American Idol 'American Idol' apologizes for saying hopeful was threatening judges 01/29/2009 American Idol has apologized for suggesting an auditioneer had threatened the show's judges after being denied a golden ticket to Hollywood. Read More RELATED NEWS Adam Lambert releasing new EP in SeptemberAdam Lambert "still friends" with Sam Smith after accidental postAdam Lambert and boyfriend Javi Costa Polo go Instagram official TAGS: American Idol Paula Abdul Simon Cowell Kara DioGuardi Randy Jackson