- Best friend on American Idol (2002) was David Cook. They did different types of dances on the American Idols LIVE! Tour during the final number, which resulted in a lot of attention from the fans, who dubbed them "Mavid".
- Surprisingly, he was eliminated in 8th place without ever being in the bottom two or three.
- He auditioned for American Idol (2002) in San Diego.
- Decided to audition for American Idol (2002) because it was his last year before being over the age limit.
- Along with Carly Smithson, was one of the first foreigners on American Idol (2002).
- He moved from Perth, Western Australia to U.S. in 1998.
- Met his wife, Stacey, at the Standard Hotel in West Hollywood 2003. They got married in May of 2007.
- First concert he ever attended was the Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers "Island in the Stream" tour.
- Was offered a record contract, days after he was eliminated from American Idol (2002) in 8th place.
- He lived in Buckhead, Georgia (a suburb in Atlanta) for 6 years before he was relocated to L.A.
- He was guaranteed a tennis scholarship at the Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton, Georgia.
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