David Hernandez, the latest reject from “American Idol,” stops by the March 17 Ellen DeGeneres in this video clip. He chats about the rumors that he was a stripper.

Hey, being voted off of “American Idol” isn’t all bad — reject David Hernandez stops by the March 17 Today show in this video clip.

Yes, there’s a little sorrow that goes along with the American Idol exit videos, but it’s also fun to pick out the song lyrics that accompany the exit video. Tonight, we were introduced to the exit song for the final 12 contestants — Ruben Studdard singing “Celebrate Me Home.”

Former “American Idol” champ Ruben Studdard sings “Celebrate Me Home,” a cover of a Kenny Loggins song, with lyrics that are, in part: Read the rest of this entry »

Looks like America doesn’t like male strippers — David Hernandez was eliminated on the March 12 American Idol results show.

The March 12 American Idol results show made the first cut of the top 12 finalists. Syesha was the first American Idol contestant named to the bottom three, followed by Kristy Lee Cook and David Hernandez. Read the rest of this entry »

David Hernandez sang “I Saw Her Standing There” by The Beatles in this March 11 American Idol top 12 video clip.

Randy thought it was too overdone; Paula thought he overdid it a bit; Simon thought it was corny, verging on desperate.

Here are the top 12 finalists for American Idol. Place your bets… who do you think will make it to the end?

Here it is, folks, the top 12 American Idol finalists competing for the AI crown:

• David Cook
• David Archuleta
• Jason Castro
• Brooke White
• Syesha Mercado
• David Hernandez
• Michael Johns
• Ramiele Malubay
• Carly Smithson
• Amanda Overmyer
• Kristy Lee Cook
• Chikezie

David Hernandez’s stripper past and Ramiele Malubay’s racy photos aren’t getting them booted from “American Idol.” According to this Today show video clip, neither American Idol scandal is a big enough deal.