American Idol contestant who kissed Katy Perry is arrested for child pornography
As a lifestyle expert with years of experience in the entertainment industry, I find myself deeply saddened and shocked by the recent news of Benjamin Glaze’s arrest on child pornography charges. My heart goes out to the victims and their families who have been affected by such heinous acts.
A former participant on the television show “American Idol” who gained popularity when Katy Perry kissed him during his 2016 audition, was recently apprehended due to accusations of possessing child pornography.
According to TMZ, it was reported that 26-year-old Benjamin Glaze was taken into custody by the Tulsa Police Department’s Sexual Predator/Digital Evidence Recovery Unit on Friday afternoon, following a piece of information they received as a tip.
Glaze was booked at the city’s county jail and released on a $50,000 bond later that night.
Police reports indicate that a search warrant unveiled approximately 700 sexually explicit images and videos of minors on the suspect’s mobile gadget.
39-year-old Perry encountered criticism following the kiss with a 19-year-old named Benjamin, whom he stated during his audition had never previously been kissed.
Following the viral on-air smooch, Benjamin came to Katy’s defense in a lengthy social media post.
‘I do not think I was sexually harassed by Katy Perry,’ he wrote at the time.
He mentioned that he felt awkward because it was his first time being kissed and it took him by surprise.
My primary aim is to connect with others by sharing the power of music, fostering unity rather than stirring up disagreements or animosity towards anyone or anything.
Glaze was in his late teens when he auditioned for American Idol in October 2015 with a self-written song called Stadium.
Despite garnering a lot of media attention due to the kiss, he failed to impress the judges and didn’t advance in the singing contest.
Benjamin, an individual from a traditional Oklahoma family, expressed in his Instagram post that he regrets not having given a stronger performance at the time.
Reflecting on the situation now, I wish I had chosen a different melody to serenade instead of letting my emotions escalate, even with that unexpected kiss. I ought to have maintained my composure and delivered an exceptional performance despite the pressure.
The 143 music artist was also defended by her co-judge Luke Bryan shortly after the incident.
During his chat on The Morning Show with Larry Emdur, the country singer expressed regret over the media attention given to the situation, stating, “It’s sad how small incidents can blow up into such a large story. I even saw an interview where the child himself said he was okay with it all.
He remarked, “I fully support Katy’s viewpoint. As judges, we won’t always be correct and there will be times when we make mistakes.
Inside, we offer constructive feedback which may not please everyone on occasion. That’s simply part of the deal when you join us.
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2024-10-20 02:04