Mario Vazquez

Mario Vázquez (born July 6, 1978) a 27-year-old from New York City, competed on American Idol's fourth season, airing on the FOX network in early 2005.

After making it into the final round of twelve contestant

Mario Vázquez (born July 6, 1978) a 27-year-old from New York City, competed on American Idol's fourth season, airing on the FOX network in early 2005.

After making it into the final round of twelve contestants and being widely praised by the judges, Vázquez mysteriously and suddenly dropped out of the competition for "personal reasons" a few days before the finals started. He was replaced by Nikko Smith, who had previously been voted out.