Star Update: David Cook's Biggest & Bravest Fan
Being crowned American Idol champ is a huge thrill for David Cook — and an even bigger one for his biggest fan, 7-year-old Tampa, Fla., native Lindsey Rose Belcher. Star broke the story in early April about how David, 25, has been wearing a plastic orange wristband onstage in support of courageous Lindsey, who's been battling leukemia, after meeting her father, Charley Belcher, a TV feature reporter for Tampa's Fox WTVT Channel 13. The wristband was still in place as David captured the Idol title on May 21 — and Lindsay, as usual, was glued to her TV at home.
"I called Lindsey right after David won and she was absolutely ecstatic, squealing with happiness," dad Charley, who was in L.A. to cover the show, tells Star in an exclusive interview. "She told me, 'Daddy, I had a gut feeling all day that he was going to win!' Then this morning, David actually called Lindsey directly! I can't begin to describe what a wonderful guy he is, and what his support has meant to my daughter and our entire family." Lindsey and David are hoping to meet in person when the American Idol tour swings through Florida.
Pick up next week's Star for more details of Lindsey and David's conversation — and how he's inspired her to write a special song!
READERS COMMENTS:
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david cook is the sweetest guy in the world. there is a movie called my sisters keeper is coming out in theaters with abigail breslin
-- beverly morgan
Both Davids seem to be the nicest people ive ever met (well not met but..seen lol) im happy cook won, just to see that little girl happy
-- Zoe
My comments are like ghosts. They appear, but then, they disappear. Whoo, pretty scary.
-- Charley Belcher
David's National Anthem was one of the worst renditions and singing I've ever heard, especially in the Lakers game. I almost died.
-- Kimberly
I like to burp.
-- Charley Belcher
Hate to break it to you, Lindsey, but David Cook is gonna be a flop. Like Taylor Hicks. Or worse.
-- Charley Belcher
I'm glad he's doing what he's doimg. Wearing the Orange wrist band. I saw him in Concert & I saw it on the big screen they had there. I Love you David Cook
-- Cristen Hilgeman
This is one of the reasons why David Cook's fans are so devoted to him.
Both David and Lindsey Rose are in my prayers. -- Deb G
just love this story. Can't help but have tears. David Cook is such a genuine person. He deserves all the success !
-- mary
He is wonderful! That is exactly what an American Idol should be! Prayers to Lindsey and her family!
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