Sounds like American Idol finalists Ramiele Malubay and Danny Noriega got pretty close during the competition — there’s talk of the two moving in together and doing a duet together.

In an interview with People, Ramiele Malubay says: Read the rest of this entry »

Looks like “American Idol” reject Danny Noriega took Rosie O’Donnell up on her offer for a free cruise. In this picture, Danny Noriega is seen with Rosie O’Donnell aboard the cruise ship.

Danny Noriega performed “Tainted Love” multiple times aboard Rosie O’Donnell’s Family Cruise. In a video blog, Rosie O’Donnell tells Danny Noriega, “I love you, I love your attitude, I love your spunk and I love your sassy ways.”

“American Idol” reject Danny Noriega stopped by to chat (so much energy!) with Ellen DeGeneres in this March 12 video clip.

Fresh off their American Idol boot from the top 12, Danny Noriega and Asia’h Epperson stop by for an interview with Good Day LA. Check out the video clip.

Don’t cry, Danny Noriega — Rosie O’Donnell if offering the American Idol reject a free trip aboard her family cruise. Check out her video blog for more details.

The March 6 American Idol results show revealed the Top 12 finalists (after tabulating 36 million votes). The four people eliminated were: Kady Malloy, Luke Menard, Asia’h Epperson and Danny Noriega.

What did you think of the results and the top 12 American Idol finalists?

In this “American Idol” video clip, Danny Noriega sings “Tainted Love” by Soft Cell.

Randy loved the arrangement; Paula loves that he’s true to himself; Simon thought it was horrible and useless, hated the arrangement, etc.

It really is “American Idol” scandal day here! Next up, Votefortheworst.com unearthed this NSFW MySpace Danny Noriega Christmas video. You kiss your mother with that mouth?

In Danny Noriega’s defense, this must have been during the “American Idol” hopeful’s “punk” phase.