In 2008, Goodspeed was found dead of an overdose in her car, parked close to Abdul's home. Goodspeed, 30, was found dead Nov. 11 of an apparent suicide. 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. 'Talking about the producers in the way they have been portrayed [in the media] is unfair. "As I sit here in utter disbelief about the fact that you went to be with the Lord," Studdard wrote on Instagram after Smith's death. 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.. 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. So, basically, Lynche was already well-known when he auditioned for the FOX singing competition. 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. 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. "I've suffered from severe depression for years. Shes really cool. Mom Drove Wife and Kids Off Cliff, the 'Hart Family Murders' Remain Chilling, Katy Perry Breaks Down, Calls for Gun Control as School Shooting Survivor Auditions for 'American Idol', Paying Tribute to the Celebrities Who Have Died in 2023. News. Why is the Audition Process for American Idol So Confusing This Year? "I said, 'This girl is a stalker of mine. 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 . "My life is full of ironies and metaphors," Abdul told "GMA. She first appeared as a choreographer and cheerleader for the Los Angeles Lakers cheerleader, then a Grammy-winning singer and dancer. 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. Others were memorable oddballs who often made the wrong kind of impression. 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). He was 32. [POLL RESULTS], 'American Idol 21' episode 15 recap: Top 12 perform on 'Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Night'; who was eliminated? In addition, Simon Cowell made disparaging remarks about her braces: I dont know how you can sing with all that metal in your mouth.. That same year, Cohen's life tragically ended when she was struck by a car in Seaside Heights, N.J. MTV reported the autopsy results "showed that she had suffered chest, head and abdominal injuries." 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. The car, parked a few doors down from Abduls house, featured a license plate ABL LV and had a photo of Abdul hanging from the rear view mirror. Hug's body was discovered off a remote highway in the Southern California desert. She just liked the name Paula, she says. By Paula Abdul has spoken out for the first time about the death of Paula Goodspeed, inset, an "American Idol" hopeful turned alleged stalker, who was found dead from a drug overdose in a car outside . Goodspeeds 2006 audition was not Paulas first encounter with the stalker. Leah LaBelle was just 16-years-old when she auditioned for Season 3 ofAmerican Idol. Click here to vote now! You have so much metal in your mouth. Maybe his career didn't flourish the way he expected, but to us, he'll always be a star. There was some controversy that arose after Paula's death when Abdul said that she objected to Goodspeed's audition when she was aware of Goodspeed's prior stalker-like behaviour, but the . Paula Abdul's Cheerleading Bowl," in which she searches for the best cheerleading squad in the country. 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. ", Abdul, 46, has been in and out of the spotlight for more than two decades. A lover of the great outdoors who lived in Orem, Utah, at the time told host Ryan Seacrest, Its where I feel most at peace you could say, I guess. Judges Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson appreciated her folksy laidback acapella version of the Rufus and Chaka Khan R&B classic Tell Me Something Good as well as her flower-girl vibe. Sadly, in 2008, Goodspeed was found dead in her car outside Abdul's Sherman Oaks, California home. 2023 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. Please be sure to check in on friends and family members who might be struggling with mental health. 'The Masked Singer' spoilers: Who is Medusa? Simon Cowell has spoken of his 'regret' following the suicide of troubled American Idol contestant Paula Goodspeed. All Rights Reserved. Season 3 contestant Marque Lynche made it to the Top 32. 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. 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. "Saying that she had a bridge in her mouth? So the last few years have been a little tough.'. 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. When you login first time using a Social Login button, we collect your account public profile information shared by Social Login provider, based on your privacy settings. Whats even more sad about this story is that her group, G.R.L. 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. Its not like Im moving just because of this, Paula explained. Your email address will not be published. Throughout her time in the competition, she performed covers from singers such as Melissa Etheridge, Janis Joplin, Alanis Morissette, and Stevie Nicks. [UPDATING LIVE BLOG], I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! Winners List: All 22 Champs in Chronological Order [PHOTOS], Emmy spotlight: 'Yellowjackets' costume designer Amy Parris deserves first nomination for that gnarly winter gear, Box office: Super Mario Bros. approaches $500 million and enters all-time Top 20, American Idol Top 12: Who gave the best performance on Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Night? 'These aren't bad people. They literally laughed at her singing. She placed 12thafter singing The Supremes You Keep Me Hangin On.. If theres anything to take away from this article, and video, its that people can struggle silently. You can view more details on Privacy and Policy. 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. It was terrible, what was that? said Randy Jackson. ", WhenPaula Goodspeedappeared on Season 5 of American Idol, she was no stranger to Paula Abdul. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Orange County Coroner's report said Johns died from an enlarged heart and a "fatty liver." He said: 'It could still continue without me. In the days following her death, her family hit out the Idol judges for being cruel to Goodspeed, who wore coloured braces. 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. 1. Simon Cowell commented about how he had wished he wouldve helped her during her Idol time in an interview in 2008. I can't even imagine if I was right there in my home. ", She continued to update her Facebook with news of her chemotherapy and radiation treatments and was showered with love each step of the way. They also discuss Jesse Plemons (Love and Death) and Schmigadoon comedy categories. Before Spence's death, the most recent Idol contestant who passed away was Nikki McKibbin. It's believed that she committed suicide. Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings. Show history: Born Sandra May McIntyre, she didn't make it past the. This show is successful all over the world and Im only on American Idol. 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). It was there that his life did a 180. He was honored by his home state of Oklahoma for his performances on the show. 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. Goodspeeds Idol audition was prominently featured by the show, and in her interview with host Ryan Seacrest, she clearly expressed her affection for Abdul. It upset me a lot. Plus, a relative disputes the stalker label, and a producer recalls the Idol hopeful's determination, Last week, Paula Abdul got flowers with a note signed, Love, J.T. and the message, Hope youre doing great. 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." 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. Second best episode of the season. She didn't go there for looks, she went there for vocals. 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. According to ABC News, the 30-year-old died from an apparent overdose in Nov. 2008. Shed give the shirt off her back for anyone who needed it. Iconic! This material may not be republished, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Her spokesperson said she also struggled with depression. Its a wonderful night for Oscar, whenever you watch! Before Marque "Tate" Lynche even graced the American Idol stage, he was a child star on theAll New Mickey Mouse Clubfrom 19931995, CNN reports. 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. His mother opened up to The Mirror and talked about how she had no idea her son was struggling. [UPDATING LIVE BLOG], Im a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! Winners List: All 22 Champs in Chronological Order [PHOTOS], Emmy spotlight: Yellowjackets costume designer Amy Parris deserves first nomination for that gnarly winter gear. Daniel Bark was later apprehended in connection with the crime, according to the Ashbury Park Journal (via MTV). Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? The judges hated her audition. The cause of death may be a drug overdose according to TMZ.com. It was tumultuous, for me.. Im like, a really big fan. 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.. "More than just the name.". Dunn, who was 34 at the time of his death, was found to have a blood alcohol level of 0.196 percent more than twice the legal limit and was traveling between 132 and 140 miles per hour when the car crashed. ", "Idol" judge Simon Cowell made fun of Goodspeed's braces. 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." . Johns left behind a wife, Stacey, whom he married in 2007, and a legion of fans and admirers, includingCowell, whotweeted,"A truly great guy. She also shot Wilson's dog. She was 30 and had been obsessed with Abdul since she was 12 years old. Jackass star Ryan Dunn and a production assistant on Jackass Number Two were killed when Dunn's Porsche 911 hit a tree in West Goshen Township, Penn. 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. Baker was featured in auditions filmed in Puerto Rico. I was always around music growing up." He soared through the competition by impressing viewers with his gospel-infused vocals each week. 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. In the days following her death, her family hit out the Idol judges. She was 31 years old. Detective Robert Bub, of Los Angeles police, said he thought Paula Goodspeed had died of "suicide by overdose". Emily Sheridan During her audition, she said that she often drew pictures of Abdul and been drawing them since she was young. Her other plans for 2009 include her first album of new material in more than a decade and a new reality show special for MTV called "Rah! 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.. Instead, it was the aftermath of her audition that made the highlight reel. ", 'Everyone knew, I mean I was shaking and they thought this (would be) for entertainment value.'. went on to tour with Meghan Trainor in 2015. She even had Cowell as her mentor while on the show. Were sure you remember her 2008 X Factor audition where Simon Cowell slammed her act as an utter and complete nightmare. All four judges fought over him during his blind auditions, and many fans thought he was going to win the competition. 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: Harris was 31 years old when he died after suffering cariac arrest. Copyright 2023 PopCulture.com. I was shocked to hear about her death, I never thought it would come to that, says Faris. She had been a stalker from [awhile back.] 'Heart and prayers' Paula said the tragic event in November has made her home vulnerable to future disturbed fans. 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. Riley won his first competition during the battle rounds, then withdrew from the competition. Scroll on for a look at each singer's life. Idol Family Forever.". Soon after her X Factor time, she joined girl group, G.R.L. Talent Recap is the only independent website that is exclusively dedicated to the fans of the most popular talent shows around the world. 'I would love to see her mentor the contestants, but if she doesn't want to do that, and she wants to come on the show and perform, I would welcome her anytime. 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The most recent tragedy struck in early October 2022 when Willie Spence died in a car accident in Tennessee. It is said that Goodspeed sent Abdul a bouquet of flowers before killing herself. But after singing her rendition of Tina Turners Proud Mary, the woman was roundly panned by the shows judges. 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. Cause of death: He was killed at age 36 after a drunk driver going the wrong way crashed into his car when he was returning to his home in Oklahoma City. She crashed her motorcycle in Millinocket, Maine on Aug. 31, 2019. Country star Mindy McCready appeared on Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew in 2009, in which her struggles with addiction were documented. Shed show up to my home studio wearing fluorescent pants and skirts, with trinkets hanging off her jacket. Friends and family of the reality star believed that she intended to end her life. Take a trip back to the Academy Awards ceremonies of the recent past with Gold DerbysOscars Playbackseries. He was 34. When plus-size model Joanne Borgella began singing Celine Dion's "I Love You" in Season 7, it was clear she was Idol material. Burdett did not answer the door, or phone. Peoplemagazine would later confirm Lynche died from "acute chronic alcoholism. Its just shocked everyone because to other people Jack had it all. Gold Derby is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Tour our photo gallery below for a closer look at all of the American Idol deaths. 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. Thinking they had come from her restaurateur boyfriend J.T. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognizing you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful. According to Paula, this was not the first time Goodspeed had come to Paulas house to attempt to end her life. She died in her car, parked outside Abdul's home in Sherman Oaks, California. However, he struggled to gain the recognition he deserved and ended up moving backto his hometown of Oklahoma City. 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. Oh my god she changed her name for you, and I saw her name, I got really nervous. Paula said of Goodspeed. Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood Reporter. 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. How much fun we all had on our very first tour. Armstrong was deeply in debt at the time of his death, and allegations of spousal abuse were about to hit the tabloids. January 8, 2015. So when that happens, you're an open target to be followed home. 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,. It was his musical upbringing that contributed to his raw talent. James Miller. He was the lead contender on The Voice in season eight. The show was in production on its second season. 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. Its a different thing, she added. LaBelle's blood alcohol level was .144. The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Cowell admitted he didn't remember Goodspeed, who auditioned for American Idol in late 2005. The cause of death was suicide by drug overdose at age 30. The substance-abuse-related deaths of police brutality victimRodney King, Grease actor Jeff Conaway and Alice in Chains bassist Mike Starr shined a spotlight on Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew, a reality show which so far has had five fatalities among its troubled cast members, including Joey Kovar and Mindy McCready. American Idol sets Disney Night 2023 for May 14, but what will Katy Perry wear? 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. His audition song was Brian McKnights One Last Cry and finished in eighth place. I went through a very rough time of feeling like she wanted my attention so much I shed a lot of tears. Although she did not move on to the next round, she later landed a job at a radio station. She suffered a brain aneurysm and was only 42. 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.. Paula Goodspeed did not make it past the auditions in Season 5. My stepfather is a great singer too. Who was eliminated? According to reports, prescription pills, CDs, and pictures of the singer were found littered in Goodspeed's car. HostsJoyce Eng andChristopher Rosen recap every Oscar ceremony of the 1990s as well as some added bonus shows. 'Prior to that, it was always through a fan club. He's a man that marches to the beat of his own drum.". The autopsy revealed that Butler had drugs and alcohol in his system at the time of the crash. Simone Battle was apart of X Factor auditions in 2011. Shes really cool, said Goodspeed when asked about her inspiration during the Idol audition process. Jack achieved more than many people could dream of achieving.. "We are devastated about the passing of our beloved American Idol family member, Willie Spence," the Idol team wrote on Twitter. There was no suspicious circumstances. Paula Goodspeed, the "American Idol" contestant who was an obsessive fan of Paula Abdul, was found dead in her car near the TV judge's home in an apparent suicide by overdose . Whos your Favorite Star Under 35? She had been a stalker from [awhile back.] Please do not let her in.' 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. Shes really cool. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. During that same audition, Cowell also said he saw a resemblance between Goodspeed and her idol Abdul. 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. Authorities easily recognized her since she was notorious for stalking Abdul. When the show made Abdul aware of a contestant who was "crazy about" her, she objected. Our officers discovered her vehicle parked on the street, and found her inside. '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.'. American Idolshaped the careers of some of our favorite musicians, including Carrie Underwood, Fantasia Barrino, and Kelly Clarkson. 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. 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. She was cut in the top 30 round, but Paula Abdul used her wildcard selection to advance her to the top 12. She was showing me where she lived. That's rude. And the thing is, that all she could do was get a hold of me through my fan club.. 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. Copyright 2022 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Her career was put on hold when she announced in Oct. 2013 that she was diagnosed with cancer. TMZ reports Smith was just 36-years-old. He released the album Hold Back My Heart and an EP entitled, Love and Sex. A toxicology report showed his blood alcohol level was .118, above the legal limit. ", Abdul said DioGuardi approached her 10 years ago outside of a diner and asked "Are you Paula Abdul?". 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. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. 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. She swore at him and flipped him a one-finger salute. louisburg nc town council, centene chief medical officer, seminole county school board,
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