Is the Fix in For Archuleta?

Posted May 7th 2008 12:12PM by TMZ Staff

David Archuleta could fart and the "A.I." judges would say bravo.

Davie boy was pretty good last night, but really, it's as if the judges were preprogrammed to drool over him regardless of what he did. They didn't cream over Kelly Clarkson the way they did with David, and no offense, but he eats her dust.

"Idol" has its mitts on the recording contracts of the winners. So is this about talent, or that David is more commercial and has a longer shelf life? We're just askin'.....

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16. kelly who? don't hear much about her lately... ego got too big?
david is very young... but he takes their advice... he has a wonderful voice... he's very gracious when given criticism and very (honesly) humble when getting good comments... however, i think syesha should win...she has a gorgeous voice... david will be fine on his own when he gets older

Posted at 12:36PM on May 7th 2008 by clv129

17. i dont see wats so great about him. yeah he can sing. but he lacks everything else. no star quality,charisma, personality,posture, same songs everytime....he needs to go. atleast jason is good n has star quality n personality. David Cook is a great singer and performer, and so is syesha.

Posted at 12:42PM on May 7th 2008 by B

18. As a fan of the show, I am guessing the only people voting for him are 12/13 year old girls. And possibly elderly people.
I think if it is "fixed" they are going to have to take into account that 12/13 year olds are not the ones buying albums.
When I think of American Idol, I think of POP music, i.e. popular.. David Archuletta is NOT POP.
Granted at 17 he has a great voice, but he's more of a adult contemporary artist such as Michael Buble, Josh Groban,
David Cook has my vote.

Posted at 12:43PM on May 7th 2008 by MicheleRuff

19. great voice but bores me to death

Posted at 12:46PM on May 7th 2008 by KJ

20. I am SO SICK of little David - he sounds he same in every song...............ggrrrr

Posted at 12:48PM on May 7th 2008 by Christine

21. Archuleta is another stupid-ass robotic token Mormon. Idol always has one or two Mormon idiots in the finals.

Posted at 12:51PM on May 7th 2008 by LDS are on LSD

22. When he sings, it sounds like he is using a scuba diving regulator.

Posted at 12:53PM on May 7th 2008 by playmisty4me

23. while i don't care for the kid at all, he (his dad) is very smart. he picks songs that are well known by all generartions. even teeny boppers have heard of elvis so his songs choices are brilliant. i would like to see for once (since kelly clarkson) the BEST performer win. that would be d. cook. at the same time i would hate to see him under the "control" of AI. he's too good for that.

Posted at 12:56PM on May 7th 2008 by tennille

24. I think that with only 4 contestants left, the judges realize that the one with the best commercial potential is the one they will back. To the extent that the judges can influence voting, there is no question in my mind that David A. is their choice. I also believe that David C. has the best appreciation for music as an artist and Syesha could very well go onto the legitimate musical stage.

Posted at 12:56PM on May 7th 2008 by stanw

25. if david wins i wont watch anymore..it seems so rigged this year and the talent is by far the worst i have ever seen.. how did dreadlock boy make it so far? jason castro is to busy looking"high" to take this competion seriously..david cook ugh.. please..syeesha she is good but sounds like everyone else already out there..i think after this season idol should shut down and make a different show start over or change the rules..with 12 year olds voting true talent will never win.

Posted at 12:57PM on May 7th 2008 by mia mia

26. I find him very annoying. His "gosh, golly, gee whiz" attitude is nauseating. He would be good for the Mickey Mouse Club. I also see him as a future Wiggle.

But as much as I love David Cook, I agree that it would probably be in his best interest not to win.

Posted at 1:00PM on May 7th 2008 by Figgynoz

27. This show is rigged he is nothing more than a wedding/kareoke singer and has no talent. He should have been one of the first voted off. IDOL sucks this year

Posted at 1:01PM on May 7th 2008 by jackie

28. Would you actually buy an album from David A? Hmmmm......nope. He's got the sellability of a Clay Aiken. I wonder when he'll come out....19, 20?

Posted at 1:03PM on May 7th 2008 by MacPHX

29. I don't care for him. His humble act is getting phony. He has no real personality. A lot of PR 'sizzle' and no real steak. I'm voting for David Cook!

Posted at 1:06PM on May 7th 2008 by Tired and Ready for A Nap

30. Judges rave over David even when he hits a sour note; its over looked. If he wins, we will not be watching Idol next season. This has been a strange season and it appears to be rigged. I am disappointed!
Betty

Posted at 1:09PM on May 7th 2008 by Betty

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