'American Idol' Contestant David Cook Hospitalized Following Show

By Access HollywoodApril 1, 2008, 10:10 pm PDT

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- "American Idol" contestant David Cook was taken to the hospital following Tuesday night's show, Access Hollywood has confirmed.

A source close to the Fox show told Access that the "Idol" rocker was taken for medical treatment at the conclusion of the show.

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However, the source said it was nothing serious, and the producers were being cautious when the 25-year-old contestant wasn't feeling well.

The source confirmed Cook is now "back at the hotel and doing fine."

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On Tuesday's "Idol," the contestants took on songs performed by Dolly Parton, who served as the week's guest celebrity mentor.

Cook earned rave reviews from the judges for his unique rendition of Parton's "Little Sparrow."

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"You're a rocker, but I like how you've been showing you've got this unbelievable range," Randy Jackson said. "You made your own arrangement which was very cool. And once again another hot, consistent performance."

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  • crazzkc
    I hope he continues in the competition and I hope his brothers setback is only temporary. Worrying about a family member can make anyone develop high BP. My prayers to him, his brother and their family.
    report abuseposted April 2, 2008, 8:56 am PDT
  • Catherine C
    Very talented young man! He is for sure the front runner. Stay Well.
    report abuseposted April 2, 2008, 8:38 am PDT
  • Bam its lizzie
    I was just starting to warm up to him too! I am so happy he is okay, I heard about this on the radio this morning, and I wasn't all the way awake and I heard about cancer, but that was Daviid's brother! I am so happy that he's okay!
    report abuseposted April 2, 2008, 6:59 am PDT
  • Abigail P
    i think idol is not as good this year and david is to good i just don't like it
    report abuseposted April 2, 2008, 6:50 am PDT
  • someone
    I LOVE HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I Hope that he's okay and that he'll be back for tonights show. I want him to WIN it all baby!!!! He ROCKS!!!!!!!! and he's cute too ;)
    report abuseposted April 2, 2008, 6:28 am PDT
  • Selam
    o...poor him!! well at least hes bac!!
    report abuseposted April 2, 2008, 5:43 am PDT
  • Selam
    o...poor him!! well at least hes bac!!
    report abuseposted April 2, 2008, 5:43 am PDT
  • SKINSFAN
    What happened to just hiring high proced hookers ?.
    report abuseposted April 2, 2008, 3:27 am PDT

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