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Last night, I missed American Idol, because of Lost and also because I don't really watch American Idol much past the initial round of horrible singers trying out. I did, however, record the finale on my DVR, because ... well ... Prince!
Anyway, I decided to FF to the end of the show to see who won, and I was happy it was the gray-haired fellow from Alabama. And then, the strangest thing happened. David Hasslehoff appeared in the audience and he was starting to tear up and clearly shocked that he was tearing up over the ending of American Idol.
I understand, David. Although you are a veritable singing superstar over in Deutschland, you have long dreamed of the day when your own American people would embrace you as their American Idol. You had long given up all hope of that ever happening. Seeing silver-maned Taylor Hicks winning last night, however, reignited that fire of hope in your aging heart.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
5-25-2006 @ 10:18AM
Tammy said...
The Today show show him tearing up over and over this morning. Matt Lauer was snickering! :)
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5-25-2006 @ 10:52AM
Rabbit said...
Yeah, I was cracking up over that as I watched last night. Made for some fun TV watching for sure. I do sometimes wonder about the mental stability of most celebrities.
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5-25-2006 @ 10:55AM
duxofhazzard said...
David Hasselhoff's tears cure cancer, too bad he's never cried - wait, that's Chuck Norris.
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5-25-2006 @ 11:23AM
Scott McNulty said...
Say what you will about David Hasslehoff, but the man sure knows how to slow clap.
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5-25-2006 @ 11:29AM
DerMaik said...
Well, I'm afraid to disappoint you, but is not a superstar in Germany.
He may have been, when he was "looking for freedom" 15 years ago (It was about the same time when Knight Rider showed up on TV here or Baywath was quite successful), but now people are just laughing... about the olden days and about his efforts to be a superstar again.
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5-25-2006 @ 11:46AM
Alisha said...
He's crying because he JUST realized that he doesnt have a career.
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5-25-2006 @ 12:36PM
Chris said...
Why does everyone make such a joke of David Hasselhoff?
He has been on two of most popular shows of all-time.
Yes, both shows may have been cheesy, but he's made a ton of money and he had a big singing career in Germany
Not too shabby, folks.
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5-25-2006 @ 12:43PM
Buzzkill said...
Actually, Hasselhoff's appearance (and probably his tears) were merely a clever promotional tool to raise his profile for his forthcoming role as one of the judges on Simon Cowell's next talent contest series for NBC.
Nothing is accidental in the teevee biz.
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5-25-2006 @ 12:53PM
Salem said...
That post is pure evil, just that...
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5-25-2006 @ 1:37PM
Nancy said...
How did the Hoff get better seats than David Foster? Now that is just wrong!
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5-25-2006 @ 2:29PM
Gig said...
He was tearing up because his face lift was to tight and causing severe pain.
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5-25-2006 @ 4:27PM
MrsEldubya said...
Oh yeah, I forgot he is a judge on Simon's new show. Duh!
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5-25-2006 @ 5:16PM
MK said...
What's really hilarious is the man behind him with his fingers in his ears...LOL
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5-25-2006 @ 5:52PM
Smeagle said...
David is set to be the Paula Abdul of Simons' new show. Mr T. will be the Simon and Paul Rueubens will be in the "dawg" seat. Should be interesting. Lots of tears and blood.
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5-26-2006 @ 1:34AM
Jason Anderson said...
K.I.T.T. died? Why am I just now learning this?
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5-28-2006 @ 4:22PM
Bill said...
I thought the Hoff looked like he was a cross between Sophia Loren and Mrs. Doubtfire.
Check out the link for my site's URL, and go to the end of the discussion to see the picture of the three, separated at birth.
:)
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5-28-2006 @ 4:24PM
Bill said...
Here's the link...or just click on "Bill"
http://forums.usms.org/showthread.php?s=5a1858cd9118573df6cec7e3378a4d86&threadid=6197
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6-21-2006 @ 10:09PM
Amber said...
I just found out why hasselhoff was crying!!!! He took a make-a-wish little boy there (his wish- he had 3 months to live) and after Taylor won - the little boy looked at him and said "boy, It's great to be alive" with a big smile on his face and tears running down his cheeks. Hassellhoff tears up and camera snap the shot. the little boy has since died - but WOW now i'm crying!!!!
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