After Internet Infamy, Where Are These Viral Celebs Now?

William Hung “Bangs”

In early 2004, civil engineering student from University of California, Berkeley, William James Hung auditioned to be in the third season of American Idol. After proclaiming that he “wanted to make music his living”, he went on to perform a more than cringe-worthy cover and dance routine to Ricky Martin’s “She Bangs.”

After getting torn apart by Simon Cowell, Hung remained positive and said that he did his best and had no regrets at all. Not long after, Hung gained a cult following, and the video of his audition went viral with over 4 million views in the first week, and his popularity only increased.