Chris Daughtry Feels the Heat on American Idol

American Idol Chris Daughtry has come in for multitudes of praise by the judges for his revamping of classics such as 'Higher Ground' and 'I Walk the Line'. However, the discussion boards are buzzing that Daughtry isn't quite as original as he may seem.

Daughtry is currently 15/8 favourite to take the American Idol crown. His rasping rock voice has certainly struck a chord in the competition as has his adamant stance to remain close to his rock roots. However, online fans have found something very familiar by his renditions. Whilst he admitted that his version of Stevie Wonder's 'Higher Ground' was based on the Red Hot Chilli Peppers revamp, he kept quiet about 'I walk the Line'. Some astute fans have mentioned the similarities between his version and that from the band 'Live' a couple of years ago.

However, whatever the accusations, his popularity doesn't seem to be declining. With Chicken Little singer, Kevin Covais, saying farewell this week, the odds haven't changed too much. Daughtry remains big favourite, whilst Kathryn McPhee can be had at 16/5 with Bet365. Mandisa could be a dark horse - with her consistently powerful performances and is currently available at a tempting 8/1. Interestingly, Simon Cowell favourite, Kellie Pickler, is a long shot at 12/1 whilst Paris Bennett, who finally showed the viewers what she's capable of this week, is also available at 12/1. Another dark horse could be Elliott Yamin. He has the kind of backstory that the American public loves, is seen as the best male singer in the competition and has been drawing a lot of publicity in the tabloids right now. Paddy Power has Elliott at 11/1

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