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What becomes of an American who wants to be your idol but fails? We're now finding out.

Bo Bice was to become the latest "American Idol" castoff to visit Tucson — until his show at the Rialto was canceled Tuesday due to poor ticket sales.

But it's not lonely at the bottom. Earlier this year, "American Idol" lesser-than Chris Daughtry played The Rock, and also-ran Elliott Yamin will hit the Rialto on June 19.

Only time will tell whether being a performer on a reality show like "Idol" is really that much different in the long run from being a participant on a reality show like "The Real World." If your talent is questionable, the only real distinction now is that with "Idol" you can tour venues for a little while.

And then? Should have thought about that before you got on a reality show, Mr. Food Court Serenader.

Here are our playful predictions about when and where some "Idol" types will hit town:

• When: Depends on construction schedule.

• Where: The new Tucson Arena.

• When: 2008 (home state love).

• Where: Casino del Sol's AVA.

• When: 2009.

• Where: Centennial Hall.

• When: 2008.

• Where: Cactus Moon.

• When: Late 2007.

• Where: Woody's Bar on karaoke night.

• When: Any day now.

• Where: Rialto.

• When: Very soon.

• Where: Park Place mall.

• When: Whenever his rent is due.

• Where: Maybe Fenderskirts.

• When: He's waiting for your call.

• Where: Just, please, call. Please?