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Record Execs Think Hernandez Still Muy Caliente!

Posted Mar 13th 2008 3:00PM by TMZ Staff

David HernandezDon't let his early exit from "Idol" fool you -- David Hernandez is still hot ... and we don't mean those stripper pics!

TMZ spoke to several H-Wood record execs who are still dying to work with David. We're told the thinking is.... strike while the iron is hot and release a quick single rather than wait and release a full album. Whether that happens or not remains to be seen.

As TMZ first reported, the biggie publishing companies singled out David Hernandez and David Archuleta early on and told songwriters to create tunes tailored for them.

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1. Why anyone thinks this guy can sing commercially is beyond me. In a karaoke bar or cruise ship, okay.

Posted at 3:06PM on Mar 13th 2008 by cj

2. ...oh yeah, TMZ is owned by the same company FOX... and they want you to believe this guy is hot...because they have a cut of any dollars he might make in his 15minutes... give me a BREAK. just like the TMZ/IDOL mole...HELLO the check are all from the same place... so lame.

Posted at 3:10PM on Mar 13th 2008 by Ron Jeremy

3. THIS GUY IS SO "GAY",MARK MY WORDS HE'S COMING OUT OF THE CLOSET SOON!!!

Posted at 3:15PM on Mar 13th 2008 by bella

4. I think this is one contestant who does not have an allergy to certain types of nuts.

Posted at 3:15PM on Mar 13th 2008 by ?

5. i thought all these years that AI contestants couldn't release anything until a year after they are off the show or something like that.

Posted at 3:17PM on Mar 13th 2008 by writergal

6. The dude can sing and has a great rapport with audiences. Should also go in for acting roles.

Posted at 3:17PM on Mar 13th 2008 by kaleman

7. I think that David Hernandez had the best voice out of the men. It was crystal clear and always on pitch. Yes, this last song did not suit him. I wish people would not hold someone's lifestyle or former occupation against him. I've personally heard someone speaking of her dislike for David H. because of his past job. Get over it people. It's supposed to be a singing contest. I hope he has a successful career.

Posted at 3:21PM on Mar 13th 2008 by leigh

8. People need jobs...where ever they present itself. Maybe this will enhance his (cough-cough) singing ability. Never know.

Posted at 3:22PM on Mar 13th 2008 by carpediem

9. This is a JOKE, right?!?

Posted at 3:26PM on Mar 13th 2008 by Bill

10. I think we all know how he's gonna get his record deal...

Posted at 3:26PM on Mar 13th 2008 by Stan

11. this guy is a goddamn re-re. Seriously? People think he's talented? compared to who? he's not even attractive to make up for it! he looks like a fish. creepy dude.

Posted at 4:32PM on Mar 13th 2008 by kate

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13. STILL MUY GAY!

Posted at 3:50PM on Mar 13th 2008 by WHATS THE WORLD COMING TO

14. I was surprised to see him go. He isn't the best one there but WAY better than Amanda. I guess, like last year with Sanjaya, Vote for the Worst is keeping her in. (Not that she is any where near a bad as Sanjaya). Why do they keep showing him in the audience....I thought we were rid of him for good.

Posted at 10:15PM on Mar 13th 2008 by daw123

15. I cringed when I heard him singing the Beatles tune. No depth! No melodic power! No personality! He seemed to just be there. Perhaps it was all the negative publicity about his life as a stripper at gay clubs.

But that shouldn't stop him in the least! If he really wants a mentor in that regard, let him look at Bette Midler! She started out, not in gay clubs, but in gay bath-houses.

And even though he didn't do justice to the Beatles song, there's Katherine McPhee, who murdered an Elvis song when she was pushed toward the final two. Yet, here she was, invited back to AI.

So, it's not over yet, for David Hernandez.

Posted at 3:55PM on Mar 13th 2008 by observer

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