off of the program, they have been all african-americans. is that a coincidence? it s hard to tell. reporter: contestants including cory clark, disqualified after a battery arrest. and semifinalist jared andrews sent packing over an assault charge. and i don t need reporter: producers booted the twins after identify theft charges surfaced. and season nine, he was disqualified over questions whether he was still tied to a boy band. i don t recall a time when i felt discriminated against. reporter: season six finalist says the one thing american idol isn t is racist. three of the show s past winners are black. other contestants say singers are required to disclose arrests. season four s solomon says, i was clearly informed of all grounds for disqualifications
off of the program, they have been all african-americans. is that a coincidence? it s hard to tell. reporter: contestants including cory clark, disqualified after a battery arrest. and jared andrews sent packing over an assault charge. and i don t need reporter: producers booted the twins after identify theft charges surfaced. and season nine, he was disqualified over questions whether he was involved in a boy band. i don t recall a time when i felt discriminated against. reporter: she said the one thing american idol isn t is racist. three of the show s past winners are black. other contestants say singers are required to disclose arrests.