerable to future disturbed fans. I was shaking," Abdul said. Despite some reports of tension between the two women, DioGuardi and Abdul have been friends for years. She was cut in the top 30 round, but Paula Abdul used her wildcard selection to advance her to the top 12. Even the judges were blown away, including Paula Abdul who fell in love with Borgella's voice and her "stunning" appearance. She went there to sing.". Over the last three years since Goodspeed was dismissed from her disastrous Idol audition with derisive comments from judges Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson Abdul has received more than 100 letters, numerous phone calls and uninvited visits from Goodspeed, the source says. Her. Johns Released an album, Hold Back My Heart, and an three-song EP, Love and Sex in 2012. I happened to be in New York when I heard about it., Goodspeed auditioned for Idol in February 2006, dressed in pink, and with a mouth full of braces, she proclaimed, You have to have a certain personality to pull my look off., I really like Paula Abdul a lot, Goodspeed said on the show. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Paula Abdul's Cheerleading Bowl," in which she searches for the best cheerleading squad in the country. Her death gained international attention, particularly after her family said she had a history of mental illness. His mother opened up to The Mirror and talked about how she had no idea her son was struggling. 'She would, literally, be first on the list as far as I'm concerned in any capacity. RELATED ARTICLE: 2000: Ending a 15-year obsession, Brooke Shields stalker is arrestedRELATED GALLERY: 2005: Paula finally ends her battle with chronic pain. "I think back on all the fun times we had. Paula Goodspeed, 30, died last November after overdosing on Prozac and two other drugs, including one prescribed to treat schizophrenia. Amy Burdett was found dead at the age of 38 years-old. "My life is full of ironies and metaphors," Abdul told "GMA. He was doing some shallow water shots for his daughter Bindi's TV show, Bindi the Jungle Girl, when a stingray pierced his chest with its tail spine. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Orange County Coroner's report said Johns died from an enlarged heart and a "fatty liver." 20:35 EDT 17 Dec 2008 He tried to pursue a music career in L.A. but instead moved back home. Johns toldBillboard in 2008, "My brother and sister both play piano and sing. If life's not enjoyable, why stick around?". Also, PEOPLE has learned, Goodspeed had changed her first name from Sandra to Paula. I feel awful and don't know how to cope. Ryan Jenkins had just completed filming on Megan Wants a Millionaire, a VH1 reality show starring former Rock of Love contestant Megan Hauserman, when he met Jasmine Fiore, a swimsuit model, at a Las Vegas casino in March 2009. Please be sure to check in on friends and family members who might be struggling with mental health. She was a good person. He was found dead in his New York City apartment in December 2015. She was obsessed with then-judge Paula Abdul, even legally changing her first name from Sandra to Paula. Five months later, Fiore's body was discovered, badly beaten, missing teeth and fingertips, and stuffed inside a suitcase left in a dumpster in an alley in Buena Park, Calif. She was identified by the serial numbers on her breast implants. The girl group broke up for a point in time, but has since gotten back together. And I made life-sized drawings of Paula. The British judge said the death in November of Paula Goodspeed, 30, a fan of fellow "Idol" judge Paula Abdul who was ridiculed when she tried out in 2005, "hit us like an express train. Two days later, on Aug. 1, 2014, he passed away at the age of 35. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? McKibbin performed on American Idol when the show was beginning to develop huge audiences for its episodes. News. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. How we set up for hours in our room in the Idol Mansion talking and listening to music. 'Talking about the producers in the way they have been portrayed [in the media] is unfair. She signed up with Wilhelmina Models and appeared on the show Curvy Girls in 2013. I went through a very rough time of feeling like she wanted my attention so much I shed a lot of tears. Click here to vote now! Her father believed that a deer might have been involved since she was an experienced rider. Show history: Born Sandra May McIntyre, she didn't make it past the. Toxicology results showed he tested positive for marijuana, methamphetamine, and oxycodone, and an "empty box of Don Julio tequila was recovered at the crash scene. She didn't go there for looks, she went there for vocals. "Saying that she had a bridge in her mouth? Hug's body was discovered off a remote highway in the Southern California desert. Goodspeed's 2005 audition is currently streaming on the Internet, and it's a typically depressing case of a troubled young woman bringing delusions of singing grandeur into the bright and . She wore the craziest outfits. Cause of death: Died from a rare form of endometrial cancer at age 32. Iconic! Gold Derby editors and Experts Christopher Rosen and Joyce Eng debate the big category switch by Kieran Culkin (Succession), who is now competing for Best Drama Actor. Eric Hill who was a competitor on the 10th season of ABC's The Bachelorette debuting in May 2014 suffered critical injuries April 20, 2014, while paragliding in Utah after his parachute collapsed. Stalker: Paula Goodspeed - Former "American Idol" contestant who pronounced her love for the "X-Factor" judge at a 2006 audition - Reportedly died from an apparent suicide outside Abdul's home. Would love your thoughts, please comment. During the last few weeks of his life, he was going between friends homes, rehab facilities, psychiatric wards, and hotels. The most recent tragedy struck in early October 2022 when Willie Spence died in a car accident in Tennessee. My address was announced and [it was shown] how you could get into my house.. Billy asked Paula if she felt any guilt surrounding Goodspeeds death. We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Watch Access Hollywood Monday and Tuesday nights for more of Paulas interview, and check back here soon to read about Paulas relationship with new Idol judge Kara DioGuardi. LaBelle's blood alcohol level was .144. We use this field to verify if the person is not a bot and wont leave spam comments on the website. Corey Cesare is Talent Recap's Managing Editor and featured YouTube Host. An obsessed fan of American Idol and star Paula Abdul, Paula Goodspeed had her first name legally changed to that of her hero. She was found inside her car, which was parked near Abdul's home. According to ABC News, the 30-year-old died from an apparent overdose in Nov. 2008. Goodspeed, an obsessed fan of fellow Idol judge Paula Abdul, committed suicide in her car outside the Eighties singer's Los Angeles home last month. Excerpts of the coroner's report, which was released. The Bachelor cast member Gia Allmand died tragically in August 2013 at age 29 "following an apparent suicide attempt," a statement from her family read. went on to tour with Meghan Trainor in 2015. I was always around music growing up." Watch Access Hollywood Monday and Tuesday nights for more of Paulas interview, and check back here soon to read about Paulas relationship with new Idol judge Kara DioGuardi. "I am deeply shocked and saddened at what transpired," Abdul says of the apparent suicide of Paula Goodspeed. So the last few years have been a little tough.'. Steve Irwin, the internationally beloved Australian wildlife expert and star of Animal Planet'sThe Crocodile Hunter,died in September 2006 near Port Douglas, Queensland, while snorkeling at Batt Reef, where he was shooting Ocean's Deadliest. Abdul was at the studio at the time the body was found and wasnt aware of it until she was told by the network, her rep says. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The would-be veterinarian wailed Jefferson Airplanes Somebody to Love, much to the judges displeasure. The flower thing was really scary Paula [Abdul] really couldnt handle that. Simone Battle was apart of X Factor auditions in 2011. According to Goodspeed's mother, the victim was obsessed with Paula Abdul and told her she was going to visit Paula on Tuesday. Show history: Cohen, who auditioned twice, told the camera when she tried out for Season 7, I march to the beat of a different drummer. That was an understatement. Dec. 8, 2008 — -- Paula Abdul spoke out today for the first time about the death of Paula Goodspeed, an "American Idol" hopeful turned stalker who was found dead from an apparent drug overdose in a car outside Abdul's Los Angeles home. "I said, 'This girl is a stalker of mine. The twice-divorced star was left "deeply shocked and saddened" when former American Idol contestant Paula Goodspeed was found dead in her own car outside of her house. I love you both tremendously. All rights reserved. In a new interview with Access Hollywoods Billy Bush, Paula Abdul says she is still deeply affected by the death of Paula Goodspeed, the former American Idol contestant who committed suicide near Abduls home in November. Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan will return as judges, with Ryan Seacrest as host. When asked today on "GMA" whether she thought the judging on the show should be "rethought," Abdul said, "I don't think Simon Cowell will rethink anything. Whats even more sad about this story is that her group, G.R.L. That's rude. Armstrong was deeply in debt at the time of his death, and allegations of spousal abuse were about to hit the tabloids.
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