SINGAPORE : David Yeo, fondly known as the Ah-Beng Idol, is
still recovering from the shock of being booted out of Singapore
Idol.
Idol fans, meanwhile, have blamed his surprise exit on a New Paper
article, which had singled out and criticised another contestant -
but had mistakenly shown David's picture instead.
The headline screamed "Someone wring Jerry's neck please" - and the
article slammed Idol contestant Jerry Ong. The only problem is the
picture on the page was David Yeo.
In fact, there wasn't a single word about David in the entire
article - which hit newstands on the same day as the results
show.
So when David - one of the crowd favourites - was booted out - some
viewers asked if the article had cost him votes.
"I don't think it's much of an issue because ultimately people vote
in for who they want and not vote out who they don't want so if
people have had wanted to vote me in originally, they would have
known who I am and that article wouldn't have mattered anyway," he
said.
Despite being devastated after the show, David was still a sport
and signed autographs for fans.
"Originally I had no expectations, I didnt expect to make it this
far but I guess being human as I went further- and further, I
wanted more and more and I guess that's why I feel disappointed,"
he said.
David said he was keeping his singing options open, but for now it
is back to studying to be a lawyer.
As for the remaining eight Singapore Idol contestants, their
journey continues with another elimination show on Friday.
And the prize is now even sweeter - the first Singapore Idol will
also compete in World Idol and have the chance to put Singapore on
the world map.
David said: "The whole reality of the situation is still sinking
in, but I'm still keeping my options open in regards to singing,
music, entertainment but I guess if nothing else happens I will
just continue studying law." - CNA