Some American Idol cast-offs have gone on to record solo albums, host television series, star on Broadway and one has even won an Oscar. Well now a former Idol wannabe has scored a new first by transforming himself from a reality reject into a popular new face in gay porn.

Working under the name Kirk Cummings, Zachary Travis has been showing off his God-given talents in a range of adult titles for studios including Falcon, Channel 1, Hot House and Studio 2000.

Travis first came to attention when he tried out for American Idol back in 2006. With an androgynous look, aided by longish hair, a soft speaking voice and high-heeled boots, the aspiring singer was summarily denied by the panel of Idol judges after his audition performance of Whitney Houston’s “Queen of the Night.” Paula Abdul told him his voice wasn’t up to par and Simon Cowell simply called him “confused.”