Alleged 'American Idol' semifinalist Michael Lynch disqualified by dad

Michael Lynch is allegedly paying a hefty price for his proud papa confirming he's an American Idol Top 24 ninth-season semifinalist. The St. Petersburg native -- who went by the moniker "Big Mike" during the American Idol audition process -- has been disqualified for breaking the Fox reality show's confidentially agreement, anonymous online spoiler Joesplace reported Friday.