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.
“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.
“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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