The World's 9 Best 'Idols'

Last week, a Taiwanese talent-show contestant nicknamed "Little Fatty" drew comparisons to Susan Boyle. From Italy to India, WATCH VIDEO of incredible would-be stars from around the world.

Published Apr. 9 2010 5:25PM EDT

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The Taiwanese Susan Boyle: Lin Yu-Chun

Lin Yu-Chun, the 24-year-old contestant on a Taiwanese reality-TV show—whose title translates to One Million Star, Super Star Avenue, or Avenue to Stardom, depending who you ask—couldn’t look less like Whitney Houston.

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The World's 9 Best 'Idols'

Last week, a Taiwanese talent-show contestant nicknamed "Little Fatty" drew comparisons to Susan Boyle. From Italy to India, WATCH VIDEO of incredible would-be stars from around the world.

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