'American Idol' Contestant Cecil Ray Baker Charged with Burglary, Accused of Physically Abusing His Ex

American IdolCecil Ray Baker who was eliminated from the ABC show last week was arrested on Saturday after allegedly breaking into his ex-girlfriend Mariah Lopez’s home.

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Lopez told police that when theIdolcontestant gained access into her residence, he pushed her to the ground and “struck her in the face with a palm heel” before leaving, the affidavit said.

Baker’s sister told police she witnessed the alleged break-in and echoed most of the details Lopez shared, according to TMZ.

Lopez shared videos on TikTok on Sunday detailing the abuse she said she experienced.

“I’ve had enough. This is why victims never come forward bc y’all try so hard to tear them down,” shecaptionedone video that showed texts from people who say they witnessed the alleged abuse, bruises on her body, threatening messages allegedly sent from Baker and a photo of her door following the alleged break-in.

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“I know your family has seen your behavior and honestly it is disgusting that they are okay with it and trying to deny it,” Lopez wrote. “There were times where it was hard to leave. You would keep reeling me back in.”

Lopez also included a photo of Baker’s mugshot and Milam County Sheriff’s Office’s booking information, before writing, “The truth will eventually come out. But in all honesty, I just hope that you decide to do better. I hope one day that you change and hold yourself accountable. I hope one day you can change and flourish into the person that you need to be.”

A rep forAmerican Idoldid not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.

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source: people.com