American Idol contestant David Cook was rushed to the hospital Tuesday after experiencing heart palpitations and high blood pressure, and released a few hours later. His condition is still not resolved.
According to TMZ.com, Mr. Cook was not feeling well during the day and his condition worsened after his performance. Mr. Cook was examined by show medics who determined his blood pressure was "far too high." Mr. Cook was urged to leave for the hospital during the show, but he wanted to wait it out.
After the show, Mr. Cook was driven to the hospital (not by ambulance) and treated by a private doctor. The doctor gave Mr. Cook medication to bring his blood pressure down and he will monitored again.
An American Idol exec tells TMZ.com Mr. Cook has been under stress because his brother, who has been sick with cancer, had a setback within the last week. Earlier in the season, just before a performance, Mr. Cook collapsed and said he could not go on — though he pulled it together at the last minute.