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Flashback Friday: Kinky Boots Star Todrick Hall's Audition Almost Impresses Simon Cowell

Watch this ”American Idol” finalist sing an original song, tailored to his panel of judges.

One of the most difficult impresarios in the world to impress is American Idol judge Simon Cowell, but Kinky Boots' star Todrick Hall made a distinct mark during his audition. Hall, who appeared on Broadway in the original production of The Color Purple and now takes on the role of fabulous drag queen Lola, performed a song dedicated to the competition and its judges. If that was "Step One," step two was to become a Youtube sensation, and step three was a return to Broadway.

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