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Michele Amabile Angermiller “American Idol” may be a platform for aspiring unknown singers to showcase their talent outside of their bedrooms, but some contestants may have an advantage over others: being born into famous families. Season 21 has already shown several so-called “Nepo Babies” — contestants with ties to the entertainment business — competing for the crown, including Kaya Stewart, daughter of Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics (pictured). “With all your different opportunities and connections and stuff, how did you even land on ‘American Idol?’” Judge Katy Perry asked before her audition.

Eight years after winning Season 13 of American Idol, Caleb Johnson says he was 'really bummed' that he won.The 31-year-old singer beat out Jena Irena and Alex Preston to take home the top prize in May 2014, though he revealed in an interview with Insider, because he 'hated' his winner's single, As Long As You Love Me, written by Justin Hawkins.Johnson called the song a 'cheesy piece of crap,' and it was even pulled from his post-Idol winner's tour because it just 'wasn't working.' Bummed:Eight years after winning Season 13 of American Idol, Caleb Johnson says he was 'really bummed' that he won Caleb wins:The 31-year-old singer beat out Jena Irena and Alex Preston to take home the top prize in May 2014, though he revealed in an interview with Insider , because he 'hated' his winner's single, As Long As You Love Me, written by Justin Hawkins'I knew that, by de facto, if you won you had to sing the song, and the song was just utter crap. Like it was just the worst song ever,' Johnson said.He even tried to argue with the producers to try and sing something else, but it was to no avail.

A pensioner who died in a fire at his home in Bury has been named as an inquest opens into his death. Raymond O'Donnell, 72, died during a blaze at his semi-detached house on Cherry Avenue on May 4.