'American Idol' Contestant Ousted Over Criminal Record

if they add howard stern to the show i will never watch it again. that man is arrogant and foul mouth low life. he is disgusting!!! yes simon is judgemental but he is respectful and has class, he has everything that howard stern does'nt.

And we thought American Idol was about the talent...
It's big business and as such, a big business makes some very successful decisions and also makes very bad decisions. How bad the decisions are mandate whether the success continues or not.
Paula left because of bad decisions.
Considering Howard Stern was a bad decision.
What they did to Danelle Hayes was a bad decision.
Consistency matters. If Idol wants to maintain the standards it professes to have ... Howard Stern? 'Come on!!!
So, it is a double-standard. That leads people to not respect you and that leads to people not watching you anymore.
Ryan Seacrest branched out in a plethora of other employment options...smart guy.
It's too bad as the concept was excellent and America watched it on the edge of their seats for many years. Danelle--follow Simon to his new show.

You are so right Amy!!I refused to watch last year...what a joke, with that guy on there!

Ousted for those deeds??? I thought they were reuirements for pop/rock star status !!

Hey the one guy auditioning was in prison he said so at his audition. Is this because it's a woman.

If this contestant was really trying to change for the better then why did she lie to Amierican Idol producers about her criminal past? Yeah...these are still crimes, folks.

Adam Lambert- who cares if he is gay- it's not that at all- It's his disgusting antics of the overly sexual nature that make him an absolute waste of time- how can "idol" say they are a family show? This program has run its course- time to move on- turn it off- go outside!!!

Adam Lambert is extremely talented as he showed on his every performance on ,"American Idol".Why are you so worried about his being gay?

Appologies if this is a duplicate post. My laptop is balking lately and complicating things for posting.

Perhaps if she is good, they should air her audition and allow another producer to "find" her and make an offer. Afterall, look at all the "stars" who have arrest records for similar or worse problems. Idol should stay pristene to keep its status as talent scout for us, their audience. However, once they allow Howard Stern access to the judging that whole idea will hit the toilet, just like his mouth. Why would they even mention him, yet alone consider him for the job? Let him on the show and they might as well give up the squeaky clean version. Then they can allow her her chance. Just tell her to try next year. My vote is no Howard Stern!!!!!!!! Yes, I have heard his show; actually been forced to listen to it daily at work. Talk about cruel and unusual punishment!

Right on Louis. I was about to make that same point.