Posted by emotionshock on May 27, 2011 under Celebrity Gossip | 
In the wake of Scotty McCreery’s American Idol triumph, the country is asking multiple questions today?
- Did he deserve to win? It’s debatable.
- Are Lauren and Scotty dating? No.
- Did Lee DeWyze snub the show last night? Sort of.
Typically, the previous winner ends up on the stage to congratulate the new champ and hand him/her a trophy. But DeWyze was seated in the fifth row at the finale, and Ryan Seacrest never even mentioned his name.
What happened?
According to producer Nigel Lythgoe, DeWyze refused to be a good sport. The producer Tweeted today: “I was so upset Lee DeWyze wouldn’t present the winners trophy to Scotty. Especially as he’s been on the show this Season. I guess he was shy.”
But the season nine title holder says it’s the opposite: he was never asked to participate!
“I was not asked to be involved in the Finale,” Lee wrote in response. “It wasn’t until about 2 minutes before they announced that Nigel had approached me and asked if he could “borrow” me for a second. I didnt feel a last second jump on stage was appropriate. It was Scotty’s moment.”
True. But it’s Lythgoe’s show.
What do you think, readers? Is there a real beef here? Or was it simply a case of misunderstanding?
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Posted by emotionshock on May 27, 2010 under Celebrity Gossip |
It was a slow, but steady rise to the top for Lee DeWyze.
But it all paid off tonight, as the laid back rocker with the sexy, scratchy voice was crowned season nine champion on American Idol!
DeWyze peaked at the ideal time, bringing the crowd and judges to their feet with his recent rendition of “Hallelujah” last week. He then carried that momentum into the finale and defeated a worthy competitor, Crystal Bowersox.
Send in your congratulations to Lee right now and sound off: Did he deserve to win?
A choked-up DeWyze accepted Ryan Seacrest’s congratulations after the announcement and proceeded to sing his cover of “Beautiful Day,” which will soon hit radio stations around the country.
Relive Lee’s Idol journey below…
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Posted by emotionshock on February 2, 2010 under Celebrity Gossip |
We’re one week away from American Idol taking its show to Hollywood.
Next Tuesday, Ellen DeGeneres debuts as a permanent judge and we already know of at least one singer she’ll be critiquing: Lee DeWyze.
This soulful singer auditioned in Chicago and hauls from Mount Prospect, Illinois. DeWyze has enjoyed a moderately successful career so far, fronting The Lee DeWyze Band and specializing in acousting guitar.
He released a rock album titled “Slumberland” last year.
The smooth crooner once said his goal is to relate to fans:
“I want a connection with my audience in the sense that any song I do reminds them of a specific moment in their lives – not mine.”
How selfless! So far, DeWyze and Andrew Garcia represent our favorite male semifinlists on the show. Below, you can listen to a single by the former and judge his chances on American Idol.
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