This is a discussion/appreciation thread for 21-year-old American Idol 2011 Contestant Stefano Langone, who was given the Golden Ticket to Hollywood after his San Francisco audition, which aired last night. His audition was one of my favorites this season, and he's a hottie. :] Spoiler Alert: He has been rumored to have made the top 40, which hasn't yet been officially announced!

His audition clip is below. What did you think? I'm hoping he goes far! I'd definitely like to hear more from him! I'm also including two YouTube videos he did before Idol! :] His voice.... and he plays piano!!!!

American Idol Audition


Perfect Stranger (Pre-Idol Music)


Right Path (Pre-Idol Original Music):

I saw his audition yesterday. I'm impressed with this season. So much good talent.


I will be doing the American Idol Elimination Predictions 2011. Soon!

Me too! I can't wait for Hollywood Week starting tonight! I know East Coasters are watching it now, but I'm on the West. 2.5 more hours. Lol. Stefano is my early favorite. I usually go for the girls... but DAMN!

he was really good..... 1st hispanic winner this season???

I'm watching it right now but I am not going to spoil it for you.

I think he is Italian

NO

i need a girl to win .

actually yes that needs to become their priority this season unless they want to start getting accusations of becoming a sexist show

oh he looks hispanic..... but i guess he could look italian too lol

Stefano is an Italian name.

He could possibly be a mix. He definitely looks both Italian and hispanic. Also, his mom looks hispanic and his dad doesn't.

Thanks!

I don't know. The biggest winners and success stories have, thus far, been the girls. Kelly, Fantasia, Jennifer, Carrie, Jordin - I think we need a real male star to come from the show. It wouldn't be fair to only go for a girl just because they haven't had a female winner for a while, and honestly, the show usually promotes fair competition between the men and women in the beginning by making sure there are an equal number of each going into the finals.

Either way, I'd like to see Stefano do well. He's he can sing, play piano, he's gorgeous, and he doesn't seem to be full of himself. He definitely deserves to go far. Ultimately, any female winner who is aiming for pop or country, or even R&B, is going to end up being compared to past contestants or to current big names in the industry [which is full of women right now, making it harder for a talent competition contestant to stake out a place].

Past Seasons:
1. Female - Kelly Clarkson (finale was guy/girl)
2. Male - Ruben Studdard (finale was guy/guy)
3. Female - Fantasia (finale was girl/girl - a season brimming with female talent)
4. Female - Carrie Underwood (finale was guy/girl, but don't forget Vonzell made top 3)
5. Male - Taylor Hicks (finale was guy/girl)
6. Female - Jordin Sparks (finale was guy/girl)
7. Male - David Cook (finale was guy/guy)
8. Male - Kris Allen (finale was guy/guy - but Allison Iraheta was top 4 and got signed)
9. Male - Lee Dewyze (finale was guy/girl)

That's only 1 more man than woman as winners... and the majority of finale's have had female representation in one form or another. So I don't think there's any concern over Idol being sexist. let us not forget that Steven Tyler is the first male judge replacement, the past were Kara Dioguardi and Ellen, both independent women, and now we have J. Lo. Another independent woman. :]

Update:
Congrats to Stefano! He's on to the next round of Hollywood Week!

I use spoilers just in case someone hasn't yet watched the episode but plans to. :] That way you won't have anything ruined.

She was fourth IIRC, third place being another guy. She was the only girl in the top 5 that season. I loved her, so hopefully I'm right about this.

Yes! You ARE right! I forgot about Danny Gokey. I'm going to edit that now. :] I've heard much more about her than Danny though, so in my mind for some reason I put her third. Thanks for pointing that out!