Mario Vazquez accused of sexual harassment

"A.I." Contestant Accused of "Masturbating" in Suit

Former "American Idol" finalist Mario Vasquez is facing accusations that he tried to masturbate in front of a male employee in a bathroom on the set of the hit show in February 2005.

Shortly thereafter, Vasquez mysteriously dropped out of "Idol," citing personal reasons.

Shocked! Shocked I tell you. Absolutely speechless right now. Could this be the real reason he quit? The threat of this very lawsuit?

Let's see how this pans out. Mario be strong! Clay Aiken's "sex scandal" turned out to be a lie (link updated) so we're on your side until the court says otherwise.