American Idol Hopeful Perrie Cataldo
Perrie Cataldo, the single father who we watched audition for season 7 of American Idol, apparently has a criminal past.
TMZ is reporting that Cataldo carried a handgun into a bar in Glendale, Arizona (isn’t that Jordin Sparks‘ hometown???) back in 2006 after he had been kicked out for fighting. The arresting officer said that Cataldo was concealing the gun under his clothing. He was then confronted by security and subsequently arrested.
Cataldo plead no contest to carrying a concealed weapon (a misdemeanor) and was fined $568. Cataldo went to serious lengths on last night’s show to explain to the judges that he’d turned his life around since then. He revealed his baby mama was killed for being "at the wrong place, at the wrong time, with the wrong people, doing the wrong thing."
This does not change anything for me. Anyone can run in to trouble but I am always willing to give people a second chance because I would want others to do the same for me.
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12 opinions for American Idol Hopeful Perrie Cataldo
Val
Jan 24, 2008 at 6:36 am
Perrie has a darker past than you all know of. He has had encounters with underage females countless amounts of times. perries baby mama did not just pass away, she was shot because a “customer” did not want to pay her. Perrie can act like she was at the wrong place at the wrong time but he knows what she did because he is the one who used to drive her to her “meetings”. I know him and his family, and let me tell you that although he can sing there is nothing “American Idol” about Perrie. He should be in prison at this time for the things he’s done that hes not yet been caught for.
KAIT
Jan 24, 2008 at 8:34 am
RRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGHTTTT
SUUUUUUUUUUUURE YOU DO
Jaymee
Jan 24, 2008 at 6:21 pm
I’ve got nothing but love for him!!! Everyone deserves a 2nd chance! People DO grow up!
J.R.E...3VersuStronger
Jan 25, 2008 at 3:20 am
Okay The Truth shall be known…I am a friend Of Perrie …have been for a while and to Vals statment Veronica was a stripper and maybee many other things…but she did not do it for herself…Perrie did not make,nor agree with her stripping and yes she was murderd know he wasnt a pimp and know she isnt a ho…shes a deceased mother that would have and still does anything for her son….look with different eyes people…all this is is for american idol to get there rattings up they know exactly what theyre doing …think about it how many people have auditioned so far?????????? and how many are on every blog from hear to africa????…exactly only 1 and this gazzillion dollar company with outlets to all forms of media has nothing to do with all this….so whos the real criminals… I was just at Ps house today Avion his son had a beautifull smile on his face just like his mothers…so lets all just leave it at that…while the big wigs profit of death…which was there produced reality from the beginning….and yeah my spelling is not corect and i am not speaking corect english but it is from the heart
"French"....3vs stronger...
Jan 25, 2008 at 10:41 am
yo….iam perries cuzin…..how funny is this……perrie is far far far from a pimp….or anything of that sort….at the same time….veronica new wat she was doin…….he did not approve of her life style…he looked down on it…mattter of fact…..he went threw soooooooooooooooooo much shit just to try and change her. she put him threw alot…not to take away from veronica who would do anythin for avion.. but she was not peaches and cream…she was wat she was…and for the public to bas a man…they have no clue about is irrisponsible….ths is real life………this is a sad situation that the public is makin him re-live alllllll ovvvvvvver ahhhhhhh again…how sad……..how sad…………..and about the gun…situation…..he broke up a fight that was in the club..while he was working..he got in-between the two other men that were fighting…..a security guard happin to see the gun that perrie had, and he wen t to jail……he never returned with a gun the gun was there the hole…time……this is the southwest i know seven year old with rifles…are u serious…….shame on val….shame on tmz…shame on america….the land that was built on hate……hey val…….iam not sure who u are but…….your in a sand box without a shovel…..if i were u i would not use your computer to right that bullshit u are puttin up…cause somone like me…”frenchie”.can.find.u. threw your ip address…….u may not know wat that is…but…it might be wise to watch wat u say…abput my people…i got some bithces 4 u……they wanna take u for a walk……!!!!!!!!!!! 2 be honest…i dont think…vals the real name…….my real name is frenchie….i think u are a hoe ass nigga…too be honest….who want it!!!
Flash
Jan 27, 2008 at 2:10 pm
So if you guys know him did he make the top 24?
LORI
Jan 27, 2008 at 6:31 pm
I myself have never met Perrie Cataldo, but I did watch the interview. He was well spoken, intelligent, thoughtful and mature. He plainly stated that the period of time between her death and now have been a growing period for him. The incident with the gun was in 2006!! If you are going to bash the guy, give me something a little more current than an incident that happened two years ago. A man can make alot of changes in two years and I thought he made it clear in his interview that he had worked to make a lot of positive changes in his life for his son. And if you are going to change your life around, I can’t think of a much better reason than that beautiful little boy. I hope Perrie goes all the way to the Finals!!!
SALIA
Jan 28, 2008 at 4:56 pm
Although I do not know Perrie personally (although I wish I did, because he and his son are absolutely BEAUTIFUL). I agree with his friends that have posted messages on here. Everyone deserves a second chance!! Only God can truly and honestly judge him, and at this point and time, he is trying to make a positive life for his son and himself. He is talented, no doubt about that at all. With his talent, Im sure he will/can go far in life. Unfortunately , no matter what is he’s doing good or bad in life. there are always going to be “haters” out there.. Its all jealousy and envy.. How terrible that someone comes on national tv to share his story of sadness and the woman he loved and to show america his talent.. and still folks from his own hometown, gotta come up on the net to hate.. Show sum luv, now.. Because regardless of what the haters say, HE’s ON AMERICAN IDOL and your not!! and to add to that. Regardless of what he has done in the past, he would be the best American Idol, because no one in the world is perfect!! So he has shown that he has matured and he is handlin thangs!!
So Perrie, I wish you the best of luck and hope you make it far, not only on American Idol, but in your life!! With everything you been through, I wish you and your beautiful baby boy a wonderful and prosperous life!! Keep Holdin It Down, because u can fo sho BLOW!! We gots much Luv for ya out here in Cali!!!
sofia
Jan 31, 2008 at 7:11 pm
i would marry that man if i knew he would sing to me everyday
if he makes it past the next auditions, my vote is for him!
Lucha
Feb 5, 2008 at 8:53 pm
I think there are toomany judgemental ppl viewing these shows…so what if he had a past…at least he is mature enough to admit it and make a positive step…I’m from Barbados where Rihanna is from and u hear people down here cry her down for her past…they never look at the positive she is doing for herself and her family…i think Val needs a life…she actin all stuck up when she knows she probly been near that lifestyle..we all have our ups and downs…makes no sense looking down on ppl cuz dey creep up u and b4 u know it u gotta look up to dem…study it…dey did the same to my girl Fantasia and look at her now…stronger than ever..what ever happen to the right to being innocent before proven guilty…leave sweetheart perrie alone…he is tryin…i doan think he made it to the top 24 but i kno he’ll get signed…keep prayin..God Bless yall
krazywake
Feb 21, 2008 at 10:30 am
I got a chance last month to meet up with American Idol contestant Perrie Cataldo and sneak a peak at the recording of his first single “Can’t Tell me You’re Perfect”. If you didn’t see him on the show, the man has some serious talent. Check him out on myspace. http://www.myspace.com/wwwdasan3vsmyspacecom. Expect to hear more in the near future.
Watch the behind the scenes youtube video of Perrie recording his new single!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daGbbnojakI
Sarah
Mar 1, 2008 at 7:06 am
I just want to say I met Perrie at Famous Sam’s where him and some other guys in the group “Heat” perform. He was very respectful to me, and I am sorry he was unfortunate to not be blessed with a peaceful past. They sang Happy Birthday to me, and I thought they were wonderful. I wish him the best of luck, and I hope when I return for my yearly trip to AZ, I will get to see him singing again.
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