Watch Alan Ritchson Flirt With Paula Abdul On 'American Idol,' Years Before 'Reacher' Fame
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The now-massive actor was then just an auditioning singer who definitely got the only female judge's attention.
Long before Alan Ritchson hit it big with “Reacher” on Amazon Prime Video, he made Paula Abdul sweat during an audition for “American Idol.” (Watch the video below.)
It was several years and slabs of muscle ago, but Ritchson showed decent singing chops in his tryout, which aired in 2004.
That’s not what grabs the attention, though, as the audition footage has recently resurfaced to the surprise of many fans who didn’t realize he was on the talent show.
The sizzle is the over-the-top moments with Abdul. When fellow judges Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson realize that Abdul is smitten, they leave the room so Ritchson can audition solo for the “Forever Your Girl” star.
“I’m a professional and it didn’t sway my decision ... much,” Abdul says.