Chris Golightly's 'American Idol' Exit Is A 'Shame,' Simon Cowell Says
Chris Golightly's "American Idol" exit is a "shame," Simon Cowell said. "He needed this opportunity," the judge said of the disqualified contestant.

American Idol - Howard Stern Wont Replace Simon Cowell Cowell Says
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Simon Laughs Off Engagement Rumors, Says He Wants Lady GaGa As American Idol Mentor
Yesterday, X17online caught Simon Cowell returning to his Beverly Hills home with rumored fiancee Mezhgan Hussainy, where he talked marriage, American Idol, X-Factor and Paula Abdul. When asked if Paula would be a good fit on his new X-Factor show, Simon said "Paula and I always fit together well." And speaking of another diva, Simon told Access Hollywood , "I think we should have Lady GaGa," he said. "She is the most relevant pop artist in the world at the moment

Simon Cowell Wants Perez Hilton for American Idol
Simon Cowell nominated celebrity gossip monger Perez Hilton to be the next American Idol judge.

Chris Golightly Contract Led to "American Idol" Exit
Tim Urban has replaced Chris Golightly in the Final 24 on American Idol after producers received word Golightly was under an existing music contract.

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...

Simon Cowell: Howard Stern Not 'Idol' Material
popeater.com : Add Simon Cowell to the list of people not thrilled with the rumor that Howard Stern could fill his spot on 'American Idol.' Stern doesn't have the experience to sit in his seat, the exiting judge Cowell said yesterday. Read the whole story: popeater.com Get HuffPost Entertainment On Twitter , Facebook , and Google Buzz ! Know something we don't? E-mail us at entertainment@huffingtonpost.com

Simon Cowell: Cloud over Simon's engagement !
Guess we are all privy to the sheer surfeit of link "up buzz surrounding, mega "rich, music mogul and 'American Idol' judge Simon Cowell. And so are we privy to the recent reports carried by major British Tabloids, claiming that the sharp "tongued, hard as nails 'Idol' judge, has reportedly confessed to have found his ideal match in his dark "haired current 'flame' Mezhgan Hussainy. It would further appear, that a good many Tabloid fares, have even gone to the extent of...

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.

Chris Golightly Disqualified From American Idol Over Old Contract
Chris Golightly was disqualified from American Idol 9 on Tuesday over a contract that Chris could not prove he was released from. JoesPlaceBlog has all the

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

Chris Golightly Disqualified From 'American Idol' Top 24
"American Idol" top-24 contestant Chris Golightly was disqualified, reportedly due to confusion over a previous contract.

Chris Golightly Disqualified From "American Idol"
Chris Golightly, an American Idol contestant who wowed the judges in Los Angeles before stealing a spot in the semifinals, has been disqualified. “It has been determined that Chris Golightly is ineligible to continue in the competition. ‘American Idol’ contestant Tim Urban has replaced Golightly as part of the Top 24,” FOX said in a statement Thursday. The ousted contestant spoke to Idol fan site JoesPlaceBlog.com on Wednesday night, where he explained his...

Chris Golightly Disqualified from American Idol!
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Chris Golightly Disqualified From 'American Idol' Top 24
Singer replaced with Tim Urban, reportedly due to confusion over previous boy-band contract. By Gil Kaufman Chris Golightly Photo: FOX 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...

Chris Golightly Disqualified From 'American Idol' Top 24
Entry tags: American Idol 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...

Chris Golightly Joins Long List Of DQ'd 'American Idol' Contestants
Chris Golightly's disqualification from the "American Idol" top 24 follows a long history of producers booting contestants.

Chris Golightly Disqualified From 'American Idol,' Fox Confirms
"American Idol" contestant Chris Golightly has been disqualified from the top 24 and replaced with Tim Urban, Fox confirmed early Thursday morning (Feb. 18), in response to speculation over last night's episode that rolled out the season nine finalists .   'American Idol' Top 24 Revealed   "It has been determined that Chris Golightly is ineligible to continue in the competition, Fox said in a statement. " 'American Idol' contestant Tim Urban has replaced Golightly as part of the Top...