Thread: Idol Rocker Cook "Fine" After Health Scare

Despite his palpitations, Cook insisted he go on with his performance and only after his minute-and-a-half in the spotlight did he get proper treatment.

"He went on and afterward he went to the hospital to be checked out for high blood pressure and high anxiety."

After examining the young singer, who was suffering from an accelerated heart rate and a spike in blood pressure, a doctor gave him medication to bring his blood pressure down and Cook was discharged.

He's currently back at the L.A.-area hotel where he and his fellow contestants are staying this season. "He is fine and not at the hospital," another show insider said.

Producers wanted the 25-year-old Missouri bartender to head to the emergency room before the show, which starts taping at 5 p.m. PT, was over, but Cook wanted to stay until the end. By Natalie Finn Wed Apr 2, 5:38 AM PDT