Recent 'Idol' Outcast Stands by His Hair

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Posted: 2008-03-02 13:00:36

Filed Under: American Idol, Celeb Body Issues, TV News

(March 2) - One of the latest 'American Idol' castoffs, Robbie Carrico, has spent the days following his elimination having to defend his hairline rather than his lackluster performance.

Carrico, whose authenticity had been repeatedly called into question throughout the competition, failed to wow the judges last Tuesday with his take on Foreigner's 'Hot Blooded.' The following day, TMZ reported that the 26-year-old singer's hair wasn't all his. Sources told the Web site that he actually wore a wig, but that he never spoke about it, creating an awkward situation backstage on the show. 'Idol' producers did not comment.

PEOPLE also spoke to a source that said Carrico's hair "could be some sort of weave. His long hair is impossible. There’s no way he could grow that hair.”

After being voted off the show. Carrico went on the defense about his long locks. He told AOL Television "I've been growing this hair for a very long time. I think it's ridiculous that they have to come up with something like that."

Carrico also stood by his musical authenticity. "That's kind of a strong point for me," he says. "I've spent the past six years working my tail off in grungy bars. Pulling our own trailer with our equipment and living out of a van sometimes and doing all of the grunt work that they said they didn't see me doing, because of what I did before with pop music. That was a job to me. Like I said before, this is me and you get what you see."

'American Idol' Season 7: Top 12

Eliminated: Chikezie Eze

Age: 22 | Hometown: Inglewood, Calif.
Background: Chikezie made it to Hollywood in season six but fell short of the Top 24.

'American Idol' Season 7: Top 12

Eliminated: Amanda Overmyer

Age: 23 | Hometown: Mulberry, Ind. Background: The Harley-riding, rock 'n' roll nurse survived a bad car accident after her Atlanta audition.

'American Idol' Season 7: Top 12

Eliminated: David Hernandez

Age: 24 | Hometown: Glendale, Ariz.
Background: After suffering from nerves during his San Diego audition, David wowed the judges during Hollywood week with his rendition of 'Love the One You're With.'

'American Idol' Season 7: Top 12

David Archuleta

Age: 17 | Hometown: Murray, Utah
Background: David won the junior singer category of 'Star Search' in 2003. He overcame vocal paralysis to audition in San Diego.

'American Idol' Season 7: Top 12

Jason Castro

Age: 20 | Hometown: Rockwall, Texas
Background: Jason starred as the love interest of the title character in the MTV series 'Cheyenne.'

'American Idol' Season 7: Top 12

Brooke White

Age: 24 | Hometown: Mesa, Ariz.
Background: The nanny, who claims to have never seen an R-rated movie released an album, 'Songs From the Attic,' in 2005 and reportedly opened for Phil Vassar on tour.

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David Cook

Age: 25 | Hometown: Blue Springs, Mo.
Background: David was a fixture in the Heartland music scene in the bands Midwest Kings and Axium. He released a solo album, 'Analog Heart.'

'American Idol' Season 7: Top 12

Michael Lee Johns

Age: 29 | Hometown: Los Angeles
Background: The native Australian fronted a band, The Rising, which was once signed to Maverick.

'American Idol' Season 7: Top 12

Carly Smithson

Age: 23 | Hometown: San Diego
Background: The native Irish singer tried out for season 5, but visa problems disqualified her. Under her maiden name, Carly Hennessy, she released a record, 'Ultimate High,' for MCA in 2001.

'American Idol' Season 7: Top 12

Ramiele Malubay

Age: 20 | Hometown: Miramar, Fla.
Background: The Filipino-American stands only 4'11" and aspires to be the next Jasmine Trias (season 3).

'American Idol' Season 7: Top 12

Syesha Mercado

Age: 21 | Hometown: Sarasota, Fla.
Background: The daughter of a Motown singer, Syesha appeared as a contestant on the short-lived ABC reality competition, 'The One: Making a Music Star.'

'American Idol' Season 7: Top 12

Kristy Lee Cook

Age: 24 | Hometown: Selma, Ore.
Background: The horseback-riding, cage-fighting country singer was once signed by Arista (and linked to Britney Spears' production company).

2008-03-02 08:31:54

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djmy77 12:18:11 PM Mar 06 2008

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Why does it matter what he does with his hair? People say nothing about women doing anything they want to their hair....I don't get what the fuss is all about!

addievn 01:51:13 AM Mar 06 2008

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back to the 60ees ? o please !!!

mtrmtr10 07:17:40 PM Mar 05 2008

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Why doesn't he just prove to the world that his hair is real by pulling on it in front of some reporters and taking some video of it?

He would show people that he is genuine and not a liar.

Jennysnyangel 05:58:37 PM Mar 05 2008

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Wonderful. just wonderful!! In the end, the truth and honesty win!!!
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rustyspot 11:42:17 AM Mar 04 2008

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Bad wig. Really bad wig. When good wigs go bad.

dglen 10:52:16 AM Mar 04 2008

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he would have looked better with a sheved head or a neaater wig. As he was, he looked rediculous.

Beattielasvegas 10:13:04 AM Mar 04 2008

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This dude is another wannabe,he doesn't have any class and he needs a new place to shop,that wig is cheap quality and color is bad.It's time for him to get a real job.

ndorma59 05:20:33 AM Mar 04 2008

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Yes, I think it's his own hair and no, he should not have been elimated last week.
The one that should go is Danny. This young man is another Sanjaya. He has
a small amount of talent and a huge ego problem.

WilliCrl 01:26:53 AM Mar 04 2008

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his bad attidude was apparent
talentless wank.

jaypfffr 10:13:24 PM Mar 03 2008

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from a hairdressers point of view it was a nasty excuse for a hairpiece.If he wanted to be a rocker he should be a rocker ,not a rocker wanna -be in pearl snap shirts and nasty hair.On top of the hair he couldn't carry a tune in a shower.America was right.

fourteenk54 09:44:38 PM Mar 03 2008

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Yes Bo Bice has great hair and his new cd See The light Rocks!!!

A7Xfreakyfan6661 06:22:10 PM Mar 03 2008

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does it rlly matter @ all? he might've been telling the truth or he might have a wig. does it really matter? it doesnt. a lot of people couldnt care less if he did or not. i wish these articles were more about how they sung rather than if they wear a wig or not. WOW.

n3vcl 06:18:19 PM Mar 03 2008

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It was just yukky. The looks are part of the package. Comb your hair!

jewellings 05:28:33 PM Mar 03 2008

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Why should anyone care if it is his real hair or not. If he has a weave or a wig, it is his business. Some people always get tied into other people's business rather than taking a look at themself.They need to realize that they are not perfect, and keep their opinon to themself. What does that have to do with his singing performances?

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fafarone 04:48:24 PM Mar 03 2008

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Who gives a flying **** about his hair. The show isn't called American Hairline or American Folicle,
It's about how well somebody can "sing" and whether or not they have what it takes to win a singing contest to become someone that the american public wants to listen to on the radio and on cds.

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