Gina Glocksen

Guide Note

Rock Singer Gina Glocksen was a contestant on the sixth season of the hit reality singing competition television show American Idol. She was eliminated from the competition in ninth place.

From the age of seven, Glocksen starting singing to whoever would listen. She worked as a dental assistant before auditioning for Idol, and played in the cover band Catfight.

Glocksen tried out for season five and six of American Idol, but in season five she was cut on the last day of auditions in Hollywood. Her boyfriend Joe Ruzicka convinced her to try out a second year, showing his support by putting pink streaks in his hair that matched hers. She was eliminated in ninth place. After the conclusion of the show, she went out on the American Idols Tour 2007 joined by the top 10 finalists of the season. While on tour, Joe Ruzicka proposed to her on stage and she accepted.

Currently Glocksen works as a co-host on American Idol Extra with season four contestant Constantine Maroulis. Together they highlight the current seasons of Idol with interviews of guest stars and eliminated contestants, spoilers, and gossip about the contestants. The show airs on FOX Reality.

She had released an EP on iTunes, but the songs have been deleted for reasons unknown.

Fast Facts

1. Born: July 4, 1984
2. Birthplace: Tinley Park, Illinois
3. Current Residence: Naperville, Illinois
4. Co-host of American Idol Extra
5. Boyfriend: Joe Ruzicka

American Idol Stats

1. Seasons: 5 and 6
2. Placed: 9th in season six
3. Eliminated April 4, 2007
4. Audition Cities: Chicago & Memphis