Exclusive: The American Idol Show Vet Diana DeGarmo Joins The Youthful and also the Restless

Diana DeGarmo Former The American Idol Show runner-up and Broadway baby Diana DeGarmo is headed towards the Youthful and also the Restless for any very juicy contract role! She'll be playing Angelina, the Jersey-girl daughter of mob boss Angelo (Mike Starr). The actress-singer begins shooting the CBS cleaning soap a few days of September 22 and it is likely to go to the air late October.The Alabama-born DeGarmo placed second to Fantasia in Season 3 of Idol in 2004 and it has since been busy about the New You are able to stage, showing up within the Broadway productions of Hairspray and Hair, along with the off-Broadway go to the Toxic Avenger. DeGarmo also starred within the national tour of job: The Musical within the role made famous by Dolly Parton. Will her mafia princess character be singing just like a "Soprano" in Genoa City? Let us hope!Sign up for TV Guide Magazine now!