'Idol' Personality Report Card

I recently received an email containing pictures of some kids posing with the "American Idol" contestants at a post-performance meet-and-greet. Because of my superior journalistic instincts (read: I'm a nosy bitch), I followed up with the inevitable question: Are any of the Idols assholes? The answer I received was tres enlightening.

Naturally, I'm going to share my findings with you. I've even gone so far as to work the results into the well-worn report card format. Some of the grades I've doled out may surprise you.

Taylor Hicks: F
"Such a jerk. When asked for an autograph, he took the autograph book, turned his back on the kids, signed the book all while talking to some nearby women. He handed it back and that was it. When asked for a picture he agreed but he didn't even look at the kids."

Paris Bennett: D-
"Also standoffish."

Kellie Pickler: A
"Same as she appears on TV. We spoke with her for quite a while."

Chris Daughtry: A+
"So cute and nice. He told my daughter he loved her hair and when we saw him again about an hour later, he remembered her name. He remarked how cute she was and that he 'couldn't get over it.' He hugged her and we took another picture."

Ace Young: A
"So cute."

Bucky Covington: A
"A sweetheart."

Elliott Yamin: A
"Also cute and asked the kids how old they were and if they enjoyed the show."

Mandisa and Lisa Tucker: C
"OK but nothing great."

Katharine McPhee: Incomplete
Due to laryngitis, McPhee is sitting out this leg of the tour. Hmmm... I hear excessive vomiting can really wreak havoc on the throat, teeth and vocal cords. Just a thought...


Photo: CBS News