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'Idol' Cut Leaves Final Four Standing

By ERIN CARLSON,

Posted: 2008-05-01 07:14:39

Filed Under: American Idol, TV News, Reality TV

NEW YORK (May 1) - Diamond wasn't Brooke White's best friend on "American Idol" Wednesday night.

The tearful 24-year-old folkster from Mesa, Ariz., was eliminated as the Fox show trimmed the competition to the top four finalists.

'American Idol' Season 7: Top 12

Eliminated: Chikezie Eze

Age: 22 | Hometown: Inglewood, Calif.
Background: Chikezie made it to Hollywood in season six but fell short of the Top 24.

'American Idol' Season 7: Top 12

Eliminated: Amanda Overmyer

Age: 23 | Hometown: Mulberry, Ind. Background: The Harley-riding, rock 'n' roll nurse survived a bad car accident after her Atlanta audition.

'American Idol' Season 7: Top 12

Eliminated: David Hernandez

Age: 24 | Hometown: Glendale, Ariz.
Background: After suffering from nerves during his San Diego audition, David wowed the judges during Hollywood week with his rendition of 'Love the One You're With.'

'American Idol' Season 7: Top 12

David Archuleta

Age: 17 | Hometown: Murray, Utah
Background: David won the junior singer category of 'Star Search' in 2003. He overcame vocal paralysis to audition in San Diego.

'American Idol' Season 7: Top 12

Jason Castro

Age: 20 | Hometown: Rockwall, Texas
Background: Jason starred as the love interest of the title character in the MTV series 'Cheyenne.'

'American Idol' Season 7: Top 12

Brooke White

Age: 24 | Hometown: Mesa, Ariz.
Background: The nanny, who claims to have never seen an R-rated movie released an album, 'Songs From the Attic,' in 2005 and reportedly opened for Phil Vassar on tour.

'American Idol' Season 7: Top 12

David Cook

Age: 25 | Hometown: Blue Springs, Mo.
Background: David was a fixture in the Heartland music scene in the bands Midwest Kings and Axium. He released a solo album, 'Analog Heart.'

'American Idol' Season 7: Top 12

Michael Lee Johns

Age: 29 | Hometown: Los Angeles
Background: The native Australian fronted a band, The Rising, which was once signed to Maverick.

'American Idol' Season 7: Top 12

Carly Smithson

Age: 23 | Hometown: San Diego
Background: The native Irish singer tried out for season 5, but visa problems disqualified her. Under her maiden name, Carly Hennessy, she released a record, 'Ultimate High,' for MCA in 2001.

'American Idol' Season 7: Top 12

Ramiele Malubay

Age: 20 | Hometown: Miramar, Fla.
Background: The Filipino-American stands only 4'11" and aspires to be the next Jasmine Trias (season 3).

'American Idol' Season 7: Top 12

Syesha Mercado

Age: 21 | Hometown: Sarasota, Fla.
Background: The daughter of a Motown singer, Syesha appeared as a contestant on the short-lived ABC reality competition, 'The One: Making a Music Star.'

'American Idol' Season 7: Top 12

Kristy Lee Cook

Age: 24 | Hometown: Selma, Ore.
Background: The horseback-riding, cage-fighting country singer was once signed by Arista (and linked to Britney Spears' production company).

On Tuesday's show, aka Neil Diamond Night, White sang two songs by Diamond: "I'm a Believer" and "I Am ... I Said."

Simon Cowell called White's first performance "a nightmare," then heaped praise on her after her second act.

"This is the Brooke we like. Sitting behind the piano, singing a very good song," the snarky judge said. "It wasn't incredible, but it was a million times better than the first song. Well done."

White, who claimed never to have seen an R-rated movie, wiped away tears before her final performance. The former nanny told fans: "I just wanna say `thank you."'

The remaining "Idol" candidates - David Archuleta, David Cook, Jason Castro and Syesha Mercado (Wednesday night's other low vote-getter) - surrounded White on stage.

Cook, offering moral support, patted her on the back.

Earlier in the live telecast, Ryan Seacrest defended Paula Abdul against Internet chatter about her flub the night before: "Just for the record: The rumors - they're not true. She's part of our family, and we love her."

The host didn't explain what those "rumors" were, but said he'd been reading gossip online about Abdul. The "Idol" judge goofed on Tuesday night's performance show when she gave Castro feedback for two songs - even though he'd only sung one.

"American Idol" had switched up the format by making judges take notes and hold their appraisals until every contestant had performed. Abdul said later that she was thrown for a loop when producers apprised the judges of the change at the last minute.

Wednesday's show also featured performances by guest mentor Diamond and Natasha Bedingfield.

Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. The information contained in the AP news report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or otherwise distributed without the prior written authority of The Associated Press. All active hyperlinks have been inserted by AOL.

2008-05-01 07:14:39

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dchagerstown 03:32:34 PM May 05 2008

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Oh, also people seem to put little David A., down due to his parents and his heritage, lets remember that David Cook is Canadian.

dchagerstown 03:27:08 PM May 05 2008

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I am very curious about that Poll between the 2 David's. I feel that the %'s of both should be much closer. I also feel that this will be Jason's time to go. Again, people this is simply my thoughts, because we ALL KNOW that American Idol is not fixed.

angelbaby8151 03:03:37 PM May 03 2008

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I loved Brooke and found her to be absolutely, though I can't say I'm disappointed because I know she'll come out with a record deal somewhere, meanwhile I'll be waiting her for CD.

I admire David A. I love his voice, I hate how some immature young "adults" feel the need to rant on his fans because of his looks. How shallow? Seriously, you need to grow up and realize that it IS about a popularity contest, but believe me, he didn't make it to the top 4 for his looks, his voice had a BIG part of it too. Grow up :) Thanks..

cheeselvr8664 12:11:56 PM May 03 2008

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DAVID ARUCULAETA all of the girls (expet for me) love him they think he is so cute that is why he hasent been voted off yet!!

cheeselvr8664 12:11:01 PM May 03 2008

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I love DAVID COOK he so needs to win American Idol If he gets voted off i will stop watching american idol!!!

sirencry76 09:08:21 AM May 03 2008

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LOL..AnyBody Happen to Notice When Natasha Stated She Wanted to Give "David" a Hug that Cooke AUTOMATICALLY ASSUMED **LOL** She Was REferring To HIM??? Alil Much Needed Lesson in HUMILITY There.. But I Digress..
I Love Cook's Talent..but His Concietedness gets on my Nerves. He's Been Showing Improvement in the "humbled-down" department though, as of late So I Must give him Props.

Cook is Obviously My Pick..he's the one that's gonna be The Last One Standing..
But You Know Something... JASON is Gonna Be Standin RIGHT Next To Him when Cook Is Named American Idol.
It's Better for Jason Anyway..His Soul is Too Big and Genuine To Be Owned By
VAmpires Like FOX, Or ANYONE They Are Affiliated With. He Needs To Be The TRUE MAN HE'S BEEN ALL ALONG...I Don't EVER want to see Him sell out..Not For The Likes of THEM..Not For ANYBODY.

ladyintimidator 10:13:00 PM May 02 2008

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Its a shame that the people kicked off Brook White ;I think before Brook White was kick off.... syesha, and Jason....should been thrown off way long time ago..... I really think that the American Idol is fixed....poor Brook knew that it was her being thrown off.. .Idont care to ever watch the american idol again the godd singers are thrown off and the ones that should been thrown off is kept ......I just hope that David Cook is the american Idol unless how the voters vote .... they seem to vote for the bad ones like jason and Syesha...

birt1214 07:10:27 PM May 02 2008

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i think she was pretty good. i used to watch idol everynight when it was on at the begining of this season, but then i got caught up with soccer, so i havent really been watching it