Rosie O'Donnell Offers Axed "Idol" Danny Noriega Gig On Gay Cruise

By Access HollywoodMarch 10, 2008, 12:47 pm PDT

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When a contestant is voted off "American Idol," some find ways to star on Broadway, maybe television, and some even go on to win an Oscar. What does the future hold for recent "Idol" castoff Danny Noriega? Possibly a gay family cruise, if Rosie O'Donnell's has anything to do with it!

Rosie posted a video blog on her Web site asking Danny to join her R Family cruise next week.

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"I don't know if you have to sit around the 'American Idol' studio and, like, look sad for the next few weeks," says Rosie in the video, "but a week from tomorrow, an R Family Cruise is leaving from San Diego for Cabo San Lucas. So, Danny Noriega, you've got a free cruise. You and a friend."

Danny, who received over-flowing praise from judge Paula Abdul for his unique flair, was sent home after his performance of Soft Cell's "Tainted Love," but Rosie was far from tainted by his performance.

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"I want you to sing 'Tainted Love,' and I think you're fantastic. I think you're a bold and brave and beautiful young man. I admire you, Danny Noriega, and you have an amazing voice," Rosie says.

If Danny Noriega takes Rosie up on her offer, he'll join the ranks of performers that include Cyndi Lauper and Kathy Griffin, who have previously appeared on Rosie's R Family Cruise.

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roboconnordownssyndr ...

A gay cruise? Isn't that redundant? If the cruise ship is as big as Rosie, he may have a bigger audience than the one on "Idol"!!! Queers to you, all aboard!

report abuseposted May 21, 2008, 6:42 am PDT
K.I.T.T.

Danny's daddy is Manuel Noriega...read below:

report abuseposted April 29, 2008, 10:10 am PDT
K.I.T.T.

Manuel Antonio Noriega (born February 11, 1934[1]) is a former Panamanian general and the military dictator of Panama from 1983 to 1989.[2] He was never officially the president of Panama, but held the post of "chief executive officer" for a brief period in 1989. Initially a strong ally of the United States, Noriega worked with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) from the la

report abuseposted April 29, 2008, 10:10 am PDT
crazyfun

Maybe he'll get even more gay by having "it" on the cruise

report abuseposted April 25, 2008, 11:13 am PDT
BART

He will do well on the cruises. I bet with those lips he can blow his way to the top. I bet he is the captain in a very short time. go Boy! Get those buns in the air and take it. cool

report abuseposted April 22, 2008, 5:46 am PDT
ME

CHRISSY... NOW REALLY!!!! WHO THE F%@K STILL USES THE NAME "QUEER?" LOL... I AGREE WITH LISA!

report abuseposted March 17, 2008, 11:53 am PDT
Jennifer L

18 year olds aren't minors Xcustomer

report abuseposted March 16, 2008, 1:06 pm PDT
Xcustomer

I dont think it's appropriate for an adult to invite a minor and his friend, on a cruise.

report abuseposted March 11, 2008, 2:53 pm PDT
Dimples

RUDE CHRISSY! I think the kid was great and IT MUST take some cahones to get in front of America at 16-17 (I forget) and be yourself! YOU GO BOY! :)

report abuseposted March 11, 2008, 8:12 am PDT
Lisa

DON'T THROW STONES!ONE MIGHT COME BACK ND HIT YOU....CHRISSY!

report abuseposted March 10, 2008, 9:05 pm PDT

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