Agreement and consent to the Privacy Policy and Video Privacy Policy. On November 11th, 2008, Paula committed suicide via a drug overdose outside Paula Abdul's home in Sherman Oaks . She did not make the cut, after Ryan Seacrest proclaimed, "And the love affair is over". She blogged about her American Idol rejection, saying how hard it was to deal with the awful things being said about her, just because I made the mistake of trying out for a singing competition before I was ~even~ ready vocally, emotionally and physically.. It was tumultuous, for me.. She had auditioned for "American Idol" two years ago. If you missed here photos earlier on LALATE NEWS, here they are again those photos plus video: Subscribe to LALATE on YouTube. 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. She died in her car, parked outside Abdul's home in Sherman Oaks, California. Her death gained international attention, particularly after her family said she had a history of mental illness. "We are devastated about the passing of our beloved American Idol family member, Willie Spence," the Idol team wrote on Twitter. A toxicology report showed his blood alcohol level was .118, above the legal limit. {I was the only one that flew to TX to audition..everyone else either drove from the states next to Tx or were from TX.} Paula Goodspeed Photo 4. The year before, I had flown to Las Vegas to audition and I was in section 28, and my section was almost the last section to be seen so just about the time we got on the floor, the producers were cutting off braclets. We've learned the identity of the dead woman, Paula Goodspeed, who appeared on Season 5 in 2006. If you don't see it, don't forget to check your spam folder. The best result we found for your search is Paula K Wales age 50s in Fort Collins, CO. Stalker found dead outside Paula Abdul's house, Jack in the Box coming to Florida, eyes further expansion, Woman accused of using aunts debit card to charge $12K worth of DoorDash orders, Rib Round Up Music Festival returns to West Palm Beach on Saturday, Railroad repositions propane tanker, will remove Friday. Rickey Smith, who appeared on American Idol Season 2, was killed by a drunk driver in Oklahoma City on May 5, 2016. Soo, thats my story!! Hotel costs were paid by Idol also. But you can pick one that's 25 characters or less and includes a letter. *I am around Paula Abduls height*. On her MySpace page which had not been updated since 2007 she blogged about her experience: "It's very hard reading such awful things being written about yourself," she wrote. " The most recent tragedy struck in early October 2022 when Willie Spence died in a car accident in Tennessee. She would write messages on her MySpace page documenting her sadness and complaining that "Pirate Master" was ruining her life. We based it off your Facebook details. Update, THU 9 AM: A self-proclaimed "Paula Abdul stalker" who was featured on season 7 of "American Idol" is furious with TMZ after a story we posted scared his friends and family into believing he was the one cops found in front of Abdul's house. He released the album Hold Back My Heart and an EP entitled, Love and Sex. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Watch Access Hollywood Monday and Tuesday nights for more of Paulas interview, and check back here soon to read about Paulas relationship with new Idol judge Kara DioGuardi. ~Thanks to all the people that have gone to my offical website, have signed my guestbook.and that made the effort to locate me thru Myspace.com to tell me that they liked what they saw and are supporting me.it doesnt stop heresoon I will prove myself worthy as a singer and take the world by storm, with my fashion, danceetc!! As The Telegraph reported at the time, Goodspeed used her MySpace blog to write about how difficult life became after her audition, in which Cowell mocked her braces. Paula auditioned in Austin. Pick one that's hard-to-crack, only known by you, and at least 6 characters long. You know, [she] had attempted to do that a few months prior, Paula continued. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. 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. Legal Statement. Keep checking ourTwitterfor hints on where to find them! !.Nigel Lithgoe already knew me from my audition for the TV show So you think you can dance I auditioned for, 4 months earlier. A cause of death hasn't. Don't have a Myspace account yet? Haley Smith was a contestant during Season 11. Numbers, dots and dashes are ok, too. It's believed that she committed suicide. We based it off your Twitter details. 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. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. San Fransico!! to add information, pictures and relationships, join in discussions and get credit for your contributions. The woman, Paula Goodspeed, was found dead outside Abdul's house Tuesday evening, authorities said. Help us with just a few more questions. Just because I made the mistake of trying out for a singing competition before I was even ready vocally, emotionally and physically.". Paula Goodspeed posts on myspace her Idol audition. *There are table booths where 3 producers for the show sit and judge., the tables are marked with numbers* I was directed to booth #12, the closest table to where I had my picture taken Soo I didnt have to walk very far, luckily, I wear heels all-the-time and this occasion was no exception! Paula Goodspeed, the American Idol contestant found dead outside Paula Abdul's home, was left devastated when Simon Cowell mocked her audition. Baker was featured in auditions filmed in Puerto Rico. We loaded your account with your Facebook details. You may already know people on Myspace. Goodspeed's myspace post was in February 2006 but her page has not been updated since 2007. I still want to sing professional one day and one day I do ~hope~ I can get a second chance to redeem myself and my talent.Ive always had singing talent but picking the wrong song and nerves DONT mix and I learned my lesson! He finished in eighth place and took part in the American Idol Live! Please try again. Want to go to our #secretshow w/[@wizkhalifa|profile_34002909] It's 18+ and we're hiding tickets around LA! On Paula Goodspeed's page, which hasn't been updated since April 2007, Goodspeed posted a picture of Paula Abdul licking her lips with a caption that reads, "My secret crush, shhhhh. In a new interview with Access Hollywood's Billy Bush, Paula Abdul says she is still deeply affected by the death of Paula Goodspeed, the former "American Idol" contestant who committed suicide near Abdul's home in November. Need help? Getting in is easy. Police said Paula Goodspeed, whose rendition of "Proud Mary" was roundly criticized by Simon Cowell and rejected by Abdul and Randy Jackson, possibly committed suicide. Goodspeeds 2006 audition was not Paulas first encounter with the stalker. The phone number (954) 474-5277 belongs to she. It's 18+ and we're hiding tickets around LA! Cops tell us it may have been a drug overdose/suicide.Here's what's strange. Enter your email or username. Paula Goodspeed: "American Idol" "American Idol" contestants often call it a dream come true when they make it far on the singing competition show. Changed Her Name to Paula On Tuesday night, the body of the 30-year-old aspiring singer was found in a car near Abdul's home in Los Angeles, an apparent suicide victim from what police believe. about 85-100 people that made it thru to ::: Paula, Randy, and Simonthat audition would take place a month later in September.over two days!!! 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. During her audition she said she's an artist and the first pic she ever drew was of Paula Abdul. What are the odds?? Its a different thing, she added. In a new interview with Access Hollywoods Billy Bush, Paula Abdul says she is still deeply affected by the death of Paula Goodspeed, the former American Idol contestant who committed suicide near Abduls home in November. ! ugh!! Goodspeed, who was born Sandra May McIntyre, died by suicide by a drug overdose. I didnt really say the stuff, because there was so many people, that nobody would hear me anywayPlus, obviously Im not from Tx. "Idol" produced a 3 minute and 40 second featurette on Goodspeed and her passion for Paula. Feb.25th 2006 and I have changed vocally, Ballparks since then. Its TV and they will say whateverI guess. Other Idol singers who have passed away include Alexis Cohen, Haley Smith, Jessika Baier, Joanne Borgella, Leah LaBelle, Marque Lynche, Michael Johns, Paula Goodspeed, and Rickey Smith. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Paula Goodspeed (424903379) on Myspace Paula Goodspeed Weird!!!!! When her vehicle was located at about. PLAY IT NOW: Idols Ryan Seacrest & David Archuleta Reunited! Grandes concertos (300) foram realizados no andar de cima do Assembly Hall, que possui duas janelas Tiffany, uma . Im like, a really big fan. While an official cause of death had not been determined, investigators ruled it was likely a suicide, possibly by a drug overdose, MyFOXLA reports. He was found dead in his New York City apartment in December 2015. You may be prompted by your browser for permission. The death of Paula Goodspeed is a tragedy, said Gina Serpe and Jason Kennedy in E! Billy asked Paula if she felt any guilt surrounding Goodspeeds death. 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 . "Pirate Master" only lasted one season and many attributed . Johns was 35 years old. Keep checking ourTwitterfor hints on where to find them! Can you keep a secret? Soon , it was my turn to go in the audition roomkeep in mind that not alot of people were getting thru soo it was even more nerve racking! Whether this has anything to do with the victim's death is unclear, but it seems more than a coincidence her body was found just yards from Paula's home.There's no evidence of foul play. or redistributed. I was like oh no! I felt like I was auditioning in vegas all over again! Goodspeeds appearance, in addition to her performance, was trashed by bloggers. This is your queue. PLAY IT NOW: Dish Of Salt: American Idol Stars Holiday Concert, Driver Dies in Frederick, Maryland Tanker Fire; Northbound US Route 15 Lanes Closed, College Park Mayor Arrested on 56 Counts of Possession, Distribution of Child Pornography, Eagles Wide Receiver Zach Pascal Robbed at Gunpoint in Maryland. February 2006: And yes, I like wearing pink and I had pink rubber bands on my braces; so here is the story my adventure! American Idol has faced several tragedies during its 21 seasons. He was only 23. A part of the People / Entertainment Weekly Network. Select the types of content you would like to see. This is your profile URL. She was one of the first Idol singers, having appeared in the show's first season. "My heart and prayers go out to her family.". American Idol will return for its 21st season next year on ABC. "And given the recent public disclosure of her address, it seemed time that she move into a gated community.". Ross Bonfiglio said relatives hadn't seen the woman since about 11 p.m. on Monday, and were concerned she might try to hurt herself. Update, WED 9 AM: The woman found dead in front of Paula Abdul's houseTuesday night was a featured contestant on "American Idol". Visit our corporate site at https://futureplc.comThe Week is a registered trade mark. Future US LLC, 10th floor, 1100 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005. Apart from that , I wasnt ready to put myself out there. Let your followers know you're on Myspace with a Tweet. Paula Goodspeed of 'American Idol' Image Credit: Photo Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images An obsessed fan of American Idol and star Paula Abdul , Paula Goodspeed had her first name legally . Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Spence finished second in Season 19 and impressed audiences with his passionate performances. I went through a very rough time of feeling like she wanted my attention so much I shed a lot of tears. Smith performed a folk version of Rufus and Chaka Khan's "Tell Me Something Good" that impressed the judges. When it was my turn to sing, I belted out Holding out for a hero by Bonnie Tyler . I ended up singing both songs and asking a couple of the girls in the bathroom which one should I sing~~Never do that!! He was 36 years old. That's rude. If we find matches from the people you follow on Twitter, we'll connect you to them right away. During the Season Five auditions in 2006, Goodspeed's rendition of "Proud Mary" was roundly criticized by Idol judge Simon Cowell and rejected by Abdul and judge Randy Jackson. Paula Goodspeed. In mid-August of 2005 the American Idol auditions were being held in Austins, Tx. Stay tuned for details and RSVP here:[bit.ly/1Bww0M8|mysp.ac/Rl9V], Listen up#LA! vistiting my friend and told me that the 3rd round *Paula, Randy and Simon* audition was NOT going to be held in Tx. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Use this to log in to your account, receive notifications and get handy updates from us. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. In July 2009, Cohen was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Seaside Heights, New Jersey. Leah LaBelle finished 12th in American Idol Season 3. She should have gotten into swimsuit modeling. I have been getting endless emails and calls from friends and family members [sic] who saw your headline about the Paula Abdul Fan Death My mother cried thinking I was dead. You can throw in numbers, dots and dashes, too. Drop music and videos into the areas below. Before going in to see the three judges, Goodspeed told host Ryan Seacrest that she was Abdul's biggest fan, and showed off life-sized drawings of the star which she had been creating "ever since I was a little kid". Abdul said: "I'm speechless, I don't know what to say. Use one of your social networks or start fresh with an email address. All rights reserved. Goodspeed reportedly had a history of mental illness and her death has raised the question of whether television talent shows are unnecessarily cruel to vulnerable performers. Don't have a Myspace account yet? Apparently, Goodspeed had been stalking Abdul for the past 17 years, and her obsession led her to audition for American Idol twice, including her now-infamous, Simon Cowell-maligned 2006 audition in Austin., Its painfully obvious from Goodspeeds MySpace page that she was seriously affected by her embarrassment on the show, said TMZ online. The 30-year-old former American Idol contestant was found dead on Tuesday, apparently from a drug overdose, in front of the home of Paula Abdul, one of the shows judges. Press ESC to exit. American Singer Paula Goodspeed was born Sandra May McIntyre on 4th July, 1978 in Waterville, Maine, USA and passed away on 11th Nov 2008 Sherman Oaks, California, USA aged 30. The 30-year-old former American Idol contestant was found dead on Tuesday, apparently . We're told lots of people tried to get Goodspeed help, but it was all to no avail. It's been almost 10 years since former American Idol contestant, Paula Goodspeed took her own life outside the former home of American singer and popular Ame. Please enter the account owner's birth date here. Paula said of Goodspeed. Just start typing to find music. Scroll on for a look at each singer's life. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. But your American Idol 2020 Top LOS ANGELES (LALATE) Laine Hardy has just won American Idol 2019 results tonight. I'm sure you're in heaven singing you're heart out!!!". James Miller tells PEOPLE. before I even sang my 2nd song! Press ESC to exit. The 30-year-old is believed to have committed suicide by taking an overdose in her car outside Abdul's Los Angeles home. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. ", "I am deeply shocked and saddened at what transpired yesterday," Abdul said in a statement released by her publicist. You may already know people on Myspace. A new round of American Idol LOS ANGELES (LALATE EXCLUSIVE) American Idol Results tonight start to reveal your Top 20. Related Content from AccessHollywood.com:PLAY IT NOW: Idols Ryan Seacrest & David Archuleta Reunited!PLAY IT NOW: Dish Of Salt: American Idol Stars Holiday Concert, MORE ACCESS ON THESE TOPICS: American Idol - Billy Bush - Paula Abdul - Simon Cowell - Deaths, Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. He began a music career in Los Angeles, but moved back to Oklahoma when that did not pan out. Shes really cool. Click here for continuous coverage from MyFOXLA. Online. You have so much metal in your mouth," he said. "I think back on all the fun times we had. I was going to Audition in San Fransico, it was close to LA , where I livebut it was too last minute and I didnt feel like driving all-the-way there..my friend Brianna was going to audition with me too, but she couldnt figure out if she was going to go or if she could {shes 16} and there was only 3 days before the audition date. Learn more about how to retrieve an existing account. "Our. We woke up at 4am to get ready*thats right, I said 4 in-the-morning..i HATE morningsbut what can ya do, ya know? This address has been used for business registration by Barc Housing Inc and Owen Richard. Rixtonis coming to#Hollywood10/6! Authorities have identified the body found outside "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul's house as that of a fan and one-time show contestant. Indeed, Goodspeed once spoke of her affection for Abdul to Ryan Seacrest: "I'm a really big fan, and I made life-sized drawings of Paula. We'll email instructions on how to reset your password. Because the truth of the matter is we brought them there. 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. But you can pick one that's 25 characters or less and includes a letter. She also won the first season of Mo'Nique's Fat Chance pageant in 2005. 1. Soon after Ryan seacrest came in and spoke to all of us and answered any questions that anyone had, thats where I took that picture of him that is featured in my myspace pictures and on my website!! "Paula reacted pretty much the way anyone would react," her sister, Sonja McIntyre, told Good Morning America. Soon it was time for me to fly to San Fransico to continue my Austin auditions. Paula Goodspeed (424903379)'s profile on Myspace, the place where people come to connect, discover, and share. This is your queue. a hopeful Goodspeed asked, and Abdul replied: "It's not a good thing. The last part of your Myspace URL. Log into your Myspace to find out: [ht.ly/zOJNg|mysp.ac/OLGG]. Need help? She was 26. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Getting in is easy. Stay tuned for hints! Help keep Paula Goodspeed profile up to date. Let your Facebook friends know youre on Myspace with an update. The email you used to create your account. Goodspeed was ridiculed and flatly rejected by the judges during her audition, but never gave up her obsession with the former Los Angeles Lakers cheerleader and pop star. 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Goodspeed blogged on myspace the following in 2006 about her appearance on Idol : Saturday, February 25, 2006 I also did an interview with Paula and the another womanthe interview was about my fashion sense..how I get my ideas for outfits and where I got my fashion inspirations, No-offence to Paula Abdul.I *didnt* get my style from heractually ..my style is a mix of 1980s icons: Punky Brewster, Rainbow Brite and Cyndi Lauper. The New York Post reports that nobody was willing to pay the $26,000 per month rent "most likely because of its spooky provenance and a cooling high-end rental market. The producers chose Rockin Robin an oldies song. Goodspeed, who was born Sandra May McIntyre, died by suicide by a drug overdose. Resemblance to Paula Abdul, Adult dental braces, 'Wacky' clothing. Click here to read more from People magazine. Although she did not move on to the next round, she later landed a job at a radio station. Cowell humiliated Paula Goodspeed by laughing at her . ", "Is that good or bad?" This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Paula said the tragic event in November has made her home vulnerable to future disturbed fans. My address was announced and [it was shown] how you could get into my house.. And yes, I like wearing pink and I had pink rubber bands on my braces; so here is the story my adventure! tour after the season. When Paula Goodspeed appeared on Season 5 of American Idol, she was no stranger to Paula Abdul. If we find matches from the people you follow on Twitter, we'll connect you to them right away. Joanne Borgella impressed the judges during American Idol Season 7, reaching the Top 24. Paula Abdul has put her Los Angeles mansion up for sale, just weeks after an obsessed fan, Paula Goodspeed, killed herself outside the "American Idol" host's home.