Chris Sligh considered quitting ‘Idol’ before ouster - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 03-30-2007, 03:53 PM

GREENVILLE, S.C. - Chris Sligh, the curly headed contestant from South Carolina who was voted off "American Idol" this week, said he considered quitting the show two weeks before viewers sent him packing.

"I never came into this wanting to win it," Sligh told The Greenville News on Thursday. "I made the Top Ten. That was my goal."

Sligh said he decided not to quit because the top 10 contestants participate in an "American Idol" summer tour that comes with a nice paycheck.

"I wanted to make the tour," he said. "I wanted to be able to make music for my living, so I don't have to work at the marketing company that I was working at."

Sligh also talked to the News about being kicked out of the Christian fundamentalist college, Bob Jones University, for attending a contemporary Christian concert featuring the group 4Him.

He enrolled at another Christian school, North Greenville University, and is three credits shy of a music degree.

Leaving Bob Jones "was actually good, because I had been trying to figure out how to leave," he said.

Sligh is scheduled to appear on the show's May 24 finale. But for now he plans to return home to his wife and his church, where hundreds of people gather each week to hear him play his electric guitar and sing as part of services.

"I definitely am looking forward to getting back home and kind of having a normal life for a few weeks," he said

Chocoholic · 03-31-2007, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Sligh also talked to the News about being kicked out of the Christian fundamentalist college, Bob Jones University, for attending a contemporary Christian concert featuring the group 4Him.

What a ridiculous reason to kick someone out of college.

Anyway, I'll miss Chris Sligh. I was disappointed in some of his recent performances, but he was still one of my favorites. I hope he gets a record deal where he can perform more Christian music.

PrettyinPink55 · 03-31-2007, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Homeriffic

What a ridiculous reason to kick someone out of college.

That is a ridiculous reason to kick someone out of college. What was so bad about the concert?

I'm going to miss Sligh's humor the most.

EmoJoe · 03-31-2007, 11:42 AM

i noticed he didn't seem to be too into it the last few weeks.

I Love Lamp · 03-31-2007, 02:55 PM

Chris was probably one of my favorites as far as the guys go. Maybe even some of the girls. But definitely with the guys. They don't even come close in my opinion.

03-30-2007, 03:53 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Chris Sligh considered quitting ‘Idol’ before ouster GREENVILLE, S.C. - Chris Sligh, the curly headed contestant from South Carolina who was voted off "American Idol" this week, said he considered quitting the show two weeks before viewers sent him packing. "I never came into this wanting to win it," Sligh told The Greenville News on Thursday. "I made the Top Ten. That was my goal." Sligh said he decided not to quit because the top 10 contestants participate in an "American Idol" summer tour that comes with a nice paycheck. "I wanted to make the tour," he said. "I wanted to be able to make music for my living, so I don't have to work at the marketing company that I was working at." Sligh also talked to the News about being kicked out of the Christian fundamentalist college, Bob Jones University, for attending a contemporary Christian concert featuring the group 4Him. He enrolled at another Christian school, North Greenville University, and is three credits shy of a music degree. Leaving Bob Jones "was actually good, because I had been trying to figure out how to leave," he said. Sligh is scheduled to appear on the show's May 24 finale. But for now he plans to return home to his wife and his church, where hundreds of people gather each week to hear him play his electric guitar and sing as part of services. "I definitely am looking forward to getting back home and kind of having a normal life for a few weeks," he said
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EmoJoe Cool cool cool Forum Addict Join Date: Apr 23, 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 71,478	i noticed he didn't seem to be too into it the last few weeks.
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I Love Lamp Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 10, 2007 Location: US Posts: 264	Chris was probably one of my favorites as far as the guys go. Maybe even some of the girls. But definitely with the guys. They don't even come close in my opinion.