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Celebs’ Idol Favorites!
As the American Idol finale airs this week, celebs and past Idol performers tell Us if they’re on Team Archuleta or Team Cook
“
David Cook just keeps getting better. Then you hear
David Archuleta. He gives me chills at times.” -
Entourage’s
Perrey Reeves
“I’m rooting for
David Cook because he’s a great performer – and he’s hot!” -
Lake Bell
“On a given night anyone can win when pitted against just one other contestant, but I think this is
Archuleta's title to lose. His teen to grandma fan base will pummel the phone lines with an astounding number of votes. Although Cook appeals to a lot of the same demographic, my sense is that he has more of the "industry" types backing him, who - let's face it - don't vote. [I predict] Archuleta takes it, but Cook sells more records.” -
Constantine Maroulis, season 4 contestant
“I’m from Kansas City, so I like [Missouri native]
David Cook. I’m not buying the Archuleta hype!” -
Saturday Night Live’s
Jason Sudeikis
“I've called it since the beginning of season 7: the next
American Idol will be
David Archuleta! Archie’s voice and quirky laugh won my heart the moment I saw him. He will benefit the most from the title. However, while Archuleta ran an
Idol sprint - started out fast then lost some speed -
David Cook definitely ran a well calculated marathon.” -
Mandisa, season 5 contestant
“I’m rooting for the 17-year-old David [Archuleta]. I really like him!” -
Tori Spelling
“In my honest opinion, I believe that it is a 50/50 split between the two Davids.
David Archuleta has the ideal, All-American, teenage pop image that
American Idol has kind of been lacking in the last few seasons. He would be a great winner and would fair pretty well in the industry if they did the right record on him.
David Cook captures the
American Idol fans who want a winner a little outside of the pop box. David C. has such a distinct image and sound that he would be an instant hit in mainstream music. Both guys are great performers and would be worthy title-holders as the winner of
American Idol.” -
Diana DeGarmo, season 3 runner-up
“I love
David Archuleta. I can barely say his name, but he’s so cute! He’s like a puppy – I just want to scoop him up and tell him everything is going to be OK! I hope he hangs in there.” -
Carson Kressley
“I really like
David Cook. He takes risks and is not afraid to push the envelope, and that’s what catches my eye. That remake he did of “Billie Jean” was so fantastic. I started crying.” -
Tamera Mowry
“
David Cook is more my style of music. He is also more experienced and edgier than Archuleta. He should do what he is doing, going the pop rock way just like
Chris Daughtry. I also will be at David Cook's home viewing party corresponding for
American Idol. I’m on Team Cook!” -
Mikalah Gordon, season 4 contestant
"Both Davids are incredibly talented. If we're searching for
the American Idol - one who's a bit more prepared for public speaking and interviews - then
David Cook would be my choice. However, with that said,
David Archuleta is an incredibly polished and poised performer, especially for only being 17. I appreciate both, but it's Cookie all the way." -
Jim Verraros, season 1 contestant
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