American Idol Contestant Benjamin Glaze Arrested for Child Pornography

American Idol Contestant Benjamin Glaze Arrested for Child Pornography

As a once ardent supporter of American Idol, I must admit that this recent turn of events has left me utterly dismayed and deeply saddened. The life journey of Benjamin Glaze, a former contestant on the show, has taken an unfortunate twist that tarnishes his reputation and casts a dark shadow over the joyous memories we once shared as viewers.


A former American Idol contestant is facing serious legal charges. 

In a Facebook post dated October 18th, the Tulsa Police Department announced that Benjamin Glaze, who appeared on a reality singing competition series in 2018, was taken into custody for allegedly possessing material related to child sexual abuse.

2024 finds me, an ardent enthusiast, eagerly following updates from the Tulsa Police Department’s Spider Unit. In this instance, they received a troubling tip about a 26-year-old local resident named Benjamin Glaze, who resides in our very own city. The report suggested that Mr. Glaze was in possession of vile, illegal content related to child sexual abuse.

According to the police department’s report, their Specialised Unit for Sex Offenders and Digital Evidence seized a warrant, leading to the confiscation of Glaze’s mobile device. This gadget contained approximately 700 pictures and videos depicting illegal content related to child sexual abuse.

On October 18th, Glaze was taken into custody and admitted to the Tulsa County Jail. The Tulsa Police Department emphasized that this was merely an arrest, not a verdict in the legal proceedings he is about to face.

Glaze was later released on a $50,000 bail, according to bookings report viewed by TopMob News. 

According to court information observed by TopMob News, it’s apparent that Glaze hasn’t secured a lawyer as of now, and there’s no mention if he has entered a plea in the case.

During the 16th season of American Idol, the 26-year-old contestant made headlines for his interactions with judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie.

As I prepared to step into the spotlight for my audition during the 2018 episode, Katy unexpectedly planted a kiss on my lips. Being a then-19-year-old with no prior kissing experience, this spontaneous moment left me feeling a little uneasy.

He shared with The New York Times that he had intended to reserve his first kiss for his first romantic relationship, wanting it to hold a unique significance.

American Idol Contestant Benjamin Glaze Arrested for Child Pornography

Glaze further noted that he wouldn’t have gone through with the kiss had he been asked by the “Roar” singer. 

As an ardent admirer, I’d have to confess that if she had asked, “Shall I let you give me a kiss?”, my response wouldn’t have been affirmative. Back then, I would have declined, for I was brought up in a traditional household and the idea made me uneasy instantly. I cherished the thought of my first kiss being unique and memorable.

1) Initially, Perry remained silent about the incident, and subsequently, Glaze explained that he didn’t view it as a case of sexual harassment.

In a now-deleted Instagram post, Glaze expressed that they didn’t feel sexually harassed by Katy Perry. They were grateful for the judges’ comments and constructive criticism.

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2024-10-22 22:17