Amber Riley
Amber Riley experienced a full-circle moment when she returned to “American Idol,” not as a contestant, but as a guest performer with the Glee cast. Before achieving fame on the musical show, she auditioned for the reality TV series but was rejected.
Many speculate that Riley’s size may have been the cause of this rejection, though never been confirmed or denied by production. Nevertheless, as she told People, she’s all about being kind to yourself.
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