Stars React Via Twitter to The Colorado Shooting Tragedy

Read twitter reactions to the tragic shooting in Colorado last night from the competition alums and celebrities I cover on the blog.  Thoughts and prayers go out to the friends of family of the 12 dead and more than 50 wounded.

Melinda Doolittle (Idol S6) @mdoolittle “What in the world? Praying! … Police: 14 dead in Colorado shooting”

Kevin Covais (Idol S5) @kevincovais “Sickened by the news that 12 people have lost their lives in a senseless theater shooting in Aurora. Pointless and horrific. May they RIP.”

Mandisa (Idol S5) @mandisaofficial “Just woke up & am hearing about the CO #theatershooting on @klovemornings. Heart broken & praying for all involved. http://t.co/Od25sQ8H

Andrew Garcia (Idol S9) @andrewagarcia “My condolences and prayers go out to the victims and families in The #theatershooting hurts my heart.”

Michael Sarver (Idol S8) @michaelsarver1 “Really beautiful here in Chattanooga, TN http://t.co/xyD9kHdh”

Katharine McPhee (Idol S5) @katharinemcphee “#Auroro Praying for you…”

Tim Urban (Idol S9) @TimUrbanMusic “Waking up and seeing the tragedy in Colorado is heartbreaking. People just wanted to watch a movie…”

Kimberley Locke (Idol S2) @KimberleyLocke “Shocked and saddened by what happened in Colorado. Prayers going to the family and friends of victims.”

Katie Stevens (Idol S9) @thekatiestevens “Thoughts and prayers go to the victims and their families of the Aurora theater shooting. Too much evil in this world.. Praying for peace.”

Matt Giraud (Idol S8) @ImMattGiraud “There are WAY too many “isolated” incidents involving psychos with guns taking lives. What is WRONG with these people?! Truly heartbroken..”

Chris Daughtry (Idol S5) @CHRIS_Daughtry “Woke up to the AWFUL news of the shooting in Auroro, Colorado and it sickens me to my core! My prayers go out to the victims families. Why must 1 miserable soul ruin the lives of innocent people!?? Stricter gun laws will not stop SICK people from getting access to guns…Laws & rules are not in the forefront of the mind of a criminal”

Chris Richardson (Idol S6) @ImChrisRich “Prayers go out to all the families affected by the tragic Colorado shooting last night …. What is wrong with some people. It’s sad stuff like this happens all over the world daily. And in many instances, left unheard of.”

Phil Stacey (Idol S6) @PhilStacey “Shocked & perplexed at the evil in some men’s hearts. Does it really make a man feel powerful to kill innocent unarmed people? God help us. It is nonsense to say the attack by James Holmes was not terror-related. The attack in itself is the very definition of terrorism.”

Vonzell Solomon (Idol S4) @VonzellSolomon “Omg my heart,thoughts & prayers are with those victims in Colorado! #sadday”

Chris Sligh (Idol S6) @ChrisSligh “So sorry to hear & read the news about the shooting in CO. My heart goes out for these families.On a related note, I will be getting my carry permit. ”

Anoop Desai (Idol S8) @AnoopDoggDesai “i hate finding out about things like this theater shooting. there’s a special place in hell for that bitch”

Brandon Rogers (Idol S6) @braondonrogersLA “Ugh. People really suck sometimes. My prayers go out to all the families in Aurora, CO.”

Alex Trugman (Idol S8) @alexWTrugs “Before the media turns this into a finger-pointing circus let’s remember to keep the victims and their families in our mind above all else.”

Taylor Hicks (Idol S5) @taylorhicks “Heart goes out to those affected by the #TheaterShooting. God bless those folks.”

Allison Iraheta (Idol S8) @AillisonIraheta “Sending love to the families and victims of the sad tragedy in Denver.
What does ” power ” even mean anymore. ?”

David Cook (Idol S7) @theDavidCook “The news out of Aurora, CO, is gut-wrenching. Sending love and light to all the victims and their families.”

Kris Allen (Idol S8) “So saddened by the news of the shooting in Colorado. My prayers go out to the families and everyone involved.”

Pia Toscano (Idol S10) @PiaToscano “My heart goes out to all of those who were hurt & affected by the Colorado shooting.There are too many evil & heartless people in the world”

DianaDeGarmo (Idol S2) @DianaDeGarmo “Just read up about the tragedy in CO. M heart goes out to all of the victims and their families. #PrayingForColorado #PrayingforPeace”

Phillip Phillips (Idol S11) @Phillips “Just read about theshooting in Denver. Breaks my heart to see that happen. My prayers are out to the family&friends. We need PEACE everyone!”

Erika Van Pelt (Idol S11) @EVanPeltAI11 “My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and families involved in the Aurora shooting. Tragedies like this remind us to love each other.”

Josh Krajcik (XFUS) @joshkrajcik “All my thoughts and prayers to those effected by the sensless tragedy in colorado.”

Harry Shum Jr. (Glee) @iharryshum “My heart goes out to all the victims in Colorado. This is just insane.”

Damian McGinty (Glee) @damianmcginty “My heart goes out to the people of Colorado. Such a sad day. Life is so precious.”

Amber Riley (Glee) @MsAmberPRiley “I just don’t understand y. Prayers to the family/friends. Gunman kills 12 at ‘Dark Knight Rises’ screening in Colorado http://t.co/Iw4EphMM”

Kevin McHale (Glee) @druidDUDE “Such a horrific tragedy. My thoughts are with all those affected…absolutely devastating.”

Matthew Morrison (Glee) @Matt_Morrison “My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families in Aurora, Colorado today.”

Jenna Ushkowitz (Glee) @JennaUshkowitz “My thoughts and prayers go out to friends and family of the lost and hurt victims in the Colorado shooting. So sad.”

Lea Michele (Glee) @msleamichele “My heart goes out to everyone who was affected by the shooting in Colorado early this morning. Such a tragedy. Sending prayers to all.”

Cory Monteith (Glee) @CoryMonteith “such a senseless tragedy. when are we going to reconsider the role of guns in society? how many more times does this have to happen? guns don’t kill people, people do etc.. but until we can fix society somehow you probably shouldn’t be able to buy AR-15’s at a fishing shop. /rant. sorry if I offended anyone. just my 2 cents.

About mj santilli 34995 Articles
Founder and editor of mjsbigblog.com, home of the awesomest fan community on the net. I love cheesy singing shows of all kinds, whether reality or scripted. I adore American Idol, but also love The Voice, Glee, X Factor and more!