CNN On American Idol's Gays

(Via - Queerty)

Gay Stripper Voted Off Idol

American Idol contestant David Hernandez was voted off the show last night, perhaps due in part to voter disdain with his past as a gay stripper. Prior to a lackluster performance on Tuesday's show, Hernandez was considered a contender to make the finals. (Personally, I didn't think he was all that great.) With Danny Noriega and David Hernandez now gone, what has been heralded as the "gayest Idol ever" becomes a little more drab. By the way, Rosie O'Donnell has already invited Noriega to perform on her R Family cruise.

Idol Producers Give OK To Gay Stripper

The producers of American Idol say they have no problem with David Hernandez.

American Idol executive producer Ken Warwick told TV Guide they've had many erotic dancers on their show, and Hernandez's past is his business. "We've had strippers on the show before. We're never judgmental about people who do things like that," Warwick said. "If it were some sort of heavy porn, then maybe we'd have to take action. But certainly not on this."

The 24-year-old Hernandez performed in the nude and gave lap dances to the male clientele, according to club manager Gordy Bryan, who told his story to the AP on Monday. Bryan said Hernandez had worked at the club for three years, until September 30, 2007. That's nearly two months after his July audition for American Idol. His reason for leaving? He didn't renew his licensing with the state, Bryan said.

So Frenchie Davis can't appear topless online, but David Hernandez can give nude lap dances? What did I miss?

Idol Contestant Revealed As Gay Stripper

From Vote For The Worst:

And... we were right! Check out the story in the Associated Press today that confirms what we've been saying for a while now. David Hernandez stripped at a gay club called Dick's Cabaret up until September of last year, meaning he was still stripping when he tried out for American Idol. We have no problem with David stripping of course, we just think he shouldn't lie about it and pretend that he's straight. If you're a gay stripper, embrace it! Will this affect his time on the show? Who knows. He won't be kicked off, but he might lose votes. And as always, remember that VFTW is the best news source that tells you these things first.

Well, this will certainly make tonight's show interesting.