Jermaine Jones might stand out for his height — “6 foot 8 and a half ... and don’t take away my half,” as he told judge Randy Jackson — but that’s obvious.
In more than one promo picture for “American Idol,” he’s perched in the back row with his arms sitting on the shorter shoulders of his fellow contestants, or with his smile smushed between the tops of heads.

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Those who know Jones better say both the uncommon nature of his deep voice and a certain quiet perseverance have taken him to this point.

 

Jones, 25, of Pine Hill in Camden County, is one of 13 contestants left on "American Idol."

There's so much fantastic talent on American Idol these days, that's why when there's someone really terrible it's hilarious. Here's one of the funniest American Idol contestant performances ever.

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