Has long-haired 'Idol' contestant been disqualified?

I saw a clip of this guy years ago and it left such an impression that without knowing is name or what competition it was I've searched the internet to find out more and hear him again. Get him on a show that goes for talent over looks and watch him get through to the finals.

It's unbelievable that he's not in the final 12.... nobody that listen to him singing give a damn to his look!

If it were a TRUE "singing only" competiton, with no basis put on looks, then everyone would audition from behind a screen, where the judges could not see them, but only hear them.
Unfortunately, America likes their Idols to look a certain way, even if they aren't the best singers.
How else do you explain the success of Britney, Hilary Duff or even Paula Abdul herself?

Idol never produces artists with any originality or longevity, everything is too shallow, and based on what they think the public will like. It's all bullshit.

Oh come on people...... seriously?

I happen to know Sean and he's a good guy.... Strong morals and values, a great personality and yes, a hell of a voice- So, talk all you want, doubtfully he cares about your snide remarks about his hair.

However, it saddens me personally. Is this what we all have become? Critics of a reality TV show? It's a show..... it's not this mans life! He is a person, just like you and I.

What is happening here should be a crime, not having long hair.

It amazes me what we all have become and how narrow our minds have gotten. Sine when can people not look past facial hair and see a person? It's just hair. Have you nothing else to talk about? And, what if he did have a shaved face and geled, shall we say, hair? What would you say about him then?

It's just a show..... just an overrated TV show. Don't be so quick to judge.

this guy really threw me off when he started singing. I did not mean to stereo type(regardless) but I did not expect him to have that kind of talent. My thinking is that he came out there looking like that for the shock factor, it sure made everyone obviously take a deeper look. Maybe it was a really great way to get them "too" look hard at a guy who probably has average (or less than) looks. If there is a hottie under there it sure will be fun to see the jaws drop when he comes out on stage cleaned up. I think if he decides to pick a whole new style of music and looks. It will truley show how diverse he is. Maybe a tux and some frank sinatra.lol but he definately needs to trim that beard !!

I am hearing all this crap about being an idol and looks. Sean Michel is actually in a christian band. How much better of a role model can you get?

Update: I would swear that in tonights montage of the Hollywood round, I saw someone wearing a shirt and hat that looked an awful lot like mr jesus castro. However, this person had short hair and only some stubble... perhaps he did cut his hair?

No clue. I'll wait to see if he shows up next week, but they really really liked his voice and new exactly what he looked like, so my personal thought is that the disqualification is nothing more then a rumor...

I wonder what Willy Nelson would say about this.

Oh my gosh, Willie Nelson's status as one of America's idols should be nullified. Dosen't he miss the profile also with his long hair and scruffy beard?