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Jordin Sparks says David Cook could win 'American Idol'

Mar 31, 2008, 06:56 PM | by Lynette Rice

Categories: Music Biz, TV Biz

Now that we're down to nine finalists on American Idol, the mad frenzy to project the winner has begun. Joining in on the fun was Season 6 winner Jordin Sparks, who EW.com caught up with at Saturday's Kids Choice Awards in Los Angeles. "I hate to choose because they are all good and I don't want to discourage any of them, but based on what happened last week I think David Cook has a good chance of being the last one standing," said Sparks, while on a break from walking the orange carpet of Nickelodeon's annual awards fete. "He sang the heck out of 'Billie Jean.' I didn't even know it was 'Billie Jean' when he started the song. I think that is a good example of taking a risk and it paying off. It is really hard because they want you to take risks, and the judges ream you if you don't, but they also often come after you when you take one they didn't like." Still, Sparks continued, "A lot can change from week to week. Voters have short-term memories, so if David blows it next week he could go home and I'd have to pick a new favorite. It is so unpredictable."

Sparks will appear on Idol Gives Back on April 9, and she's scheduled to go on tour with Alicia Keys and Ne-Yo this spring. "Sometimes I can't believe this is my life," she said. "I still get butterflies when I hear my song on the radio." (Reporting by Carrie Bell)

Just the facts Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 02:01 PM EST

Archuleta = Disney and Nick Kids Awards just like Jor-done.
Also, shouldn't use a headline that includes "weighs in" with Jor-done...that's not fair to scales anywhere

Ashley Ohorodnik Fri, Apr 25, 2008 at 08:02 PM EST

Are you kidding me? DAVID ARCHULETA ALL THE WAY!! I'M THERE FOR YOU!! I LOVE YOU! I DON'T LIKE DAVID COOK!!! GO DAVID ARCHULETA! YOUR THE BEST!!!

Dee Tue, Apr 8, 2008 at 05:07 PM EST

Tickles,
If you want to write a book, why don't you join a writing class?

Mel Tue, Apr 8, 2008 at 12:47 PM EST

David Cook or Michael Johns...David Archuletta is a Mormon

vaishi Fri, Apr 4, 2008 at 04:09 AM EST

american idol rocks. i am the bigest fan of it. i think all of you are good i have my favorites but i love you all.
LOL............:)

LiZa Fri, Apr 4, 2008 at 01:21 AM EST

not in this part of the world @klouwey. i belong to the minority(?) that doesn't get all the hype about archuleta. i never did like nasal voices. michael johns and david c. get my votes. those are real performers that you'd still be listening to after another 2 seasons(if its still on air ) of AI

klouwey Thu, Apr 3, 2008 at 08:31 PM EST

JORDIN YOU ARE DARN WRONG OF WHAT YOU SAID... DAVID ARCHULETA IS GONNA WIN... YES ITS UNPREDICTABLE BUT WHAT CAN WE SAY, HE'S THE FAVORITE OF AMERICA... OOOPS, NOT ONLY AMERICA BUT THE WHOLE WORLD!!! =)

Stef Thu, Apr 3, 2008 at 09:57 AM EST

Of the David's I prefer David Cook to Archie. I'd listen to Cook, although I think I'd be subjected to Archie in places like elevators, hotel lobbies, Dr. Office waiting rooms, anywhere that a 40 or 50+ woman controls the sound. Yes, Archie is pitch-perfect, but he does about as much for me as Yanni.

Paul Wed, Apr 2, 2008 at 11:39 AM EST

Randy is the music, pitch and grass roots man. Paula would love Osama Bin Ladin if he could sing and Simon is the business man with as much tact and diplomacy as a killer bee.

Susan Wed, Apr 2, 2008 at 09:22 AM EST

Remember guys the ones that vote have short memories. The only thing that is unique about David Cook is his new hairdo. David Archuleta is a lot more unique. He offers incredible vocals, positive attitude, humble youth and needless to say is a positive role model of what an American Idol should be like. I am not a teen but a woman in my 40's David A gets my votes every week. David Cook does not.

Susan Wed, Apr 2, 2008 at 09:22 AM EST

Remember guys the ones that vote have short memories. The only thing that is unique about David Cook is his new hairdo. David Archuleta is a lot more unique. He offers incredible vocals, positive attitude, humble youth and needless to say is a positive role model of what an American Idol should be like. I am not a teen but a woman in my 40's David A gets my votes every week. David Cook does not.

Susan Wed, Apr 2, 2008 at 09:21 AM EST

Remember guys the ones that vote have short memories. The only thing that is unique about David Cook is his new hairdo. David Archuleta is a lot more unique. He offers incredible vocals, positive attitude, humble youth and needless to say it a positive role model of what an American Idol should be like. I am not a teen but a woman in my 40's David A gets my votes every week. David Cook does not.

marian smith ladringan Wed, Apr 2, 2008 at 08:32 AM EST

David Cook you are unique and original!! I luv you :>

marian smith Wed, Apr 2, 2008 at 08:30 AM EST

Gosh !!! David Cook you are magnificent!! I will pray that you win cuz you deserve it... your talent is unbelievable!! to borrow paula's statement, I am blown away...KIsses

geeg to tickles Wed, Apr 2, 2008 at 08:11 AM EST

I was alittle confused by your postings until I saw what David said in his 12:31posting. Now I understand and couldn't have said it better myself.By the way, her album when Gold.So good for the little '17 year old' with the big talent and heart.

geeg Wed, Apr 2, 2008 at 08:07 AM EST

Now that is a true American Idol.She really appreciates everything that has been given to her(of course, she deserves it) but there is not cockiness about her.I say Good For Her. You go girl:)

AJ Wed, Apr 2, 2008 at 08:00 AM EST

David Cook FTW=yes

Jordin Sparks=gag (see also: overrated, underachieving Idol 'winner')

Hiet from Vietnam Wed, Apr 2, 2008 at 03:03 AM EST

David Cook is not cute enough to be an Idol

Wed, Apr 2, 2008 at 03:00 AM EST

David Cook is not cute enough to be American Idol.

Irene Anguelova Tue, Apr 1, 2008 at 11:01 PM EST

David Cook will actualy win the whole competition of American Idol.

He is the next Eddie Van Halen


Yeah Go David

olinski Tue, Apr 1, 2008 at 10:53 PM EST

"He sang the heck out of 'Billie Jean.' I didn't even know it was 'Billie Jean' when he started the song. I think that is a good example of taking a risk and it paying off."

Doing a cover of a Chris Cornell cover is "taking a risk"? Shows you how much she knows. David CRook does decent covers of covers but I wish he'd just give proper credit to the singers/bands he rips off whenever the judges heap praises on him for his "originality" and "creativity".

tickles Tue, Apr 1, 2008 at 04:25 PM EST

And just to clear up any further misunderstanding...I was referring to David the poster at 12:31am. not Daivd Cook. I like David Cook and enjoyed his rendition of Billie Jean. I think he is the best performer of this season however I think little David's voice is actually the best one of all the contestants. I also have a special affinity for David Cook as we are both from the same place. I am from Independence Missouri and he is from Blue Springs Missouri. Just as I had a special affinity for Jordin as our last names are the same.
I hope that this clears up any confusion and if anyone still does not "get" my first post titled "Dear David" perhaps you can look up sarcasm in the dictionary. Thank You!

tickles Tue, Apr 1, 2008 at 04:17 PM EST

Dear Wildcat,
So sorry that you are not able to recognize sarcasm when it walks up and slaps you in the face. If you had read David's original post you would have seen that he trashed Jordin bad and I guess he thought it made him a "BIG" man. I was replying to his post as it angered me he made fun of Jordin's size and record sales. I was attempting to show my support of Jordin using dry humor. Since you seem not to understand my meaning let me break it down to you in words with one syllable. (or 2!)
David is not a nice person to make fun of Jordin. She is not fat and did win American Idol and has made more money than David can ever hope to. Unless David is as handsome as Brad Pitt he has no room to make fun of other's looks. (Hence the Tyra remark.) and lastly...to make fun of a young girl...little more than a child is akin to being cruel...and someone that mean spirited to make fun of children would also get their jollies being mean to puppies and kittens. (hence PETA)

WildKAT Tue, Apr 1, 2008 at 03:43 PM EST

tickles, Your rambling, ludicrous opinion doesn't even make sense.
Stay on topic and stay on point. The article is about David Cook and Jordin's nod toward him. That is the content, not PETA, or Tyra, or any of the rest of your nutcase crapola.

bettylee Tue, Apr 1, 2008 at 11:08 AM EST

Yvvone..you're crazy....if David C. don't win. Are you going to kill yourself???

tickles Tue, Apr 1, 2008 at 10:54 AM EST

Dear David,
I was out buying CD's the other day and I looked for yours...it wasn't under the best sellers...it wasn't under top 100...Gee, I couldn't even find it in the bargin bin. I just don't get it. Very strange though...I did find a CD out by that adorable WINNER of American Idol...Jordin Sparks. You know, that incredibly talented 18 yr. old who has accomplished more in her teenage years than you will your entire life!!
Oh, I forgot..with your good looks and hard toned body you feel you have the right to comment on other people and put them down...Hey, your phone is ringing! Maybe it's Tyra!!! NOT!!!
And by the way, PETA wants you to stop kicking innocent puppies and kittens and the next time you pull the wings off a butterfly you will be arrested.

Yvvone Tue, Apr 1, 2008 at 08:29 AM EST

Hahahahaxxxxx........i have to agree with Jordin.......David Cook was really good based on his performance........go David........hahahahahaxxxx.........and who knows maybe David Cook could be the last one standing!!!!!!!!! Good Luck ya David Cook!!!!!!!!!!

By The Way Jordin.......I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!YOU"RE ON MY HEART JUST LIKE A TATTOO!!!!!!!!!!!!

David Tue, Apr 1, 2008 at 12:31 AM EST

Probably the reason why Giganta's name is misspelled in the headline is because she's not as famous as she seems in these part of the EW woods. And, oh, I don't think they even heard her song(s?) on the radio. bwahahaha!
Go Melinda Doolittle! hehehe

jmatt Tue, Apr 1, 2008 at 12:04 AM EST

Why is Jordin's name spelled wrong in the heading? It's not hard to spell correctly.

Milisha M Bryant Mon, Mar 31, 2008 at 08:34 PM EST

I could not have said it better myself. Jordin you are my Idol..

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