Ex-stripper David Hernandez stays on "American Idol" - for now

American Idol contestant David Hernandez used to be a stripper at a place called Dick's Cabaret, "appearing fully nude and performing lap dances for the club's 'mostly male' clientele." Now, in previous years that would have been enough to have him sent packing and not for just his over wrought vocal performances. Is it just me or does David actually purr during his songs like Eartha Kitt?

Anyway, the producers seem very laid back about the controversery and even a little bit amused by it all. Producer Ken Warrick told TV Guide: "No, it won't make any difference. The truth is, we're never judgmental about what people do to earn a living. They've got to put food in people's mouths. We've had strippers on the show before. Nikki McKibbon was one in [Season] 1. We're never judgmental about people who do things like that. If it were some sort of heavy porn, then maybe we'd have to take action. But certainly not on this."

I have to admit that when I first saw David peform on Idol I did think to myself that he looked perfect for porn. He's not quite attractive or talented enough to be a singer or actor, but porn? Definitely. I mean, just look at the pose he strikes, he's all about the crotch.