"Idol" Contestant Wigs Out

After once being linked to Britney Spears, "American Idol" contestant Robbie Carrico picked up one of the popwreck's habits -- a love for wigs!
Robbie Carrico

TMZ has learned the 26-year-old long-haired wannabe's mane is actually a wig and it's got "Idol" execs flipping out. Sources tell us Robbie never talks about his matted down piece and that makes production members feel like it's the blonde elephant in the room. It seems Simon was right last night -- Robbie is a fake!

Where's Sanjaya's pony-hawk or Kat McPhee's extensions when you need them?!

A rep for "Idol" would not comment.



Filed under: TV, American Idol

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76. The other night I looked at Robbie Carrico and noticed he had a wig.
What is the big deal??

Posted at 10:18AM on Feb 28th 2008 by Laurie

77. Why is it all the girls can wear them and the guys can't?! Also what the hell is up with Simon and that hand of his. He has done that thumb on the head thing before but he is doing it all the time now and it is getting on my nerves!

Posted at 10:21AM on Feb 28th 2008 by solomeeeo

78. Too funny! It's amazing how people will believe what they read. His hair is real. If you go to his band's myspace and click on pics, you can see his hair slowly go from short to long. Besides, I grew up with his aunt and his hair looks exactly like hers did at his age. Grow up people! You can't believe everything you read. http://www.myspace.com/missingpicket

Posted at 10:25AM on Feb 28th 2008 by Tami A

79. The wig should be worn backward to cover that ugly simple face. The man has not talent and is pathetic to listen to and have to look at. Send him home "Where the boys are".

Posted at 10:47AM on Feb 28th 2008 by faconpest

80. This is news worthy? A dude wears a wig? WOW - you are a complete staff of top notch reporters. Keep up the good work.
Posted at 11:43AM on Feb 27th 2008 by aSiF

Well, duh, none of this TMZ stuff is truly newsworthy. It's entertainment "news," that term used loosely, so need I say more?! I certainly wouldn't expect "top-notch reporters." Can you say Enquirer? Star? If you want real news, read elsewhere, sheesh! I will say, though, that my daughter and I both commented on how weird his hair looked, kinda matted, just for the record :-/

Posted at 10:52AM on Feb 28th 2008 by FireYF

81. Wig or not....the punk can't sing....the wig was obviously a deterrant, with him HOPING that people would notice it, and take the attention away from his cheesy vocals!

Posted at 10:57AM on Feb 28th 2008 by Mark

82. I was watching the other night and thought "What's up with that hair? It looks like a wig!" Guess I was right! Can't fool HDTV! He just looks dirty to me! Yuck!

Posted at 11:08AM on Feb 28th 2008 by lynxie

83. Don't ya worry Hussein Obama will get this taken care of when he's elected President!

Posted at 11:09AM on Feb 28th 2008 by CC

84. GOOD GRIEF!!!!! Half of Nashville's top male stars wears a wig, toup, or something added. It is not new. There are salons that specilize in "hair assistance". Women have done it for centuries, and finally the men are catching on. Most of these are attached with glue. They do not move. They are reapplied approx every four weeks when the under hair begins to grow. MEN---some of you could really benefit from this.

Posted at 11:33AM on Feb 28th 2008 by proud mama

85. So what if he wears a wig, get a life!!

Posted at 12:00PM on Feb 28th 2008 by Xaviertut

86. I was just telling my man the other night.. Dudes hair looks like a wig.. I so was right!! But... Who cares if it is.. To each his own.. I wouldnt want anyone talking bad about my ideas even if they seem goofy to others.. A wig doesnt make you an all around fake!! A lot of people including men dye their hair, get extentions, hello!! Hair club for men!! More power to him!!

Posted at 12:02PM on Feb 28th 2008 by Victoria

87. Big Deal What about Pamela Anderson and all the other women celebrities with Fake boobs, fake face, who cares?

Posted at 12:06PM on Feb 28th 2008 by Shirley Baker

88. i think it's rude for ryan seacrest to not acknowledge simon cowell as one of the judges everytime he does the closing credits . it is very childish of him. if he has some issues with simon it would be appropriate to handle it after the show and not infront of the people.

Posted at 12:08PM on Feb 28th 2008 by rose michael

89. What's the big deal? If the guy ever breaks out in the music industry he's gonna become fake anyway like all the others. Hair extensions, fake teeth, lipo, body part implants, nose job, contact lenses, etc. etc. etc.

Posted at 12:15PM on Feb 28th 2008 by Carla

90. This guy is a total fake. He was in a boy band 6 years ago, I watched the video yesterday with him prancing around and a very short haircut. I guess that didn't work out for him so now he is trying it as a rocker. If he were a true rocker his hair would be his and long, not a wig. That is probably why he wears all those bandanas. You can tell it is a wig and there is no hair showing its roots or coming out of his head, I hope he gets voted off, not because of the wig but because he isn't any good. Bo Bice and Daughtry were the real deal.

Posted at 12:22PM on Feb 28th 2008 by Gail G

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