One Cook Too Many in "A.I." Kitchen

The "American Idol" rehearsal has just ended, and our spies came through again.

Kristy Lee Cook could kill the surviving two Beatles with her country rendition of "Eight Days a Week." To make matters even worse, the crafty producers put her right before David Archuleta, who went last.

David Cook, on the other hand, delivered big with what could be the best performance -- a rocked-out version "Eleanor Rigby" -- no guitar this time.

David Archuleta's dad (aka stage dad) was sitting next to "A.I." E.P. Nigel Lythgoe. Nigel took aside David Cook, David Hernandez and Ramiele. It looked like he gave Cook props and constructive criticism to the other two.

Ryan Seacrest grilled Chikezie like a cheeseburger over the TMZ story that Chike-poo worked at LAX as a baggage screener and made the TSA choir. Ryan suggested Chikezie once found a blow-up doll in Simon's bag. Hard to tell if he was kidding.

And David Hernandez ... in his montage video that focused on previous employment, he said he was a pizza guy who got fired. No mention of his pepperoni at his other job.

As we first reported, the finals will be held at the Nokia Theatre in downtown L.A.

Tomorrow night, Katharine McPhee will perform.

Reader Comments

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31. Forgetting the words is THE END, Robert Goulet forgot the words to the NATIONAL ANTHEM, in public, his career never recovered.

Posted at 10:50PM on Mar 11th 2008 by Rule 51

32. John Lennon is rolling in his grave.

Posted at 10:53PM on Mar 11th 2008 by grace

33. As for the poster claiming the contestants careers never make it beyond the last taping of the show, you must be deaf, dumb and blind. It is difficult to turn on tv and not see one of the idols. Clay Aiken debuted in "Spamalot", Fantasia Barrino debuted in "The Color Purple" and has been nominated for FOUR Grammy Awards, Anwar Robinson and Tamyra Gray in "Rent" not to mention Tamyra's roles in "Boston Public" and Will Smith's "All About Us" among others, Diana DiGarmo in "Hairspray", and the fabulous job that Jennifer Hudson did in Dreamgirls!. Kelly Clarkson, Kelly Pickler, and Chris Daughtry can be seen on the charts and are doing well. Then there is Carrie Underwood. What has Carrie NOT accomplished in the music world? She is doing phenominally well. It is ignorant to expect all 12 finalists from each year to be at the top of the charts. AI's success rate is much higher than what would be statistically expected.

Posted at 11:12PM on Mar 27th 2008 by Viewer

34. The gays will keep David around. It is not soley base on talent but popularity.

Posted at 10:58PM on Mar 11th 2008 by Come on

35. yeah, I'm guilty by association

Posted at 10:59PM on Mar 11th 2008 by JM

36. I like David A.....but he shouldn't have picked a song he couldnt sing

Posted at 11:01PM on Mar 11th 2008 by kelly

37. OH.MY.GOD. HOW COULD YOU FORGET THE WORDS, DAVID?!!!

GET IT TOGETHER, BABY!!

Posted at 11:04PM on Mar 11th 2008 by Jenny

38. See JM understands. David will be ok Jm. He has a BIG fanbase.

Posted at 11:04PM on Mar 11th 2008 by Come on

39. I'm hoping Rueben will win.

Posted at 11:12PM on Mar 11th 2008 by honestly.

40. TMZ your getting kinda boring! You barely have anything to talk about.

Posted at 11:12PM on Mar 11th 2008 by Michelle Munoz 505-315-9870

41. as for me, i went to obama's rally only to get a signature that i could sell on ebay! Made some $$ but

I VOTED FOR HILLARY!



obama my foot!

Posted at 11:13PM on Mar 11th 2008 by -------------------------------------------------------------- obama my foot!

42. i don't care if he is gay ,straight or purple. he should have remembered the words!

Posted at 11:14PM on Mar 11th 2008 by regina

43. TMZ if can handle, STIPES, get your ass back on tour now, b/c I have nothing for you.

Posted at 11:14PM on Mar 11th 2008 by JM

44. 41 has to be a joke or very drunk. watch out if you are drunk. Im betting it's a fake number anyways and what person in there right mind would call. I dont even watch AI but it is the only live blog right now. Whoever corrected Rough Daddy go to a school and apply for a teaching position.

Posted at 11:19PM on Mar 11th 2008 by Come on

45. "obama my foot": Guess what! You voted for a loser.

Posted at 11:21PM on Mar 11th 2008 by A-B-C=Anybody But Clinton

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