Justin Guarini was born in Columbus, Georgia, on October 28, 1978. In other news, Guarini recently appeared as Julio in a revival of Paint Your Wagon at New York City Center. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The first ever runner-up from the 2002 debut season of American Idol -- he lost to Kelly. One year later, Justin kept up with his public appearances by attending the grand opening of The American Idol Experience at Disney's Hollywood Studios. By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. The Midnight Voices CD can be purchased. KELLY CLARKSON HOSTS AMERICAN IDOL REUNION WITH JUSTIN GUARINI & ALL THREE SEASON 1 JUDGES! Just found out the dr. He attended Central Bucks High School East. 2023 Billboard Media, LLC. Taking a break from releasing music, Justin became a co-host for Idol tonight and Idol Wrap from 2007 to 2011. The Choir generally does not accept children under six years of age.With a mother in the television industry, and a father always in the public spotlight, Justin's drive to entertain came naturally. Justin as Lil' Sweet in the Diet Dr. Pepper Commercials, Justin with American Idol season two runner-up Clay Aiken, Justin performs onstage at the Winter Gala at Lincoln Center at Alice Tully Hall on February 13, 2018, in New York City. Although he did live in Los Angeles for many years, Justin confirmed to Visit Bucks County that he moved back home to raise his family. The album of reinvented jazz standards was described by Allmusic as "a successful reinvention where his natural skills shine", The Philadelphia Inquirer said that "Guarini displays an agile, attractive voice with good phrasing, supported by a sophisticated and funky backing ensemble.". One of his classmates was Scott Holroyd, formerly Paul Ryan on "As the World Turns." [10] Critics called Guarini's debut "surprisingly charming", "captivating" and "extremely likeable". Though perhaps not every moment post-Idol has been easy, Guarini is extremely proud of his former competitor Kelly Clarkson. Justin Guarini is best known for his time on season one of American Idol Credit: Getty 9 He is now known as Little Sweet in the Dr. Pepper commercials Credit: Dr Pepper Born on October 28, 1978, in Columbus, Georgia, Justin was raised in the Philadelphia, PA, suburb of Doylestown. View our online Press Pack. Diet Dr Pepper Commercial 2017 Lil' Sweet Justin Guarini Pool Toy. (Justin's godparents are Prince Faisal and his former wife, Princess Azia of Saudi Arabia. But in 2009, he married his high school sweetheart Reina Capodici (per Bustle), and they are raising three kids outside Philadelphia, Pa. He began singing with the Atlanta Boy Choir at the age of four. In December 2003 Guarini was dropped from RCA Records. Other professional performances Guarini has starred in include: Good Vibrations (2004) The Awakening of Angel DeLuna (2009) American Idiot (2011) Prior to the American Idol Tour, he was the only contestant asked to appear on The Oprah Winfrey Show, on which Oprah Winfrey told him, "Justin, you have it. Michele Amabile Angermiller. Subscribe for Latest Update! Real-Time Video Ad Creative Assessment A tiny Justin Guarini emerges from the deep end of the pool as Lil' Sweet to give Mom a break from blowing up that giant inflatable swan. Take a Gander at Broadway-Aimed Moonshine: That Hee Haw Musical | Broadway Buzz", "Photo Flash: Meet the 'MOONSHINE' Cast & Creative Team, Beginning Previews Tonight in Dallas! Examples include a man who hangs his TV with just a little lean, a mother who got her kids to school 20 minutes late, and a man who passed an online test to prove hes not a bot. Justin recently appeared on the American Idol 20th anniversary episode on May 2, 2022. Immediately prior to American Idol, Justin was offered a seat in the prestigious master class program in "The Lion King" on Broadway; he auditioned for American Idol instead and couldn't take the offer from Lion King when he became an AI finalist. Who Plays the Little Guy on the Dr. Pepper Commercials. Like us on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/TheSunUSand follow us from our main Twitter account at@TheSunUS, Love Island's Olivia Hawkins breaks silence as she returns to the UK, Loose Women star lined up to be Strictly's first contestant in wheelchair, GMB's Kate Garraway reveals crippling cost of caring for her husband Derek, Stephen Bear 'broke behind bars' as his company is shut down before he's jailed, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. He appeared on other TV guide network shows, hosted movie premieres, and provided on-air coverage of award shows. Soon after, Guarini signed with American Idol's 19 Management and secured a record deal with RCA. film did not receive great ratings from critics. Praised by critics,[23][24] Guarini played the outcast Mexican miner. The runner-up from the 2002 debut season of American Idol he lost to Kelly Clarkson has reprised his role as Lil' Sweet in an odd series of Dr. Pepper commercials. He worked in New York nightclubs, and auditioned for New York Theatre before successfully auditioning for American Idol in April 2002. For other inquiries, Contact Us. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google, Visit Billboard Pro for music business news, Bruce Springsteen & Steven Van Zandt Pay Tribute to Late Director Jonathan Demme, The Voice Key Adviser Shania Twain Reveals the Soccer Inspiration Behind From This Moment On: Exclusive, Fifth Harmonys Normani Kordei Talks Dancing With The Stars, Girl Group Night and New 5H Music. It also happened to coincide with the season 2 finale and the release of the movie, From Justin to Kelly. Justin Guarini was born in Columbus, Georgia, on October 28, 1978.Dad Eldrin Bell is a former Atlanta police chief and Clayton County (Ga.) Commission Chair. You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings. There he worked in nightclubs and auditioned for theater roles. Nick Ballard plays the role of a Dr. Pepper fan. Lil' Sweet & The Doctor of Dr Pepper Records play the "Dr Pepper & Cream Soda Theme" as they promote Dr Pepper & Cream Soda and Diet Dr Pepper & Cream Soda -- two new drinks said to constitute a delicious duet. Chief Bell is first cousin to acclaimed actor Samuel L. Jackson's wife, LaTonya.Stepfather Jerry Guarini is a retired Navy physicist.Mom Kathy is a former TV journalist and anchor at CNN and is now a freelance broadcast journalist and Realtor in Doylestown. All Rights Reserved. After losing to Kelly Clarkson, he went on to co-star with her in the box-office bomb "From Justin to Kelly" and try his hand as a recording artist. Lil' Sweet in the Diet Dr. Pepper commercials. American Idol season one runner-up Justin Guarini stars in a new ad campaign for Diet Dr Pepper.. Guarini takes on an alter ego named Lil' Sweet in the commercial. [15] His second child, Asher, was born on February 25, 2013. The title track from his album Stranger Things Have Happened was also used in the documentary. But while Justin was at the American Idol Experience, he confirmed his impending marriage to his fiance, Reina Capodici at that time. He is also set to star as Bobby in the play Company at the Bucks County Playhouse from May 29 through June 21. . Justin met his idol, Stevie Wonder, at Quincy Jones' birthday party held at Spago restaurant in LA on March 15, 2003.Justin has a large family-- he has nineteen brothers and sisters! co-star with her in the box-office bomb "From Justin to Kelly". Guarini shared his thoughts on Twitter following the launch of the new commercial. making an appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show in 2019. Guarini was primarily raised by his mother and stepfather, physicist Jerry Guarini, in the Philadelphia suburb of Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Early life [ edit] Guarini was born in Columbus, Georgia. He's no lifeguard, but he presents her with an ice-cold Diet Dr Pepper that gives him the shivers and makes her swoon. SEE ALSO: KELLY CLARKSON HOSTS AMERICAN IDOL REUNION WITH JUSTIN GUARINI & ALL THREE SEASON 1 JUDGES! Guarini actually turned down the opportunity to perform inThe Lion Kingso that he could be on American Idol a show that, at that time, was a risk to join. Post AI, he was given a standing offer to play the Emcee in "Cabaret" on Broadway (instead, he was required by management to do CD/movie promotion).Justin has since appeared and/or performed on numerous TV programs (most notably host of TVGuide Network's Idol Chat and Idol Tonight for several years),other live venues and events and has had extensive media coverage on entertainment news programs, news segments, and in magazine and newspaper articles; he has also completed a jazz album and an acoustic EP.Justin is a strong believer in helping others and is a spokesperson of Support Music Education. Top 5 Most Exciting Diet Dr Pepper Lil Sweet Feat Justin Guarini Commercials 2016 BEST TV ADS COMPILATIONS 297 subscribers Subscribe 271 views 5 years ago It's cable reimagined No DVR. He recently appeared in the Britney Spears jukebox musical Once Upon a One More Time as Prince Charming at the Shakespeare Theatre Companyin Washington, D.C. 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", "Telly Leung, Justin Guarini Among Cast of A Cappella Broadway Musical in Transit", "Wicked Star Justin Guarini and More Join NYCLU's Broadway Stands Up for Freedom", "Justin Guarini & Mary Testa Set to Host IMAGINE Concert to Benefit Brian Werbel Memorial Fund", "Justin Guarini & Krysta Rodriguez to Host BROADWAY ON THE HUDSON on 9/27", "Justin Guarini and Kerry Butler to Host Times Square Tony Awards Simulcast", "Justin Guarini and Deborah Cox Will Host Times Square Simulcast of Tony Awards", "16 Fun Facts We Learned on the Tonys Behind-the-Scenes Livestream Show", "Diet Dr Pepper Lil' Sweet Self Employed", "Diet Dr Pepper's Lil' Sweet Is Back, and Sweet-Talking All Over Your House, in New Ads", "What's next for Britney Spears fans? Since 2015, the now 43-year-old has played Lil' Sweet in the Diet Dr. Pepper commercials and web marketing. Meanwhile, lest we forget Guarini, the curly-haired singer impressed audiences and charmed his way to the finals alongside Clarkson. About one year after his time on the singing show, Justin released his debut, self-titled album. Season 1 American Idol runner-up Justin Guarini has returned to our television screens as a beloved character. The late Nikki McKibbin, Justin, and Kelly at FOX-TVs American Idolin Los Angeles, Ca. Billboard is a part of Penske Media Corporation. in 2016. Guarini told Entertainment Weekly in 2015 that his Lil Sweet persona is the kind of thing he does around the house all day every day, adding that he loves to make his wife and kids laugh. No, thats not the Darknesss Justin Hawkins or Stix Zadinia from Steel Panther rocking out in those new, going-viral-as-we-speak Diet Dr Pepper commercials. 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Lil' Sweet is seemingly the mascot for Diet Dr. Pepper but sometimes shows in ads for the regular version of the soda. He's also acted in independent film projects such as the drama and action film Fast Girl, The Unknown: Frankie The Squirrel, Mafioso II: The Son and short film Tilt-a-Whirl for the Dances With Films festival. Born on October 28, 1978, Guarini is a native of . "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. After studying vocal performance and theater studies at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, Guarini later moved to New York City, where he attended the School for Film and Television. Idol judge Simon Cowell praised Guarini's performance in the show's first season, at one early audition telling him "Justin, you know, occasionally you're very privileged when you do a competition like this to hear somebody undiscovered who has a voice like yours", with Guarini ultimately becoming the runner-up to winner Kelly Clarkson in September 2002. The musician has two studio albums: Justin Guarini (2003) and Stranger Things Have Happened (2005). In case you didnt know, Lil Sweet is a miniature version of Guarini who pops up to sing to people and give them a Dr. Pepper. Justin Guarini is an American singer and actor who is best known for his role . Son, William Neko Bell Guarini was born April 26, 2011; Asher Orion Guarini was born February 25, 2013. If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. "I'm so happy and proud, and just over the moon about how well she has done." We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website. Teen Mom Cheyenne Floyd STUNS in tight white dress for over-the-top engagement photoshoot with fianc Zach Davis. The thermostat starts beeping as the temperature quickly rises on the digital face. Justin Guarini, who finished second to Kelly Clarkson in season one of the reality singing competition, has been playing that part since 2015. Kathy also anchored news programs in Philadelphia and Atlanta (CNN), where she met Justin's father, Eldrin Bell, who rose through the ranks of the Atlanta police department to become its commissioner.Justin was accepted into the Atlanta Boys Choir at four years old. Oh, not to mention his role as that groovy Prince-esque "Lil Sweet" guy in the Diet Dr. Pepper commercials. Like us on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/TheSunUSand follow us from our main Twitter account at@TheSunUS, 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Justin Guarini is best known for his time on season one of American Idol, He is now known as Little Sweet in the Dr. Pepper commercials, Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini on American Idol. In 2016, Guarini attended the Tony Awards, and co-hosted backstage coverage of the live broadcast in conjunction with BroadwayHD.com.[36][37]. Guarini also performed in American Idiot, Romeo and Juliet, and Wicked. Dr. that at one point he and Kelly Clarkson's relationship did get romantic. Guarini starred in the 2015 original musical "Moonshine: The Hee Haw Musical" premiering at the Dallas Theater Center on September 2 through October 11,[25][26][27] and Mamma Mia! He studied vocal performance and theatre in Philadelphia and New York before auditioning for American Idol in 2002. Talent Recap is the only independent website that is exclusively dedicated to the fans of the most popular talent shows around the world. Oh, not to mention his role as that groovy Prince-esque "Lil Sweet" guy in the Diet Dr. Pepper commercials. Email us atexclusive@the-sun.comor call212 416 4552. He made his Broadway debut in 2010 in Women on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown. [2][3] After moving to Pennsylvania in 1985, he joined the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Boys Choir. Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox, A daily briefing on what matters in the music industry. Scroll down to find out what Justin Guarini is up to today. Editor in Chief, Yahoo Music March 30, 2015, 1:34 PM No, that's not the Darkness's Justin. Reports estimate that he's getting paid about $250,000 a year to appear in the somewhat bizarre series of spots. Don't miss a beat. WATCH: Kelly Clarkson admits she once dated Justin Guarini. The Voices Team Ariana Sings Together in Cute New Video, Selena Gomez Talks About Losing Touch with Wizards of Waverly Place Castmates, Everything to Know About The Voice New Coach Niall Horan, 10 Things Got Talent Didnt Tell You About Marcelito Pomoy. By Madeline Boardman. Mar 27, 2015 136 Dislike Share Save Wochit Entertainment 183K subscribers Justin Guarini is back. They married a few months later in September 2009. [28] Also in 2016, Guarini was cast in Broadway's new In Transit, the first a cappella musical with book, music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez, James-Allen Ford, Russ Kaplan, and Sara Wordsworth.[29]. Aside from Lil' Sweet, Justin has continued to act, with his last two roles in 2018 and 2019. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Dr. Pepper commercials often feature miniature musician Lil' Sweet, Justin Guarini almost won the first season of American Idol, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (2012), It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play (2012). Justin Guarini is back on television 13 years after he made his debut on 2002's . "I'm not claiming that every Lil' Sweet advertisement during the National Championship leads to a Bulldogs victory, but . 2010present: Acting, hosting and performing, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, "Today's famous birthdays list for October 28, 2022 includes celebrities Julia Roberts, Matt Smith", "Atlanta Boy Choir to perform at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit | News", "Justin Guarini in world premiere of Stephen King musical", "Where's Justin Guarini These Days? Advertisement. Fans of American Idol may recognize Lil' Sweet, the zazzy littlevery littlestar of Diet Dr. Pepper's new . Guarini wrote, co-arranged and recorded a benefit song released with H.H. Of course, we all remember Guarini for competing against Kelly Clarkson on the first season of American Idol back in 2002. Since then, she has, of course, become a massive star, proving all it took at least back then was a killer voice, a dream, and an audition number. Hes also appeared on Broadway, making his debut in Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown in 2010. [9], Guarini became a part of the Broadway community with his 2010 Broadway debut as Carlos in a musical adaptation of Pedro Almodovar's film Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown. Natasha Marc plays the role of a Fansville resident. Guarini has released two studio albums a self-titled one in 2003, and Stranger Things Have Happened in 2005. Lil Sweet, the Dr. Pepper mascot he started playing in 2015, is back in a new commercial. Justin Guarini is back. Guarini's musical experience started at age four when he was accepted by the Atlanta Boy Choir. [14], On April 26, 2011, his first child with wife Reina Capodici, William Neko Bell Guarini, was born. Shortly after he was accepted on the show, Guarini was offered a role on Broadway - he chose to stick with Idol. [22], In 2015, he starred in the New York City Center Encores presentation Paint Your Wagon. Then in 2013, his wife gave birth to their second son, whom they named Asher. Copyright document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) The Recap Group. Then, in 2008, the theater actor released a three-song EP titled Revolve, which was co-written by Shaun Ingram. Who is Adriana Lima's boyfriend Andre Lemmers? He also played Prince Charming in the 2021 regional show, Once Upon a One More Time, the Britney Spears Jukebox Musical. After taking a sip, the father invites Lil' Sweet into the house to . Lil' Sweet raises a can of Diet Dr Pepper and tells the dad he deserves it for building a house with a tiny tool. Email us atexclusive@the-sun.comor call212 416 4552. returned in a new ad. Born on October 28, 1978, Guarini is a native of Georgia. Want to know what everyone in the music business is talking about. It was reported in the Atlanta Journal Constitution that Eldrin has 13 children - nine of whom are adopted. "The Midnight Voices" was founded "to serenade their 'female friends' the night before high school graduation," but the group went on to burn a CD and take second at the 2000 Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella Festival Mid-Atlantic Regional. Justin Guarini (born Justin Eldrin Bell; October 28, 1978)[1] is an American singer, songwriter and actor who in 2002 was the runner-up on the first season of American Idol. Published. The spot premiered during Monday night's College Football Playoff National Championship. 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Guarini, best known known as the runner-up on American Idol 's debut season in 2002 when Kelly Clarkson took the first title, has since . Dr Pepper has launched a new commercial featuring Larry Culpepper. Yes, That's Justin Guarini In That Diet Dr Pepper Commercial. Lil' Sweet is seemingly the mascot for Diet Dr. Pepper but sometimes shows in ads for the regular version of the soda. [18][19], Other stage work includes lead roles in regional productions of Rent, Chicago, Company and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Born on October 28 . Kendrick Lamar album 2022: When is Mr Morale & The Big Steppers release date? JUSTIN Guarini is best known for being the runner-up on season one of American Idol, but what has he been up to since? March 27, 2015. Of course we all remember From Justin to Kelly, the 2003 movie starring Guarini and American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson. Jerry reportedly has eight children, including Justin.At Lenape Middle School, Justin impressed Bucks County Music Festival director Donald Dumpson - a professor at Westminster Choir College and composer who has worked with notables like Patti LaBelle and Boyz II Men - so thoroughly that he canceled the rest of the auditions. During the thrilling first season of Idolin 2002, when America had found its new pop culture craze and Brian Dunkleman was still a co-host, Clarkson came to embody the show's promise right out of the gate. The runner-up from the 2002 debut season of American Idol he lost to Kelly. Justin Guarini as Lil' Sweet croons to the man that his hard work deserves a sweet Diet Dr Pepper. [4] Throughout his school years Guarini sang in school choirs, and from 1996 to 2000 was the lead soloist in an award-winning a cappella group named The Midnight Voices. Is Lil' Sweet a tiny pop star. ", His eponymous album debuted in June 2003, coinciding with the single releases of the current second season American Idol top two finalists and the movie From Justin to Kelly, in which Guarini co-starred with Kelly Clarkson. Guarini made a name for himself in Season 1 of "American Idol." He has been performing theater for the past 10 years, including a handful of Broadway shows. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognizing you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful. They were best friends throughout their time on the show and have remained friends to this day, with Justin making an appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show in 2019. Pepper mascot he first appeared as in a commercial in 2015, has returned in a new ad. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Despite not winning on "Idol," Guarini scored a record deal with RCA. In an exclusive pictorial of the wedding, People reported that the couple married on September 26, 2009. Beck Bennett (AT&T) - $250,000 If you ask us, he deserves more just for that falsetto! He was also considering a contract offer from an independent record label, but the show's rules prohibited participants from having existing record contracts. Duggar fans 'CRINGE' as Jim Bob and Michelle teach daughter Jessa and husband Ben how to KISS in 19 Kids & Counting clip, Taron Egerton splits from girlfriend of six years Emily Thomas after collapsing on stage and pulling out of theatre show, Watch Teen Mom Leah Messer RIP MTV cameras out of her car in explosive new show clip. He continues his Broadway and theater career in 2015 with "Paint Your Wagon" an Encores presentation by New York City Center and "Moonshine: That Hee Haw Musical" at Dallas Theatre Center.Justin married hometown sweetheart Reina Capodici September 26, 2009 at a Hudson River estate in Pennsylvania, with vows that included step-daughter, Lola.