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"A.I." Contestant Cook Rushed to the Hospital

Posted Apr 1st 2008 11:45PM by TMZ Staff

David CookTMZ has learned that "A.I" contestant David Cook has been taken to the hospital after experiencing heart problems during tonight's show.

We're told Cook's heart was palpitating at a high rate and his blood pressure was high as well. Producers wanted him to go to the emergency room before the show ended, but David wanted to stay until it was over.

He is at the hospital now, condition unknown.

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1. Man! I really like him.... I hope he's okay!

Posted at 11:52PM on Apr 1st 2008 by Kaila

2. Urinary tract infection like Jessica Simpson maybe?

Posted at 11:52PM on Apr 1st 2008 by Makes SENSE

3. so
































so ?





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Posted at 11:58PM on Apr 1st 2008 by bobby

4. It's the "new" hair-cut!!!!

Posted at 11:55PM on Apr 1st 2008 by vote for him!!!

5. hope he's okay, could've been dolly parton's big breastisis.

Posted at 11:55PM on Apr 1st 2008 by wow

6. Sky news reporting he has died













april fools

Posted at 11:56PM on Apr 1st 2008 by Al Baby

7. Rest in Peace, say hi to Patriack Swayze and Tookie for us......

Posted at 11:56PM on Apr 1st 2008 by FlBiker

8. My prayers go out to a phenomenal star and, most importantly, a wonderful human being. Feel better fast, David.

Posted at 12:07AM on Apr 2nd 2008 by Itslaura77

9. This is your body on drugs.

Posted at 11:59PM on Apr 1st 2008 by Essenmir

10. I don't watch Idol but I sure hope he's okay

Posted at 11:59PM on Apr 1st 2008 by Mindy

11. what was the dead mother comment??? i missed that whole fiasco

Posted at 12:00AM on Apr 2nd 2008 by will

12. I like David, he's done so well this far into Idol. I hope he is doing okay tonight and not a serious illness. --Jill from Kansas

Posted at 12:14AM on Apr 2nd 2008 by Jill

13. yaimins mom died today

Posted at 12:01AM on Apr 2nd 2008 by Al Baby

14. I hope he's OK!! Stay strong!!

Posted at 12:01AM on Apr 2nd 2008 by Stepher

15. Simon Cowell gave him ass-herpes?

Posted at 12:01AM on Apr 2nd 2008 by FlBiker

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