Crying girl Ashley Ferl is back in the audience for American Idol Season 7. Ferl was first discovered in the audience of the sixth season of American Idol, when she had an emotional outburst during a performance by Idol contestant, Sanjaya Malakar. On Ferl's first visit to Idol, she attended a dress rehearsal, and when producers saw Ferl cry, they offered family seats for the actual taping of the show. The thirteen year old was a die-hard fan of Malakar but, according to reports, has since moved on to Idol contestant Jason Castro this season.
Fast Facts:
- Ferl is from Riverside, California
- She is a freshman in high school
- Known as the "American Idol Crying Girl"
- Ferl has been spoofed on Saturday Night Live and The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Ashley Feri News and Blogs
Google News: Ashley Ferl
People: Tuesday's Idol: What You Didn't See (April 2, 2008)
Dlisted: Don't Cry For Me Ashley Feri! (April 2, 2008)
Hollywood Grind: Ashley Feri is Back (April 2, 2008)
Defamer: Identity of Idol Crying Girl Revealed! (March 21, 2007)
Los Angeles Times: American Idol: The Crying Girl Prefers Last Season (March 13, 2008)
TV Squad: Who is Ido's Crying Girl and where did she come from? (March 22, 2007)
YouTube: American Idol Crying Girl Interview (Time 5:59)
YouTube: Crying Girl on American Idol (Time 0:05)
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