29. June, 2012 by trending MUSIC
Former Menudo star Troy Kurtis crooned his way into the The X Element auditions in Providence, R.I., on Wednesday.
Kurtis, 31, reportedly seduced judges Britney Spears and Demi Lovato with a hot performance, singing entirely in Spanish, reports Individuals.
Spears mentioned the singers audition was ?very attractive" and judge L.A. Reid teased that Lovato was ?sweating? and ?giggling? due to Kurtis commanding stage presence.
Kurtis told the judges of the Fox show that becoming a member of Menudo wasnt as glamorous as one would count on.
"I never had any mentors," he stated. "I left my property at 16 due to the fact my stepfather told me to shut up when I would sing. I feel like I am just getting began."
Meanwhile, reports are swirling that Spears may be emerging as a tougher judge than Simon Cowell. Spears has been quoted as telling hopefuls that they are too ?boring" and that they "have potential … [but just are not] excellent."
Here is a appear at the judges arrivals in Providence on June 27, courtesy of The Providence Journal:
