Luke posted an update today and it's good news! That's awesome.

"Just got "the call" from my chemo nurse. The unofficial results from the CT scan has showed no sign of cancer. God is good. I don't know what this means for the remaining chemo/radiation plan. I will know shortly. But know that you are the first to know on the blog. Your prayers have worked. God is good."

One of our members, o_o, is auctioning off an autographed Jesse McCarntey CD, with 100% of proceeds going to Luke Menard to help pay for his medical bills. Because of this kind gesture, we said we would promote this fact on the front page. So if you live with a tween who loves Jesse McCartney, consider bidding to make 2 people happy. Thanks much.

Instead of wasting your hard earned money on laptops for stoners, why not help someone who could use some support right now? Luke Menard, the season 7 semifinalist diagnosed with cancer, has a lot of medical bills. His friends David Cook and Michael Johns are encouraging their fans to help him out, and now that he has put up a PayPal link, so are we. Worsters are great at donating to many outstanding causes (including Relay for Life and The Lupus Foundation of America), so consider helping out Luke. If you're interested in donating, send Paypal funds to lukeandrewmenard@gmail.com

A really disgusting trend has popped up regarding Jason Castro and his family. It appears that they are milking his idiot fans for money... and the fans are going along with it. It appears that his fans bought Jason's family free flights to Los Angeles among other things, and now the fans are raising money to purchase him a computer because he's complaining that his isn't working well. Can't these idiot fans think of something better to do with their money? Castro is going to pocket enough money from the Idol tour to buy himself his own damn computer. Michael Johns and David Cook have been much more tactful and are encouraging their fans to send any donations to Luke Menard's family, as Luke is currently battling cancer and his medical bills are very high. David and Michael have shown themselves to have class, and it's commendable. This has just led the Castrotards to fight amongst themselves over who deserves money more, and it's pretty hilarious. We'll spell it out for you... you are an idiot if you buy Jason Castro a computer. And Jason is ridiculous to encourage his fans to do this. When will it end? No time soon. Now Ramiele is posting blogs, sad that she doesn't have a guitar. Buy your own damn guitar, woman. You people are sad.

As we know, all of the Idol contestants read VFTW, despite what Carlyplant would have you believe. Jason Yeager recently posted a blog where he talks about, among other things, his time in Hollywood with Michael Johns, David Cook, and Luke Menard. He also referenced our website when talking about the day his roommate Michael Johns moved in:

I showed up in Hollywood week and checked into my hotel room. My roommate had already checked in and his stuff was already moved in. A few moments later the "Song-stealing-greasy-headed-douchebag" as he so lovingly became known to the four of us, (thanks to our wonderful friends at votefortheworst.com) lol!!!!! We instantly became really good friends that whole week.

Glad you liked the nickname, Jason. It's very fitting! Though this is now the second account we've heard of Michael Johns being kind of cool. Hmmmm... maybe he's only a slight douchebag, but still pretty greasy. Take a shower and we'll talk.

A MySpace bulletin was sent out by a musician named Chinua Hawk that says that American Idol season 7 semifinalist Luke Menard has been diagnosed with cancer and is currently in stage 2. That's truly awful and it just emphasizes that there are many important things in life that go beyond a silly television show. Make sure to leave Luke some words of encouragement from the Worsters at http://www.myspace.com/chaptersix or send him an e-mail at luke@chapter6.com. In times like these, it's always great to hear positive words.

UPDATE: We've heard from someone close to Luke, who let us know that Luke does not have inoperable cancer. The ShowBuzz reports that he was dianosed with Hodgkin lymphoma. His condition is actually treatable and has a 93% full recovery rate. That's great news! Still make sure to send Luke some words of encouragement.