American Idol 7 is now the battle of the two Davids – David Cook and David Archuleta – with Syesha Mercado eliminated, but it was American Idol 3 winner – and subsequent multi-Grammy nominee and Broadway star – Fantasia Barrino who stole the show, singing “Bore Me” on May 14, 2008.
Fantasia, the passionate, raspy-voiced single mother from North Carolina, to this day is arguably the edgiest “Idol” winner ever (Taylor Hicks and his premature head of gray hair don’t count). Tonight, however, she truly outdid herself, bursting onto the stage with a head of fire engine red hair and three backup dancers and delivering a high-energy performance of her song “Bore Me.”
The performance immediately sparked a lively debate on the Web over whether Fantasia was back to her magnetic self or had completely lost her mind.
“I loved it…it was FUN and CRAAAAZZZY! I was up dancing!” wrote one fan on the “Idol” forums, while another said: “What was all the screaming about? That’s talent? She’s lost it.”
Many viewers commented on Simon Cowell’s slack-jawed stare during Fantasia’s performance, saying he couldn’t have made his feelings any clearer.
Source: We have a final two, but Fantasia dominates “Idol” buzz
Video: Fantasia on American Idol 7 “Bore Me” 5-14-08
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