American Idol

Paris Bennett, the fifth season American Idol finalist that received a surprisingly early boot that year, is expecting her first child.

The Rockford, Illinois-native's mother, Jamecia Bennett, told The Minnesota Star Tribute that the father "chooses not to be in the public eye," adding that Bennett "has a ring" and is expecting to have a baby shower in August.

We wish her - and other expecting young mothers such as Bristol Palin - nothing but the best.