We're teaming with AOL Television to name the 10 worst 'American Idol' semifinalists ever. Here's our pick for #1. Also make sure to check out the entire list of 10 at AOL and on VFTW.

Name: Juanita Barber
Season: 2
Worst Performance: 'What About the Children'
Why We Loved Her (But Everyone Else Hated Her): Many people are upset about VFTW pick Tim Urban's survival this year since he wasn't even supposed to be in the top 24. But there's one contestant whose semifinal spot was also handed to them at the last minute that went on to help inspire a movement called Vote for the Worst. That contestant is Juanita Barber. And here is her story.

As the seventh season of American Idol has ended, Vote for the Worst has compiled a list of the 20 performances that make us actually take the time to watch Idol. These are not the 20 worst performances, nor are they 20 performances with bad singing. They are our 20 favorite, most entertaining performances that really define what VFTW is all about. Did your favorite make the list? Click "Read more" to see how the members of this site ranked our top 20, watch the performances again that you love, and check out some new ones you may have never seen that are true classics.


Votefortheworst.com compiled a list of our 20 favorite Idol performances of all time. Check out AOL's reveal of VFTW's Top 20 Awesomely Awful American Idol Performances to see which hilariously bad performances made the cut and to relive your favorite your favorite VFTW moments with standouts like Scott Savol, Kellie Pickler, and John Stevens.

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