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Amateur Competition Controversies

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

American Idol's Joanna Pacitti Slammed as ‘Semi-Pro'

— January 28, 2009 — Pop Culture
It wouldn’t be a typical season of ‘American Idol’ if there weren’t some controvery, and Joanna Pacitti has unwittingly done her part to ensure that Season 8 doesn’t disappoint. The 24-year-old is currently under fire from the media and ‘American Idol’ devotees after it was revealed that Pacitti has had a 13-year career that involved a stint on Broadway and a (failed) record deal.

Joanna Pacitti certainly isn’t the first musician to audition for ‘American Idol’ that’s previously performed onstage. In prior seasons, Kristy Lee Cook and Carly Smithson also competed despite having record deals in their past. All three young women were dubbed as ‘semi-pros’ by the media and ‘American Idol’ fan base.

One distinction Joanna Pacitti has that no other ‘American Idol’ contestant has is that one of her songs, “Out From Under,” which appears on the soundtrack for ‘Bratz: The Movie’ was covered by none other than Britney Spears for ‘Circus.’ It remains to be seen whether ‘Idol’ will change its rules to exclude competitors with prior record deals, but for now, Pacitti is still in the competition.
Trend Themes
1. Controversial Amateur Competitors - Identify and address controversies surrounding amateur contestants with prior professional experience on reality TV shows like American Idol.
2. Disruptive Media Backlash - Explore the impact of media backlash on amateur performers with professional backgrounds and the potential consequences it may have on their career.
3. Evaluating Competitors' Backgrounds - Establish guidelines and standards to evaluate the eligibility of contestants with prior professional experience on talent competition programs.
Industry Implications
1. Reality TV - Implement policies and guidelines to ensure fair and transparent competition for amateur performers in reality TV talent shows.
2. Music Industry - Develop strategies to identify and promote fresh talent in the music industry, while addressing competition controversies and media backlash.
3. Entertainment Legal Services - Provide legal counsel to aspiring artists and performers to navigate the challenges and implications of participating in talent competitions with prior professional experience.
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