As you debate which American Idol finalist will be voted off tonight - David Cook, David Archuleta or Syesha Mercado - contemplate the following question:
Has last week's eliminated contestant, Jason Castro, ever been on drugs?
The dreadlocked singer says no, he's never been high. Seems kinda hard to believe, doesn't it?
"I think that, especially with things like [Idol], people like to stereotype so easily. Just because a guy is really easy going... People have always said that [about me]," Castro said.
"When I was younger I was real hyper and they'd think I was always drunk and I had never had a drink of alcohol until, like, last year. But the fact is I've never been high in my life."
Do you believe Jason Castro?
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May 14th, 2008 12:36 PM
Are you kidding me? I get high just by looking at him.
May 14th, 2008 12:58 PM
I totally believe Jason has never been high. He is a very laid back guy and not the usual uptight Idol hopeful. I agree with his comments about stereotyping also. Rock on Jason! He will end up the biggest star of this season is my prediction.
May 14th, 2008 2:00 PM
He is a movie star - get him a contract !!
May 14th, 2008 5:14 PM
Ok, listen, just because you're laid back and calm doesn't mean you're a stoner. that was bad timing and seriously, how many times have you ever had a picture taken of you at a bad time, or that caught you off guard?
May 14th, 2008 5:19 PM
He's just feelin irie all the time....
May 14th, 2008 6:48 PM
i believe him. but even if he was a huge pothead....that doesnt make him a bad person or anything...who cares???
May 14th, 2008 9:47 PM
Jason said it and he is not one to lie. If this were a lie someone he went to college with would have said so by now! I only hear good things about Jason from people who know him. I wish him the best with his music career-we need more people like him in music today-genuine, caring and humble-thats Jason Castro.
May 15th, 2008 1:38 PM
There's no reason to doubt him. If he says it, I believe it.
May 15th, 2008 9:55 PM
I was watching one of the many Idol re-cap shows and Justin Guarilini, (sp?) the Season 2 runner-up, was commenting on this issue. His claim is, is he has very reliable resources who say Jason is NOT "a stoner". Based on the direction of the conversation, this was not something he necessarily needed to volunteer - ie: it didn't seem like it was mentioned just for media's sake. So to me, I'd like to think Jason is just one of those guys who is truly at peace with who he is, not having to put on airs and needing to tune out reality by relying on substances. Love his spirit!
May 16th, 2008 8:08 PM
I resent the stereotype that because Jason has dreadlocks, he is automatically someone who is always high.