American Idol Embraces Its Ironic Side With Special Guest William Hung

 

American Idol embraced the weirdest (and least talented side) of their show last night with a surprise performance of the strange cultural phenomenon from early in the season “Pants on the Ground.” But they didn’t stop there – they took it to “eleven” by also bringing in one-time white hot viral star William Hung, who joined Larry Platt, the original performer of “Pants on the Ground” in what can only be described as the single weirdest moment in the history of American television.

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