American Idol 10 Funniest Auditions We Still Love To Watch
American Idol: 10 Funniest Auditions We Still Love To Watch
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From William Hung’s iconic audition to some fiery exits amid fierce criticism, these are the funniest auditions we still love to watch.
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The auditions have always been part of the American Idol charm. Yes, most people come for the beautiful singing and tense competition, and voting for the winner is definitely part of the experience. But there’s no denying that the auditions — especially the failed auditions — have a certain staying power which with the main competition can’t compete.
There are many reasons to love a horrible audition, from the outlandish performance itself to the horrible singing to Simon Cowell’s often bewildered expressions and criticisms. There have been many memorable auditions throughout the years, but some in particular have long remained in our hearts (and ears).
10 William Hung
Perhaps the most famous audition in American Idol history belongs to William Hung. While the first seasons of the show resulted in some great winners, Hung eclipses them all, performing Ricky Martin’s “She Bangs” to the great enjoyment of the judges and viewers at home.
Hung’s enthusiasm and exaggerated movements caused Randy Jackson to break out in laughter, and while Hung received a unanimous “no” vote, his audition proved so popular that he became a national icon. Hung’s iconic time on the show went viral, and William Hung became one of the original internet memes.
9 Renaldo Lapuz
Season 7 saw the appearance of Renaldo Lapuz, who proceeded to give one of the most enjoyable auditions in American Idol history. Showing up in an extravagant outfit, Lapuz proved instantly memorable without even opening his mouth.
He proceeded to sing the original song “I Am Your Brother,” which proved weirdly catchy and had the judges singing along in mirth. The audition eventually culminated in a joyous sing-a-long and celebratory dance. It even led to a handshake and hug from the otherwise impenetrable Simon Cowell. Such was the emotional power of this incredible audition.
8 Larry Platt
“Pants on the Ground” is undeniably one of the catchiest original songs ever performed in an American Idol audition. It was written by Larry Platt, a man in his 60s who missed the age cutoff by numerous decades.
While the singing was obviously terrible, the performance itself was an instant hit with the judges. They smiled, bobbed, laughed, and sang along with Platt, who hilariously acted out the song’s bizarre and repetitive lyrics. The audition went viral, and it’s still a sequence that American Idol viewers love to rewatch based on sheer joy alone.
7 Derek Stillings
Dubbed “the worst singer in America” by Simon Cowell, Derek Stillings delivered one of the show’s first horrible auditions. It not only helped introduce the very concept, but it set a precedent that few of American Idol’s worst auditions could ever match.
Stillings, dressed in a white tank top and backwards visor, proceeded to give one of the worst vocal performances ever heard in an audition (prompting the vicious aforementioned criticism from Cowell). Stillings had the otherwise polite and supportive Paula Abdul visibly laughing, and that is no easy feat.
6 Douglas Davidson
One of the best auditions from American Idol’s original run, Douglas Davidson ended up proving a fierce rival to Simon Cowell. He performed an out-of-breath rendition of Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a Prayer,” barely squeaking out the lyrics amid deep breaths and pants. As Simon asks, “What the bloody hell was that?”
But the best part came later when Davidson began performing other songs uninvited, walking in circles while performing vocal exercises, and ignoring Cowell’s constant interjections. Davidson eventually was escorted out by security while still singing. It was complete pandemonium, and it makes for hilarious viewing.
5 Keith Beukelaer
By the end of Beukelaer’s audition, Simon Cowell had deemed him “the worst singer in the world.” Lasting an incredible six minutes, Beukelaer’s audition saw him singing very nasally renditions of Madonna’s “Like a Virgin” and Whitney Houston’s “I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me).”
The nasally voice and the inappropriate dance moves (complete with Beukelaer sticking his tongue out) proved instantly memorable, and they quickly had Randy Jackson hiding behind a piece of paper to laugh. Even Jackson got in on the criticism, stating bluntly, “Keith, that was horrific, man.” With such scathing criticisms, it’s easy to see how this has lived on as one the all-time worst auditions.
4 James Lewis
Many people feel bad for laughing at James Lewis because he seems like a genuinely nice guy. It’s just that his audition was laughably atrocious. Lewis proved an instant hit by showing up in an oversized, mustard-colored suit. But it was his deep voice that proved the signature ingredient.
Incredibly deep and with horrible, slurred enunciation, his voice had Paula Abdul instantly hiding her face and laughing while Randy Jackson looked off to the side in utter bewilderment, almost as if to ask a producer, “Are you serious?” The suit, the voice, and the weirdly catchy “Let my people go” all prove gloriously memorable.
3 Steven Thoen
Steven Thoen proved an unforgettable contestant even before his audition. His pre-audition interview was the stuff of beauty as he bluntly stated that no one from the show has inspired him and that he’s not even that big of a fan, prompting audible laughs from the nearby contestants.
Thoen’s incredibly high-pitched and nasally rendition of “Bohemian Rhapsody” may have viewers reaching to plug their ears, but perhaps the most memorable aspect of the audition are the judges’ reactions. Cowell smirked, Jackson hid behind paper and laughs, and Paula Abdul physically recoiled in pain and embarrassment.
2 Mary Roach
One of American Idol’s most memorable contestants, Mary Roach is famous for her belligerent attitude and iconic storm-off following her failed audition. Roach performed a truly bizarre and incomprehensible rendition of “I Feel the Earth Move” and met with what could very well be the most awkward silence in the history of the show.
After the judges somewhat rudely implied that she’s mentally unstable, Roach angrily stormed out while venting to the camera and holding back tears. The entire ordeal is memorably cringe-worthy, and Roach’s abrasive exit has long endured in the annals of American Idol history.
1 Ian Benardo
One of the show’s most outrageous personalities, Ian Benardo proved a winning wannabe contestant right off the bat by pithily fighting with Simon Cowell and sauntering into the room wearing a fur scarf to flaunt his wealth. He launched into an outrageous rendition of “Gloria,” performing the song in a talkative voice heavy with a New York accent.
There are many ingredients to this winning audition, from Bernardo’s hammy and confrontational personality to his wickedly original performance to his vicious fight with Cowell after getting rejected. In this case, personality eclipsed the performance itself.
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