Danny Noriega Gets First Job Offer - from Rosie O'Donnell

Danny Noriega Gets His First Job Offer — From Rosie O’Donnell! (People)

Danny Noriega was voted off American Idol Thursday night — but he may already have his first gig, courtesy of Rosie O’Donnell.

The former talk show host took to her blog to rave about Noriega’s performance and offer the 18-year-old one amazing consolation prize: a free cruise to Mexico on O’Donell’s R Family Vacations.

“I don’t know if you have to sit around the American Idol studio and look sad for the next few weeks — because I think that’s part of the contract,” joked O’Donnell. “[But] you got a free cruise. You and a friend.”

Ah yes, Danny Noriega singing on a cruise ship.

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