By Tisha (Entertainment editor)

It’s good to hear that American Idol has taken the high road in the salacious bit of news uncovered this week that contestant David Hernandez used to work as a stripper. In return for the priceless publicity American Idol has received as a result of the scandal, the directors have allowed Hernandez to continue on the show, giving him the possibility of being one of the last men standing on the show.

The show has obviously smartened up since it disqualified Frenchie Davis in 2003 for having had topless photos published on the internet. The producers seem to have realised that opening up such a competition to millions of hopefuls every year is bound to uncover some sex skeletons. More to the point, though, is the double standard encountered with Davis: after all, isn’t Simon Cowell just a rich pimp with a big band? The show tempts plucky youngsters with meteoric (if brief) superstardom, but in return exposes them in front of millions to criticise their talents, appearance and personalities while making big bucks in the process. Given the option, I think I would rather go back to giving ‘full-frontal lap dances’…

Anyway, despite Idol management’s decision and my opinion, what really matters are the phones of the teenage girls who I assume make up the paying, voting public of the show…Will they choose to back the reformed Hernandez? Here’s a sneak peek of what our viewers predict will be the outcome:
What will be the result of American Idol’s scandal with David Hernandez?

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