Where is former American Idol contestant William Hung now?

WILLIAM Hung is famously recognized for his 2004 American Idol audition, where he sang a cover of Ricky Martin’s hit She Bangs.

Now, American Idol fans across the nation are wondering where the viral performer is 20 years later.

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Who is former American Idol contestant William Hung?

Born on November 10, 1982, in Sha Tin, British Hong Kong, China , William Hung is famously known for his stint with American Idol.

William performed an enthusiastic rendition of Ricky Martin’s song She Bangs during season three of the hit competition series.

While he never made it to Hollywood , William’s audition went viral, and so did the aspiring singer.

During his audition, the then- college student said: “I’m here for the opportunity to sing to America.

“I might not be the best singer around the world, but I know that I am singing from my heart.”

While William auditioned for American Idol , he studied at the University of California Berkeley.

He left college to pursue a music career but returned and received his bachelor’s degree from California State University, Northridge.

William went on to get his master’s degree from Marist College.

Where is William Hung now?

As per People , William Hung is a senior statistical analyst for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

“I like data, playing with numbers and computers, so it was something I enjoyed,” he said.

When speaking about the contrast in his career choice, William said: “There’s nothing wrong with having a steady job after fame.”

He also acts as a motivational speaker about having a positive mindset.

“I remind people to expect the unexpected, and that whatever happens, having the positive outlook in life helps,” he told the outlet.

“It is a choice to see the good in a potentially bad situation, or see the good in the potentially bad people who might try to take advantage of me or whatnot.

“That’s the way I reframe my mindset.”

William is also popular on the Cameo platform, allowing fans to pay celebrities for personalized video messages .

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He has a 4.98 rating from over 3,200 reviews, with videos beginning at $19.

According to his Cameo profile , his videos last around 30 seconds, and he still performs his rendition of the Ricky Martin hit.

Is William Hung married?

William Hung is happily married to Hannah Du .

The two tied the knot in May of 2023, and he opened up about his nuptials with People.

“The best way to make happy memories is to create them with the people you love,” he said on his one-year anniversary with Hannah.

He took his celebration to Instagram with a post that read: “Wow! I can’t believe today is my 1st wedding anniversary with Hannah!

“What an amazing first year we had together. I am so grateful to find her. We went through our ups and downs, but I am now ready to thrive together.”

William’s marriage to Hannah marks his third.

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Previously, William was married to a woman named Jian Teng.

However, the pair divorced while he was battling a gambling addiction.

Speaking about his addiction, William said in his interview with the outlet: “Unfortunately, I developed a gambling addiction.

“I wasn’t supposed to do those things, but I did it anyway. And I paid for it. I got divorced, and I learned I had to be smart about which risks I chose to take.”

The identity of his first wife remains unknown; however, the two were married for only 10 months.

Who are the past American Idol winners?

The previous American Idol winners include:

Kelly Clarkson (2002)

Ruben Studdard (2003)

Fantasia Barrino (2004)

Carrie Underwood (2005)

Taylor Hicks (2006)

Jordin Sparks (2007)

David Cook (2008)

Kris Allen (2009)

Lee DeWyze (2010)

Scotty McCreery (2011)

Phillip Phillips (2012)

Candice Glover (2013)

Caleb Johnson (2014)

Nick Fradiani (2015)

Trent Harmon (2016)

Maddie Poppe (2018)

Laine Hardy (2019)

Just Sam (2020)

Chayce Beckham (2021)

Noah Thompson (2022)

Iam Tongi (2023)