American Idol 4 - Page 19

xo_kathy · #**271** 03-14-2005, 03:31 PM

Apparently one of the NYC area news channels got a hold of his mom and she was unaware of any personal issues!

My friend here thinks it's the contract thing. She thinks he figures he can get a contract without AI.

chideltjen · #**272** 03-14-2005, 03:33 PM

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Originally posted by texas*princess
I didn't know he was outed by the media

http://www.afterelton.com/TV/2005/3/americanidol.html

Perhaps not in the mainstream media. (Found this article linked from Clay A. fansite.)

My "gaydar" wasn't tripped with Mario like it is when I watch "Will and Grace" but hey, who knows. And well... whatever.

This article states that he left because of family issues.

We'll have to see if Ryan explains anything on Tuesday... and we'll have to see who the new pimpee is.

mu_agd · #**273** 03-14-2005, 03:34 PM

Want to know what's the best thing I've found out of all of this. it was posted in an LJ community and some chick completely flipped out at someone for posting it saying they were posting spoilers for the show. how is it a spoiler if it's all over the news and interweb?

such entertainment.

#**274** 03-14-2005, 04:12 PM

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Originally posted by AXO Alum
WHAT?? Why the heck am I always the last one to be in the know?!

LOL, I should have chosen a better word.

When I wrote "outed," in no way was I making any reference to his sexual orientation. By saying that I implied that if he had any skeletons in his closet (aka Trenyce, Frenchie, etc.) -- the media had not broken the story yet.

I apologize for any confusion. I have no idea whether or not he bats for me or for the other team, and it really doesn't matter because he was just brilliant.

I wonder if any of the AI contestants (past and present) are indeed gay, though...?

kddani · #**275** 03-14-2005, 04:15 PM

the rumors are either gay and he hasn't told his family, or his girlfriend is preggers. Both very opposite ends of the spectrum.

You know Ryan and the AI folks won't actually state what it is. Controversy is good for ratings. Maybe they'll say something after this weeks show- figuring people will tune in to see if they give the scoop, which of course they won't.

AXO Alum · #**276** 03-14-2005, 04:24 PM

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Originally posted by OohTeenyWahine
LOL, I should have chosen a better word.

When I wrote "outed," in no way was I making any reference to his sexual orientation. By saying that I implied that if he had any skeletons in his closet (aka Trenyce, Frenchie, etc.) -- the media had not broken the story yet.

I apologize for any confusion. I have no idea whether or not he bats for me or for the other team, and it really doesn't matter because he was just brilliant.

I wonder if any of the AI contestants (past and present) are indeed gay, though...?

Well now ALL the reports I am reading have "gay" all over it (yeah, none of them are what I would call reputable) -- so it was funny that you posted that and then everyone is calling it. Maybe YOU have started another trend for us

Yay for Nikko being back (although I would love to have Travis back) - at least they are both beautiful to look at

Oh and can you BELIEVE that the rumor mill has it that Ozzie & Paula are "in this together" to get Nikko back on and Mario was the only one that would take the payoff. Oh for the love.... I wish I could get paid to make up some rumors!!

AXO Alum · #**277** 03-14-2005, 04:25 PM

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Originally posted by kddani
the rumors are either gay and he hasn't told his family, or his girlfriend is preggers. Both very opposite ends of the spectrum.

You know Ryan and the AI folks won't actually state what it is. Controversy is good for ratings. Maybe they'll say something after this weeks show- figuring people will tune in to see if they give the scoop, which of course they won't.

Yeah - the prego story came about after Mario said he wanted to surprise his mom with "the news" -- supposedly referring to the fact that he quit AI.

And I don't remember them saying anything about George taking Donnie's place last year (sad that my sweet Donnie didn't make it through this year - but he shoulda known)... and when the mess with what's his name on Clay's season -- all they said was no one would be leaving. I doubt we'll hear anything more.

Alas, poor Mario -- not yet a star and already knows what its like to be the subject of crazy rumors!!

texas*princess · #**278** 03-14-2005, 04:41 PM

I thought some contestants had left the show (in previous seasons) for a few reasons, one was in a porn, one got a DUI and I think a couple failed to disclose their police record with FOX or something. All of those contestants had "reasons" for leaving. Has anyone left voluntarily before?

I REALLY want to know!!!! hehehehe

jess_pom · #**279** 03-15-2005, 10:39 AM

Question: What's so special about the top 12? Isn't it just the Top 10 that go on tour? Then why are they making such a big deal about the Top 12? I've never really gotten into AI before and I'm just curious. Thanks~!

shadokat · #**280** 03-15-2005, 11:27 AM

Saw something this morning on GMA, and apparently, once you're in the Top 12, you're signed in to 19A, so Mario getting another deal really couldn't be the reason. As a matter of fact, they may ask him to join the Idols tour this summer...just a rumor I think.

BetteDavisEyes · #**281** 03-15-2005, 11:38 AM

Ahhhh...get it now. Didn't mean to join on the "gay" bandwagon. I thought I had missed something along the way. Whatever his personal reasons were, they must be good though.

texas*princess · #**282** 03-15-2005, 12:33 PM

Mario was on Live w/ Regis & Kelly. He said the show wasn't for him and compared it to falling out of love. Regis didn't seem to buy it. Kelly asked about being contracted to Fox, and Mario said he couldn't discuss that.

SATX*APhi · #**283** 03-15-2005, 03:46 PM

I just found out about this. Interesting....

SSS1365 · #**284** 03-15-2005, 05:18 PM

The top 12, and what each of them needs to do to win:

http://www.ew.com/ew/article/comment...6_3_0_,00.html

Some of the song suggestions are a little strange, IMO.

texas*princess · #**285** 03-15-2005, 07:38 PM

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Originally posted by SSS1365
Some of the song suggestions are a little strange, IMO.

I thought so too. As much as I love Nadia's voice, for some reason I can't see her singing "Free Your Mind" from En Vogue