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'American Idol' Alum William Hung's Marriage Imploded amid His Gambling Addiction. How He Survived Rock Bottom

Twenty years after going viral with his 'American Idol' audition, William Hung opens up to PEOPLE about overcoming his darkest moments — and how he found a new start with his third wife.

But when he auditioned for American Idol in San Francisco in 2004 during the show's third season with an off-key rendition of Ricky Martin's "She Bangs," that's exactly what happened to the UC Berkeley engineering student. Viewers held their breath, hoping Hung might be the next unexpected musical sensation: Someone who didn't look the part of a typical pop star but had undeniable talent. After overcoming his ups and downs, Hung is excited about the future and says he'll continue to pursue entertainment endeavors on the side (he says he's very popular on Cameo).

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