‘Reacher’ Fans Go Wild as Alan Ritchson’s ‘Idol’ Audition Resurfaces After Brawl

Before becoming action star Jack Reacher andgetting into scraps with his neighbor,Alan Ritchsonwas one of manyAmerican Idolauditionees looking for his break into the industry. Now a tape of him is doing the rounds online again after Ritchson recently hit the news for all the wrong reasons.

Last week, an X user reshared a clip from Ritchson's somewhat awkward audition onIdol's third season, which TV Insider wrote about inFebruary 2025. In the video, a 20-year-old Ritchson appeared before judgesSimon Cowell,Randy Jackson, andPaula Abdul, wearing a tight-fitting t-shirt that showed off his muscles.

"Can I just say, before you start, thank you for putting a little smile on Paula's face," Cowell joked as a bashful Abdul laughed.

"There was this one guy in Atlanta, his name was Alan Ritchson, and he's totally hot," Abdul said in a confessional.

Cowell and Jackson then left the audition room and let Ritchson serenade Abdul up close and personal with a performance of Stevie Wonder's "You Are the Sunshine of My Life." While not having the greatest vocals ever, all three judges voted "yes", sending him to the next round.

Ritchson made it through to Hollywood Week, where he performed an original song and took part in a group performance with two fellow contestants. He didn't make the judge's final 32.

Fans flooded social media with reactions to the resurfaced clip, with one X user writing, "Alan Ritchson onAmerican Idolcharming Paula Abdul?? That's legendary."

"Alan Ritchson has always been hot before be beefed up," said another.

"Wait alan ritchson on idol? that's wild," another added.

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One user wrote, "This is just another proof the aspiring actors are the same ones showing up in every single TV show."

"Don't think ive ever seen Reacher smile, nevermind sing," quipped another.

"Charms Paula Abdul AND becomes an action hero? That's a win-win career arc," one fan added.

"Paula Abdul has taste, she recognized the future action star energy," another user commented.

"From Idol crooner to Reacher crusher, what a glow-up," said another.

While Ritchson didn't succeed onIdol, he went on to build an impressive career in film and television. A year after his 2004Idolaudition, he landed a role as Arthur Curry/Aquaman onSmallvillebefore taking his first main cast role inBlue Mountain Statein 2010. Since 2022, he's starred in the titular role of Prime Video's action-dramaReacher.

Ritchson has been in the news recently after getting into an a brawl with a neighbor in Tennessee. Initially,TMZ released footagethat seemingly showed Ritchson hitting a man and knocking him to the ground after an argument ensued about the actor riding his motorbike through the neighborhood.

The neighbor, Ronnie Taylor, told TMZ that the Titans star punched him in the face and kicked him to the ground while repeatedly hitting his head. Ritchson then reportedly fell off his bike, got back up, and tried to run Taylor off.

However, Ritchson later revealed that he was wearing a bodycam andreleased the footage to TMZ. In Ritchson's video, Taylor jumps in front of the motorbike, causing the actor to fall to the ground. After an argument, Ritchson tries to drive away, but Taylor keeps standing in front of the bike and pushes Ritchson to the floor. Ritchson then hits Taylor, knocking him to the ground and telling him to "stay down."

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Joseph Duggar Pleads Not Guilty to Child Molestation Charges and Demands Jury Trial as Judge Sets Bond at $600,000

Joseph Duggar appeared before a judge on March 31 in Bay County, Fla., to answer two charges of lewd and lascivious behavior

NEED TO KNOW

• He entered a not guilty plea to all charges, waived arraignment and demanded a jury trial in as written request two days prior to his hearing. His bond was set at $600,000

• Joseph is accused of sexually assaulting a 9-year-old girl on multiple occasions during a family vacation to Panama City Beach in 2020

Joseph Duggar made his first appearance before a Florida judge on Tuesday morning.

The reality star, 31, appeared remotely from the Bay County Jail for the proceedings just a few hours after being booked into custody at the facility following hisextradition from Arkansas.

His bond was set at $600,000 by the judge during his brief appearance, and he is due back in court on April 20.

He isaccused of sexually assaulting a 9-year-old girlmultiple times during a family vacation to Panama City Beach in 2020 and is charged with lewd and lascivious behavior molesting a victim under 12 and lewd and lascivious behavior conducted by a person over 18.

Two days before his court appearance, Joseph submitted a written plea of not guilty to all charges, waived arraignment on those charges and demanded a jury trial, in a document signed by his attorney.

His court appearance comes exactly two weeks after he first confessed to the father of his accuser, according to an affidavit for an arrest warrant obtained by PEOPLE.

The following day, Joseph's accuser, who is now 14, spoke with a detective from the Tontitown Police Department

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Bay County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigator Chase Norris summarized that interview in the affidavit, writing that Joseph "asked the victim to sit on his lap, numerous times" and "would cradle the victim with his arms."

Joseph then began to "ask the victim to sit on the couch" beside him, according to the affidavit.

Once sitting, Joseph "covered the parties with a blanket" the affidavit says, before proceeding to "pull the victim's dress up and touch the victim's thighs."

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In her interview the girl said Joseph "would touch the top portions of her thighs and would inch higher and higher, closer to the victim's waistline."

The girl said this happened on several occasions, and that "the defendant's hand grazed the victim's vagina" each time, "which made her feel uncomfortable and confused," according to the affidavit.

Joseph "eventually approached the victim and apologized for his actions" according to the affidavit, and "the incidents stopped occurring after the defendant apologized for his actions."

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Joseph wasarrested just hours after that interviewon March 18 by officers with the TPD at his home in Arkansas.

He was then held at the Washington County Detention Facility until March 27, when he was extradited to Florida.

He is now the second Duggar son to face criminal charges involving alleged underage victims.

In 2021, Joseph's oldest brotherJosh, 38, was convicted by a federal juryof receiving and possessing material depicting minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct .

Josh, who as a teenager also molested five young women including four of his  sisters, is now serving a 12-year sentence in a Texas prison.

Aspokesperson for the Duggar family previously told PEOPLE: "Jim Bob and Michelle are heartbroken over this entire situation. Right now, they are focused on loving their family and helping Kendra and her children during this difficult time. They are praying for the victim. They ask for privacy and appreciate the kind words and prayers offered by so many."

If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual abuse, text "STRENGTH" to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 to be connected to a certified crisis counselor.

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Beloved Actor William Daniels, Known for Role as Mr. Feeny, Turns 99 Years Old, Joking: 'Who Wants to Be 100?' (Exclusive)

Veteran actor William Daniels turns 99 on March 31

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• In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, the Boy Meets World alum spoke about his plans for the big day, and how he's approaching 100

• Daniels tells PEOPLE he doesn't feel 99

William Danielswill turn 99 on March 31 — and he's already talking about the road to 100.

Speaking to PEOPLE in a recent exclusive interview, Daniels says, "I certainly don't feel 99 years old, that's for sure."

Asked about turning 100 in 2027, Daniels says with a laugh, "Oh, I don't want to be a hundred. Who wants to be a hundred?"

For his upcoming festivities, Daniels says he and his family — including wifeBonnie Bartlettand sons Michael and Robert— plan to keep things low-key.

"To celebrate my 99th, the whole family is getting together. My two sons, their wives, and our four grandchildren. Half of our family lives on the East Coast, so it's great to have everyone in one place," he says.

Daniels adds that he keeps young by going to fan conventions, working out with a personal trainer, and filming Cameos for fans.

"I do hundreds of cameos every year, and that feels good," he says. "It allows me to perform, which demands a certain amount of energy and focus. I think that's good for me. I like being productive.

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Daniels — who played beloved teacher Mr. Feeny onBoy Meets World— has been married to actress and fellow Emmy Award winner Bartlett, 96, since June 30, 1951; at 74 years, it is the longest active Hollywood marriage.

"I think the main reason why we've been married for 75 years is because we never seriously considered being with anyone else. So we had to work things out. You know?" Daniels tells PEOPLE.

Daniels added that the two focus on taking care of themselves, and each other, sharing that they exercise together several times a week.

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Speaking to PEOPLE in 2025, ahead of the couple's 74thwedding anniversaryon June 30 Bartlett said the couple remains deeply connected.

"It's like we don't have to communicate almost. We just know what to do," she said. "And when one person is upset, the other person sort of kind of calms down and we help each other in that way."

Over the course of their relationship, the pair raised two sons, became grandparents and shared the screen together a handful of times, with Bartlett even playing her husband's love interest onBoy Meets World.

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See Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman's Glamorous Throwback Photos from Their Early Days in Hollywood

Danny DeVitoandRhea Perlmanhave made a great team for over 50 years.

The costars, co-parents and longtime companions started dating in 1971 and married in 1982. They've worked together in big and small screen productions and raisedthree children together. Though the formerTaxiandMatildastars separated in 2017, they've maintained their friendship andcontinue to support each otheras they always have.

As Perlman celebrates her 78th birthday on March 31, 2026, take a look back at throwback photos snapped during the earlier days ofher relationship with DeVito.

Early Days

Perlman and DeVito dated for over 10 years and shared the screen in the hit seriesTaxibefore they made it to the altar. They married in January 1982, just months before Perlman stepped into herEmmy-winning role as Carla onCheers.

Sharing a Set

Perlman and DeVito had been together for several years when he got his big break as Louie inTaxi, but the actress didn't start appearing on the sitcom until its second season. Mirroring real life, she played Louie's love interest Zena.

Acting in Tandem

Perlman and DeVitoplayed a couple once againin the 1996 comedyMatilda. They starred as the titular character's cruel parents, Harry and Zinnia Wormwood.

Double the Laughs

The dynamic duo co-hosted an episode ofSaturday Night Livein 1983.

All About Family

As they continued building their careers, they also startedgrowing a familytogether. The sitcom stars welcomed their daughter Lucy in 1983 and had a second daughter, Grace, two years later. DeVito and Perlman became parents of three with the arrival of their son Jake in 1987.

In 2022, Perlman spoke to PEOPLE about how becoming a momchanged her perspective and priorities.

"Cheersmight have been everything in the beginning of my career, but family is everything, everything," theBarbieactress said. "If my relationships with my children were strained, I would be beside myself."

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Lasting Friendship

Though they've maintained a solid bond as companions and co-parents, Perlman and DeVito have beenseparated since 2017. TheIt's Always Sunny in Philadelphiastar told PEOPLE they've stayed "very close" andremain in each others lives.

"We're friends," DeVito said. "We're happy. Everybody's happy."

Rare Partnership

Perlmanechoed DeVito's sentimentin her 2022 interview with PEOPLE.

"We're still separated, but we see each other often, and we're still a family," the New York native said. "We can do things together, we can do things separately. I'm really, really glad that Danny and I were able to navigate some rough days to be able to have this different kind of relationship. I think it's pretty rare, but we agree on so many things that it makes sense."

Longtime Friends

During a 2019 appearance onWatch What Happens Live, thePomsactress explained why she and DeVitodon't plan to officially divorce.

"I don't know why it's difficult for other people, but Danny and I have always loved each other and we have three amazing children together," Perlman toldAndy Cohen. "We really agree on almost everything important."

Glam Together

Regardless of their romantic status, DeVito and Perlman continue to walk red carpets together as they've done for the past five decades. Most recently, they were joined bytheir daughter Lucy, who is also an actress, at the 75th Emmy Awards.

Cheers to You!

At the Emmy Awards, DeVito nodded to his wife's success when hereunited with hisIt's Always Sunny in Philadelphiacostarson stage during the ceremony. As the crew jokingly complained about their show's lack of Emmy wins, DeVito cheekily pointed out Perlman nabbed four of the awards forCheers.

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They have always cheered each other on as plus-ones on the red carpet (here, Perlman accompanies DeVito to the premiere of 1986'sRuthless People). Their willingness to show up for one another extends beyond marriage. In April 2025, DeVito and Perlman made a joint appearance on stage at the Champions for Children Gala.

Golden Globe-Trotters

The two frequently turned theGolden Globesinto their date night, going several times in the '80s and '90s. They last attended together in 1996.

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See Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman's Glamorous Throwback Photos from Their Early Days in Hollywood

Danny DeVitoandRhea Perlmanhave made a great team for over 50 years. The costars, co-parents and longtime co...

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