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    American Idol's Danny Gokey Gets Married

    By Joyce Eng | TV Guide – Mon, Jan 30, 2012 6:34 AM PST

    Danny Gokey and Leyicet Peralta | Photo Credits: Sophia's Heart

    American Idol alum Danny Gokey has gotten married, People reports.

    Gokey wed model Leyicet Peralta on Sunday in Florida before 100 friends and family.

    "We are so thankful to have found each other and now be able to spend the rest of our lives together," the couple said in a statement. "We pray our gratitude grows more every day because there is so much for us to do now."

    Idol's Danny Gokey is engaged

    This is the second marriage for Gokey, 31, who famously lost his wife, Sophia, a month before his Season 8 Idol audition in 2008 after heart surgery. He later established a children's foundation, Sophia's Heart, in her name. Gokey, who finished third on Idol, and Peralta, 25, asked their guests that all gifts be in the form of a donation to Sophia's Heart.

    The pair got engaged last month.



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    52 comments

    • Teri
      Teri  •  Wichita Falls, Texas  •  3 months ago
      I do not think that Gokey thought that he "famously" lost his first wife, more like tragically! Congrads to him and Peralta! So wonderful that he was able to find love again!
      • In my opinion
        In my opinion 3 months ago
        I really don't think any disrespect was intended, but I agree that *famously* was not the proper word to use. It was very NEWSWORTHY when Gokey shared news of that tragedy as he auditioned for IDOL..... But I also don't think it was his INTENTION to use it as a tool to gain fame and fortune.

        He seems to be a pretty respectable, humble, likable guy. I wish him and his bride much happiness. He deserves it. Heck, for the most part - we all do.
    • Amigo
      Amigo  •  3 months ago
      How in the hell doe someone "Famously" lose a loved one? Joyce Eng are you mentally imbalanced or what? The correct word is "Tragically". Idiot.
    • kat
      kat  •  New Castle, Pennsylvania  •  3 months ago
      God bless Danny I loved him on Idol and thought he was a great person , but seeing what him and his wife did is amazing may God Bless them throughout thier lives and keep them safe and happy for many many years I am so happy for the 2 of them . they deserve so much happiness and more ,
    • Linda
      Linda  •  3 months ago
      Congratulations, Danny you deserve to be happy again and I'm sure Leyicet and yourself will be happy, what a great singer you are and started a wonderful foundation in memory of your deceased wife that certainly says a lot about your character, good luck to both of you.
    • Mr.Fantastic
      Mr.Fantastic  •  3 months ago
      Congrats to him, It has to be hard to re marry after your last wife died.
    • terryann3
      terryann3  •  3 months ago
      Cute couple. Congrats. All the best! Keep singing!!
    • Gail
      Gail  •  3 months ago
      It's so good to see the hometown boy happy and seeing that smile that could always light up a room! Congrats to both of you, you deserve it!
      • Sleepwalker
        Sleepwalker 3 months ago
        He does have a great smile. I saw it face-to-face after one of the AI concerts. He was really nice.
    • pauline
      pauline  •  Augusta, Georgia  •  3 months ago
      So happy for both of them. Danny deserves all the best.
      • In my opinion
        In my opinion 3 months ago
        For the most part - don't we all deserve the best?
    • J
      J  •  Raleigh, North Carolina  •  3 months ago
      Best wishes for a sucessful life together!!
    • Believer
      Believer  •  Indianapolis, Indiana  •  3 months ago
      God is good - all the time. Congratulations
    • Jimmie Brooks
      Jimmie Brooks  •  Los Angeles, California  •  3 months ago
      I wish them both the best. Some of the comments on here are stupid. But I guess stupid people posted them.
    • Sherline Hudson
      Sherline Hudson  •  Dothan, Alabama  •  3 months ago
      I loved him on American Idol--congratulations and best wishes--i think is is awesome that they requested that all gifts be in the form of a donation to Sophia's Heart
    • Jenny Kotko
      Jenny Kotko  •  Sherman, Texas  •  3 months ago
      so happy for him!! it was such a heart wrenching story, i'm glad he found happiness again.

      all the negativity on here is ridiculous. this is a man, who lost his wife. he didn't "divorce her." she passed away. her family lost their daughter. it's nothing to joke about, make fun of, "yap" about. some people need to GROW UP.
    • k
      k  •  Cicero, Illinois  •  3 months ago
      A class act if there ever was one. Glad you found some happiness Danny!
      • k
        k 3 months ago
        A thumbs down? I guess Adolph Hitler is alive and using a home computer.
    • Debbie C
      Debbie C  •  Rosedale, Maryland  •  3 months ago
      God always give his children another chance! God Bless them both!
    • Munchies Mom
      Munchies Mom  •  Irvine, California  •  3 months ago
      I wish them a lifetime of happiness.
    • gsc
      gsc  •  Elmhurst, Illinois  •  3 months ago
      WHen they said famously they meant because the IDOL powers that be kept yapping about it. Danny didn't. They used it to get people to watch and listen. Nothing unusual about that sadly.
      • Jenny Kotko
        Jenny Kotko 3 months ago
        he told his story, like many have done. maybe you haven't experienced the loss of a loved one, but it is life altering. he also started a foundation for children in honor of her, idol got its name out there and many children have benefited from it. you have no right to judge who "used their powers and yapped about it." i'm sure her family didn't think they were "yapping". so rude.
    • DaBrock
      DaBrock  •  3 months ago
      Congrats to the both of you, Wishing yall the Best and a Great Future !!!
    • RICKI
      RICKI  •  3 months ago
      What an impressive young man, and his chicka with her atititude.. seems like a real keeper. God bless you both, good fortune and.. well you know!
    • A Yahoo! User  •  3 months ago
      Best wishes to both of you...
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