Do you know the odds of making it to Hollywood week on American Idol? They are not that great. Angela Martin made it back in 2007 and while there learned her father had been murdered. She couldn't focus and was cut in the second round. In 2008 Angela decided to try again and made it to the Top 50 but had to drop out of the show because she had to appear before a judge regarding a speeding ticket she had never paid. So, this year rolls around and Angela is in her last year of eligibility because an American Idol can't be older than 28. We like our Idols young. Bastards. Anyway, Angela has made it as least as far as Hollywood week again, and now she has found out her mother is missing back in Illinois and hasn't been seen since the day after Christmas. Her car was found abandoned. Oh, and to top all of this off, Angela's daughter has Rett Syndrome. Watch her video below. She is at about the two minute mark.
Poor girl. While the situation doesn't sound good, I do hope her mother is found safe.
ReplyDeletesounds to me like she has far more pressing matters than being on 'american idol.'
ReplyDeleteis she just finding out her mom's been missing for a month??
sorry, i just get weary of the sob stories on AI.
My wife was in a car accident last night. Prayers please. Seriously, but not deadly. She's sleeping while I sit here beside here browsing this damn website. I needed a fuckin' distraction. I'm on hour 29 of no sleep. bah.
ReplyDeleteThat should say serious, but not deadly, rather than seriously.
ReplyDeletesorry to hear that Ryan...good thoughts being sent your way for a speedy recovery :)
ReplyDeleteWhat empyrios said, dude.
ReplyDeleteAll best wishes go your way, Ryan, and prayers go to the Big Guy. Hope she's OK.
ReplyDeleteNow go take a nap or we'll sic George Wendt on you. (Sorry - couldn't resist. But I know it will make you chuckle.)
ryan, i'm sorry to hear that. best wishes to your wife on a speedy recovery. get some sleep friend, she's gonna need you to be rested and strong.
ReplyDeleteGood thoughts to you, Ryan, and to this contestant. I remember seeing her on AI twice - that shit-ass luck.
ReplyDeleteThat being said, I hate hearing the sob stories on AI, too - only because then I feel horrible that they probably won't win.
Sorry to hear that, Ryan.
ReplyDeleteSending good thoughts your way!!
...and if you can't sleep and still need a distraction i always find The Onion good for a laugh and there's always tons of stuff there to peruse...
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Ryan hope your wife is ok!
ReplyDeleteOn another note, this chick needs to stop auditioning for AI so bad stuff stops happening to her.
hugs to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm glad to see someone brought up George Wendt! Made me smile too.
This is the kind of person I'd like to see make it in Idol.She has a beautiful voice. Good luck to her and I hope her mom is found safe and sound.
ReplyDeleteGood thoughts and prayers to you and your wife, Ryan.
Ryan, I'm sorry to hear about your wife. I hope she recuperates quickly.
ReplyDeleteim not really a person that prays, but i will send good vibes your way and i hope you can get some sleep too, so that you can be there when she wakes up... my best wishes go out to you
ReplyDeleteim not really a person that prays, but i will send good vibes your way and i hope you can get some sleep too, so that you can be there when she wakes up... my best wishes go out to you
ReplyDeletedamn that sux.
ReplyDeletethoughts with you ryan!
Thanks everyone. And yes Babs, it made me chuckle.
ReplyDelete@ryan - i hope your wife makes a full and speedy recovery!! hang in there!
ReplyDeletepoor girl! i can't imagine what her family is going through, i hope they find her mom alive and well - soon.
it's a shame she won't be able to try out again for idol, although this story will probably give her enough press to launch something out of it, or at least i hope so. she does have a pretty voice.
Aww, I'm sending prayers to your wife for a speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteNow go take a nap. At least one of you has to have the energy to take care of the other. :)
Regarding the AI contestant perhaps she needs to try something different. AI is obviously bad karma for her.
Sending positive thoughts and prayers your way, Ryan. I'm sure your wife is very glad to have you by her side.
ReplyDeleteRyan, so sorry to hear about your wife. I hope she makes a speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteRyan, my best wishes to the both of you. She's lucky to have a devoted husband sitting with her and caring so much. But you gotta get some rest too.
ReplyDeleteRyan, sorry about your wife...I, too, hope she makes a speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteYou really need to get shut-eye though!!
oh ryan, so sorry. thoughts and prayers going out for you both.
ReplyDeleteand this poor girl...it's either a sign that she needs to forget AI, or that her persistence will pay off. have no clue which it might be. so sad.
hope all turns out well Ryan...take care and get some sleep
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry Ryan. Sending her lots of good wishes.
ReplyDeleteThe 28 age limit is stupid. I think they just picked it because they know anyone over that age probably has enough life experience and self-confidence not to let them pull their usual exploitative shit.
Best of luck Ryan! And I do hope the poor girl finds her mother. And her mother's teeth.
ReplyDeleteSending good wishes to your wife and you, Ryan. Hope you're able to get some sleep.
ReplyDeleteI have a friend who lived in Dallas for a few years (moved for a relationship) and all of this bad stuff (injuries, crime, awful situations, etc.) kept happening to her. She moved, thank God, because the city was bad karma for her. I feel deeply for this contestant, but I believe that this show is bad karma for her. She needs to step away.
She has a nice voice but nothing really diffrent then any singer in a church.
ReplyDeleteHope she makes it to at least the final 12 this time.
I'm praying for Ryan and Mrs. Ryan. I called George Wendt and he's with you man.
ReplyDeleteI taught at a small private school that I believe was cursed. In three years out of a student and staff population of about 500, one staff member died, we lost two students, two parents, several staff family members and one miscarriage caused by a sick student. That's only the deaths. Every day brought another tragedy and the school ended up closing it's door for good.
Some thing are not meant to be.
Ryan -- wishing your wife a speedy recovery and you the strength to help her through.
ReplyDeleteRyan, I'll be praying for your wife and I hope she gets better soon. It's difficult to sleep when you're worried, but try to so you can be strong for her. I'm sure she appreciates knowing that you're there.
ReplyDeleteI also hope they find Angela's Mom. I think appearing on AI will end her bad karma and help her find success.
Exactly what Mooshki said--get better soon wishes to Mrs. Ryan, and the 28-age limit is a crock.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes to you and your wife Ryan.
ReplyDeletePrayers, Ryan.
ReplyDeleteI also feel terrible and am praying for this poor girl.
I'm sending CDAN luv your way, too, Ryan. I hope your wife is healthy soon!
ReplyDeleteNot to be flip, but like Norm from Cheers, it's a dog-eat-dog world, and this AI woman is wearing Milk Bone underwear.
Ryan , you and yours are in my prayers as well.
ReplyDeleteI really hope that Angela wins now. If she is one of the best and has a chance I'll make my first call to AI and try to give her a push.
Life is hard and she's doing her best to make it better. Money would definitely help ease her daughter's condition with good treatments.
My little man and I send wishes for a speedy recovery to your wife Ryan!
ReplyDeleteRyan--adding to everyone's wishes for you and your wife! I remember what it's like when you spend all your time in a hospital room next to someone's bed...it's like the world outside disappears, and your entire reality is in that room. Make sure you get up every now and then, move around a little (walk down the hall a bit & back if you feel comfy stepping away) and make sure to try and get some reasonably healthy food into yourself once in a while. Naturally, caffeine is your friend, but water is too. Take care!
ReplyDelete@ Ryan....I am praying for you and your wife. Try to get some sleep, and my best to you both.
ReplyDeleteRyan--more good thoughts for you and your wife. *hug* Take care of yourself, try to get some sleep, and make it a point to eat some decent food--the Con (convention) Rule I've always heard is 5-2-1--5 hours of continuous sleep, 2 real meals, and 1 shower daily in order to be functional, and God knows sitting by a loved one's bedside is a lot more stressful than hanging out w/people dressed as Storm Troopers and hobbits. ;-) Oh, and when your wife is feeling better, she'll be BORED out of her mind, so start thinking about ways to keep her from going stir-crazy during her convalescence--I speak as something of an (unwitting) authority on such things, from the patient's perspective.
ReplyDeleteRyan, I'm sorry about your wife. I'm praying for her.
ReplyDeleteThis poor contestant... maybe this is God or fate's way of saying that American Idol is not meant to be. I hope her luck turns around.
Damn, poor chick - I hope they find her mom soon. It sucks for her to come so far & be derailed each time...
ReplyDeletePrayers for Ryan and Mrs. Ryan. Maybe George Wendt makes house calls?
ReplyDeletewe should check on that.
Seriously, though, please take care of yourself. The caretaker often feels like they *should'nt* but you really have to take a break/sleep, too!