Ryan Seacrest has confirmed Joanna Pacitti, 'American Idol' hopeful has been disqualified from the show, something in her background making it imperative for the 24-year-old to be dropped after making it to the Top 36 semi-finals.

Talking to Access Hollywood, Seacreast said though Joanna Pacitti was a very talented singer and while, Fox is still officially silent, he has confirmed allegations of Pacitti, who had previous record deals with two different major labels, of having professional relationships with two executives, Michelle Young and Roger Widynowski of 19 Entertainment, the producer of the show.

While, Seacreast heard the news the day it broke, Paula Abdul, heard it only on the red carpet opening of the 'American Idol' Experience at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida.