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Theballerlife.com has learned that ten former African-American contestants on “American Idol” have sued the singing competition show’s producers and sponsors over alleged racial discrimination.
In a 429-page complaint filed in federal court, the African-American contestants allege the show used criminal histories and other background information to “systematically disqualify and publicly humiliate” them, while they did not do so to white contestants with similar histories.The disqualified contestants are seeking at least $25 million each
Former “American Idol” contestant Vonzell Solomon reacts to a racial discrimination lawsuit filed by 10 contestants who claim they were disqualified from the show because of their race.
