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.

David Hernandez sings “It’s All Coming Back to Me Now” by Celine Dion in this “American Idol” video clip. Weird. I can’t get David Hernandez’s stripper past out of my head now.

Randy thought it was a good song choice; Paula thinks he has some of the best vocals in the competition; Simon didn’t think it was as good as last week, but believes he’s secured his place in the top 12.

Well there’s no shortage of “American Idol” dirt this season, huh? The latest Idol scandal is that finalist David Hernandez was once a stripper.

A Phoenix male strip club manager spilled the beans to The Associated Press — looks like David Hernandez was once a stripper at gay strip club Dick’s Cabaret. And I’m totally not making up that club’s name, either. Read the rest of this entry »