"American Idol" Is Plagued -- with the Flu!

Posted Mar 26th 2008 12:01PM by TMZ Staff

Influenza is turning out to be a bigger threat to "American Idol" than DUIs, stripper scandals or the massacring of Beatles songs!

Sources tell TMZ since this season's nasty flu has infected contestants, their family members and show staff more than ever, a meeting was called to warn the "Idols" about being aware of who they come in contact with, ways to protect their voices and how to try to avoid catching the virus. Wash your hands, wannabes! We're told that some contestants have really taken it seriously and even be spotted wearing medical masks. The return of SARS!

Last night, the flu may have caused Ramiele's voice to go "bye bye"-- tonight we'll find out if she will!

Filed under: TV, American Idol, Nurse!

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1. I think the show should be sparying lysol or something around. These people are stressed trying to perform, and have people sit in judgement of them, they need to be taken care of.
Hey, did someone give Randy some PMS pills last night after the program. The good singer he panned, and the bad singer he lvoed. He made Simon look good. My hats off to all of them each week being put on display and having people say bad and good things about them.

Posted at 12:14PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Carolyn

2. I hate that they are fighting the flu. I know how miserable they are. I have one small question about last night's show. WHAT WAS PAULA WEARING?????!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 12:15PM on Mar 26th 2008 by bandmom

3. Badmom, I hear you. We were wondering the same thing. It almost looked like her left side ripped...there was material and strings hanging out...then the gloves. They should fire her stylist.

Posted at 12:18PM on Mar 26th 2008 by shay

4. David Cook rocked it out last night I really hope Jason goes tonight boring boring boring!

Posted at 12:32PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Star

5. Bandmom and Shay, I'm with you both!!!! I thought she ripped off her sleeves, then decided she was too cold so she put Hefty bags on her arms to keep her warm!!! Wonder if she even HAS a stylist!!!!

Posted at 12:35PM on Mar 26th 2008 by JessBcuz

6. GO DAVID ARCHULETA!!!
I love that kid.

Posted at 12:39PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Jenny

7. I agree! What was Paula wearing/thinking! Sometimes I really wonder about that woman.

Posted at 12:42PM on Mar 26th 2008 by nicole

8. How hard is it for people to get a FLU SHOT!
Idiots .
If you are going to be around people you need a FLU SHOT> whether you go to the grocery store once a week, school, work or American Idol.

Posted at 12:51PM on Mar 26th 2008 by kgb

9. I think Paula's outfits would look great if she weren't wearing them....

Posted at 1:21PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Lola

10. HAHAHAHAHAH trashbags, that got a chuckle out of me. Now mind you they were fncy trashbags because they had diamong bracelets around them so that makes it better!

Posted at 1:27PM on Mar 26th 2008 by shay

11. Re: kgb

If you have been paying attention to the news, you would know that flu shots were not very effective this year.
In other words, many people who got a flu shot this year STILL got the flu!

Posted at 2:51PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Greg

12. CS32... Totally agree with you about time someone on here said somethngn worth reading! PS.. Its Michael Johns aka HOTTIE :)

Posted at 4:36PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Star

13. Haven't any of them ever heard of a flu shot?????????????????

Posted at 1:01AM on Mar 27th 2008 by oyeah

14. CAN PAULA SPEAK ONE CLEAR PRECISE SENTENCE.PAULA HAS A SPEECH PROBLEM GUARANTEED

Posted at 2:29PM on Mar 27th 2008 by BASEBALL

15. Well, I thought most of the contestants sucked last night.

The exceptions were David Cook and Michael (sorry Michael, I can't remember your last name). If they were to listen to Simon's words of advice instead of getting their back up every time he spoke they might get somewhere, and that goes for the crowds too. Even 'Guru David Foster' said they should listen to Simon.

I really get FED UP with all the groaning and moaning. If they all just listened to the CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM offered, they might just learn something.

Posted at 5:30PM on Mar 30th 2008 by CS32

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