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Oct 19 2008

McKibbin Says Cowell Drove Her To Drink & Do Drugs

Published by ff at 12:11 pm under Nikki McKibbin, Simon Cowell Edit This

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Former American Idol finalist, Nikki McKibbin, says that Simon Cowell drove her to drink and do drugs.  Sure, it’s always easier to blame someone else than to take responsibility for your own actions.

McKibbin, who finished third in Season 1 of American Idol, says that Simon Cowell’s particularly harsh comments to her about her singing and talent led her into a downward spiral that included drugs, depression and alcohol.  During one period, McKibbin ended up in a mental hospital because of her problems.  She said that American Idol did a real number on her self-confidence.

McKibbin will appear on the new season of the VH1 reality show, Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew.

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