Disability stories on ‘American Idol’
February 3rd, 2009From MTV News, [UK] Guardian:
This year’s “American Idol” TV show now has at least two contestants with disabilities. David Osmond, who has multiple sclerosis, has been voted on to the next round. Earlier, the judges selected Scott MacIntyre, a singer with a visual impairment.
David Osmond’s father is Alan Osmond, who rose to fame with the original Osmond singers and also has multiple sclerosis.
See also: Idol Playback: Ryan Attempts to High-Five Blind Contestant — People magazine
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