
Why LGBT Performers Never Won ‘American Idol’
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Series was built on being mean. But a special sort of meanness was reserved for auditioners that fell into the queer end of the spectrum
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Series was built on being mean. But a special sort of meanness was reserved for auditioners that fell into the queer end of the spectrum
Over 15 seasons, many of show's might-have-beens went on to even more successful solo careers than the winners