American Idol has made some music stars household names over the years. It’s also turned some of its also-rans into viral sensations. However, sometimes people who have auditioned for the show have gone on to become famous in their own right. Such was the case with Reacher star Alan Ritchson.
If you’re a fan of Idol, or of Ritchson, or you just spend far too many hours of your life on the internet, there’s a good chance you already knew that Alan Ritchson once auditioned for American Idol. The fact that he attempted to charm his way onto the Idol stage by serenading Paula Abdul is well-known. But if you haven’t seen the clip before, you really need to. It really is a hilarious preface to the actor's machismo-driven career path.
