Carnie Wilson Defends Daughter's American Idol Audition After "Cruel" Viewer Response
- Lola Bonfiglio, daughter of Carnie Wilson, was eliminated during Hollywood Week on American Idol after judge Luke Bryan noted her pitchiness.
- Baylee Littrell, son of Brian Littrell from Backstreet Boys, has advanced to the next round and received praise from all judges for his performance.
- Viewers criticized American Idol for promoting Baylee Littrell heavily, raising concerns about fairness toward other contestants seeking undiscovered talent.
- Carnie Wilson defended her daughter against negative comments, stating that the internet can be cruel and comparing it to a doctor discouraging their child from pursuing a similar path.
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Hawaii represented again on ‘American Idol’ by Thunderstorm Artis
That final audition for “American Idol,” the one that determines which hopefuls will actually compete on the ABC television show, doesn’t provide second chances. Thunderstorm Artis, 29, who was born and raised in Hawaii and now lives in Nashville, Tenn., weighed the options and decided to go with an original, “Don’t Let Me Let You Go,” for his audition for “Idol” judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood — and received standing ovati…
Pop trio singer defends daughter’s ‘American Idol’ audition
Carnie Wilson, musician and member of pop trio Wilson Phillips, is standing in her daughter’s corner after hateful comments were made about her daughter’s “American Idol” audition. “We’re human and the internet is so cruel,” Wilson said at the Music of the ‘90s Panel, according to People. “The comments are really pissing me off and I can’t respond.”
'American Idol' Boots Carnie Wilson's Daughter Amid Nepo Baby Backlash
Carnie Wilson’s daughter, Lola Bonfiglio, might have to work a little harder to carve her own path -- 'cause "American Idol" just gave her the boot. Yup, the Wilson Phillips singer’s daughter didn’t quite hit the right note during Hollywood…
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