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. CBS' short-lived, pirate-themed reality show Pirate Master resulted in tragedy when Cheryl Kosewicz, a 35-year-old deputy district attorney from Nevada, committed suicide after being eliminated from the series. Death 11 Nov 2008 (aged 30) Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles County, California, USA . Cohen was 25 at the time of her death. Looking back, Paula said she wished Goodspeeds appearance on the show had gone better, especially with her fellow judge Simon Cowell. The star of Paradise Hotel 2, which aired on MyNetworkTV, Nathan Clutter leaped to his death from a cellular tower in Oct. 2007 at the age of 26. Paula said her life has dramatically changed since the tragic event in November. She sang Whitney Houstons I Believe in You and Me for her audition and became one of 32 semi-finalists. Im like, a really big fan. Maybe his career didn't flourish the way he expected, but to us, he'll always be a star. RELATED GALLERY: 2005: Paula finally ends her battle with chronic pain. 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. 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. Other Idol singers who have passed away include Alexis Cohen, Haley Smith, Jessika Baier, Joanne Borgella, Leah LaBelle, Marque Lynche, Michael Johns, Paula Goodspeed, and Rickey Smith. "We are sorry to hear of the passing of Haley Smith and our thoughts and prayers are with her family," a rep for the show told Entertainment Weekly. 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. She was 25. Amy Burdett was found dead at the age of 38 years-old. Throughout her time in the competition, she performed covers from singers such as Melissa Etheridge, Janis Joplin, Alanis Morissette, and Stevie Nicks. She was 30 and had been obsessed with Abdul since she was 12 years old. He was the lead contender on The Voice in season eight. When McIntyre visited California, her aunt showed her Abduls house, but not in a way that suggested she was a stalker. The 30-year-old was discovered in a car alongside prescription drugs, CDs and pictures of pop star Abdul. 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. 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'. All Rights Reserved. I will miss you my Friend RIP Ricky Smith. They also discuss Jesse Plemons (Love and Death) and Schmigadoon comedy categories. Thinking they had come from her restaurateur boyfriend J.T. Topics; Paula Abdul; She also shot Wilson's dog. All they want to do is make a successful show. Online. 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. After singing Jefferson Airplane's "Somebody To Love" in Season 7, Simon Cowell said he didn't think "this competition" was "the route" for her, which prompted Cohen to leave the judging room and fly into a tirade. Please do not let her in.' 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. 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. His mother opened up to The Mirror and talked about how she had no idea her son was struggling. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. Mental Health Awareness: 5 Talent Show Contestants Who Tragically Took In 2010, two years afterCorey Haimhad starred opposite lifelong friend Corey Feldman onA&E reality seriesThe Two Coreys,Haim died suddenly at age 38, while living with his mother at the Oakwood Apartments in Burbank. 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This material may not be republished, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 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. Were sure you remember her 2008 X Factor audition where Simon Cowell slammed her act as an utter and complete nightmare. Stars From American Idol You Didn't Know Died By 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. 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. His death came after he suffered a leg injury. Advertisement. Cause of death: Struck by a hit-and-run driver at age 25 in Seaside Heights, New Jersey. Meanwhile, Cowell also addressed his future career plans, which may include stepping down as a judge on the hit U.S. show American Idol. Lets all take a pause to remember those Idol hopefuls who left us too soon. ", Abdul, 46, has been in and out of the spotlight for more than two decades. Torregiani, Abdul called him asking why he had changed his number, a source close to Abdul tells PEOPLE. The car was found near the singer's home. 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 said: 'She has been a stalker-fan for about 17 years and it wasn't until American Idol that she knew how to get to me. "I'm sorry to have to do this to you. The media outlet reports Abdul wasn't at home. In the days following her death, her family hit out the Idol judges for being cruel to Goodspeed, who wore coloured braces. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. He was 44. McKibbin performed on American Idol when the show was beginning to develop huge audiences for its episodes. All rights reserved. Riley won his first competition during the battle rounds, then withdrew from the competition. However, there was some stiff competition that season, and Smith fell short to Ruben Studdard. PLAY IT NOW: Dish Of Salt: American Idol Stars Holiday Concert, Metropolitan Police Department (DC Police / MPD), Family Awaits Return of DC Mother Missing for More Than 3 Weeks, Man Shot Wife, Her Brother Before Shooting Himself: Police, Daughter of Buccaneers LB Shaq Barrett Drowns in Family Pool, 3 People Found Dead in Home in Springfield, Virginia; Toddler Found Alive, Why Fans Say Trips to Disney World Are Now Incredibly Complicated' to Pull Off. Show history: Born Sandra May McIntyre, she didn't make it past the. On Jan. 31, 2018, LaBelle and her boyfriend, basketball player Rasual Butler, were killed in a car crash in Studio City, California. Its not like Im moving just because of this, Paula explained. The notoriously harsh Simon Cowell even loved it, telling Johns,"I thought that was a very good audition, Michael. It is believed Goodspeed was an obsessed fan of the pop star. The Dark Side of Reality TV: 27 Tragic Deaths She auditioned for American Idol in 2006, and has been found dead outside Paula Abdul's home. I dont know why he did it, he didnt leave a note. Host, musical guest details. Today Abdul said that was Cowell's way of piling on. I was shaking," Abdul said. Rickey Smith, who appeared on American Idol Season 2, was killed by a drunk driver in Oklahoma City on May 5, 2016. "Simon is a big fat bad word," she says, before flipping the camera the bird. 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 . The VH1 reality star died in the early morning of Feb. 18 after reports she was clinging to life on the night before. Her parents, who reported her missing the same day, had previously told sheriffs that they thought she would be at Abduls house. 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. 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. Click the photo above to watch the video. She was obsessed with then-judge Paula Abdul, even legally changing her first name from Sandra to Paula. Paula died in her car outside of Paula's home on November 11, 2008. Paula Goodspeed Died: November 11, 2008 Cause of death: Suicide via drug overdose at age 30 in Sherman Oaks, California. 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 . American Idol judge Paula Abdul has blasted the show's producers for allowing obsessed fan Paula Goodspeed to audition, knowing she was stalking the singer. January 8, 2015. In a Facebook video, Borgella said it was an "unexpected"and "rare case" that had "spread to [her] chest." Cohen auditioned again in Season 8, attempting to sing Like a Prayer by Madonna. ", "I've got to tell you, luckily for me, I was at Hollywood week for 'American Idol' when it happened. Its always a hard thing to see someone you look up to take their own life. 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His final turn on the reality TV show was in Top 6 week, when audiences didnt connect with his song choices American Woman and Whatever It Is., Watch our lively chats with Tatiana Maslany (She-Hulk) and 100 other 2023 Emmy contenders, including. Shed show up to my home studio wearing fluorescent pants and skirts, with trinkets hanging off her jacket. [Im] living with security full time now, its just different. An obsessed fan of American Idol and star Paula Abdul, Paula Goodspeed had her first name legally changed to that of her hero. Looking back, Paula said she wished Goodspeeds appearance on the show had gone better, especially with her fellow judge Simon Cowell. He went to the doctor before christmas because he was feeling tired and they never spotted any problems, she said. [But] when I saw the clips back on the news I remembered it.'. May she rest in peace and may her music career and individuality continue to inspire others. [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. Rest in peace Michael.". News. 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. All rights reserved. You can view more details on Privacy and Policy. 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. "She lived with me and she was my roommate.". Johns toldBillboard in 2008, "My brother and sister both play piano and sing. She had been a stalker from [awhile back.] 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. The victims were helicopter pilot David Gibbs, 59, along with Darren Rydstrom, 45, crew of the show, and Michael Donatelli, 45, a cast member. He said: 'All youve got to say is "Stop filming, I need to speak with the producers." Unfortunately, Spence is one of several Idol contestants who have died since they appeared on the show. 2023 Tony Awards slugfest: Final predictions for play nominations [WATCH], 2023 Tony Awards slugfest: Final predictions for musical nominations [WATCH], "I watched the first three episodes and my opinion is the same as", David. At the time, Reuters reported that prescription pills, along with CDs and pictures of Abdul, were found in the car. Speaking to veteran American broadcaster Barbara Walters on her Sirius radio show later that night, Abdul elaborated on her anger against the producers. Paula Goodspeed | American Idol Wiki | Fandom ", She continued to update her Facebook with news of her chemotherapy and radiation treatments and was showered with love each step of the way. If life's not enjoyable, why stick around?". Joseph Cerniglia, a restaurateur who faced the withering criticism of Gordon Ramsay on Fox's Kitchen Nightmares in 2007, leaped to his death from the George Washington Bridge in New York in September 2010. Goodspeed didn't make it past the audition phase, but she returned in Season 6 to try out again. Copyright 2022 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Shed give the shirt off her back for anyone who needed it. "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. Paula Abdul Opens Up About Stalker's Suicide - NBC4 Washington "It's coming up on 20 years of me being a Laker girl and [the song] 'Straight Up' being No. Baker was featured in auditions filmed in Puerto Rico. 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. He was honored by his home state of Oklahoma for his performances on the show. Friends and family of the reality star believed that she intended to end her life. American Idol Stars Who Tragically Passed Away. The autopsy revealed that Butler had drugs and alcohol in his system at the time of the crash. I didnt do anything, she said of the suspected suicide. Celebs Who Have Been Stalked | Entertainment Tonight As previously reported by the outlet, she made . I do this for me, but not only for me, Spence said at his audition in San Diego. Breakdowns, Suicides: The Dark Side of Reality TV - ABC News Woman Found Dead Near Paula Abdul's Home Was Former 'Idol' Contestant Paula Goodspeed's suicide: Don't blame 'Idol,' even as we all Show history: Spence was the runner-up of Season 19 to Chayce Beckham. She spends her spare time shooting astro, nature, and portrait photography, and coming up with movie ideas that she hopes to make into a film someday. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. "I said, 'I'm serious, I'll move you into my house,'" Abdul said. Toxicology results showed he tested positive for marijuana, methamphetamine, and oxycodone, and an "empty box of Don Julio tequila was recovered at the crash scene. Peoplemagazine would later confirm Lynche died from "acute chronic alcoholism. She just liked the name Paula, she says. Sadly, in 2008, Goodspeed was found dead in her car outside Abdul's Sherman Oaks, California home. 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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. He tragically took his life on March 17, 2019. This just goes to show that even people who might seem like they have it all, dont feel like they do. Goodspeeds 2006 audition was not Paulas first encounter with the stalker. American Idol Contestants You May Not Know Died All the while, he was recording the best music of his life..
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