Former American Idol Contestant Alyssa Raghu Steals Audition From Best Friend

[@beffis1980]

I think that Alyssa definitely stole her friends day. She’s had her shot twice. She was supposed to be there for support to her friend and instead she auditioned herself and I think that was her intention going in. it broke my heart that she was not there to support her friend. I just wanna say I hope the other girl comes back because I think she has some really amazing talent and I wish they would’ve let her sing another song. Lionel knew what he was doing.❤

[@slothsvsfnafs]

I said the same thing. I think it was grimy thing for a "friend" to do that. I think she came in fully prepared to audition, i think she had a feeling they'd tell her friend no, and that she'd be able to sneak her way in..

[@livjoyful]

It was fake....the wig, make up, glasses...

[@helencervantes3551]

I think she had it planned

[@alexpina7955]

She used her “best friend” to do something she failed at doing already 2x

[@BabaYagga-u5m]

She stole nothing m she tried her shot and she won. Her friend wasn't accepted cause she can't that talented. The end of the story

[@ZavayJones]

The judges should not have allowed the instant audition.

[@Beemernow]

💯!

[@livjoyful]

IT WAS STAGED

[@TB-om4dd]

Alyssa is not a good friend. She did just like people who want to appear more than the bride on her wedding day

[@dmoney668]

Know the other girl didn't make it through so she came and sung afterwards there's something wrong with that

[@livjoyful]

I think it was all fake. As soon as the girl came out I said to my husband " why us she wearing a wig and a disguise?"

[@ameliahawkins283]

Her friends face says it all😢. That was shady

[@shailesee9842]

Julia’s face when Alyssa was given the ticket . 💔 wow just heartbroken

[@patsybrasington6081]

With friends like that who needs enemies. So wrong

[@kimmieh8419]

Exactly!

[@whitelighttrainwreck3021]

This was so wrong! I've had people like Alyssa in my life, and it was so hurtful. (I was 16 or 17 at the time, and I'm 62 now. I try not to think about it, but I've never forgotten what happened so long ago.) I don't care how the judges felt, they never should've allowed her to perform on the heels of her friend. (I use that term "friend" loosely, because Alyssa was NOT being a friend to HER friend.) That poor girl said she was okay with the situation, but I believe it was because she was embarrassed and uncomfortable. She was saving face. I hate that I rooted for Alyssa during her season. She is a trash human, and she doesn't deserve this girl's friendship. Absolutely despicable!!!

[@kimmieh8419]

Agreed! Very well put!👍

[@ElloSheerio]

With this show using the voting system with its viewers, it is hard to see Alyssa going far after this audition. Her voice has matured and gotten better. However, considering the circumstance and how she got her shot again at the expense of her friend will hit her hard come viewer voting time. A lot of people are upset over her actions she used to her advantage. The best way she could have supported her friend would be just that, to support her and move on. It would have been more tasteful for her to ask the judges for another shot next season but build her friend up in the meanwhile and do it together next season with a better song choice.

[@Disrupter]

Fr

[@Beemernow]

I I'm seriously glad that people seen what a snake she was and hopefully the internet is tearing her up today and people won't vote for he because of what she did...ffs

[@livjoyful]

It was faked. Why was the " friend " wearing a wig and so much makeup? I just hope AI wasn't in on it

[@Beemernow]

💯!

[@jillianbalcazar5491]

I was shaking My head As soon As Alyssa beg The Judges If She could audition again During Last night episode, Like What kind friend would take away Their friends spotlight??? Seriously That was cold & Cruel, I hope She get's eliminated During The first round of Hollywood week, To think I use to be A fan of Her But after The stunt She did, Not anymore!!!

[@Beemernow]

I'm seriously glad to read this comment section and people thinking it was wrong of Alyssa to step in, she should have auditioned and knew exactly what she was doing by going there with her friend. Was totally BS, she's no friend, she's a snake in the grass, period.

[@puppyplaysroblox3219]

We just watched this episode today and my whole family was disgusted. Even after her friend told her that she didn’t make it she still auditioned. And that doesn’t mean I’m not mad at the judges, because they were still in the wrong too.

[@livjoyful]

I think it was all fake. They wig, make up, just hope it wasn't IDOL that did it.

[@terrytampinco6898]

That was rude, nasty and tacky of Ragu! I cant call her Alyssa bcuz im so disappointed at the tasteless way she got her friend pushed to a corner and present herself and audition. Who was really there to audition! Sheesh. I was hoping the judges would ask her friend, the real auditoner, to sing another song. What a lousy way to steal the limelight from your friend.

[@h.b16]

Athena still didn’t sound great singing Never Enough. She’s not strong enough. They let her through for her sister, which was sweet. But she’s definitely not strong enough.

[@jodeew.3029]

Katy voted no....and walked away from the table..because she KNEW...she saw what was going down and wanted no part of it. Ragu...just sealed her fate and showed the type of person she is....fans will not vote her through.....she's made a million enemies.

[@emilyestefania5002]

💯Katy saw through her bullshit lol

[@jimmersgal]

When I saw Alyssa Ragu, I remembered her… what she did to her friend was more than ambitious- she exploited her friend’s moment for herself. She was flirtatious and her demeanor was disgusting. She had an agenda. Maybe that’s typical in this business but there is always a better way to go forward. I still think the friend should have been given the opportunity without Ragu raining on her parade. Ragu definitely had a plan to exploit that situation! I won’t vote for her.

[@LVCKY8]

Alyssa wasn't a good friend she totally stole Julia's moment, knowing she was in the show twice. I can't blame Katy Perry for not saying YES, which the two judges should say NO to her! She will get a lot of backlash, and people will not vote for her!

[@tiarawarner]

She's not deserve it. It made me angry to watch it

[@cathyford6385]

Wow Ragu, that was pretty nasty of you!

[@charlinelondono5204]

It genuinely seemed like her best friend was not happy about her stealing it from beneath her cause she said and I quote " if im on the show with her I could learn, can I please can I please..." her face says it all, she was not expecting that, then she cries, so I could tell ahe was really hurt by it, that was very messed up of Alyssa, I don't think Ppl will vote for her, she's not gonna go far at all 👎👎👎

[@Nini-tj6se]

Something didnt seem right about this…it almost was a set up

[@mariabrown6926]

Definitely set up because the friend cant sing

[@tarafranzen9964]

Erm… DUH! They need something to boost the ratings. Don’t you people know by now that NOTHING in Hollywood is as it seems?

[@livjoyful]

Exactly...wig, make up, fake glasses....just hope it was Idol that set it up

[@tarafranzen9964]

This is all pre planned and scripted to boost ratings.

[@dmoney668]

Ha that was awesome little girl standing up for her big sister that was fantastic well done

[@kimmieh8419]

Agreed! Such a sweetie!

[@67Novadude]

Wow. I’m Glad that I don’t have friends like that. I think that Katie seen it also.

[@Busychef09]

Just watched the episode. Felt so slimy after hearing that girl fight forna ticket in front of her friend. Like, come on, judges you dint help the situation either

[@belle-vg9mq]

Julia Davo is SO mjuch better than Alyssa anyways its insane that this happened! Davo is unique and refreshing. Her voice broght me to tears. Raghu is just another wannabe nothing special

[@lauracatha3625]

Made me cry

[@kimmieh8419]

Me too.......on both accounts! One sad and the other elated! The first one, that girl is not a 'friend'! The second one is the epitome of a supporting sister! I'm so glad Katy Perry ran up and hugged her the way she did! Then to let the little sister give her the golden ticket was so precious. In the interview after the little sister was so sweet. Those parents are doing something right!❤

[@USENTERTAINMENT-zb7ul]

Voice 😍❤️

[@Sprout54231]

It would have been a completely different situation if each of them booked their own audition, but tailing along to her friend’s audition??! Now that is wrong. Because of it I know there is going to be a wedge in their friendship They could’ve audition together the next year or auditioned separately, but this was not the way to go about it

[@tarafranzen9964]

To all these people who are appalled at this girl’s audacity… I don’t understand how you can be when the Kardashians have not only shown people that this behavior is what it takes to get ahead in life but also that it works. They all have more money than God now and not a single one of them has any real talent. This girl is talented to some people and that’s what put her ahead but also this behavior is what makes “good television” and has I’m sure already boosted the ratings for this season by having this “controversy” To me, it’s all completely disgusting. I’m positive that Katy Perry’s walk off was also scripted.

[@SharonNoel-jc6fi]

SISTERS NOTHING LIKE A SISTERS LOVE ❤️ 😍 💖

[@ba5126]

Guys, people go through SEVERAL auditions infront of producers and showrunners before getting on camera and in fron of the star judges... that's the case for ALL of these shows. Then they write the script and come up with a storyline. More often than not it's at the contestants expense, they are manipulated and led to believe that they have a fair chance, when it's already scripted how it's gonna go. I'm pretty sure this woman knew darn well she was gonna audition during her friend's audition. Can't tell if the friend knew or not... :(

[@JKReAl]

That’s not her friend, she should be away of that two face Alyssa

[@belle-vg9mq]

Justice for Julia Davo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@livjoyful]

The "best friend " was obviously a disguise of some sort...wig, make up, glasses. The whole thing was 1:50 a setup . I hope it was RAGU and NOT AI.

[@G_nottheAnderson]

It would’ve been different if the judges want Alyssa to audition. But nope.

[@Diaz0325]

That is horrible what ragu did to her friend, did you see her face when ragu stole her Day. Smh

[@pam1201]

No way i will bite for her. Slimy snake taking her friends audition. I feel it was her plan all along.

[@mai.vancon]

This reminds me of that video (kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4Obkp2MhbRle5o&ab_channel=ghettoreactions) where the friend out-sings her friend in a bathroom. 😅

[@kimberlyrowell2657]

American idol should quit setting crap up like this.... Fake. Just go back to showing all auditions. They were hilarious! I wld say get Simon Cowell but hes turned into a softy...

[@saeahchong1057]

Why do people see this so negatively? And try to pull out the drama? Scripted or not, American Idol brought her on the show, so how is this hijacking? It isn't Alyssa's fault that Julia didn't get the ticket. Alyssa asked for a chance and got accepted. It only looks bad because Julia did not make it. Julia davo also said herself " how you saw the events unfold was what had happened. My feelings and the situation was ACCURATELY portrayed. " Julia davo was congratulating Alyssa and was happy for her.

[@poke_champ]

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[@JoyceTousant]

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[@isaacdurfey6978]

Yeah that was a bad move! Like way bad

[@emilyherrera8633]

Julia released a new song called Are you Proud she sadly has to take it down because Alyssa threatened her but julia said she is going to put it back up 🥰 Alyssa is fake and a horrible person

[@livjoyful]

It was a set up

[@suejohnson933]

this is all scripted

[@coffeemug3009]

Then Rahgu is dumb enough to allow the producer to let her be the shady, opportunist friend.

[@julienekoti4863]

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[@batoolsaad9744]

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[@Lokiproooo]

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[@jaiden4045]

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