Alex Wagner-Trugman

Alex Wagner-Trugman is a contestant on the eighth season of the popular FOX reality series, American Idol. He said he used to sing in his closet sto the rest of his family would not be bothered. Unfortunately, he ended up getting sick from mold in the closet.PopTower: Alex Wagner-Truman Profile

• "...definitely wins tonight's trophy for Most Mesmerizing Eyebrow Action in an Idol Audition, but damn if his rendition of '"Baby Come to Me" wasn't as smooth as a slightly melted bowl of Dulce de Leche ice cream. Bonus points for best comeback to Simon that I've heard in years: When Randy compared Alex to Joe Cocker, Simon declared "I would say more Cocker Spaniel," but Alex hit back even harder, declaring "That would be a good joke if it made any sense." Touche, dude, you're goin' to Hollywood!"—Entertainment WeeklyEW: American Idol Recap: Welcome Back (January 14, 2009)

• "Alex Wagner-Trugman taught himself to sing whilst in a closet. Which led Simon to the season's inaugural uncomfortable gay comment: "You just came out of the closet?""—Rolling StoneRolling Stone: American Idol Returns (January 14, 2009)