American Idol Alum Arrested for Allegedly Having Sex With Minor: Report

Former American Idol contestant Randy Madden has been arrested for allegedly having sex with a minor.

According to TMZ, who was the first to report the news, Madden, 45, is facing six felony charges, including oral copulation of a person under 18 and unlawful sexual intercourse. He’s also reportedly charged with anal and genital penetration by a foreign object, sending harmful matter, luring and dissuading a witness from reporting a crime.

The charges stem from at least one alleged sexual encounter that reportedly occurred between July and September of this year, according to court documents obtained by TMZ.

Madden was charged on Monday, November 3, and pleaded not guilty to all counts. He was taken into custody with help from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office near Los Angeles.

Us Weekly has reached out to Madden and police for comment. It’s unclear if Madden has obtained an attorney.

According to online records viewed by Us, Madden was booked on Thursday, October 30, and released on bond in the early morning hours of Tuesday, November 4. His next court date in Ventura County, California, is scheduled for November 13.

American Idol fans may remember Madden when he appeared on Season 8 of the hit singing competition show in 2009.

While auditioning in Phoenix, Arizona, Madden sang  “Livin’ On a Prayer” by Bon Jovi in front of judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi.

All four judges gave Madden a “no” vote, and he was eliminated from the competition. (Kris Allen would go on to win the season, which also included Adam Lambert and Danny Gokey.)

Although an Instagram believed to be of Madden is private, the singer’s profile states: “I’m a little bit Country & little bit Rock & Roll. My fashion icon is Elvis Presley.” He also lists Casitas Springs — an unincorporated community in Ventura County, California — in his profile.