Jennifer Lopez is consoled by Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson after she sends a contestant home on “American Idol,” Feb. 23, 2011FOXAccess Hollywood
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — “American Idol” revealed the first handful of their Top 24 contestants on Wednesday night’s show, but the biggest news of the evening was the shocking departure of Chris Medina, and how cutting him from the competition forced judge Jennifer Lopez to break down.
Just weeks ago, the reality star hopeful moved America with his audition to The Script’s “Breakeven.” He was made even more memorable when “American Idol” chose to highlight his own heroic and touching journey with his beloved fiance, Juliana Ramos, who is mostly confined to a wheelchair following a tragic car accident, not long before they were due to marry.
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“It was just honestly a pleasure to meet you… For me that was a blessing in my life that I’ll always remember — somebody who has the conviction that you do; the love in your heart that
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