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Idol star Cook says he's 'cool' now

Cook - Has been released from hospital
Cook - Has been released from hospital

'American Idol' star David Cook has returned to the set of the talent show after being released from hospital.

The singer, who was treated for high blood pressure and heart palpitations on Tuesday, said that he is "cool" now.

Speaking to the show's host Ryan Seacrest, Cook said: "The whole thing kind of got blown out of proportion."

"I have high blood pressure, and it spiked, so they took me to the nearest hospital. But I’m cool. I’m not going anywhere."

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