The Resume

(May 12, 1988- )
Born in Cidra, Puerto Rico
Contestant on 'American Idol 8' (2009)

Why he might be annoying:

He hired a dialect coach after the 'Idol' judges told him to lose his accent.
He cried when Kara DioGuardi told him he was 'born to sing.'
He complained people in L.A. weren't as warm and hospitable as people in Puerto Rico.
He thought L.A.'s 70 degree March weather was too cold (compared to Puerto Rico).

Why he might not be annoying:

He studied comparative literature in college.
His rendition of 'Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me' was popular with 'Idol' viewers.
He auditioned for 'Idol' because his recently deceased great-grandfather encouraged him to.
He is bilingual, speaking both Spanish and English.

Credit: D

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• American Idol [Complete] (Ranked: 8)
• American Idol [Finalists Only] (Ranked: 8)
• American Idol 8 [2009] (Ranked: 12)
• D's Profiles [American Idol]
• I am Puerto Rican
• Men Caught Weeping in Public
• Profiles 25251-25500 (Ranked: 25312)
• Suave Latinos

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 90.0% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 13 Votes: 69.23% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 17 Votes: 76.47% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 25 Votes: 64.00% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 118 Votes: 61.86% Annoying