UPDATE 'American Idol'

from The Kansas City Star

Chris Daughtry admitted to being “a little shocked” and “bummed” after his dismissal last week from American Idol. “I’m disappointed, but I’m trying to see the bigger picture and see that there’s going to be bigger opportunities.”

One of those opportunities is lead singer of the band Fuel. That group has been looking for one since Brett Scallions quit in February. Bass player Jeff Abercrombie and guitarist Carl Bell told Extra they’d love to have Daughtry as their new singer.

Daughtry performed Fuel’s song “Hemorrhage” on a recent Idol show. Many observers thought he would win this year’s competition.