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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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91. He can play Pinocchio in the touring stage show after Idol, and his father can still pull his strings.

Or Jeff can bend over and Davey boy can drop to his knees and tell him lies... ( Like, "I've never sung this song before," or "I only heard of this song yesterday," or "I selected this song because I love it so much.")

Posted at 2:15PM on May 7th 2008 by Luke

92. I really am astonished by the judges' comments just because they have never in all these years been this overwhelmingly supportive and positive to any other contestant as often. I love David A and I think he is a fine young man with a terrific polished voice which will only get better as he matures. I do believe he should win this year's idol as he truly does crush the competition whenever he performs. He has been such a great singer since he was very young so it is time now to begin his career in earnest. He will grow and develop just like we all do as he gets older but he needs to take his chance right now. Go David A for the win!!!!

Posted at 3:27PM on May 7th 2008 by Dibbee

93. That is fine let David A win, then he will have to be under the American Idol contract, then that way David C, can go out on his own.....and do it the way he wants to. Look at what Daughtry has done! I know I would buy a David C CD, but would never even think of buying a David A CD.

Posted at 2:23PM on May 7th 2008 by LisaLisaLisa

94. The Arch Angel are those old Claymate hags.

Posted at 2:23PM on May 7th 2008 by Daryl

95. He is a shooting star and they all come a tumbling down

Posted at 2:24PM on May 7th 2008 by Mila

96. More proof that AI wants to make David A look good was the ending of Love Me Tender. During his performance he got choked up on his falsetto but when showing the voting numbers it had been edited to a much better ending probably what he did during rehearsal. If you have the show on tape check it out.....

Posted at 2:35PM on May 7th 2008 by Arjay

97. You are all mad...especially those who say he has not talent... You are dilusional !!!

Posted at 2:27PM on May 7th 2008 by FresnoBill

98. David eats his Lucky Charms.

Posted at 2:27PM on May 7th 2008 by Mandy

99. Yeah, MTV knows music.... just like Paula, Randy, and Simon know music.

Paula can dance, but was the first protools Popstar, Randy is a Hell of a musician, but tone deaf, and Simon only understand marketing. MTV is only a mouthpiece for major labels. They are responsible for TRL for chrissake. You must be 15 to think MTV knows music....

Posted at 2:27PM on May 7th 2008 by Luke

100. David Archuleta belongs on the cover of Mad Magazine..............he gives me the creeps.

Posted at 2:29PM on May 7th 2008 by Raven

101. I can't wait until we see those Claymate women throwing their granny drawers at the stage. LOL!

Posted at 2:30PM on May 7th 2008 by Sydney

102. Debra Z #70...." My mom is putting parental controls on so I can't watch ( I'm 39) Idol ever again "....LMAO!

Posted at 2:31PM on May 7th 2008 by Hello, is it me ur looking for..

103. Clay looks like the Newman dude on Mad Magazine.

Posted at 2:32PM on May 7th 2008 by Sydney

104. NO! Any impartial person would know that Archuleta deserved all the great comments he got yesterday.

Posted at 9:16PM on May 7th 2008 by Me2

105. David A. may be a sweet, cute kid, but his singing is BORING!! He sounds the same each and every time, week after week. His best bet is Disney.