I love Danny but I have mixed feelings about depicting these kinds of stories. Is it really fair to the other contestants to be competing with this poor guy that just lost his wife? He'll get a percentage of sympathy votes and I really don't think that's in line with what the show is supposed to be about.

They have played it up quite a bit. I can't help but ask myself why because it seems out of place if it's an honest singing competition. With American Idol, you never know what they might be trying to achieve.

When all is said and done, I guess it doesn't matter. If the kids have enough talent, they will probably get a contract anyway.