Mar 02, 2019 in our american idol deaths photo gallery above, we take a moment to reflect on the those who we have lost over the years, including such talents as michael johns, rickey smith and leah labelle. The top 12 of season 3 of american idol started on march 17th, 2004 and finished on may 26th, 2004. Okay, so the top 12 finalist for american idol season 3 have been chosen by you, me, the judges and the rest of america. Leah labelle vladowski born september 8th, 1986 january 31st, 2018 was a contestant on season 3 of american idol. Leah labelle becomes the first american idol finalist to.
She placed 12th overall in the competition, after being eliminated and. American idol season 3 winner fantasia barrino coronation song i believe created by simon fuller directed by bruce gowers ken warwick judges simon cowell paula abdul randy jackson host ryan seacrest country of origin united states channel fox held from january 19, 2004 may 26, 2004 previous season season 2 next season season 4 the third season of american idol premiered on january 19, 2004. It was the first season to have a finale with two female contestants. Former american idol finalist leah labelle has died, the victim of an automobile accident that also claimed the life of her husband. American idol this category is for questions and answers related to american idol. Rca 82876 611752,bmg canada 82876 611752,19 recordings 82876 611752,s records 82876 611752 series. The 31yearold singer first found fame on simon cowells. Born in canada, she was the only child of troshan and anastasia vladowski. Leah labelles musical history, from gospel choir to. Jul 17, 2007 tragic things that have happened to american idol contestants duration.
During last nights live results show, it was announced that leah labelle has been eliminated from the american idol competition after. American idols leah labelle and husband dead after car crash. Leah labelle trading card 2004 american idol season 3. Im surprised because i know leah labelle has a great voice, but this is not her best. The toronto, ontario native had a brief recording deal in 2011 with l. Greatest soul classics is a soul music compilation that was released on april 27, 2004. Randy and simon both voted yes, sending her to the next round. Labelle was the twelfth place finalist on the third season of american idol, as the wild card selection of paula abdul. The phrasing is off and the delivery lacks any emotion. Billboard revisits some of labelles best american idol moments.
Celebrities react to deaths of rasual butler and leah. In our american idol deaths photo gallery above, we take a moment to reflect on the those who we have lost over the years, including such talents as michael johns, rickey smith and leah labelle. Rogers is a native of rancho cucamonga, california. Im surprised because i know leah labelle has a great voice, but. Social media tributes to the 31yearold also included twitter statements from paula abdul, the judge who made sure leah made it to the season 3 finals, and pharrell williams, the. American idols leah labelle and husband dead after car. And though she appeared on american idol 15 years ago, her idol family made it clear she was never forgotten. American idol alum leah labelle killed in car crash. Although she was originally eliminated, she was chosen to compete in the wildcard round.
Labelle, 31, was a contestant on the third season of american idol when she was just 17 and eventually placed 12th in the competition in 2004. Exnba player rasual butler and his wife leah labelle, a singer who appeared on american idol, were killed early wednesday in a singlecar crash in southern california. Fantasia, lea labelle perform on the soul train award 2012. Former nba player rasual butler, american idol star. American idol season 3 winner fantasia barrino coronation song i believe created by simon fuller directed by bruce gowers ken warwick judges simon cowell paula abdul randy jackson host ryan seacrest country of origin united states channel fox held from january 19, 2004 may 26, 2004 previous season season 2 next season season 4 the third season of american. American idol season 3 singer leah labelle and her husband exnba player rasual butler died in a single car crash wednesday morning, tmz reported. Former nba player rasual butler and his wife, leah labelle were killed in a single car crash in the. Jun 01, 2018 labelle appeared on american idol at age 16 in 20, finishing 12th. Rest in peace, leah labelle vladowski butler leah got her start by auditioning for american idol season 3 in 2003. Troshan and anastasia, musicians and immigrants to the united states, defected from communist bulgaria during a tour of western europe in 1979 at the height of success with. Jan 31, 2018 thaddaeus mcadamsfilmmagic leah labelle, a.
The associated press reported that the crash occurred at about 2. Celebrities react to deaths of rasual butler and leah labelle. Leah labelle becomes the first american idol finalist to be eliminated. Labelle appeared on season 3 of american idol former nba player rasual butler and his wife, singer leah labelle, were killed in a single car accident in studio city, california, according. Id rather go blind etta james by leah labelle duration. The third season of american idol premiered on monday, january 19, 2004, and continued until may 26, 2004. Leah labelle and husband killed in highspeed crash idol. Jun 29, 2017 american idol season 3 i do not own any of the content contained in this video no copyright infringement intended. Lapd says butler was at the wheel of a 2011 land rover that was traveling at a high rate of speed. In 2004, 17yearold labelle competed on the thirdever season of american idol. Billboard revisits some of labelle s best american idol moments.
Rasual butler, leah labelle killed in car crash sports. American idol season 3 i do not own any of the content contained in this video no copyright infringement intended. Leah labelles 5 best american idol moments billboard. Paul zimmerman, getty leah labelle finished 12th in american idol season 3. Former nba player rasual butler and singer leah labelle. Born in toronto, canada, and raised in seattle, washington, labelle began to pursue music as a career in her teens. Tragic things that have happened to american idol contestants duration. Greatest soul classics 2004 includes labelles version of the stylistics betcha by golly, wow. Jan 31, 2018 exnba player rasual butler and his wife leah labelle, a singer who appeared on american idol, were killed early wednesday in a singlecar crash in southern california. Leah left the competition in 12th place and was paula abduls wildcard pick. During her childhood, she performed in the total experience gospel choir and the musical black nativity. Leah got her start on american idol, but music was in her soul labelle was just 17yearsold when she appeared on the third season of american idol, but always had an appreciation for music. Leah labelle, born leah vladowski on 8 september 1986 in toronto, canada, was the only child of troshan and anastasia vladowski. Leah labelle born 8 september 1986 is a contestant on american idol, who finished last on the third season of the competition.
Leah labelle vladowski september 8, 1986 january 31, 2018 was an american singer. Singer leah labelle and her husband, former nba player rasual butler, were killed in a car crash early wednesday morning labelle, 31, was a contestant on the third season of american idol when. Season 3 was the first season where both the winner and the runnerup had been in the bottom 2 or 3 prior to the finale. Reid yep, the former x factor judge and pharrell williams. Eight years after her idol run, leah resurfaced with a trio of singles what have we got to lose, sexify and lolita with epic records and was reportedly working on a debut album with l. Leah labelle, rasual butler had alcohol in systems.
Jan 31, 2018 rasual butler and leah labelle, from american idol season 3. American idol season 3 finalist leah labelle killed in. While recording the song, she was briefly mentored by one of its producers, but he would later focus on his work with rihanna instead. Rasual butler, leah labelle autopsy results show meth, alcohol.
Leah labelle american idol audition season 3 youtube. Matthew wyatt rogers born september 16, 1978 in rancho cucamonga, california is an american football coach and television host of really big things on the discovery channel. Jan 31, 2018 rasual butler and his wife were killed in a singlecar wreck. Leah labelle becomes the first american idol finalist to be. American idol alums react to death of season 3 finalist. American idol shock season 3 as jennifer hudson leaves duration. Feb 01, 2018 leah labelle and her husband, former nba player died in a car crash on wednesday morning jan. Taken aback by the voice that seemed mismatched to her young age. Rasual butler and leah labelle died 2018 at ages 38 and 31. She made it through to the live finals, finishing in 12th place, with fantasia barrino, 33, going on to win. A team of editors takes feedback from our visitors to keep trivia as up to date and as accurate as possible.
She placed 12th on the 3rd season of american idol back in 2004. Leah labelle, both died in a car accident early wednesday in studio city, california. Leah appeared on the third season of american idol in 2004 when she was just 16. It is also the first season where a wild card contestant, leah labelle, was eliminated in the first episode of the finals. Leah labelle leah labelle right with rasual butler photo. The american idol finals hit a high note on tuesday night, as the top 12 finalists performed soul classics for america, delivering foxs highestrated tuesday night ever. Feb 01, 2018 singer leah labelle and her husband, former nba player rasual butler, were killed in a car crash early wednesday morning labelle, 31, was a contestant on the third season of american idol when. It contains one cover song from each of the twelve finalists of the third season of. He was also one of the finalists on the third season of the realitytalentsearch television series american idol personal edit. Former nba player rasual butler, american idol star killed. American idol season 3 top 12 finalists wildcard fox. Tributes to leah labelle pour in from her american idol.
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