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In spite of a past conviction, Scot Savol stays on American Idol.

"American Idol" finalist Scott Savol was once arrested after a confrontation with his son's mother — but it won't cost the singer his shot at stardom.

Although several past contestants have been booted for not disclosing arrests, Savol was "forthcoming to the `American Idol' producers and the network regarding his misdemeanor" and "the situation did not warrant his disqualification," Fox said in a statement Thursday.