I will miss you my Friend RIP Ricky Smith. The notoriously harsh Simon Cowell even loved it, telling Johns,"I thought that was a very good audition, Michael. I can't even imagine if I was right there in my home. Goodspeed, who was born Sandra May McIntyre, died by suicide by a drug overdose. He would say, 'The uncanny resemblance between the two of you,' and just egg it on and egg it on. I dont know why he did it, he didnt leave a note. He's a man that marches to the beat of his own drum.". Show history: She tried out for the 3rdSeason of American Idol at age 16 and appeared on the show as a senior in high school. [POLL RESULTS], 'American Idol 21' episode 15 recap: Top 12 perform on 'Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Night'; who was eliminated? [UPDATING LIVE BLOG], I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! 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The death was featured on the series, followed by a special tribute episode. Her other plans for 2009 include her first album of new material in more than a decade and a new reality show special for MTV called "Rah! Subscribe for Latest Update! Me and her went by Paulas house a couple of times. If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. There was no suspicious circumstances. Little did they know, she would soon make national headlines. Abdul claimed that despite her pleas with the programme's producers not to allow Goodspeed to audition, they ignored her, insisting it would be 'entertaining'. Paula Goodspeed Died: November 11, 2008 Cause of death: Suicide via drug overdose at age 30 in Sherman Oaks, California. "The Bachelor's" Gia Allemand is just the latest fatality. Because the truth of the matter is we brought them there. She was showing me where she lived. Johns left behind a wife, Stacey, whom he married in 2007, and a legion of fans and admirers, includingCowell, whotweeted,"A truly great guy. 1. We know youve seen the audition of this Paula Abdul super fan. Simon is critical to the show in representing how hard it is to make it in the business, but there is a fine line with constructive criticism, and thats what we always battle about, Paula said. Copyright 2022 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. When Rickey Smith appeared on Season 2 in 2003, he knocked our socks off as he channeled the Motown era. Fans will recall she competed on the inaugural season of the Fox reality show, coming in third behind Justin Guarini and Kelly Clarkson, who took home top honors. Abdul and Cowell were filming the new series of American Idol with fellow judges Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi when she was informed of Goodspeed's suicide in her car on November 11th. Saunders was a part of a five man dance group on Britains Got Talent. Joanne Borgella impressed the judges during American Idol Season 7, reaching the Top 24. Paula Goodspeed, 30, a Season 5 contender whose audition performance of "Proud Mary" was panned and mocked by the judges, appears to have died of a drug overdose, police say. She was found inside her car, which was parked near Abdul's home. "There's a similarity here," Cowell said. Abdul said after the song that she was "speechless" and "that's not a great thing. He said: 'It could still continue without me. Paula Goodspeed did not make it past the auditions in Season 5. Paula Goodspeed (July 4, 1978 - November 11, 2008) was an American reality TV show contestant and singer best known for her season 5 audition on American Idol.Goodspeed was known for being a fan of singer and American Idol judge Paula Abdul, so much so that she changed her first name to Paula at the age of 16 and modeled her singing career and appearance after her. She was 31 years old. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Orange County Coroner's report said Johns died from an enlarged heart and a "fatty liver." "I don't think any artist on Earth can sing with that much metal in your mouth anyway. Jewell, the fiance of Real Housewives of AtlantastarKandiBurruss,was fatally shot during a brawl at an Atlanta nightclub in Dec. 2009. Now, theres access to follow me home and I [had] a really scary situation and its time for me to move. He didnt have depression. ", "I've got to tell you, luckily for me, I was at Hollywood week for 'American Idol' when it happened. Her final performances on the show turned out to be Edge of Seventeen and Black Velvet during Top 3 week. Joyce and Chris tackle the highs and lows of each show and see how the winners aged. Raised in Toronto, LaBelle had choir experience, participated in beauty pageants and appeared in musicals before she tried out for Idol. After a stint in college, She signed a record deal in 2011 with L.A. Reids Epic that was also associated with Pharrell Williams and Jermaine Dupri. On Tuesday night, the body of the 30-year-old aspiring singer was found in a car near Abduls home in Los Angeles, an apparent suicide victim from what police believe was a drug overdose. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. "Saying that she had a bridge in her mouth? She was 42. The girl group broke up for a point in time, but has since gotten back together. Paula Mae Goodspeed was born July 4,1978 in Waterville,Maine by the name of Sandra Mae McIntyre and later married and had 2 boys,It wasnt until after her divorce she moved to California to try to get into the entertainment industry and changed her first name to . Abdul was at the American Idol studio when Goodspeed was found. She was not just a name and number, with a risk assessment, she was cared for by her family and mental health professionals.. So when that happens, you're an open target to be followed home. It. She was found laying in bed with an incision in her neck, and drug toxicity in her veins. Some of these American Idol singers who died too soon were fan favorites. Oh my god she changed her name for you, and I saw her name, I got really nervous. Paula said of Goodspeed. After finding out about the. News, falling toFantasia Barrinowho was crowned the winner. As previously reported by AccessHollywood.com, Goodspeed was found dead shortly after 6 PM on November 11, after the Los Angeles Police Department received a tip from a neighboring agency. Emily Sheridan The cause of death was suicide by drug overdose at age 30. I do this for my family. At the time, the 21-year old caretaker from Douglas, Georgia earned his spot on the ABCreality TVcompetition by singing Diamonds for judgesKaty Perry,Lionel RichieandLuke Bryan. Advertisement. [Im] living with security full time now, its just different. Cause of death: He was killed at age 36 after a drunk driver going the wrong way crashed into his car when he was returning to his home in Oklahoma City. "My life is full of ironies and metaphors," Abdul told "GMA. She was cheery. I went through a very rough time of feeling like she wanted my attention so much I shed a lot of tears. HostsJoyce Eng andChristopher Rosen recap every Oscar ceremony of the 1990s as well as some added bonus shows. You can view more details on Privacy and Policy. You know, [she] had attempted to do that a few months prior, Paula continued. Her performance of Total Eclipse of the Heart in the semi-finals sent her through to the live shows. Do not avoid these conversations. He went to the doctor before christmas because he was feeling tired and they never spotted any problems, she said. Thinking they had come from her restaurateur boyfriend J.T. My heart and prayers go out to her family.. Your email address will not be published. "I am deeply shocked and saddened at what transpired," Abdul says of the apparent suicide of Paula Goodspeed. A stand-up comic who frequently addressed his own past as a heroin addict, which led to contracting HIV, Mike DeStefano was featured on season 7 of NBC's Last Comic Standing. Goodspeed's apparent suicide hit Simon Cowell hard. "Paula reacted pretty much the way anyone would react," her sister, Sonja McIntyre, told Good Morning America. He was doing some shallow water shots for his daughter Bindi's TV show, Bindi the Jungle Girl, when a stingray pierced his chest with its tail spine. 2023 Tony Awards slugfest: Final predictions for play nominations [WATCH], 2023 Tony Awards slugfest: Final predictions for musical nominations [WATCH], "I watched the first three episodes and my opinion is the same as", David. The British judge said the death in November of Paula Goodspeed, 30, a fan of fellow "Idol" judge Paula Abdul who was ridiculed when she tried out in 2005, "hit us like an express train. that's who im the most concerned 4.". Show history: Spence was the runner-up of Season 19 to Chayce Beckham. When I heard from [Idol creator] Nigel [Lythgoe], Wait til you see this next girl! Were sure you remember her 2008 X Factor audition where Simon Cowell slammed her act as an utter and complete nightmare. ", 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. American Idolshaped the careers of some of our favorite musicians, including Carrie Underwood, Fantasia Barrino, and Kelly Clarkson. Abdul, who lit up when Goodspeed said her name was Paula, said, Speechless, dont know what to say after hearing the song. Goodspeeds Idol audition was prominently featured by the show, and in her interview with host Ryan Seacrest, she clearly expressed her affection for Abdul. TMZ reports Smith was just 36-years-old. As one of the finalists on the show, he was part of the American Idol Live! Season 3 contestant Marque Lynche made it to the Top 32. After his time on the show came to an end, Smith remained in Los Angeles to kickstart his career, according toUs Weekly. American Idol Stars Who Tragically Passed Away. She didn't go there for looks, she went there for vocals. Its a different thing, she added. On November 11, 2008 she was found dead of an apparent drug overdose outside of Paula Abduls house, with CDs and pictures of Abdul that were found in the car. Her father believed that a deer might have been involved since she was an experienced rider. James Miller told Access, adding that the coroner's office is still conducting their investigation. Its a wonderful night for Oscar, whenever you watch! Topics; Paula Abdul; After Idol, the soul-blues singer released his 2009 full-length album,Hold Back My Heart,followed by the EPLove and Sexin 2012, according toRolling Stone. The group was called Green Force Five. Copyright 2022 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Before Spence's death, the most recent Idol contestant who passed away was Nikki McKibbin. However, there was some stiff competition that season, and Smith fell short to Ruben Studdard. Fans of the show adore each winner from their respective seasons, but it's also easy to get attached to some of the contestants who didn't quite make the cut. Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood Reporter. Goodspeed killed herself by overdosing on drugs in her car outside . The flower thing was really scary Paula [Abdul] really couldnt handle that. I'm sure you're in heaven singing you're heart out!!!". Cowell said on Wednesday: 'Youre talking about a human tragedy. He was wearing a seatbelt. She also won the first season of Mo'Nique's Fat Chance pageant in 2005. He began a music career in Los Angeles, but moved back to Oklahoma when that did not pan out. Im like, a really big fan. She was terrified, says the source. If I could have gone back in time and known what she was going through, I wish we could have spent time trying to help her. Smith performed a folk version of Rufus and Chaka Khan's "Tell Me Something Good" that impressed the judges. 'Heart and prayers' Ryan Jenkins had just completed filming on Megan Wants a Millionaire, a VH1 reality show starring former Rock of Love contestant Megan Hauserman, when he met Jasmine Fiore, a swimsuit model, at a Las Vegas casino in March 2009. Although somewhat calmer, she got a thumbs down again with Cowell declaring her, horrendous.. Although we will never know the true amount of suffering these talent show contestants had, we can talk about their great talents, and remember them for who they were. He went into a coma and was taken a hospital where he died three days later. Cause of death: Died from a rare form of endometrial cancer at age 32. American Idol will return for its 21st season next year on ABC. I feel awful and don't know how to cope. Abdul also had numerous orders of protection against Goodspeed, "but come American Idol, when anyone could audition, she showed up.". Im like, a really big fan. Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan will return as judges, with Ryan Seacrest as host. Cohen was 25 at the time of her death. Johns Released an album, Hold Back My Heart, and an three-song EP, Love and Sex in 2012. 'These aren't bad people. As previously reported by AccessHollywood.com, Goodspeed was found dead shortly after 6 PM on November 11, after the Los Angeles Police Department received a tip from a neighboring agency. And I made life-sized drawings of Paula. Even the judges were blown away, including Paula Abdul who fell in love with Borgella's voice and her "stunning" appearance. But before he leaves, he plans to get Britney Spears on the show, despite her disappointing performance on this year's X Factor. All they want to do is make a successful show. I do this for me, but not only for me, Spence said at his audition in San Diego. And now, the Idol judge claims that it was not the first time the troubled woman had attempted to take her own life near Paulas home. Her. Some of his cast mates included our favs, like Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, and Ryan Gosling. Lets all take a pause to remember those Idol hopefuls who left us too soon. Toxicology results showed he tested positive for marijuana, methamphetamine, and oxycodone, and an "empty box of Don Julio tequila was recovered at the crash scene. America So She Could Breastfeed Privately, Michael J. Today Abdul said that was Cowell's way of piling on. Culkin, Strong, and ", 2023 Emmy Predictions: Limited/Movie Categories (Part 7), 2023 Emmy Predictions: Comedy Categories (Part 10). It was a very tragic, unfortunate, [and] sad, Paula told Billy I was very blessed and lucky to have been at [work at Idols] Hollywood Week when it happened.. Instead of singing beneath bright lights in large stadiums, part of Smith's job at Coach's Bricktown, a local sports bar, was to sing "Happy Birthday" to customers. When he said he hadnt, Abdul knew immediately who really sent them: ex-American Idol contestant Paula Goodspeed, according to the source. Shes really cool, said Goodspeed when asked about her inspiration during the Idol audition process. Paula did make a couple references to Paula Abdul, but nothing really out of the ordinary.. Joanne Borgella, from Season 7, died in October 2014 at age 32 after a rare form of endometrial cancer spread to her brain, according to Pop Culture. But I dont believe my aunt killed herself., Ed Faris, a producer/songwriter in Los Angeles, worked with Goodspeed on her fledgling singing career around 2005 or 2006, and remembered her as a bit off the wall., I was hired by her singing coach to help Paula record some songs, he says. "I've suffered from severe depression for years. Corey Cesare is Talent Recap's Managing Editor and featured YouTube Host. She was obsessed with then-judge Paula Abdul, even legally changing her first name from Sandra to Paula. Now she's a judge on the popular show "American Idol.". But I only remember from what I saw [in news clips]. The show was in production on its second season. If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Show history: Born Sandra May McIntyre, she didnt make it past the Season 5 auditions. Assistant Coroner Sarah Watson recorded that Burdett was a well rounded individual who was a vocalist by profession. Let us know what you feel about this article. She returned to the show to audition in Season 8, according to BBC, but the publication added that Cowell still deemed her audition "horrendous." She said that Burdett died as a consequence of a deliberate self inflicted injury where her intentions at that time were unclear, with a background of drugs and toxicity. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. The cause of Goodspeed's death will not be determined until the results of toxicology tests come back, Winter added. She created portraits of Abdul, which were shown when she performed. That same year, Cohen's life tragically ended when she was struck by a car in Seaside Heights, N.J. MTV reported the autopsy results "showed that she had suffered chest, head and abdominal injuries." Goodspeed, who was born Sandra May McIntyre, died by suicide by a drug overdose. Burruss, a successful songwriter and producer behind hits like TLC's "No Scrubs" and Pink's "Can't Take Me Home," tweeted at the time, " I could never n a million years imagine this happening. 'I have thought long and hard about this and I think that we will continue in the way we have always done, which is in the main, we have tried to have a sense of humor over the whole process.'. Throughout her time in the competition, she performed covers from singers such as Melissa Etheridge, Janis Joplin, Alanis Morissette, and Stevie Nicks. I went through a very rough time of feeling like she wanted my attention so much I shed a lot of tears. Police said that prescription pills, along with CDs and pictures of Abdul were found in the car. She said I am deeply shocked and saddened at what transpired yesterday. 20:35 EDT 17 Dec 2008 He soared through the competition by impressing viewers with his gospel-infused vocals each week. She was a bit delusional thinking she could make a career out of this, but she was so incredibly determined, so [the singing coach] and I tried to encourage her, he says. And I made life-sized drawings of Paula. Goodspeeds 2006 audition was not Paulas first encounter with the stalker. It's just been a very, very tough three weeks for me and for her family and for everyone involved.". You're like a white soul singer.". Paula, originally, Sandra Goodspeed was found dead in her car, parked close to Abdul's house in what appeared to be a case of suicide. It was tumultuous, for me.. But a coroners report ultimately ruled that the cause was a heart disease known as dilated cardiomyopathy. This material may not be republished, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. The 30-year-old was discovered in a car alongside prescription drugs, CDs and pictures of pop star Abdul. Click here to vote now! Daniel Bark was later apprehended in connection with the crime, according to the Ashbury Park Journal (via MTV). In a Facebook video, Borgella said it was an "unexpected"and "rare case" that had "spread to [her] chest." Why is the Audition Process for American Idol So Confusing This Year? She placed 12thafter singing The Supremes You Keep Me Hangin On.. He was 34. American Idol sets Disney Night 2023 for May 14, but what will Katy Perry wear? It was a tough pill to swallow. His set list included I Was Here (Showstopper), Wind Beneath My Wings (Top 24), The Prayer (Top 24), Set Fire to the Rain (Top 16), Diamonds (Top 16), Stand Up (Top 12), Circle of Life (Top 10), Yellow (Top 7), You Are So Beautiful (Top 7), Glory (Top 4), What Theyll Say Bout Us (Top 4), Georgia On My Mind (Finale) and A Change is Gonna Come (Finale). Billy asked Paula if she felt any guilt surrounding Goodspeeds death. In March 2013, shooting on Koh-Lanta, the Survivor of France, was cut short after contestant Gerald Babin, 25, died during the first day of filming. It is said that Goodspeed sent Abdul a bouquet of flowers before killing herself. She has a love of all things pop culture and an unhealthy obsession with celebrities. Leah LaBelle was just 16-years-old when she auditioned for Season 3 ofAmerican Idol. She was not suicidal, says her niece, Sonja McIntyre, 20, of Maine, who last spoke with her aunt about two months ago. All Rights Reserved. Two suspects, Jabaar Vincent Thomas and Destiny Young, were later charged with second-degree murder. He became close to that years winner, Ruben Studdard. In the episode featuring Goodspeed, Cowell said following her audition: 'I don't think any artist on earth could sing with that much metal in your mouth that's like a bridge. During the recording process, Goodspeed struggled and broke down and cried several times, Faris says, and in the end they finished only one song and left two others incomplete. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again. Her parents, who reported her missing the same day, had previously told sheriffs that they thought she would be at Abduls house. 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