The top 12 finalists originally included Mario Vazquez, but he dropped out citing 'personal reasons' and was replaced by Nikko Smith. Later, an employee of Freemantle Media, which produces the show, sued the company for wrongful termination, claiming that he was dismissed after complaining about lewd behavior by Vazquez toward him during the show. COUNT 4
QSN1 Who got a spot in the top 12 after Mario Vasquez dropped out? ANS1 Nikko Smith QSN2 Who replaced Vasquez as a finalist? ANS2 Nikko Smith QSN3 What company produces the show? ANS3 Freemantle Media QSN4 A former employee states he was fired after complaining about which finalist? ANS4 Vazquez