American Idol - The Truth About Chris Golightly Getting The Boot
Disqualified American Idol contestant Chris Golightly was suddenly cut from the Top 24 and everyone has been wondering what really happened. Tim Urban Replaces Chris Golightly - VIDEO It looks like Chris Golightly wasn't even eligible to audition for American Idol because he had signed a two-year contract on May 30, 2009, according to the record company, even though the company was willing to release Chris . "They did advise Chris that as long as we released him, he'd be fine. They...

American Idol 2010: Chris Golightly was under contract but could have been released
Lawrence Franklin of Dream Projects Entertainment has denied Chris’s claims that he wasn’t under contract when he auditioned for American Idol but insists that he would have been happy to release him to the show. Speaking to USA Today, Franklin claims that Golightly was part of D.R.E.A.M. 5, a boy band formed by the recording company and insists that he had signed a new, two-year recording contract with Dream Projects on May 30, Franklin also admits that he emailed the show’s...

American Idol 2010: Simon Cowell talks about disqualified Chris Golightly
American Idol judge Simon Cowell has spoken for the first time about eliminated singerChris Golightly. Chris was disqualified from the show’s final 24 contestants this week, after a former contact claimed that he was still bound under the terms of an old management contract. In a press conference today, Simon was asked about Chris and admitted: I remember Chris’ first audition very well because Kara was completely and utterly besotted of him. I wasn’t quite so keen on him...

Source: `American Idol' contestant Chris Golightly dropped over contract `veracity' issue
Los Angeles — "American Idol" contestant Chris Golightly was dropped from the top 24 semifinalists because of a "lack of veracity" during the audition process, a person close to the Fox TV show said Thursday. Golightly didn't disclose that he'd had a music contract, a point on which all contestants are queried because singers with current deals are barred from competing, the person said. The person, who lacked authority to comment publicly, spoke on condition of anonymity. It was...

American Idol Scandal " Golightly Does Not Go Quietly
Oh, the drama.

"Idol" Update: Why Tim Urban Replaced Chris Golightly in Top 24
Curly-haired Chris Golightly was originally selected to be a part of the Top 24 on "American Idol" by the judges, but was bumped last minute and replaced by Tim Urban.

Chris Golightly Disqualified From 'American Idol' Top 24
Let the drama begin. As if the two-night Hollywood rounds finale weren't already filled with enough joy, heartache and tears, "American Idol" producers threw one last twist into the mix at the end of Wednesday night's program by pulling a top 24 switcheroo. After picking seven of the top 24 on Tuesday night, the judges culled the herd down on Wednesday to carve out the remaining 17 semifinalists, which appeared to include curly-haired Chris Golightly, whom we met at the Los Angeles...

Chris Golightly Fought To Keep His 'American Idol' Top 24 Spot
After Fox announced that Chris Golightly had been disqualified from the "American Idol" top 24, a lot of different stories began circulating around the Web about what really went down. Well, some new reports have emerged about the messy situation. Lawrence Franklin, Golightly's manager, said the singer was still under contract with his label. In fact, Golightly signed a new two-year contract with Dream Projects Entertainment in May 2009. "We asked them for release documents,...

Chris Golightly Disqualified From American Idol Competition
February 18, 2010 Boston (DbTechNo) - After making it through to the top 24, American Idol contestant Chris Golightly has been disqualified from competition. No clear reason has been given by Fox as of yet for the DQ but many wonder if he had a previous deal in place with a record label. He has been replaced by cast off Tim Urban who will have a second chance to prove that he is the next American Idol. "It has been determined that Chris Golightly is ineligible to continue in the...

Chris Golightly Fought To Keep His 'American Idol' Top 24 Spot
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Why Chris Golightly is Out on American Idol
With eliminations not starting until next week, there's been a bit of a mystery surrounding yesterday's axing of Chris Golightly . What gives? Here's the answer. Hours after Chris was given the thumbs up that he'd made it into the final 24 last night, a Fox Press release stated that he was in fact "ineligible to continue" and would be replaced by Tim Urban . The reason? The former foster child previously had a contract to be in a boy band. With dreams of becoming the next Justin...

Gonzo's Pop Top 5: Shaun White's Olympics 2010 video, Chris Golightly 'American Idol' Top 24 controversy, what to expect at the Tiger Woods press conference
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Chris Golightly Fought To Keep His 'American Idol' Top 24 Spot
Chris Golightly fought to keep his "American Idol" top 24 spot. By the time he was released from another contract, his replacement had already been notified, according to online reports.

Tim Urban Given Second Chance to be Next American Idol
February 19, 2010 Boston (DbTechNo) - Former American Idol contestant Chris Golightly says that it is not fair that he was disqualified from the competition. Chris, a 19 year old from Texas was one of the lucky ones who made it through to the top 24. Unluckily for him, his semi-final spot was short lived, as he was disqualified from the competition for reasons yet to be made public. Reports have surfaced to the effect that Chris is already on a recording contract, and if they are true would...

4 O'clock Fodder: The strange 'American Idol' swap
(AmericanIdol.com) The strange 'American Idol' swap: Semi-finalist Chris Golightly, left, was booted from the Top 24 and replaced by Tim Urban, right. By Len Melisurgo / The Star-Ledger The mystery over the sudden replacement of "American Idol" semi-finalist Chris Golightly has been solved. Turns out the 26-year-old California shoe salesman is alive and well. Golightly, however, was pulled from the show Wednesday after Idol producers found out he had a recording contract, making him...

American Idol: Andrew Garcia And Jermaine Sellers Present The Final 24 In Pictures
American Idol: The final 24 were at Coco de Ville in West Hollywood, California. They are flogging Mobile Phones. Put these people to work. Unpaid. Fame costs. The Final 24: Tim Urban, Chris Golightly, Andrew Garcia, Tyler Grady, Alex Lambert, Joe Munoz, John Park, Jermaine Sellers, Janell Wheeler, Crystal Bowersox, Michelle Delamor, Siobhan Magnus, Paige Miles, Ashley Rodriguez, Lilly Scott, Katie Stevens, Haeley Vaughn, Didi Benami, Lee Dewyze, Katelyn Epperly, Aaron Kelly, Casey James,...

The 'American Idol' Top 24 Are Revealed
Who made the Top 24 on 'American Idol' last night? Some unexpected cuts left fans, and contestants, heartbroken. Check out our videos and the full list here.

American Idol Top 24 Drama!
It was the American Idol Top 24 party last night, do you notice anything strange about these pics of the contestants? Poor Chris Golightly has been dropped! The boy already has such a sad story and now he has been disqualified from this season of...

American Idol Contestant Chris Golightly Disqualified
Top 24 contestant Chris Golightly was disqualified from American Idol.

American Idol's Chris Golightly Replaced With Tim Urban
Last nights’ Hollywood round of American Idol ended disastrously for one contestant and dramatically for fans.

American Idol: Chris Golightly Disqualified From Top 24
American Idol has announced that contestant Chris Golightly, who made it to the Top 24, has been disqualified. The reason behind Golightly's departure was not revealed. He has been replaced by contestant Tim Urban.

Chris Golightly is Booted Off American Idol Top 24
Tim Urban replaces Chris Golightly on American Idol Top 24. Why? Read and find out

American Idol Finalist Chris Golightly Disqualifed from Top 24; What About Michael Lynche?
So who actually made the American Idol Top 24 finalist list? Who really knows? According to reports, Chris Golightly, whose name was announced as a finalist on Wednesday evening's Hollywood Week-ending reveal, was disqualified. This...

Did American Idol Screw Chris Golightly?
(HMG) – A surprise exit on American Idol first saw curly-haired Chris Golightly in the Season 9’s Top 24 group shot with Ryan Seacrest near the end of Wednesday’s show.

American gold rush led by Vonn, White, Davis helps Olympics beat 'American Idol' in ratings
NEW YORK — Lindsey Vonn, Shaun White and Shani Davis are the true American Idols. With the trio leading a record haul of six medals for the Americans, NBC's telecast of the Olympics clobbered Fox's "American Idol" in television ratings Wednesday night. During the hour that the two shows went head-to-head, the Olympics were seen by 30.1 million people while 18.4 million watched "American Idol," the Nielsen Co. said. It was the first time any show has beaten "American Idol" since May 2004,...