LOS ANGELES, California — Rock singer Randy Madden has been arrested and taken into custody after allegedly having relations with an underage person.

Madden was part of the Hollywood scene over the years and at some point took his shot as a contestant on the popular T.V. show American Idol but received a resounding “No” from the judges when it came time to vote.

During his audition on Season 8 Madden sang Bon Jovi‘s “Livin’ On A Prayer” which he sang approximately 19 seconds of the song before Simon Cowell stopped him.

Cowell interrupted saying; “Thank you. I thought it was very wimpy”, to which Madden started to get choked up and asked; “All I am asking for, is you guys to gimme a chance.”

Madden pleaded his case to no avail, then got emotional and asked; “So, that’s it?”

Cowell piled-on with; “Now you’re coming over off as a drama queen. I mean really… and I don’t think you’ve got star quality and I don’t think you ever will.”

Madden was very emotional after being cut, and admitted he was crying through most of the (American Idol) process.

Cowell, along with judges Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and Kara DioGuardi all agreed that he didn’t cut it, and their exchanges along with Madden‘s audition can be seen at the 17 minute mark of American Idol Season 8 Episode 1 shared below.

Madden was playing the Sunset Strip back in the 2000’s when he was hitting the club circuit with his band – which was ironically called Sexual Harassment.

Now more than 15 years after his shot at the big time, the 45 year old has been arrested and taken into custody for allegedly doing the unthinkable with a minor.

TMZ has broke the story, and we have shared it below.

Ex-‘American Idol’ Contestant Busted For Alleged Sex With Minor … Facing 6 Felonies

Former “American Idol” contestant Randy Madden is facing some serious charges … he’s been arrested for allegedly having sex with someone who is underage … TMZ has learned.

Madden, who appeared on Season 8 of the singing competition show, is facing six felony charges … including oral copulation of a person under 18 and unlawful sexual intercourse.

He’s also charged with anal and genital penetration by foreign object, sending harmful matter, luring, and dissuading a witness from reporting a crime.

It’s unclear how old the alleged victim is. Madden is 45.

Court documents show the charges stem from at least one alleged sexual encounter between July and September of this year… he was charged Monday, pleaded not guilty to all counts and was taken into custody.

Court officials tell us Madden posted $100,000 bond Tuesday morning, and was released from jail.

‘Idol’ fans might remember Madden from Season 8, when he auditioned in Phoenix, and sang “Livin’ On a Prayer” by Bon Jovi. All four judges gave Madden a “No” vote, however, and he was eliminated from competition.

We’ve attempted to contact Madden for comment, but he’s yet to respond.

The above courtesy of TMZ.

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