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"Idol" Wannabe's Gun-Totin' Past

Posted Jan 23rd 2008 1:35PM by TMZ Staff

Perrie CataldoPerrie Cataldo -- a smooth-talking "AI" contestant who crooned his way to Hollywood last night -- once had a secret weapon up his sleeve ... literally!

TMZ has obtained an arrest record revealing that Cataldo carried a handgun into a bar in Glendale, Ariz. back in 2006, after being kicked out for fighting. According to the arresting officer, Cataldo was "concealing" the gun under his clothing, and was confronted by security and arrested.

Cataldo plead no contest to carrying a concealed weapon (a misdemeanor) and was fined $568.

Cataldo went to serious lengths on last night's show to explain to the judges that he'd turned his life around since then. He revealed his baby mama was killed for being "at the wrong place, at the wrong time, with the wrong people, doing the wrong thing."

FOX had no comment.

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16. This is really out of bounds, TMZ; he owned up to it and did the right thing. Give him a break and stop holding his past against his future.

Posted at 2:44PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by wasted days and wasted nights

17. Typical TMZ a**wipes.

Posted at 2:44PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by me me

18. well there ya have it folks...it's a fact...PEOPLE DO CHANGE!!! Good grief!!

Posted at 2:46PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by she

19. who cares where he's been and what he's done... he's different now, with new responsibilities... good luck to him!! Everyone deserves another chance.

Posted at 2:54PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by Trish

20. HOPE HE DOESN'T TURN OUT TO BE A RAPPER,THERE ARE ENOUGH RAPPERS FOR THE MOMENT WE NEED A YOUNGER STEVIE,THIS GUY CAN SANG

Posted at 2:56PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by IDENTIFIEDPATIENT

21. This not Perrie's only problem. I checked court records, he currently has a FTA (failure to appear) on a written promise to the court and is scheduled for trial on 2/11/08. Wonder if he'll show on this date??

Posted at 2:55PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by Skip Tracer

22. How about busting on the politicians who beg for attention the same way you bust on a guy who turned his life around? http://dirtyelection.com/2008/01/16/hillary-rodham-clinton-is-more-a-clinton-after-all-as-she-campaigns-in-florida/
This guy is my hero and I hope he wins!

Posted at 4:23PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by tomy j

23. He almost looks like a manly woman. I didn't care for him last night, and it doesn't shock me that he has had a criminal past, and likely a criminal present. A criminal is a criminal people....they just can't help themselves. They grew up with crime, they practice crime, and likely their death will come from a crime.

Posted at 3:03PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by Megan

24. Well, he also explained that it took something as horrible as his baby's mother getting killed to make him turn his life around. Too bad that part was left out...

Posted at 4:43PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by AuntB

25. This guy was great and he looks so happy with his son. I hope American Idol gives him a chance to prove he has changed his life. He looked sincere last night. He really has a great voice.

Posted at 3:12PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by Laina

26. so what......old news TMZ. unfortunately for him, they will probably disqualify him. I liked him, and he seems to have his life together. Here's hoping you make it another day dude.

Posted at 3:19PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by addicted to trash magazines

27.

Let him sing, everyone deserves a chance to make right.

Posted at 3:25PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by wenzone

28. This guy had problems & hes tryin to turn it around. Lets see whats in Harvey's closet??? how bout all the sleazey reporters closets?? hmmm bet we would see some chit also

Posted at 3:30PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by Soul Grabber

29. Well at least SOME people can change for the better...

Posted at 3:31PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by stategirl

30. Harvey Levin is the Anti christ...I bet He has done no wrong in his big nose life...see a Dentist Harvey

Posted at 3:32PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by Dellon

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