American Idol

Latest American Idol cast-off David Hernandez has spoken out about last night's shocking elimination and his plans for the future.

Hernandez spoke exclusively with Ryan Seacrest this morning, just hours after the news that his American Idol experience is over.

The 22-year-old former stripper told Seacrest that he was shocked when his name was announced during the elimination last night.

"I was kind of shocked," David reveals. "I really...

The most talked-about contestant from this season's American Idol has officially been eliminated from the competition.

David Hernandez, who made headlines after news broke that he previously worked as a male stripper, left the show last night but is still hopeful for success.

"Things happen for a reason," Hernandez told Ryan Seacrest during Wednesday's live broadcast.

"We all have a plan, and on top of that, you know...

David Hernandez was extremely worried when news that he had formerly worked as a male stripper hit media airwaves yesterday.

Not only was David's spot on American Idol in jeopardy but his reputation above and beyond the show was beginning to be compromised. Fortunately, Idol's executive producer Ken Warwick was very understanding of David's past as an exotic dancer and has secured his spot on Idol - at least for this week.

"The truth is we're never judgmental about what people do to earn a living," says Warwick. "They've gotta...

If American idol contestant David Hernandez has any trouble dealing with the negative press from his former career as a stripper, he may want to call on last year's contestant Antonella Barba for a little support - after all, she's experienced this type of turmoil first hand as well.

Last season, Antonella was a finalist on the hit reality TV show when a series of racy photos (including ones of Barba partaking in sexual activities) were released to the public. Antonella defended herself on a...

American Idol is supposed to be a television show where run of the mill men and women try out to become the next biggest thing in the music industry.

Unfortunately, for the past few years, the show has been earning more publicity from racy lesbian-like photos and questionable pasts (like those of this season's David Hernandez and Ramiele Malubay) than it does for actual talent.

In this day and age, especially if you think that one day you might want to become the next American Idol, for god's sake don't take lesbian-like photos...