Former ‘Voice PH’ contestant makes it past first ‘American Idol’ audition

MANILA, Philippines – Former The Voice of The Philippines contestant Dave Lamar secured a spot in the Hollywood week round of singing competition American Idol.

Although his audition did not air, Dave tweeted a photo of himself holding a golden ticket in his hand.  

Woot!!!! pic.twitter.com/JxmwlIuAPK

— ᗪᗩᐯE ᒪᗩᗰᗩᖇ (@DaveJLamar) January 30, 2015

The 23-year old singer first shared about his audition in San Francisco in a photo tweet on Tuesday, January 27. 

Guys! I swear this isn’t photoshopped! tell your friends, family, dogs and cats! Hit that RT and spread the love!  pic.twitter.com/kSvbuImxD2

— ᗪᗩᐯE ᒪᗩᗰᗩᖇ (@DaveJLamar) January 27, 2015

He caught the attention of social media users, plus The Voice of the Philippines coach Lea Salonga, who wished him luck.

@DaveJLamar Break legs over there!!!

— Lea Salonga (@MsLeaSalonga) January 27, 2015

Dave first joined The Voice of the Philippines’s first season in 2013 and auditioned with The Script’s song “The Man Who Can’t Be Moved.” 

He was under coach Sarah Geronimo, and made it as far as the battle rounds. – Rappler.com