All four judges fought over him during his blind auditions, and many fans thought he was going to win the competition. But a coroners report ultimately ruled that the cause was a heart disease known as dilated cardiomyopathy. The notoriously harsh Simon Cowell even loved it, telling Johns,"I thought that was a very good audition, Michael. 'America's Got Talent' Winners: Where Are They Now? The Australian native grew up interested in theater, choir singing and sports including tennis and Australian rules football. 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[POLL RESULTS], 'American Idol 21' episode 15 recap: Top 12 perform on 'Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Night'; who was eliminated? Even the judges were blown away, including Paula Abdul who fell in love with Borgella's voice and her "stunning" appearance. RELATED GALLERY: 2005: Paula finally ends her battle with chronic pain. The two had lunch and that day, Abdul said, they collaborated on a song that became a No. Two suspects, Jabaar Vincent Thomas and Destiny Young, were later charged with second-degree murder. "We are devastated about the passing of our beloved American Idol family member, Willie Spence," the Idol team wrote on Twitter. Authorities easily recognized her since she was notorious for stalking Abdul. 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." "I wasn't ready to accept the fact that I had to come back and give up music," he told USA Today in 2008. Unfortunately, Spence is one of several Idol contestants who have died since they appeared on the show. Simon Cowell has spoken of his 'regret' following the suicide of troubled American Idol contestant Paula Goodspeed. Goodspeed, 30, was found dead Nov. 11 of an apparent suicide. By Daniel S. Levine Goodspeed was known in the LAPD's threat management system for stalking Abdul, so the police force knew exactly where to look for her. Shed give the shirt off her back for anyone who needed it. The death of Paula Goodspeed is a tragedy, said Gina Serpe and Jason Kennedy in E! I will miss you my Friend RIP Ricky Smith. Its a different thing, she added. Before Spence's death, the most recent Idol contestant who passed away was Nikki McKibbin. 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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Im like, a really big fan. I really like Paula Abdul a lot. Topics; Paula Abdul; Her friends posted tributes about her after her passing. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His friend summed up the final months of Anthonys life as torturous, delusional and at times erratic sprint. 1. In 2008, Goodspeed was found dead of an overdose in her car, parked close to Abdul's home. She was 30 and had been obsessed with Abdul since she was 12 years old. In 2008, Paula was 'shocked and saddened' by Paula Goodspeed's death outside her home (Image: Getty Images) Paula's LA home became the centre of a suspicious death in November 2008. I do this for my family. At the time, the 21-year old caretaker from Douglas, Georgia earned his spot on the ABCreality TVcompetition by singing Diamonds for judgesKaty Perry,Lionel RichieandLuke Bryan. 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.. This material may not be republished, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 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. Goodspeed, who was born Sandra May McIntyre, died by suicide by a drug overdose. How we set up for hours in our room in the Idol Mansion talking and listening to music. Woman Found Dead Near Paula Abdul's Home Was Former 'Idol' Contestant November 12, 2008 The woman who was found dead in a car parked near Paula Abdul's Sherman Oaks, Calif., home last night has been identified as Paula Goodspeed, 30, a former contestant on "American Idol's" Season 5. Fans of the show adore each winner from their respective seasons, but it's also easy to get attached to some of the contestants who didn't quite make the cut. Cause of death: Suicide via drug overdose at age 30 in Sherman Oaks, California. Who was eliminated? Simon is critical to the show in representing how hard it is to make it in the business, but there is a fine line with constructive criticism, and thats what we always battle about, Paula said. The ex-husband of Bravo'sReal Housewives of Beverly Hills starTaylor Armstrong, Russell Armstrong was discovered on Aug. 15, 2011, hanging from an orange extension cord tied to a wooden beam in the bedroom of his home onMullholland Drive. 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. But before he leaves, he plans to get Britney Spears on the show, despite her disappointing performance on this year's X Factor. It was a very tragic, unfortunate, [and] sad, Paula told Billy I was very blessed and lucky to have been at [work at Idols] Hollywood Week when it happened.. I was shaking," Abdul said. American Idol 21 predictions: Iam Tongi is early front-runner to win, but who will be eliminated from Top 12? 'Ill make a decision next year as to what I do as an onscreen judge because there is a big, big schedule now and I do two other shows, so its been hard. 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. Show history: McKibbin appeared on Season 1 of American Idol in 2002, where she ultimately placed third behind runner-up Justin Guarini and winner Kelly Clarkson. When the show made Abdul aware of a contestant who was "crazy about" her, she objected. My stepfather is a great singer too. "Simon is a big fat bad word," she says, before flipping the camera the bird. In a new interview with Access Hollywood's 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 Abdul's home in November.And now, the "Idol" judge claims that it was not the first time the troubled woman had attempted to take her own life near Paula's home. Cause of death: Died at age 35. Copyright 2023 PopCulture.com. 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 . She was excited, says McIntyre. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? The 30-year-old former American Idol contestant was found dead on Tuesday, apparently . It was a very tragic, unfortunate, [and] sad, Paula told Billy I was very blessed and lucky to have been at [work at Idols] Hollywood Week when it happened.. Her death gained international attention, particularly after her family said she had a history of mental illness. She was 25. Paula Goodspeed, 30, a Season 5 contender whose audition performance of "Proud Mary" was panned and mocked by the judges, appears to have died of a drug overdose, police say. Your email address will not be published. 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. Joanne Borgella impressed the judges during American Idol Season 7, reaching the Top 24. Its always a hard thing to see someone you look up to take their own life. Goodspeeds 2006 audition was not Paulas first encounter with the stalker. You can view more details on Privacy and Policy. Abdul also had numerous orders of protection against Goodspeed, "but come American Idol, when anyone could audition, she showed up.". American Idolshaped the careers of some of our favorite musicians, including Carrie Underwood, Fantasia Barrino, and Kelly Clarkson. Sea captain Phil Harris, the star of Discovery Channel's Deadliest Catch, died in Feb. 2010 at age 53, after suffering a massive stroke while unloading a haul ofcrab in Alaska. "I've made peace with it, but it's still frustrating.". He sent the tracks to the singing coach, and that was the last time I worked with Paula, he says. Her parents, who reported her missing the same day, had previously told sheriffs that they thought she would be at Abduls house. 'Talking about the producers in the way they have been portrayed [in the media] is unfair. At the time, Reuters reported that prescription pills, along with CDs and pictures of Abdul, were found in the car. ", Abdul said DioGuardi approached her 10 years ago outside of a diner and asked "Are you Paula Abdul?". He was 44. Hug's body was discovered off a remote highway in the Southern California desert. Gabriel Ben-Meir, a 30-year-old music coordinator for MTV who worked on Punk'dand other shows for the network, was shot to death outside his home in L.A.'s mid-Wilshire district in May 2011. Cause of death was found to be cardiac arrest. The most recent tragedy struck in early October 2022 when Willie Spence died in a car accident in Tennessee. Paula Mae Goodspeed was born July 4,1978 in Waterville,Maine by the name of Sandra Mae McIntyre and later married and had 2 boys,It wasnt until after her divorce she moved to California to try to get into the entertainment industry and changed her first name to . His death came after he suffered a leg injury. Torregiani, Abdul called him asking why he had changed his number, a source close to Abdul tells PEOPLE. Thats about it, says the niece. She was a bit delusional thinking she could make a career out of this, but she was so incredibly determined, so [the singing coach] and I tried to encourage her, he says. Click here to vote now! Although she did not move on to the next round, she later landed a job at a radio station. So, basically, Lynche was already well-known when he auditioned for the FOX singing competition. I can't even imagine if I was right there in my home. Copyright document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) The Recap Group. LaBelle's blood alcohol level was .144. He was only 23. Talent Recap is the only independent website that is exclusively dedicated to the fans of the most popular talent shows around the world. "Although our family is suffering with this great loss, we find comfort in the closeness Joanne shared with the Lord," her family wrote in a Facebook post. Alexis Cohen was featured in the auditions episodes of Seasons 7 and 8. Goodspeed's apparent suicide hit Simon Cowell hard. 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. Her. You're like a white soul singer.". I was shocked to hear about her death, I never thought it would come to that, says Faris. "There's a similarity here," Cowell said. You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings. 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. She had overdosed on prescription pills, and her death was ruled a suicide. He went into a coma and was taken a hospital where he died three days later. '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.'. Host, musical guest details. She first appeared as a choreographer and cheerleader for the Los Angeles Lakers cheerleader, then a Grammy-winning singer and dancer. "Saying that she had a bridge in her mouth? His audition song was Brian McKnights One Last Cry and finished in eighth place. Show history: The Jasper, Alabama native competed on American Idol Season 13 in 20014. You know, [she] had attempted to do that a few months prior, Paula continued. In the days following her death, her family hit out the Idol judges. Smith performed a folk version of Rufus and Chaka Khan's "Tell Me Something Good" that impressed the judges. The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. News, falling toFantasia Barrinowho was crowned the winner. The Mob Wives star lost her battle to cancer at the age of 55 after being diagnosed last year with stage 4 brain cancer and undergoing several surgeries. Ive been drawing ever since I was a little kid and my first drawing was of Paula Abdul.. She died in her car outside of Abduls home. After finding out about the. But I dont believe my aunt killed herself., Ed Faris, a producer/songwriter in Los Angeles, worked with Goodspeed on her fledgling singing career around 2005 or 2006, and remembered her as a bit off the wall., I was hired by her singing coach to help Paula record some songs, he says. Corey Cesare is Talent Recap's Managing Editor and featured YouTube Host. Copyright 2023 by NBC Universal, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Pro boxer Najai Turpin, a contestant on NBC's The Contender, killed himself in Feb. 2005 while sitting in a car with his girlfriend and 2-year-old daughter. It is said that Goodspeed sent Abdul a bouquet of flowers before killing herself. May she rest in peace and may her music career and individuality continue to inspire others. Season 3 contestant Marque Lynche made it to the Top 32. Its just shocked everyone because to other people Jack had it all. Raised in Toronto, LaBelle had choir experience, participated in beauty pageants and appeared in musicals before she tried out for Idol. After a stint in college, She signed a record deal in 2011 with L.A. Reids Epic that was also associated with Pharrell Williams and Jermaine Dupri. Meanwhile, Cowell also addressed his future career plans, which may include stepping down as a judge on the hit U.S. show American Idol. Here are the American Idol stars who tragically passed away. She had been a stalker from [awhile back.] He soared through the competition by impressing viewers with his gospel-infused vocals each week. "Paula reacted pretty much the way anyone would react," her sister, Sonja McIntyre, told Good Morning America. Paula Goodspeed, 30, died last November after overdosing on Prozac and two other drugs, including one prescribed to treat schizophrenia. When he said he hadnt, Abdul knew immediately who really sent them: ex-American Idol contestant Paula Goodspeed, according to the source. Lets all take a pause to remember those Idol hopefuls who left us too soon. So the last few years have been a little tough.'. Peoplemagazine would later confirm Lynche died from "acute chronic alcoholism. 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. Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood Reporter. Its not like Im moving just because of this, Paula explained. I think that this show could continue for another 10, 20 years, to be honest with you.'. 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. Some of his cast mates included our favs, like Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, and Ryan Gosling. Goodspeed killed herself by overdosing on drugs in her car outside Abdul's Sherman Oaks home in Nov. 2008. 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. 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. News. He left the show to join rehab, and get his substance abuse under control. And I made life-sized drawings of Paula. 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 . 'She would, literally, be first on the list as far as I'm concerned in any capacity. But after singing her rendition of Tina Turners Proud Mary, the woman was roundly panned by the shows judges. When McIntyre visited California, her aunt showed her Abduls house, but not in a way that suggested she was a stalker. The sheriffs determined that Ms. Goodspeed may be up in the vicinity by Paula Abduls house. Paula, originally, Sandra Goodspeed was found dead in her car, parked close to Abdul's house in what appeared to be a case of suicide. 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. Cause of death: Spence died at age 23 following a car accident in Tennessee. ", 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. He went to the doctor before christmas because he was feeling tired and they never spotted any problems, she said. Hundreds of people attended a memorial event in East London for Jack. Despite some reports of tension between the two women, DioGuardi and Abdul have been friends for years. Assistant Coroner Sarah Watson recorded that Burdett was a well rounded individual who was a vocalist by profession. 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. Amy Burdett was found dead at the age of 38 years-old. Her career was put on hold when she announced in Oct. 2013 that she was diagnosed with cancer. She even had Cowell as her mentor while on the show. 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. 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. Kovar died in Aug. 2012 at the age of 29; an autopsy revealed that he succumbed to "opiate intoxication.". Cowell admitted he didn't remember Goodspeed, who auditioned for American Idol in late 2005. 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. It was tumultuous, for me.. On Nov. 12, 2008, Goodspeed parked her car a few doors down from Abdul's Los Angeles home and, according to Los Angeles police, died from an apparent overdose. She crashed her motorcycle in Millinocket, Maine on Aug. 31, 2019. Its a wonderful night for Oscar, whenever you watch! A woman who authorities said once tried to become a contestant on "American Idol" was found dead outside the Sherman Oaks home of "Idol" judge Paula Abdul in a case police are investigating as a. A former American Idol contestant apparently infatuated with Paula Abdul was found dead Tuesday night in a car near Abduls Los Angeles house. A stand-up comic who frequently addressed his own past as a heroin addict, which led to contracting HIV, Mike DeStefano was featured on season 7 of NBC's Last Comic Standing. She also won the first season of Mo'Nique's Fat Chance pageant in 2005. She went there to sing.".

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