"Idol" Kids -- Feudin' Like Cats and Dogs

We have spies -- of course we do -- inside "American Idol," and things between the contestants have gotten ugly from the get go.
Syesha, David
At least one of the female contestants has taken cheap, Imus shots at Syesha Mercado, calling her hair "nappy," among other insults -- behind her back. Nice.

And the guys were ganging up against 17-year-old David Archuleta, making snarky remarks, again, behind his back. But who can blame them? Our sources say record execs at 19 Entertainment have already been in touch with top record publishers in Hollywood, and the word has already been sent out to songwriters to write this kid some tunes.



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46. I've never cared for these young kids in former AI seasons -that have had a huge following in the past... like the Clay Aikens, etc. and ALL the other cheese-balls. I agree with some of you on that.... BUT......................

I'm telling you though, this kid is NOTHING LIKE THEM. He was born to sing, he's absolutely amazing, and for anyone who doesn't know that yet need to listen to this OPEN-MINDEDLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovborwDaooQ
It's propbably the best cover of any song I've ever heard. To be able to sing this better than the original, and make it your own and not try to sound the the original, is a gift. So even if he weren't to win the whole thing, he will be the biggest record deal factor, even if he has to go the Chris Daughtrey route. He IS the REAL deal.

Posted at 3:21PM on Feb 29th 2008 by YankeesRule

47. David is a genuinely nice kid. If others are jealous of him that's their problem!

Posted at 3:25PM on Feb 29th 2008 by solomeeeo

48. I personally know Danny Noriega and he is a really sweet person. He has a great heart. Who cares that he is gay? That doesn't change the fact that he can sing. He shouldn't be judged by the way he speaks on t.v....thats his nerves getting the best of him. He should be judged for what the show is about and thats talent & he's got a heck of a lot of that. Vote for Danny! =)

Posted at 3:25PM on Feb 29th 2008 by MrsMShadows

49. I don't get it...how come the guys are ganging up on David because he can sing and may have had a contract at one time. What about Carly who we definitely know had a contract at one time.
I think David is the best guy singer they have. I am not a Carly fan. I also think that one of the girls kicked off last night was a wrong chose. Unortunately I think Amanda should have been gone. She was horrible on Wednesday night

Posted at 8:22PM on Feb 29th 2008 by Sue

50. Can't wait till this dumb ass show is done for another year, they all act like 2 year olds. Wouldn't waste my time watching this show and never have.

Posted at 4:13PM on Feb 29th 2008 by Joan K

51. Regarding American Idol, the younger vocalist, David, is in a class all his own and he shows poise and class! He has a beautiful voice and in the caliber of Josh Groban. He may be young, but he has the strongest and best voice bar none in the competition. The strongest vocal in the females by far is the Filipino girl with another easy listening voice. This is a "voice" competition! Not to mention, both these individuals have a very nice appearance and not so full of themselves.
It's refreshing! Being a vocalist/musician myself, I would buy both of their CD's! I wish them both all the best!

Posted at 3:46PM on Feb 29th 2008 by Faye Randolph

52. All I know is that I hate Amanda and I want to know what she wasn't voted off! I can't stand watching the show because she literally makes me want to throw up. David is amazing and so is the Irish girl. Syesha's hair looks a bazillion times better than that filthy thing on Amanda's head and that's all I know!

Posted at 3:54PM on Feb 29th 2008 by Amanda is gross

53. Jealousy is a bitch, and every single one of those other contestants knows that David has an amazing talent and that they just don't measure up. Danny is adorable too and he has charisma and talent that will make him a star. I hate all of the girls!!

Posted at 3:53PM on Feb 29th 2008 by xs

54. GET OVER IT !!!!!.......... "nappy" is a perfectly legitimate description of Afro-American hair in its NATURAL STATE. Just the same as "kinky" is.

And here's a tip to all y'all : IF YOU LOVE YOUR NATURAL LOOKING HAIR SO MUCH, DON'T SPEND MILLIONS OF DOLLARS A YEAR TO STRAIGHTEN IT TO LOOK LIKE IT BELONGS ON A CAUCASIAN !!!!!!!!!

Posted at 3:59PM on Feb 29th 2008 by noitall

55. I can totally imagine Danny and maybe David H. snapping and sniping and clawing at Archie's back (note to the boys: You'd better get used to seeing Archie's back, because you're gonna be behind him for the next two months). A little harder to imagine it from some of the others.

Posted at 4:34PM on Feb 29th 2008 by Rascal

56. LOVE DAVID!!!..THAT SONG WILL HIT THE AIRWAVES BIGTIME!!..LOVE HOW HE NAILED IT IN HIS OWN WAY!!...

Posted at 4:30PM on Feb 29th 2008 by 19 DAYS UNTIL SPRING!!

57. I haven't read through all the comments but I was very suprised the one girl was voted off last night? I don't remember her name but she was the black girl. The one judge really liked her as well. I think she was so much better than some of the other girls. WAY better. What a surprise that was she was better than Amanda. She is so phony but the judges were egging her on the first few times. There was no mentio about her striped hair, Paula was all compliments saying she liked her then the other night they let loose with a different story. Strange group.

Posted at 4:32PM on Feb 29th 2008 by Lori

58. David Aruchlela is over pimped and over hyped.

Posted at 4:44PM on Feb 29th 2008 by Dom

59. Syesha is great. Period. Danny is the kid I find annoying, but I have nothing against him. Kady comes off like a spoiled little brat and I would never vote for her no matter what kind of performance she turns out.

But all in all, I don't like this year's contestants nearly as much as last year. There's nobody I have seen yet that I think is a superstar. David is very talented and will do well, I'm sure -- put I'm not his target audience.

There are some, like Syesha that i LIKE, but nobody I'm really rooting for -- not yet.

Posted at 4:45PM on Feb 29th 2008 by cassandra

60. David, David, David! I am already sick of his pansy a$$.

Posted at 4:45PM on Feb 29th 2008 by Corinne

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