Irish winner kicked off 'American Idol' after visa issue

Hey 'MikeyMurphs ' Take it down from the mast.

7th heaven is one of the worst bands, the more you drink the better they get. Standard karaoke cover band. See ya at blarney's island this summer.

Hmmm, he was directly quoted stating "Northern Ireland" and is from Larne ...last time I checked it is The North of Ireland, maybe he'll have better luck in London with his BRITISH passport. Just a thought

Well hopefully he got some positive publicity out of it which will help in his quest for fame.

Why do these taented, educated young Irish people get themselves into situations like this. They know visas are required, they know they have to apply for permenant residency and that it is a long process. This should all have been addressed prior to getting involved with American Idol. Emigration rules and requirements will not go away by ignoring it. If you are Irish with an Irish surname you will be certainly looked at. I wish him Luck.

Gotta be lucky and have right mavens on yer side.