The Resume

(June 23, 1987- )
Born in Compton, California
Contestant on 'American Idol 10' (2011)

Why he might be annoying:

He pierced both of his ears.
He cried after performing 'God Bless The Child' during 'American Idol's' Hollywood week.
His stage mannerisms could be a bit over-the-top.
Former 'American Idol' contestant Adam Lambert was amongst his earliest fans.

Why he might not be annoying:

He was the first gospel-influenced male soul singer to make the 'American Idol' finals in several years.
Judge Randy Jackson said: 'I don't think there's anything you can't sing.'
He has a great sense of humor.
He worked as a spa concierge when he auditioned for 'American Idol.'

Credit: D

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• American Idol [Complete] (Ranked: 10)
• American Idol [Finalists Only] (Ranked: 10)
• American Idol 10 [2011] (Ranked: 5)
• D's Profiles [American Idol]
• I Recorded Billie Holiday’s ‘God Bless the Child’
• Look at Me, I Got a Microphone
• Profiles 30751-31000 (Ranked: 30930)
• Vote For the Worst Candidates

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 136 Votes: 33.09% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 111 Votes: 44.14% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 93 Votes: 61.29% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 10 Votes: 90.0% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 6 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 9 Votes: 77.78% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 15 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 27 Votes: 59.26% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 21 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 249 Votes: 77.91% Annoying