Worst 'American Idol' Semifinalists Ever: #3 -- Bobby Bennett

For the next two weeks, we're teaming with Vote for the Worst to name the 10 worst 'American Idol' semifinalists ever. Check back tomorrow to see their pick for number two.

Name: Bobby Bennett
Season: 5
Worst Performance: 'Copacabana'
Why We Loved to Hate Him: It's hard to know where to begin with Bobby Bennett.

We barely got to know him, since he was voted out during the first week of the season 5 semifinals. But as we quickly learned, once was plenty, perhaps even too much.

In what may be the worst 'American Idol' song choice on record, Bennett made his live debut with, oh yes, Barry Manilow's 'Copacabana.'For the next two weeks, we're teaming with Vote for the Worst to name the 10 worst 'American Idol' semifinalists ever. Check back tomorrow to see their pick for number two.

Name: Bobby Bennett
Season: 5
Worst Performance: 'Copacabana'
Why We Loved to Hate Him: It's hard to know where to begin with Bobby Bennett.

We barely got to know him, since he was voted out during the first week of the season 5 semifinals. But as we quickly learned, once was plenty, perhaps even too much.

In what may be the worst 'American Idol' song choice on record, Bennett made his live debut with, oh yes, Barry Manilow's 'Copacabana.'

With awkward dance moves and, at one point, an unfortunate wink to the camera, Bennett came off looking more Vegas-bound than, well, Manilow himself. 'Idol' appeared to have officially discovered the makings of a true star -- of wedding receptions, that is.

We could spend hours talking about Bobby Bennett, but sometimes trainwrecks need to be seen on their own. Watch Bennett's performance below, and then, if you're really bold, watch him sing it again during the results show.

Performance Night


Results Night