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American Idol Favorite Wade Cota Opens Up About His 140 Lb. Weight Loss — and What It Means for His Career
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Top 8 Finalist Wade Cota on His American Idol Wild Ride: 'I Thought I Was Going to Die!' - Parade: Entertainment, Recipes, Health, Life, Holidays
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