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NICHOLAS PEDRO, 25
Taunton, Mass.
Pedro, who works as an account executive for a financial institution, is already familiar with the Idol stage: He made it to the semifinals last season before dropping out of the competition during Hollywood week. Saying that he's been haunted by that decision ever since, Pedro is excited for a chance to redeem himself.
