Joanne Borgella was one of four American Idol contestants eliminated last night, along with Amy Davis, Garrett Haley and Colton Berry.
Still, it's worth reporting that Borgella and season seven favorite David Archuleta actually have a connection to another institution almost as popular as Idol: High School Musical.
According to High School Musical star KayCee Stroh (a.k.a. "the pop and lock girl" in those movies) she and contestant Archuleta performed together at a Park City, Utah, benefit years ago.
David Archuleta and Garrett Haley performed together last night. Guess which one was voted off American Idol before the evening was over.
"I think I was about 18 and he was about 12," Stroh said at the American Idol Top 24 party on Thursday night in Hollywood. "Both of us are from Salt Lake City, and there was a benefit concert and the [organizer] needed young kids to be the backup singers for a gospel piece. I remember we were rehearsing one day and he had a solo part. I expected him to have this cute little boy voice."
As Stroh found out then - and Idol fans known now - this was anything but the case: "I was blown away! He packs such a powerful punch when he sings. I remember thinking instantly, âBoy, this one is going to be a star someday,'" she said.
Oddly enough, Stroh also models for Torrid, a hip plus-size clothing line. Another model with a past contract with that company? You guessed it: Borgella.
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March 1st, 2008 7:16 AM
gosh! David Archuleta looks like zac efron so much! He reminds me of him all the time! he sings as good as him , too but I think he is better-looking and appealing.I realy hope he could be the superstar and many will support him through his journey. I am so excited to watch him sing along with miley cyrus and carrie underwood especially mariah carey. Aside from being good-looking, he is so likable and sweet with a great personalility. I have many expectations from him so i hope he could make the final 2 or 6.. Love him all the time i see him on tv. I wish i could see him forever on tv. He is the person I wanted to meet and wanted so bad to win.His voice is so subtle and angelic.He will always wear the smile on his face and the humbleness all the time.He's the next American Idol coz he's our idol!!He's the best! The judges so love him and the audience's impact. He is the chosen one! It's funny when paula confessed her love to David and RAndy said he's firing hot and i agree that he has the best vocals on the show and has the moving performance.. He will definitely move america , too. Go David Archuleta!!He has a strong charisma not like other contetants. He is very religious and he will go wire-to-wire like Carrie Underwood. He has been complimented and liked by Kelly C. The world will be perfect if he wins.I now certainly agree with Simon that he's the one to beat and the 19 contestants are miserable not scary..I'm impress by him and i will always search and listen to him..I can't imagine if there's no David archuleta in american idol.I'll never watch the show coz its boring but there goes david a. I'll never miss a performance of him!!!
March 2nd, 2008 7:30 PM
OMg..David Archuleta is way, way, way, better than that Zac Efron Kid.There is simply no comparison.I honestly wasnt planning on watching American Idol this year until I heard that kid sing..He is amazing..That kid deserves to be a Star..He is so humble, and kind.I love to hear him sing. I actually listen to Imagine every chance I get..GOOD LUCK David.OFcoarse he doesnt need American IDOL to be famous.Im sure Record companies are in line on the chance the get a hold of him..HEs gonna be super famous..
March 6th, 2008 8:40 AM
i like DAVID ARCHULETA!
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March 7th, 2008 4:42 AM
out here in india too david is a favorite ........
he sings too good for a 17 yr old....
he has captured many hearts ..n there are chances of him winning .....if he keeps diong well n better.........
n he shoudnt let simon's critisims put him down
david archuleta ...... U ROCK...
KEEP UP DA GOOD WORK..