April 23, 2008: Now it's down to five, as Carly Smithson becomes the latest casualty.
April 16, 2008: Only six left. Kristy Lee Cook eliminated, Syesha Mercado & Brooke White also in bottom three.
April 10, 2008: Michael Johns eliminated. Some folks think he should have stayed despite a mediocre performance this one time.
April 2, 2008: Ramiele Malubay was sent home tonight after a weak performance.
March 26, 2008: Chikezie voted off, Syesha Mercado and Jason Castro also in bottom three.
Click the name of the result you predict for American Idol Season 7.
| Women | Men |
|---|---|
| Syesha Mercado | David Archeluta |
| Brooke White | Jason Castro |
| David Cook |
Randy Jackson has been a bass player since he was 13. He became a member of Journey in 1982, and went on to win Grammys as a music producer. He has participated in more than 1000 platinum and gold albums.
Paul Abdul's early work includes a gig as an L A Lakers cheerleader. She is best known as an award-winning pop singer and choreographer.
Simon Cowell is considered by many viewers to be the "nasty" judge. A nicer term would be "celebrity judge."
Our Favorite Simonisms
"It started off OK, and then you played the harmonica, which was literally atrocious, and then it turns into 'Achy Breaky Heart' at the end." - to Chikezie on March 18, 2008
"David ... no, no no. I thought it was corny verging on desperate, to be honest with you. It was all a little bit rabbit in the headlights." - to David Hernandez on March 11, 2008
"You've got to know your limitations, Ryan ... something you've managed to do quite well through your career." - to Ryan Seacrest on Feb. 27, 2008