The ego hasn’t landed.
“American Idol” castoff Chris Daughtry thinks voter laziness, not lousy vocals, got him booted from the Fox talent show Wednesday night.
“You know what, maybe people thought I was safe and didn’t vote as much,” said the 26-year-old rocker in a conference call yesterday.
Considered a favorite to win among the judges, bloggers and even online betting sites, the wannabe star said he tried to block the hype out the best he could.
But it looks as though it didn’t work.
“When everyone is telling you you are going to win, it’s a real blow,” he said. “(It was) very gut-wrenching the way it happened. I thought (Ryan Seacrest) was building it up that people thought I was going home or say ‘Chris, you are going home tomorrow . . . on a private jet to your hometown.’ I thought he was just kidding. I was not expecting that, not even a little.”
But the pompous performer does expect a “flood of opportunities,” including a deal with the band Fuel.
“I can’t really talk about (offers),” he said. “Some are lined up. I’ve got to feel out all offers and what’s right for me. I have to take everything into consideration and be careful. I don’t want to make a rash decision. (But) I’m a songwriter myself and to be able to launch my own career is my dream.”
Agree. Taylor is the most unique performer the show has had ever. Chris couldn't carry his jock. Probably couldn't reach it either!!!
The major media is all about appearances. Chris LOOKED like a winner. But it is all about sounding like a winner.
Taylor will win this thing and the media will hate it. Maybe Taylor should protest something, then they'll love him.