Joanna Pacitti Sent Declared Ineligible For American Idol
Peoplereports that contestant Joanna Pacitti has been replaced by Felicia Barton. Joanna was deemed ineligible to continue in the competition by Fox.
On Wednesday’s episode of American Idol, Paula Abdul — and the rest of the judges — told tearful contestant Joanna Pacitti (pictured left) that she deserved another chance at stardom, sending her to the next round of the competition. But by Thursday morning, Joanna had been disqualified and replaced by Felicia Barton.
"It has been determined that Joanna Pacitti is ineligible to continue in the competition," FOX said in a statement released Wednesday night. "American Idol contestant Felicia Barton has replaced Ms. Pacitti as part of the Top 36."
Joanna had previous record deals which disqualified her. The intent of American Idol is to find previously undiscovered talent. (via Newser)
