American Idol Season 7 Auditions: The Best Little Homecoming Queen In Iowa

American Idol auditions continue to Cloverfield the television landscape and last night Ryan, Randy, Paula and Simon were hoping to find something more than just steak in Omaha. Now I won't lie, I turned Idol off after 20 minutes last night because I just couldn't take any more annoying R&B runs or weak country twangs so when I got an email this morning asking if I caught "The Homecoming Queen" and I rushed to the internet looking for video of what I missed.

In walks the last contestant of the day, a young gentleman in a white t-shirt and a black vest with a lightning bolt necklace. This wholesome, clean cut hopeful is named Leo Marlowe (23, Charlotte, IA) and he wowed the judges (and hopefully America) with his charm and talent! Aside from a really genuine and soulful rendition of the classic song "A Song For You," he wowed me most with the following quote:

"My mom always said she raised the perfect Homecoming Queen, it's just too bad it wasn't one of her daughters."

Watch Leo Marlowe's American Idol audition after the jump.

Leo Marlow's adorable, right? I'm so happy Simon got a kick out of Leo's "Homecoming Queen" comment and found it endearing instead of mocking the semi-emasculating confession. Sometimes I just want to hug that wacky Brit! And what about Paula's reaction? She was ass over tea kettle for the kid.

What do you guys think of Leo Marlowe? Is he someone you would vote for week after week if he makes the Top 20? Will Hollywood eat this small town boy alive? Let's hear about it in the comments.