Online. She was cheery. 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. 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. 11 American Idol Stars Who Sadly Passed Away American Idol Stars Who Tragically Passed Away. Abdul said her life seems to be coming full circle. 'I have thought long and hard about this and I think that we will continue in the way we have always done, which is in the main, we have tried to have a sense of humor over the whole process.'. As previously reported by AccessHollywood.com, Goodspeed was found dead shortly after 6 PM on November 11, after the Los Angeles Police Department received a tip from a neighboring agency. You have so much metal in your mouth. A singing competition where participants compete to impress the American public and judges - Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan to win a recording contract. A former American Idol contestant apparently infatuated with Paula Abdul was found dead Tuesday night in a car near Abduls Los Angeles house. Fan death made "Idol's" Cowell think "long and hard" | Reuters The singer committed suicide in Feb. 2013, her body discovered on her front porch the same place where David Wilson, the father of her young son, had killed himself one month before. Her final performances on the show turned out to be Edge of Seventeen and Black Velvet during Top 3 week. It's believed that she committed suicide. "I am deeply shocked and saddened at what transpired," Abdul says of the apparent suicide of Paula Goodspeed. News, falling toFantasia Barrinowho was crowned the winner. She was showing me where she lived. He was honored by his home state of Oklahoma for his performances on the show. All contributed in some way to making the Fox-turned-ABC reality TV show what it is today. "Nothing personal against Gordon Ramsay, but he is a poor inspiration for professional chefs in his shows," celebrity chef Eric Ripert wrote on his Twitter account after reading the news. After Idol, the soul-blues singer released his 2009 full-length album,Hold Back My Heart,followed by the EPLove and Sexin 2012, according toRolling Stone. She was found inside her car, which was parked near Abdul's home. He was 44. Rapper MoneySign Suede Dead At 22 After Being Stabbed In Prison Shower, Lawyer Says. I didnt do anything, she said of the suspected suicide. Although somewhat calmer, she got a thumbs down again with Cowell declaring her, horrendous.. Baker was featured in auditions filmed in Puerto Rico. Smith finished eighth place on the show and was close friends with Ruben Studdard, who won Idol that season. It hit us like an express train. 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). As previously reported by AccessHollywood.com, Goodspeed was found dead shortly after 6 PM on November 11, after the Los Angeles Police Department received a tip from a neighboring agency. Goodspeeds performance on the show and her fawning over Abdul she took sketches she did of the singer to her audition brought her notoriety in the press . Please do not let her in.' Corey earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Cinema/Screen Studies from the State University of New York at Oswego in 2021. The cause of death was suicide by drug overdose at age 30. The formerIdol judge told Sirius XM's Barbara Live! When the show made Abdul aware of a contestant who was "crazy about" her, she objected. He was 34. "We know her spirit still shines and will continue to live on in heaven. Peoplemagazine would later confirm Lynche died from "acute chronic alcoholism. 'Prior to that, it was always through a fan club. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. Copyright 2023 PopCulture.com. Thats about it, says the niece. The victims were helicopter pilot David Gibbs, 59, along with Darren Rydstrom, 45, crew of the show, and Michael Donatelli, 45, a cast member. All Rights Reserved. Weve seen a lot of people. The Orange County coroner's office told People Johns died of natural causes "as the result of a disease called dilated cardiomyopathy, a condition in which the heart becomes weakened and enlarged." please pray for AJ's children. He died in March 2011 from cardiac arrest, just hours after filming a video for funnyordie.com. But, ended up withdrawing from the show out of respect to Saunders after his death. It was tumultuous, for me.. We liked looking at the huge condos out there Why they found her dead in her car near Paula Abduls house, I do not know. 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. Even the judges were blown away, including Paula Abdul who fell in love with Borgella's voice and her "stunning" appearance. Im like, a really big fan. It was his musical upbringing that contributed to his raw talent. She was terrified, says the source. She signed up with Wilhelmina Models and appeared on the show Curvy Girls in 2013. It was tumultuous, for me.. Ive been drawing ever since I was a little kid, and my first drawing was of Paula Abdul.. LaBelle went on to become a successful singer in her own right, and she even signed a deal with Epic Records, according to E! Paula Goodspeed (American Idol, 2006) - YouTube 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. Paula said her life has dramatically changed since the tragic event in November. Armstrong was deeply in debt at the time of his death, and allegations of spousal abuse were about to hit the tabloids. Why is the Audition Process for American Idol So Confusing This Year? You know, [she] had attempted to do that a few months prior, Paula continued. 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. Goodspeed, 30, was found dead Nov. 11 of an apparent suicide. Jack achieved more than many people could dream of achieving.. And I made life-sized drawings of Paula. Because the truth of the matter is we brought them there. Throughout her time in the competition, she performed covers from singers such as Melissa Etheridge, Janis Joplin, Alanis Morissette, and Stevie Nicks. If life's not enjoyable, why stick around?". 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. An obsessed fan of American Idol and star Paula Abdul, Paula Goodspeed had her first name legally changed to that of her hero. Cause of death: Harris was 31 years old when he died after suffering cariac arrest. Paula Goodspeed Sent Abdul Flowers Days Before Suicide Mental health awareness is so important. Cause of death was found to be cardiac arrest. She had been a stalker from [awhile back.] 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. Its always a hard thing to see someone you look up to take their own life. Paula Goodspeed | American Idol Wiki | Fandom However, there was some stiff competition that season, and Smith fell short to Ruben Studdard. [UPDATING LIVE BLOG], Is 'SNL' new tonight (April 29, 2023)? 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. All rights reserved. It was there that his life did a 180. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 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. According to TMZ, family sources told law enforcement that Battle had become depressed over money worries, and she was frustrated that her band had not broken through in the U.S. 'American Idol' Top 26: Iam Tongi and Nutsa win over fans in Hawaii, but who will be eliminated? Paula said the tragic event in November has made her home vulnerable to future disturbed fans. He would say, 'The uncanny resemblance between the two of you,' and just egg it on and egg it on. Friends and family of the reality star believed that she intended to end her life. He was the lead contender on The Voice in season eight. 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", An outpouring of love was sent to their families upon their death, including a message from Barrino, who tweeted, "This just doesn't seem right even saying right now but Rest In Peace Baby Girl @leahlabelle I will never forget you. If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. She said that Burdett died as a consequence of a deliberate self inflicted injury where her intentions at that time were unclear, with a background of drugs and toxicity. 'My regret in all of this is that we didn't know how troubled this person was. "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. 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. Thinking they had come from her restaurateur boyfriend J.T. She was kept on life support until her organs could be harvested. At the time, Reuters reported that prescription pills, along with CDs and pictures of Abdul, were found in the car. 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. 11:12 EDT 18 Dec 2008. Show history: Smith tried out on Season 11 in 2012 at age 18 during auditions that were held in Colorado. 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. She was coming back to Maine where Goodspeed grew up. It is believed Goodspeed was an obsessed fan of the pop star. So, basically, Lynche was already well-known when he auditioned for the FOX singing competition. Cohen auditioned again in Season 8, attempting to sing Like a Prayer by Madonna. Show history: Borgella made it to the top-12 girls in Season 7, but was eliminated after singing Dionne Warwicks I Say a Little Prayer., Before she auditioned for Idol, the Brooklyn-born plus-sized model , who was seen in magazine ads, won the title of Miss F.A.T. in 2005 as the first season winner of TVs Moniques Fat Chance. Borgella was a coach on MTVs Made and would appear on NUBOtvs show Curvy Girls,. PLAY IT NOW: Idols Ryan Seacrest & David Archuleta Reunited! He left the show to join rehab, and get his substance abuse under control. 7 'American Idol' Stars That Have Tragically Died - from Paula It upset me a lot. His set list included I Was Here (Showstopper), Wind Beneath My Wings (Top 24), The Prayer (Top 24), Set Fire to the Rain (Top 16), Diamonds (Top 16), Stand Up (Top 12), Circle of Life (Top 10), Yellow (Top 7), You Are So Beautiful (Top 7), Glory (Top 4), What Theyll Say Bout Us (Top 4), Georgia On My Mind (Finale) and A Change is Gonna Come (Finale). Jessika Baier, who auditioned in Season 8, was killed in a car accident in Michigan in December 2009. "My life is full of ironies and metaphors," Abdul told "GMA. She was 25. Perhaps they didn't wow the judges with their talents, but they're still beloved, either for their powerhouse vocals, or for their over-the-top personalities. Goodspeed, who was born Sandra May McIntyre, died by suicide by a drug overdose. She was found laying in bed with an incision in her neck, and drug toxicity in her veins. American Idol Contestants You May Not Know Died 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. 'How did she get through the metal detector? Eight years after that interview, Smith was killed while traveling on a highway outside of Oklahoma City when a wrong-way driver hit his vehicle head-on. 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. 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. 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. "It was devastating and tragic, and there aren't enough feelings that I can articulate without getting into a whole plethora of things," Abdul said in an exclusive interview today on "Good Morning America. Police confirmed Goodspeed died after overdosing and had been involved in several incidents at Abdul's home in recent years. 2023 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. He went into a coma and was taken a hospital where he died three days later. Her parents, who reported her missing the same day, had previously told sheriffs that they thought she would be at Abduls house. Paula Goodspeed (July 4, 1978 - November 11, 2008) was an American reality TV show contestant and singer best known for her season 5 audition on American Idol.Goodspeed was known for being a fan of singer and American Idol judge Paula Abdul, so much so that she changed her first name to Paula at the age of 16 and modeled her singing career and appearance after her. The news left fans devastated, but many also looked back on the incredible voice he displayed on the show. 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'. She first appeared as a choreographer and cheerleader for the Los Angeles Lakers cheerleader, then a Grammy-winning singer and dancer. Paula said her life has dramatically changed since the tragic event in November. 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. She was found inside her car, which was parked near Abdul's home. That didnt happen. All Rights Reserved. As one of the finalists on the show, he was part of the American Idol Live! "I've suffered from severe depression for years. Abdul also had numerous orders of protection against Goodspeed, "but come American Idol, when anyone could audition, she showed up.". Paula said the tragic event in November has made her home vulnerable to future disturbed fans. The Bachelor season 14 contestant Lex McAllister, pictured at the far right, died at the age of 31 on Feb. 16 of an apparent overdose on prescription pills. I can't even imagine if I was right there in my home. But a coroners report ultimately ruled that the cause was a heart disease known as dilated cardiomyopathy. Goodspeed's apparent suicide hit Simon Cowell hard. They also discuss Jesse Plemons (Love and Death) and Schmigadoon comedy categories. He was survived by his wife, who he wed in 2007. But before he leaves, he plans to get Britney Spears on the show, despite her disappointing performance on this year's X Factor. Here are the American Idol stars who tragically passed away. Ive always believed that. Hug's body was discovered off a remote highway in the Southern California desert. This is why the celebrity world takes a major hit when reality show contestants pass away way too soon. Scroll on for a look at each singer's life. 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. Paula did make a couple references to Paula Abdul, but nothing really out of the ordinary.. We also get your email address to automatically create an account for you in our website. But I only remember from what I saw [in news clips]. You can view more details on Privacy and Policy. Lynche, who also appeared on the All-New Mickey Mouse Club as a child actor, died from "acute and chronic alcoholism," according to officials. She was 42. Leah LaBelle was just 16-years-old when she auditioned for Season 3 ofAmerican Idol. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. He released the album Hold Back My Heart and an EP entitled, Love and Sex. "I said, 'This girl is a stalker of mine. It was later confirmed that the cause of death was dilated cardiomyopathy, a condition that "inhibited the flow of blood to his body and caused his heart to enlarge." . 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. She died in her car outside of Abduls home. The cause of Goodspeed's death will not be determined until the results of toxicology tests come back, Winter added. His death came after he suffered a leg injury. They married at The Little White Wedding Chapel on the Las Vegas Strip. All rights reserved. Goodspeed was known in the LAPDs threat management system for stalking Abdul, so the police force knew exactly where to look for her. By Daniel S. Levine 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. 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. She was excited, says McIntyre. 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. Everything to Know About American Idol Top 12 Artist Nutsa Buzaladze, Former AGT Host, TV Icon Jerry Springer Dead at 79, Everything to Know About American Idol Top 12 Artist Lucy Love. Little did they know, she would soon make national headlines. Culkin, Strong, and ", 2023 Emmy Predictions: Limited/Movie Categories (Part 7), 2023 Emmy Predictions: Comedy Categories (Part 10). The man who was charged got a plea deal. Abdul, 46, claimed last week she had been stalked by Goodspeed for 17 years and she had filed restraining orders against her in the past. Copyright 2022 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Show history: Born Sandra May McIntyre, she didnt make it past the Season 5 auditions. American Idol will return for its 21st season next year on ABC. I spoke to them after the incident, they were absolutely horrified. I went through a very rough time of feeling like she wanted my attention so much I shed a lot of tears. She went there to sing.". Raiola had been a main character on the VH1 show since 2012.