Stefano Langone of 'American Idol' Was Arrested for DUI

By Zach Dionne Posted Mar 16th 2011 02:55PM

'American Idol' contestant Stefano Langone might be a little bit of a hypocrite: After tearfully talking in his audition about a narrow scrape with death in a 2009 drunken driver-related car crash, it turns out Langone himself was nabbed for DUI just a year after the incident.

Star magazine writes Langone was busted by a Washington State Patrol trooper for "speeding and changing lanes without signaling." Langone then failed a field sobriety test and was arrested.

"While en route [to police headquarters], Langone began singing," the arresting trooper said in his report, which Star obtained.

Stefano competed as part of the top 13 on 'Idol' last week. See Langone's audition, where he talks about the accident that "changed my life, unfortunately for the worse":

Tags: American Idol, Stefano Lagone

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Wednesday 16 March

By love u Stefano

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he is not a liar, he never judged the guy who hit him in first place.
he just said he had an accident..
Fano is not perfect but he has changed..
he deserves a second chance dont judge him please.

By MJ

I agree. Everyone has something in their past and shouldn't have to pay for it the rest of their lives.

By Steve

"In their past" implies that he isn't STILL doing it! He just got a DUI...

Geniuses!

By suzu

i agree i think stepano is awesome!!!

Thursday 17 March

By Lindama

I think Stefano is terrific. I hope after that DUI following that awful accident, he won't be making that mistake again. I really hope he goes far, and that is life is already changed.

By Zero

How can people DWI, I can't even drive sober!

By goosegoose

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That is what I am screaming. lol

By stu

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mmmm he's a keeper just like David Archeleta.

By jan

No one is perfect, give him a break! He has been through a lot. I still love his voice and hope he wins!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By fiona

He's the best male voice in the show. He's not a screamer, a screeher, a Sylvester wannabe, a Rod Stewart wannabe or a Randy Travis wannabe. His vocals are pure and he's the closest to what an idol should be. He made a mistake and we all learn from our mistakes. Move on.

By yawner

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Who cares? American Idol stinks and even more so without Simon.

By Bubba

Simon Who !!!!
hahaha
we have ST now !!!!

By Adam Lambert

So what? I'm a Gay Boy, a Flaming Queer. I drink, too, but it ain't liquor, honey!

By Bob

Nice job of editing Popeater.. You shouldnt even be allowed to walk on the same planet as the "real" Adam Lambert

By ms.r

looks like some ones useing moms pc .spring break start early?

By Alyssa

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SLangoneAI10 tweeted:
"Everything in life happens for a reason, all the events that Iv been thru led up to this moment. Wouldn't change anything! Much love guys!!!"

YOU'RE A GOOD DUDE STEFANO! No matter what happen's from here he's my idol for sure!

By simpsonsimpmike

He's a nobody and already amongst the famous losers Lohan, Hilton...........

By sam

Have people not been kicked off for DUI before ( & other things) ??? Why is he still on the show..... He is NOT what an AMERICAN IDOL is suppose to represent.....

By rreaction

Please forward me the handbook on what the "American Idol" is supposed to represent. I lost my copy. Meanwhile, you have a long ways to go to be as talented as this young man. Wish him well. Oh and what is it about Laura Bush that you forgive her so. She only killed some poor bastard while she was drunk.

ANYBODY who drives after they've been drinking is monumental DOUCHE!

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