Anoop, aka Noop-Dog, is an American Idol Season 8 contestant, after being constantly prodded by his
friends to try out. He auditioned with the song "Thank You" by Boyz II Men. All four judges approved, though Simon and Kara questioned his stage presence.
Anoop resides in Chapel Hill and attended University of North
Carolina. He was a former member and president of the Clef Hangers,
UNC's a capella group.