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American Idol Alum Arrested for Alleged Sexual Misconduct with Minor
5 Nov
Summary
- Former American Idol contestant Randy Madden arrested on multiple felony charges
- Charges include oral copulation, unlawful sexual intercourse, and luring a minor
- Alleged incidents occurred between July and September 2025
In a shocking turn of events, former American Idol contestant Randy Madden has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies related to alleged sexual misconduct with a minor. According to court documents, the 45-year-old is facing six felony charges, including oral copulation of a person under 18, unlawful sexual intercourse, anal and genital penetration by a foreign object, sending harmful matter, luring, and dissuading a witness from reporting a crime.
The charges stem from at least one alleged sexual encounter that reportedly occurred between July and September 2025. Madden was charged on November 3, 2025, and pleaded not guilty to all counts. He was taken into custody with help from the Ventura County Sheriff's Office near Los Angeles.
Madden, who appeared on Season 8 of American Idol in 2009, has since become a hair salon owner. However, his legal troubles have now overshadowed his past reality TV fame. The case is still unfolding, and it remains to be seen how Madden will defend himself against these serious allegations.
