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.