Is David Archuleta the most talented performer on American idol? That’s up for debate but certainly the young star seems to be the early favorite to win the competition as the show now enters the phase where the top ten perform for the opportunity become the next American idol. Will another teen win the title like last season when Jordin Sparks took the title at seventeen?

Archuleta is certainly not the most seasoned performer. David Cook has a much better edge and likely will eventually sell more records and Brooke White has carved out a pretty nice genre for her talents as well. Even Michael Johns and Carly Smithson seem to have a better stage presence but as the voting on idol goes, it sure seems like this is David Archuleta’s competition to lose.

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David Archuleta is back!
The Murray High School student, who’s wending his way to the top of the “American Idol” ranks, used The Beatles’ “The Long and Winding Road” to bring his vocal prowess back to the people.
After flubbing a few lines in a disastrous performance of “We Can Work It Out,” David, 17, was spot on last week, perhaps even a little too safe with his vocal runs. He was safe for the week, while the skunk-punk lady, Amanda Overmyer (below), was booted with the fewest votes.
Meanwhile, David’s popularity continues to rise beyond anything we’ve seen this early in the “Idol” competition. Mark our words (and it’s not much of a prognostication here): David’s going to be the next American Idol.

Source: Sltrib

David Archuleta’s brother Daniel spoke to FOX 13’s Arikka Von after David’s Tuesday night performance of “The Long and Winding Road.”

Watch the video here.

Dean Kaelin woke up early this morning to explain why his voice student turned American Idol star, David Archuleta, struggled a bit this week. It was much more than strep throat. David was battling with busy schedules and last minute changes to song choices that left him with little time to rehearse.

Click here to listen to the interview.

Simon Cowell said on Oprah that David Archuleta will be the winner for American Idol Season 7 but his greatest threats were Brooke White, David Cook and Jason Castro and I think also includes Carly.  What do you think?  But does Simon have at least 90% possibility of his prediction?  I hope so as with the previous seasons he always seems right.