Josiah Lemming montage - 2 of 2 - American Idol 2008

Josiah Lemming - everyone's favorite contestant that didn't make it to the top 24. This is part 2 of 2 of the Josiah Lemming footage from Season 7.
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[@lemonhead817]

when people say he cried too much.. it just angers me because his emotion comes from deep inside him and everything he's been through. you can tell hes not doing it for sympathy but because he doesn't wanna let himself down. at that point, singing was all he had, it probably killed him to know his dream came to an end before he could show the world just how amazingly talented he is. if you listen to his music now, you can hear the emotion and pureness in his voice. its beautiful. hes beautiful. Josiah, keep on going.

[@Golfhippy10]

josiah has an album out now and its amazing so happy ever ending.

[@Kevin4779]

that kids career is far from over its only really just begun

[@pedgeman]

Failing on idol is not the end of the road for this kid. After hearing his originals I am certain he is destined for stardom. He is a highly emotional character and that comes across in every song he performs. I think over the coming year he will make a mockery of the idol judges and be world famous

[@sarahsmolsky6369]

He has an album out now!! His original songs are awesome. Check it out he’s called “Josiah and the bonnevilles”

[@amarijae]

Okay, this legit made me cry. Shit .. I missed his dismissal last season. I didn't know it was that bad. I was pissed, I loved him. So, so much. He deserved to go all the way.

[@Redhunter10998]

Look and see where he is now. He didn't need american idol.. He did pull it from somewhere else! Can't wait to see him live.

[@volerasphere]

Who here in 2021

[@MicheleNichols2]

To all these ppl talking about his accent, I dated a guy from Tennessee and their accents are so thick in some parts of Tenn that they do sound British. As for the copying insults, he sang an original song in his first audition so it's obvious from the get go he can sing more than British artists. Stand By Me is by Ben E. King, not a British dude. He's a songwriter, a quite good one at that. If it's not your cup of tea that's fine. Music is subjective, but let's do some fact checking and a bit objective analysis. I don't personally care for country music, but I can recognize and appreciate talent, musicianship, and songwriting ability.

[@pinkhippie135]

Guys... He had been living in his car for months, drifting around, and he feels like this opportunity is slipping away from him...

[@TKN1964]

He is so talent and unic.. Lov you kid! You are very special!

[@ibwilltorrez]

so weird how he was on here... He is way better as his own artist now. especially in his song "angel's undercover"

[@holidar]

josiah was my favorite on american idol and when he wasnt picked i screamed at the tv he is so CUTE!!!!

[@kevinamores9134]

RIP Debra Byrd 1951 - 2024 🕊️ 1:07

[@balhu5]

oh well..this soo proves that the judges hav a heart and that they really care abt ppl..

[@MelRose0318]

i totally agree with u!

[@TheLovelyWinter]

is it just me or does anyone else get cold chills when he sings?

[@ZmfKtv]

He's a great artist.!

[@worksucksiknow]

i think they're dumb to think that was a bad performance.. i LOVE this side of josiah. this is who he is , and i would never want him to change.

[@SunshineOfMyLife28]

I love josiah lemming

[@caitlinnn2012]

he has really amazing eyes.

[@followthesun2115]

I was surprised to read that Simon wanted him to continue but Randy and Paula did not. I didn't get that impression from watching this.

[@TSZahara]

i loved stand by me but whatever i was so mad when he didnt make it but hes my most favorite artist

[@Americanidol05]

I think the judges were out of their minds when they passed on him. He was a lot better than most of the other guys. What is the matter that he cries? He is such a sensitive person and he has been through alot. I think he should have been given a chance.

[@worksucksiknow]

LOVE josiah by the way. ALOT.

[@GambitX37]

He was one of the only people I liked this season. When he did Grace Kelly I was blown away. This audition wasn't great, but I thought for sure he would have made it through. Seems like a nice kid, I feel sorry for him.

[@Shauzia3]

I remember crying once he didn't make it....

[@m12280110]

WOW

[@wakilooc]

he's great.. he got an amazing voice

[@912QT]

Just he was unlucky and it's not the right time for him. I believe he'll be back next year in AI and he'll be absolutely much stronger. Keep it up, Josiah!

[@Shauzia3]

The beginning wasn't half bad. I wish that he would've made it :(

[@Paulsoriginals97]

Josiah Isnt a Crybaby AT ALL! He's Just Super-Mega Emotional, Why You Think He Does So Well In Concerts And Live Performances?

[@__daaaab]

omg hes the best nd he shouldnt get out he was the best and i feel soo bad 4 him :(

[@CyborgVegita]

As young as some of these people are, and as vulnerable as they are, it does take guts to get up there and show what you've got. It's true, he should be stronger, but it's all a learning process. It's pretty ignorant to make fun of his emotionality.

[@texx07]

i liked it.ive heard a big name band/person sing this arrangment before.does anyone know who it mite be?

[@SmallvilleFreak93]

i cry alot people some people have been through stuff and are scared that is the way i feel all the time do you even know what thats like people are so mean.

[@wickeDJester5678]

imagine if he did rehearsed before performing to the judges..he would get be on the top 24 and maybe win the title..

[@TheLovelyWinter]

@crazymoira I opened for him one night on Ukulele, He did a free show where the local morriston musicians play and I was one of the lucky ones that got to play infront of him. It was such an honor! (plus it's awesome cause he's from my home town too haha)

[@MikaelaSloanJones]

I'm a fan of his b/c i can relate to him on many levels especially with music. I'm glad he didn't pass on and more so win b/c let's face the facts. He's too good for this crap they call a show, chances are if he won he would be turned into a crappy "pop" star, and lastly Idol winners never get huge anyway!! The exception of Kelly Clarkson...the runner ups & people who lost actually go further if we wanna be truthful here..

[@1ceYourPimpHand]

2019 and he's a nobody.

[@gingermofo]

Lol at ryan seacrest's manly-hug-shoulder-pat-handshake.

[@cruefan77]

they are really hard on him in this one. I didn't think it was bad!!

[@tanyasaya]

he doesnt have to cry on TV! sheesh..

[@minhspire]

JOSIAH IS WAYYYYY BETTER THAN IDOL.

[@browneyes22100]

This Cigar :)

[@RyuSamurai]

That's Sad. I Almost Cried. awkward.. sad.

[@colinhanrath5351]

Jeez they are him alive

[@Shauzia3]

This was so painful to watch because he was one of the best contestants, and I know that he's a lot better than this. He was just unprepared and.....just not ready!

[@mkr88lm]

i was really really really disappointed when they didn't put him through to the next round...such a shame...

[@Mortal209]

All of them did, watch the part where he sings the 1st song "Stand By Me" and then Simon decides to talk shit to him, as well as Randy, Paula tries to make it seem like she isn't but she is.

[@t2dragon]

Is the black guy in the orange shirt Junot Joyner?

[@XOTiEN09XO]

i met him and he`s great now ! forget american idoL !

[@t2dragon]

HE has a record deal and has done the talk show circuit. Ellen Degeneres gave him free studio equipment. He'll find success.

[@l0l0ser]

you shouldnt say that, because if oyu think about it, David Archuleta got really far in A.I and he was only 17 years old. So saying that the competition is way too seriouse for a guy his age is just saying that there was no point for David Archuleta to have been trying out the A.I . David Archuleta might not have won but he was still also a kid, in-fact he was younger the Josiah... so what u said was wrong

[@Ramon_92]

Hey is a good singer the song hey sanged from Mika- grace kelly was great but than the song after was just flad out nothing but i wish for josiah that hey can get a nice contract and a cool carrier as a singer

[@andjelko33]

I guess he is not afraid to show emotion. He is also not afraid to go after his dream. What's wrong with that ?

[@Trendywun]

He should have won on heart alone!

[@Mortal209]

Man I liked his version. That performance had actual spunk. Of course Randy and Simon wouldn't know considering all they do is make money off judging people, and Paula lost her career back in the 80s. They all sold their souls and then talked down to this guy like he's garbage. I'm glad they did this cause otherwise he wouldn't be where he is now.

[@CyborgVegita]

Sure, that's exactly what I'm saying. It all takes guts to possibly make a fool of yourself on a national broadcast. In that regard, it's hard to make fun of someone who does show what they've got. Some people deal with emotional damage differently than others, that's all.

[@ABCarmand]

ryan is the ultamate host...

[@beckalee87]

It's probably a good thing he didn't make it to the top 24... I think he would have had a pretty hard time with the pressure.

[@crazymoira]

@TheLovelyWinter sammme i love to run its the BEST

[@Saywhatyousay1800]

I was gonna bust it out that was funny

[@Lilsteevvee]

this would have sounded so much better with the band. i love this kid, and i thought this was ok, but, hmm. i wish he'd have kept the band

[@xfactor5492]

why do you like putting everyone down....watch something else if you hate it.

[@animalsrocklol]

leming is with one M not two!

[@karatekristie]

I looooove that he did this song,'cause IIIIIIIIIIIII knew all along how terrible he was,and this sure did show everyone else!!!!!!!!=D

[@Lukabazzoka]

@MrBobbyomurphy WTF man or madame

[@taylorfenech]

check his stuff online, what you said isn't true.

[@llmike23ll]

No it had nothing to do with good looking or not good looking, and why does it matter if hes a high school dropout.. its a singing competition.. i thought this dude was really talented and most importantly different.. so what if he cried alot.. thats not reason to hate the dude

[@Leminghead1]

DUDE You spelt his name wrong it's LEMING!

[@shablie]

he sounded great but everyone I MEAN EVERYONE in the world need to practice before they go on stage and i think thats why he didnt do as good as he could have done'he deserved it though

[@rrrrsh]

he needs his family seriously...he has to go back....

[@BananaSoSo]

He crys alot :|

[@klarrris]

amarican idol isnt the place for him...he should be alone on a stage with his guitarr (or some other instrument)just doing his thing.. he problablyy gonna get big anyway..he is so talented and special and cute!

[@Dumindika]

Guys cry but not as much as this guy,baby stuff.and wats more "on TV". But he sings well

[@karatekristie]

I am soooooooo happy he didn't make it!!!!What a baby....yeah,yeah,BABY!!!!!HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@anistonlover08]

he's never gonna make it if he keeps crying like that....

[@TheNamesCharla]

Leming*

[@nudetypist]

Seriously, he gotta stop crying.

[@juliajuly333]

I Love His Song Angels Undercover Its Amazing!!!!!!! If You Havent Herd It Go Look It Up :)

[@bronxsbs]

i was actually surprised && disappointed when he didn`t got through i really liked him

[@karatekristie]

What does lmao stand for?=I

[@GeeGollyItsJosh]

First off I highly doubt penguins has gone through what he claims to have considering if you haven't noticed as time passes each comment gets worse and worse about how bad he has it. If his condition was as bad as he says I doubt he'd be able to actually use a computer. If he honestly has gone through this I'm sorry for him and all but I'd rather be living with my parents again then sitting here in this shitty one bedroom apartment with two of the three people I'm in a band with. I'd much rather

[@karatekristie]

Oh for goodness sakes!!! He CHOSE to live in his car when he left home because he's such a drama queen.

[@GeeGollyItsJosh]

I'm not judging him but for penguin to go on and on about how he had a choice is bullshit. You want to make it anywhere with the way labels are today all you can do is tour nonstop and produce songs. Otherwise you'e fucked. There is no going home there is no living with your parents and I mean I'm not saying I'm an less credible then penguin you could choose to believe I'm making this all up but in the end it doesn't matter. The kids got chops and the only reason I watched AI ever. That is all

[@kahlik123]

i just hear whine, whine, whine all the time.

[@sharonapple26]

It's annoying how he speaks and sings in a british accents. And he can only sing songs by british artists. He has talent, but it's like a talent of copying british artists

[@AngelEspino]

Jesus every video this kid is crying! LOL If they ever make a movie called "Crybaby" he's the crying fool for the job.

[@HDCanadianTrainVideos]

it was his fault, I dont feel sorry 4 him

[@svguerin3]

Omg.. this video is the reason why this guy is ridiculous. WHY DO PEOPLE DEFEND AND LIKE THIS GUY!? He was clearly incapable of working with the band, he cannot sing well, he tries to play the "poor me" act even though he CHOSE to live in his car, and HE CRIES! What am I missing here? If you're one of those who think that this audition was good, then you do not have a musical ear, so please never talk about music again.

[@princessleo88]

i don't like his voice, i feel like all his songs would sound the same

[@akdixiepixie]

he's kind of a sissy la la

[@bluetrisify]

i noticed he isnt that good in the end his voice crackles and sound like and confused 13 year old

[@TranxDking]

boohoo boohoo?

[@ashf1804]

hahah, emo ?

[@EPA18]

People are commenting he was "so talented." Really? Many years have passed since American Idol, and he's still nowhere.

[@masonhollis9082]

He’s definitely somewhere now

[@lostroxanduknowit]

he was retared

[@farechase]

the worst cut american idol ever made

[@Jlowrey8]

Why does he speak with a fake weird British accent? This guy is strange and horrible... This honestly creeped me out it was so awkward and bad.

[@HDCanadianTrainVideos]

i agree, plus, he sucked at this song

[@Jck9102]

He cries way too much.... sorry.