Tue, 13 May 2008 at 3:29 pm

David Cook is the Next American Idol

It’s down to the final three contestants this season on American Idol — David Archuleta, David Cook and Syesha Mercado. But who’s going to win America’s heart?

Syesha definitely has singing chops but that’s hardly enough for Idol viewers anymore at this stage of the game. Archu-D2 was the early frontrunner in the competition but Cook definitely has pulled ahead with his carefully chosen arrangements and rock star performances.

Can Cook take the cake? Most likely.

Last week, interestingly enough, Archu-D2’s “stage dad from hell” was prohibited from working (read: attending arranging sessions) with his son on the show. David sure has a lot more pressure on him this week without his dad’s guidance this week on how to perform songs and what vocal changes to make. May the best David win!

And if Cook’s rendition of Mariah Carey’s “Always Be My Baby” hasn’t been playing on your iPod non-stop, something’s wrong with you! Listen here.

Tune into an all-new American Idol tonight @ 8PM ET/PT on FOX. Video links to the performances will be posted, as usual!

WHO DO YOU THINK is going to win American Idol this season?

Photos: Frank Micelotta/FOX
Posted to: American Idol, David Cook
Related posts:

JJ Links Around The Web

Paris Hilton's on a billboard...and isn't happy - TheSuperficial
Levi Johnston and Jon Gosselin film together - Dlisted
David Beckham and Cruz sport matching 'dos - LaineyGossip
Carrie Prejean: Sex tape was "the worst mistake of my life" - PopEater
Penelope Cruz is bella in Rome - PopSugar
Taylor Lautner covers Men's Health's December issue - JustJaredJr
Check out Emma Watson's Elle Girl outtakes - Celebuzz

Photo: RHS/WENN

130 Comments

Pages: « 1 [2] 3 4 5 6 » Show All

# 26

Laura @ 05/13/2008 at 4:46 pm

DAVID COOK
DAVID COOK
DAVID COOK
DAVID COOK
DAVID COOK
DAVID COOK
DAVID COOK

…. oohh … almost forgot …
DAVID COOK !!!!

@reply | Flag This

# 27

Cookie @ 05/13/2008 at 4:48 pm

Please, David A. ?
You’ve gotta be kidding me !

DAVID COOK ALL THE WAY !

@reply | Flag This

# 28

Megaroo @ 05/13/2008 at 4:53 pm

I think David Cook should win but he can do it on his own. David Archuleta will probalby win because of popularity. They both can sing. I would have liked to see both David’s and Michael Johns as top 3.

@reply | Flag This

# 29

b @ 05/13/2008 at 5:01 pm

David Cook shud win. or atleast syesha. David A sucks.

@reply | Flag This

# 30

Kikigirl101 @ 05/13/2008 at 5:04 pm

You’re so biased. Jared you shouldn’t make an assumption like that. Especially one that’s wrong. I mean, everyone knows DAVID ARCHULETA will win! He’s has the most talent out of all of them!

@reply | Flag This

# 31

Kaylea @ 05/13/2008 at 5:07 pm

any one with eyes would know that david cook SHOULD win

david A has all the girls, cause they think hes cute? eww!

but anwaysss! david cook is the most talented, he makes it his own everytime, which is what a true singer does.

david A. is too shy and isnt ready for it yet. plus he sucks lol. if the voters vote for whos better and not younger or cuter, david cook will win.

but people are gay and vote for cuteness! ):

@reply | Flag This

# 32

VOTE FOR DAVID ARCHULETA @ 05/13/2008 at 5:17 pm

DAVID ARCHULETA IS THE NECT AMERICAN IDOL!

@reply | Flag This

# 33

VOTE FOR DAVID ARCHULETA @ 05/13/2008 at 5:17 pm

DAVID ARCHULETA IS THE NECT AMERICAN IDOL!

@reply | Flag This

# 34

Stephanie @ 05/13/2008 at 5:19 pm

I’ve loved Cook since Hollywood. He ’s ready for this. If Archie wins he may wind up in Celeb. Rehab in 5 years. He stumbles over his words in interviews etc. He talented - yes. He’s just not ready to be an Idol yet. Not yet. David Cook is “da bomb” as Randy would say. He’s seasoned and ready. David Cook will be the winner however this turns out. He’ll outsell Archie by millions.

@reply | Flag This

# 35

carola @ 05/13/2008 at 5:27 pm

hate them all

@reply | Flag This

# 36

allen07 @ 05/13/2008 at 5:30 pm

David cook.<3

@reply | Flag This

# 37

Ann @ 05/13/2008 at 5:36 pm

Totally agree! David C should win it all!!!!

David A is even the current choice at VoteForTheWorst.com. He needs a few more years experience. He’s got a good voice, but he can barely talk when answering questions.

@reply | Flag This

# 38

fsdfljaslkdj @ 05/13/2008 at 6:34 pm

Could it be???Finally a white person who is not from the south.

@reply | Flag This

# 39

sabrina @ 05/13/2008 at 6:37 pm

david arculeta is gonna win not david or syesha

@reply | Flag This

# 40

sabrina @ 05/13/2008 at 6:37 pm

david arculeta is gonna win not david or syesha

@reply | Flag This

# 41

Melissa @ 05/13/2008 at 6:39 pm

COOK! COOK! COOK!

@reply | Flag This

# 42

Mandy @ 05/13/2008 at 6:46 pm

He’s already my Idol .p

DAVID COOK IS THE NEXT AMERICAN IDOL :D

we love you david

@reply | Flag This

# 43

joeysgirl @ 05/13/2008 at 6:48 pm

David Cook deserves the world!! He’s the best and I’m so obssesed about him…

Please vote for David Cook!!!

@reply | Flag This

# 44

idolwatcher @ 05/13/2008 at 6:49 pm

It will all come down to song selection. Syesha has improved immensely in the past 3 weeks. With the styling and her recent song choices, she has finally put her true talent out there for all to see. She will get a contract - possibly end up doing something on Broadway.

The battle will be between the David’s. I see young David A. possibly letting the nerves get to him - but David C has had a bout with high blood pressure and last week he admitted his head wasn’t in the game. Danger, Danger.

There are no slam dunks - it could go either way.

@reply | Flag This

# 45

veisner @ 05/13/2008 at 6:55 pm

David Cook has got it. They’ve been doin some intense following on Idol at http://www.celebrityprayerlist.com

@reply | Flag This

# 46

sissy @ 05/13/2008 at 6:56 pm

Archuleta of course!

@reply | Flag This

# 47

anonym @ 05/13/2008 at 7:00 pm

i think david archulada is the best
he should win i mean david cook
is also good but i for david.A

@reply | Flag This

# 48

anna @ 05/13/2008 at 7:13 pm

David Cook has more talent than Syesha and David A put together. sure they can sing and so can david cook,but david cook was born for the stage :)

@reply | Flag This

# 49

Mimi @ 05/13/2008 at 7:13 pm

Just jared and TMZ are stupid and those haters, go dig your head on the ground. David cook is corky, smug and screaming as loud as he could and that’s all he has. Archie is a role model for all young generation, he inspires people not ony whith his voice but also his personality.
Wake up all uneducated people.