AMERICAN Idol’s Doug Kiker, who many followers knew because the “rubbish man,” was arrested for home violence in Alabama, The Solar can reveal.
The 27-year-old made a lasting impression last season on the present – even making choose Katy Perry cry by his spectacular expertise and humbling backstory engaged on a rubbish truck.
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Months after he shot to stardom, the ex actuality contestant discovered himself in scorching water as he was arrested for being concerned in a home violence incident.
Officers on the Cell County Sheriff’s Division confirmed to The Solar that Doug was taken into custody on Thursday for misdemeanor home violence.
A legislation enforcement official stated that the singer remains to be locked up in jail on a $1,000 bond.
Doug was allegedly concerned in a troubling incident yesterday with an unnamed grownup girl – who proceeded to name 911.
Upon arriving on the scene, the officer claimed “possible trigger” was found which led to Doug’s arrest.
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It’s not instantly clear what the connection between him and the lady current is nevertheless, he has documented life along with his girlfriend, Valerie, and their one-year-old daughter, Kalinah.
Final season, Doug gained the hearts of each the judges and followers throughout his viral blind audition for his humble perspective and raspy vocals.
The trash-pick-up employee didn’t know what totally different musical keys have been or how one can do vocal warm-ups earlier than he met the famous person trio of judges.
Regardless of the “rubbish man” successful viewers over throughout his audition – which went viral – he didn’t make it to the following spherical and was eradicated throughout Hollywood Week.
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Previous to what can be his closing American Idol efficiency, Doug was in tears as he took the stage and stated he was “only one step additional to altering my household’s lives.”
He emotionally continued: “I hope I deserve an opportunity, I’ve been a superb man my complete life.”
The Cell, Alabama native took the stage to sing Ain’t No Mountain Excessive Sufficient and was given a standing ovation by his fellow contestants however didn’t impress the judges as a lot.
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“He has hassle staying in the important thing,” Luke Bryan, 43, stated of Doug who claimed to don’t have any earlier singing expertise.
Lionel Richie, 70, responded: “Effectively the issue is, as a result of he’s singing acapella he doesn’t perceive he’s within the flawed key.”
“I like him however I’m simply undecided,” 35-year-old Katy questioned.
After cautious deliberation, Doug was one of many many Idol hopefuls who received eradicated in the course of the aggressive Hollywood spherical.
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He looked defeated as he exited to FaceTime his girlfriend: “I didn’t make it baby girl. I could have sang better but I messed up. But I think I did pretty well for it being my first time.”
The father-of-one showed gratitude for the experience: “It was definitely an amazing experience. A lot of first happened since I started American Idol. Thank you for that.”
