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Jose “Sway” Penala discusses American Idol Disqualification Rumors

In a Friday interview with media, eliminated American Idol contestant Jose Sway Penala addressed the rumors that circulated about him having a contract when he applied for American Idol. 

 When directly asked if he did or did not have a contract with 6th Day, Sway said “Yes.  I’ve been in that group actually for a few years, I believe, maybe three or four years.  And we try to come out with something independently, but I made sure that in order for me to eligible to compete in Idol, that I provided them with all the contracts that they needed or releases.  So I was straight from the beginning.”

When asked if he had planned to go back to 6th day if things didn’t work out with American Idol, Sway confirmed “Yes, you know, that was kind of – I didn’t know how far I would get.  I just wanted to see how far I would get pretty much in the competition and see from there on.”  In regards to if he still planned to return to 6th Day, Sway responded “I’m not really ruling it out, but at the same time, I just want to explore all options that I have right now.” 
Sway also revealed that he was aware of the rumors circulating about his eligibility.  Sway said “I was aware of that.  I heard rumors about it actually, about me having contracts and buying them things.  But from the beginning of the show, I provided AI with every contract that they needed and release forms or anything, just to let them know that I’m not in any way bound legally, that I’m free for any kind of representation and that I can get into any agreements.”
Sway also revealed the story behind how he got the nickname Sway.  Sway said “When I was a kid, man, you know little kids, they would be butchering names and everything.  My name is Jose, right, so like in fifth grade and things, my friends would go, “Hey, so Sway – Sway, come out and play some football with us.”  And ever since then, it’s just been Joseway and then it became Sway and as I’ve gotten older, all my friends just call me Sway.”

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