Worst 'American Idol' Finalists Ever -- #11: Jim Verraros

For the next 12 weeks, we're teaming with Vote for the Worst to name the 12 worst 'American Idol' finalists ever. Check back next week to see our pick for number 10.

Today, Vote for the Worst brings us #11, Jim Verraros. His 'American Idol' run ended after just one week in the finals, but that was more than enough time to land season 1's Jim Verraros on our list of the worst 'American Idol' finalists ever.

With a sob story that set the bar high for all future 'Idol' contestants (deaf parents!), Verraros somehow butchered his way into the top 10. But by the time he made it onto the 'Idol' stage for motown week, his performance of 'Easy' by the Commodores had us crying for all of the wrong reasons.
Today, Vote for the Worst brings us #11, Jim Verraros. His 'American Idol' run ended after just one week in the finals, but that was more than enough time to land season 1's Jim Verraros on our list of the worst 'American Idol' finalists ever.

With a sob story that set the bar high for all future 'Idol' contestants (deaf parents!), Verraros somehow butchered his way into the top 10. But by the time he made it onto the 'Idol' stage for motown week, his performance of 'Easy' by the Commodores had us crying for all of the wrong reasons.

Vote for the Worst has more on the saga of Jim Verraros, which at one point prompted judge Simon Cowell to say, "If you win this competition, we will have failed."

Another reason to be thankful for Kelly Clarkson.

For more on Jim Verraros, visit Vote for the Worst.