Michael passed away on august 1 from a blood clot in his ankle, according to tmz. In 2008, borgella was a contestant on season 7 of american idol and made it to the top 12 girls category. Some of these american idol singers who died too soon were fan. Michael johns, american idol season 7 finalist, dead at 35. Some of these american idol singers who died too soon were fan favorites. The orange county coroners office told people johns died of natural causes. Michael johns dead at age 35 american idol season 7. Ryan seacrest continued to host the show with simon cowell, paula abdul, and randy jackson returning as judges.
American idol alum michael johns has died usa today. In 2009, he released a music album, hold back my heart, which sold 20,000 copies. Australian singersongwriter michael johns, best known for competing in american idols seventh season, has died. In october 2014, borgella died from a rare form of. American idol contestant joanne borgella has died at the age of 32 the season 7 contestant lost her battle to cancer on saturday october 18. The seventh season of the hugely popular show american idol aired in 2008. These are the american idol stars who tragically passed away. This season also featured academy awardwinning actress and grammy award. The seventh season of american idol, the annual reality show and singing competition, began on january 15, 2008, and concluded on may 21, 2008. Haley auditioned during the 11th season of american idol in 2012, performing in front of randy jackson, steven tyler, and jennifer lopez. The singer placed 8th in season 7 and following his exit from the show he continued to record music. She also appeared in 2005 on moniques fat chance, which she won using. Haley smith a former contestant on american idol died over the weekend after crashing her motorcycle in maine. Cnn singer and model joanne borgella, an american idol contestant in 2008, died on saturday at age 32 after a battle with cancer, her family said on.
The ninth season of american idol premiered on tuesday, january 12, 2010 and concluded on wednesday, may 26, 2010 on fox. American idol contestant michael johns, who appeared in season 7 of the hit fox singing competition and was voted off in an eighthround stunner, has died. Former american idol contestant michael johns has died, according to the hollywood reporter. Michael johns is seen here auditioning for american idol season 7 at qualcomm stadium on july 30, 2007 in san diego, california. Monday was the final day of american idol season 18s hollywood week the crucial solo round with a full band and it was survival of the fittest, according to host ryan seacrest. He was a part of our american idol family and he will. A major change for the seventh season was allowing contestants to play musical instruments, an element that originated on australian idol and.
Ellen degeneres joined the panel as a replacement for paula abdul after guest judges filled in during the auditions. The season 11 contestant crashed her motorcycle in millinocket, maine, on aug. On july 5, 2009, twotime american idol auditioner, alexis cohen, was killed by a hitandrun driver in seaside heights, new jersey. Michael johns, a finalist on american idol season seven, died on aug. Michael johns, a finalist on american idols seventh season, died on friday e. Idol gives back also returned for the season and was held on april 21, 2010. Johns died on 1 august 2014, at the age of 35 of dilated cardiomyopathy.
Singer, the voice, the x factor, american idol, the four and its contestants. Her family announced the news via her official facebook page on saturday, oct. Joanne borgella, who made it to the top 24 on season 7 of the show, died saturday morning after battling endometrial cancer. Rickey smith, a contestant on season 2 of american idol, was killed in a car crash on thursday, may 5.
The veterinary student tried out for season 7 with a rendition. According to tmz, 26yearold haley smith passed away on. The cause of death is suspected to be a blood clot. An american idol contestant has died at the age of 32. Haley smith, a contestant on season 11 of american idol, died saturday following a motorcycle crash in millinocket, maine. Haley smith, who appeared as a contestant on american idol in season 11, died in a motorcycle accident in maine this weekend, police confirmed to variety. Michael johns at the american idol, season 7, top 12 party on 6 march 2008. Simon cowell, randy jackson and kara dioguardi returned to the judging panel. Season 7 of american idol overall was the most watched primetime program in the united states for the fourth consecutive year, during the conclusion of the 20072008 television season.
American idol season 7 finale photo 3 pictures cbs. American idol stars who tragically passed away nicki swift. It featured 24 singers competing to be the new idol. The cause of death is believed to be a blood clot in his ankle. American idol, the voice and survivor alums who passed away. American idol shaped the careers of some of our favorite musicians, including.
Others were memorable oddballs who often made the wrong kind of impression. Haley smith, a contestant on season 11 of american idol, died saturday following a motorcycle crash in millinocket, maine, millinocket police confirmed to deadline. Former american idol contestant joanne borgella died saturday at the age of 32. Former american idol contestant michael johns died at the age of 35 from a blood clot on friday. Borgella passed away as the result of a rare case of endometrial cancer. Eightplace season 7 finalist michael johns passed away due to complications of an undiagnosed heart condition called dilated. The coronavirus covid19 pandemic put an immediate halt on the production of american idol s third season. The season 7 contestant succumbed to a blood clot from a minor injury, say reports. Michael johns was an australian singer who finished in eighth place on the seventh season of american idol, in 2008. Alexis cohen october 17, 1983 july 25, 2009 was a twotime reality tv show contestant and singer on american idol made famous when she directed an expletivefilled televised rant at the shows judges, after comparing her singing style to vocalists grace slick, janis joplin and pat benatar. Since foxs iconic singing competition debuted in 2002, a few notable contestants have lost their lives. Haley smith, a former american idol contestant who appeared on season 11 in 2012, died over labor day weekend in a motorcycle accident.
American idol contestant michael johns, who appeared in season 7 of the hit fox singing competition and was voted off in an eighthround. Joanne borgella, american idol season 7 alum, has died. American idol finalist rickey smith has died in an oklahoma car crash. Last night, american idol aired part 2 of this is me, a contestant backstory special comprised of neverbeforeseen footage, which was created by abc to help fill out the season amid. Michael johns, the rock n soul singer and australian heartthrob who was a fan favorite on season 7 of foxs american idol, has died the hollywood reporter and other news outlets say johns, 35. Third american idol contestant to meet an untimely end. After singing jefferson airplanes somebody to love in season 7. American idol on abc season 3 auditions week three. Eightplace season 7 finalist michael johns passed away due to complications of an undiagnosed heart condition called dilated cardiomyopathy. Wtnh a former contestant on american idol died in a motorcycle accident over the weekend, tmz reports. Joanne borgella impressed the judges during american idol season 7, reaching the top 24. American idol season 7 finale photo 6 pictures cbs.