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4/2/2008 1:49 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF
"American Idol" Contestant Hospitalized, Released

David Cook"A.I" contestant David Cook was rushed to the hospital tonight after experiencing heart palpitations and high blood pressure, and released a few hours later. His condition is still not resolved.

As we first reported, Cook was not feeling well during the day and his condition worsened after his performance. Cook was examined by show medics who determined his blood pressure was "far too high." Cook was urged to leave for the hospital during the show, but he wanted to wait it out.

After the show, Cook was driven to the hospital (not by ambulance) and treated by a private doctor to keep everything on the down low. The doctor gave Cook medication to bring his blood pressure down and he will monitored again Wednesday.

What happend to your face?An "A.I." exec tells us Cook has been completely stressed out because his brother, who has been sick with cancer, had a setback within the last week. Earlier in the season, just before a performance, David collapsed and said he could not go on -- though he pulled it together at the last minute.

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sheridan1227:  1363 days ago

To All Cookies,

Please vote for David Cook. DA's fans can vote non stop for their idol, we cookies can do it too.....for our David Cook!

He wants to win this and only we can make it happen. Vote! Vote! Vote non stop for David Cook!

Let David Cook be the American Idol & lives his dream.

See what Cookey says on AI website:-
What do you think gives you the edge in this competiion?
DC: I don't know if I have one, but I know that nobody can say they've worked harder for this or have wanted it more than me.

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sheridan1227:  1363 days ago

To All Cookies,

Please vote for David Cook. DA's fans can vote non stop for their idol, we cookies can do it too.....for our David Cook!

He wants to win this and only we can make it happen. Vote! Vote! Vote non stop for David Cook!

Let David Cook be the American Idol & lives his dream.

See what Cookey says on AI website:-
What do you think gives you the edge in this competiion?
DC: I don't know if I have one, but I know that nobody can say they've worked harder for this or have wanted it more than me.

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what a bitch.:  1409 days ago

first finally

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what a bitch.:  1409 days ago

2nd

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FlBiker:  1409 days ago

He got ill drinking Simon's man chowder

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what a bitch.:  1409 days ago

3rd

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what a bitch.:  1409 days ago

5th ?

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carrie:  1409 days ago

I hope he is ok. He is the MOST talented of all this seasons contestants. I hope he wins it all. Even if he doesn't he will have a huge career! Best wishes for a speedy recovery!!!!

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what a bitch.:  1409 days ago

oh yeah 6th

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what a bitch.:  1409 days ago

7th

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ashole:  1409 days ago

so he's out of the competition for good?

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what a bitch.:  1409 days ago

too easy 8th !!!

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what a bitch.:  1409 days ago

9th

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Sondra:  1409 days ago

I hope DC will be okay. I love his voice, and so sorry about his brother as well.

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what a bitch.:  1409 days ago

damn !!! i was on a roll too. 12th ???

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