Jorge Núñez
Season 8 · Eliminated 12th–13th
Where are they now
After his elimination in March 2009, Jorge Núñez, a college student from Puerto Rico who had planned a career in law, said he would complete his college education and make music his priority.
Career
- 2009
American Idol, season 8
Eliminated 12th–13th
- 2009
The day after his elimination he said he would finish college but that music was now his priority.
More milestones
- Date not documented
Before American Idol he had set music aside after failing to pass the first round of a Puerto Rican singing competition, and was studying toward a career in law.
Sources
- Jorge Nunez talks about his future — Idol Chatter (Mark Franklin), March 12, 2009.
- American Idol season 8 — Wikipedia, August 31, 2026.
- List of American Idol finalists — Wikipedia, June 10, 2026.
- Jorge Nunoz: From would-be lawyer to Idol finalist — Idol Chatter (Mark Franklin), March 4, 2009.
