US TV
'American Idol' wannabe arrested
Published Wednesday, Feb 25 2004, 07:26 GMT | By Neil Wilkes
An American Idol contestant has been arrested on suspcion of drink driving, The New York Post reports today.
Donnie Williams - due to perform in next week's group - was stopped at 2.15am on Monday morning after he allegedly raced by a marked police car at over 100 mph.
According to police, Williams was initially co-operative but then told officers "You're ruining my life!" after the arrest.
The 20-year-old was on his way home from a party thrown to celebrate his success on the show.
FOX declined to comment on the incident.
Donnie Williams - due to perform in next week's group - was stopped at 2.15am on Monday morning after he allegedly raced by a marked police car at over 100 mph.
According to police, Williams was initially co-operative but then told officers "You're ruining my life!" after the arrest.
The 20-year-old was on his way home from a party thrown to celebrate his success on the show.
FOX declined to comment on the incident.
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