The Hunger Games: Catching Fire star Alan Ritchson has many talents. He played Aquaman on Smallville. He’s a sexy underwear model. And he has vocal talent.

Ritchson auditioned for American Idol season 3 back in 2004, and his appearance has been sitting on YouTube for several years. Naturally, former Idol judge Paula Abdul falls in love with Ritchson and is left alone with him during his audition.

Randy Jackson and Abdul vote him into the next round of the competition, but he doesn’t make it any further. Ritchson was a bit of a clown in both of his auditions – his acting ambition showed through.

Fantasia Barrino won season 3 of Idol.

Thanks to MyHungerGames via The Examiner.

Earlier this month Lionsgate announced Ritchson would play Gloss. Catching Fire hits theaters November 22, 2013.