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American Idol’s Fantasia ODs on Pills in ‘Attempted Suicide’

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(added last year!)

American Idol” season 3 champion Fantasia Barrino was admitted to a North Carolina hospital for a drug overdose. It was classified as an attempted suicide, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. Fantasia had allegedly been involved in a sex tape scandal with a married mad Hours after reports surfaced, Barrino’s father told the media,  “She’s doing fine.”

Manager Brian Dickens told People“Her injuries are not life-threatening. She was dehydrated and exhausted at the time.” Dickens went on to say the 26-year-old is in “stable” condition and will be released from the hospital soon. The incident is said to be part of an ongoing investigation. It comes after Barrino was alleged to be having an on and off again extra-marital affair with Antwaun Cook.

Last week, Cook’s wife filed court documents alleging that Cook and Barrino started a “covert adulterous affair” about this time last year  and it led to the couple’s divorce. Barrino said he was not responsible for breaking up their marriage.

“He don’t want you, Fantasia reportedly told Antwaun’s wife. “Maybe the next time you get a husband you’ll know how to keep him. That’s why he is here with me.” “Fantasia is a fighter and a survivor,” said Dickens. “Fantasia will be stronger, smarter and better for it. Fantasia sends her praise to God and her eternal gratitude to her fans, friends, and family.” Her new album “Back To Me” will be released on August 24.

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