Devin Velez

We had a chance to chat with Devin Velez on Friday to discuss his American Idol 2013 departure, and we’re surely going to be one of many media outlets to say that this is one stand-up guy. He had nothing but positive things to say in his press exit interview about his time on the long-running show and, despite admitting he had a feeling he was going, he’s not...

American Idol 2013 finalist Devin Velez had a rough night on the Top 8 performance show this week. While his solo performance was well-received by the judges, his group number with Lazaro Arbos and Burnell Taylor was so bad, judge Nicki Minaj shouted the three of them off the stage! On the elimination results show Thursday night, Devin was voted off by the viewers and the judges decided to...

Chicagoan Devin Velez impressed us when he showed up during the American Idol 2013 group auditions and sang Maroon 5’s “Payphone.” He and two of his teammates wound up moving on to the next round of the competition. His dual Spanish/English songs have made huge headway for him in the compeition.

But how far will Devin get in competition during Season 12? He successfully...

After some serious deliberation, viewers decided to send Devin Velez home from the American Idol 2013 Top 8. It wasn’t exactly a shocking decision, but it was a surprise when comparing his performances to other contestants like Lazaro Arbos, who’s received negative feedback from the judges over the last couple of weeks.

So why was Devin Velez eliminated from American Idol?

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Tonight the American Idol Top 8 was cut down to the Top 7, as one contestant was sent home. Viewers must have had a tough time deciding, but ultimately Devin Velez was sent packing after receiving the fewest number of votes.

Despite having a strong voice respected and praised by the American Idol judges, Devin often faced the criticism that he wasn’t connecting with his songs...