"A.I." Contestant's "At-Risk" Past

46. it's still tough for an effeminate gay kid in school. need i mention the horrific 8th grade murder in california over a valentine?
so it's not suprising that danny needed a little extra help to make it through. he graduated.. good for him. he's a bright and funny guy who's great with ryan and simon on idol. i hope he sticks around on the show for a while.

Posted at 4:05PM on Mar 5th 2008 by el polacko

47. Judy,

His singing isn't as good as people I singing at the local bar. It was his post on you tube which is why I think he deserves all this bashing. If he kills himself over the TMZ stuff then I guess he couldn't hack becoming a REAL star!

Posted at 4:06PM on Mar 5th 2008 by ScOtT

48. It is SO FUNNY when people comment that others on here must not have jobs but THEY ARE ON HERE TOO!!!!
JUDY= HYPOCRITE!!!

Posted at 4:07PM on Mar 5th 2008 by Star

49. It's completely out of line and quite possibly illegal that any one at Sierra H.S. released information about a student, over 18 or not. I work at a similar school and because of HIPPA we are required to protect the confidentiality of all students. I think that Sierra H.S. should be reported. And shame on you TMZ for reporting this...

Posted at 4:09PM on Mar 5th 2008 by gb

50. Judy---you don't seem to be at work today, either. You are home reading TMZ, like the rest of us. Oh no--you may be like the rest of us!

Posted at 4:09PM on Mar 5th 2008 by Steve

51. I agree with Star. Judy--you are a hyprocrite.

Posted at 4:10PM on Mar 5th 2008 by Laura

52. Wow, a shout out to where I live in Azusa...and methamphetamine was not even mentioned in the post..shocker!

Posted at 4:09PM on Mar 5th 2008 by guerabasura

53. He's a weird freak...Hate the faces he makes...hope he goes away soon.

Posted at 4:59PM on Mar 5th 2008 by joanne from new York

54. You people who keep using the word retard should be ashamed of yourself. Here's some enlightenment, that word is offensive as calling a black person the N word. The correct term is developmentally delayed. According to the high school's website, there is no indication that this school is geared towards students who have been classified as needing special education services nor does Danny Noriega portray any characteristics of this disorder. Little kid who claims their cousin goes to this high school - you have a lot of growing up to do. This school is for students who are at risk of not graduating for a number of reasons none of which are our business.

Danny Noriega is still very young and how many teenagers do we all know still have an attitude. The attitude I see from him is on stage as part of his performance and towards Simon but let's face it Simon has an attitude himself. He is simply giving Simon back a little of what he dishes out and kudos to him for sticking up for himself and ribbing Simon back. I've never seen him be disrepectful towards Randy or Pauls but hey they've never been disrepectful to him. So let's applaud this young man for getting his diploma and achieving a huge milestone. Let's applaud him for the bravery it takes to get up on that stage in front of 20-30 million viewers every week, something many of us could never do. Let's applaud him for showing obvious remorse last week when his fellow contestants were sent home.

I have known children born with developmental disabilities. I have known children who have suffered brain damage at the hands of their caregivers, due to near drowning and other reasons that have left them in wheelchairs, unable to eat except through a stomach tube. I have known children born with such severe birth defects that they never saw their first birthday. At some point in your lives, you will watch a family member, friend or acquaintance go through the trials of caring for and raising such a child. When that day comes, I hope you remember today and that you had the audacity to use the word retard and I hope you feel the most excruciating pain for being such horrible people as you have been today.

Posted at 4:14PM on Mar 5th 2008 by scoutie

55. I did not watch AI last night so, I just watched the video of this girl's performance on Dlisted..........................Oh my! Have the folks at AI checked to make sure this is really not a woman! I'm just saying.............................Whew!

Posted at 4:15PM on Mar 5th 2008 by Dallas

56. Judy--only a few people have even mentioned the fact that he's gay. And you are relating us to people who would kill someone because they are gay? Are you nuts? I can't stand him because he's got a spoiled rotten little nasty attitude. He's rude. And the video is disgusting--our feelings have to do with the person--gay or straight---I don't like him. And I don't think he can sing that well.

Posted at 4:17PM on Mar 5th 2008 by Jan

57. Boooooooorrrrrrrrriiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnngggggggggggg!
There's enough stars in the galaxy, we don't need THIS one!

Posted at 4:18PM on Mar 5th 2008 by john

58. He (?) reminds me of a mean little dog whose owner dresses him up in creepy outfits, and just yips and snaps at everyone. no talent either. ick

Posted at 4:23PM on Mar 5th 2008 by lalny

59. Judy??? Where are you???? Must have realized she was wrong.. We are all waiting for an apology.... LMAO!

PS. How did Idol Jump the Shark? That doesnt make any sense considering this stuff is said about contestants every single year. Danny is this years Sanjaya. Sure, he sings a bit better, but still as much of a dork and will be has been too

Posted at 4:19PM on Mar 5th 2008 by Star

60. enough Judy bashing!!!!! As for the rest that say Danny has no talent...why is there? seems there are alot of people that would disagree with you., remember they are still there by viewer voting, so I, along with others think he can sing...GO DANNY !!!!

Posted at 4:40PM on Mar 5th 2008 by belinda