Thursday, February 12, 2009

‘Idol’ contestant Joanna Pacitti was disqualified


Joanna Pacitti made it to the final 36 of American Idol but she was disqualified and replaced by Felicia Barton.

She was discovered to be a semi-pro with extensive music background. American Idol fans have been clamoring for her disqualification.



LOS ANGELES - “American Idol” revealed the final 36 contestants vying for this year’s “Idol” crown on Wednesday night. However, one contestant who made the cut has since been disqualified since Hollywood Week took place last fall.

Joanna Pacitti, who had come under fire in earlier rounds after it was discovered she had an extensive music career background, was announced as one of this season’s 36 finalists on Wednesday night. But in a press release from FOX, which was sent out following the show’s broadcast Wednesday night, the network announced Pacitti was ruled ineligible to continue her “Idol” quest.

“It has been determined that Joanna Pacitti is ineligible to continue in the competition,” the statement said. “‘American Idol’ contestant Felicia Barton has replaced Ms. Pacitti as part of the Top 36.”


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