Danielle Hayes, an American Idol hopeful from Seattle, didn’t make it to Hollywood after all. The single mom from the Emerald City wowed the judges panel — and former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham — with a soulful performance of “I’m The Only One” during Idol’s Season 9 Audition Tour stop in Denver. Sadly for Danielle, A.I. remains a family show, and the aspiring crooner, 24, recently had her Golden Ticket revoked after producers learned of her sketchy past.
As it turns out, Ms. Hayes has quite an extensive criminal background. In 2004, she received a seven year deferred sentence for drunk driving, for which she is serving her probation. Danielle also has a collar for marijuana possession on her rap sheet.
I understand Idol’s position, but it’s difficult for people to make positive changes in their lives when they’re not given a chance to……