Kristy Lee Cook was almost eliminated before American Idol narrowed down its contestants to the final 12. But she made it! And we wish her the best in this competition.
Two thumbs deserve to be up for <a href="http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/stars/david-hernandez/">David Hernandez</a>. This American Idol finalist has overcome a stripping controversy to move on during season seven's competitive auditions.
Might Asiah Epperson be in trouble after the American Idol round of 16? We hope not. This singer doesn't look too thrilled in this photo, though, does she? It was taken after her rendition of "I Wanna Dance with Somebody."
According to Simon Cowell, Kady Malloy has a "massive lack of personality." Ouch. That can't bode well for her self-confidence, forget her future on American Idol.
Amanda Overmyer is a difficult contestant to judge. Here she is, after a solid performance during the final round of season seven semifinals. But is this rocker hardcore enough to make it through the next round?
How far can Carly Smithson go on American Idol? That's up to the viewers, of course. But we'd be shocked not to see her among the final five or six contestants on season seven.
As you can tell, Kristy Lee Cook held nothing back during her rendition of Faithfully. It's hard to go wrong with this Journey ballad, but Cook isn't a favorite to win it all.
Forget those supposedly racy <a href="http://www.realitytvscoop.com/2008/03/a-scandalous-ramiele-malubay-photo/">Ramiele Malubay</a> pictures. Here's a shot of the American Idol singer doing what she does best: carrying a major tune!
We're on the record as hoping Brooke White makes it as far as possible on American Idol. This laid back singer is a nice change of pace from louder, over-the-top contestants.
Syesha Mercado was "Saving All My Love for You" during her performance on the top 8 show. Singing Whitney Houston is always a challenge. Think she pulled it off?
Jason Castro was hailed by the judges for singing the best, most original song during American Idol's round of 16. It was a taken on the classic, slow tune "Hallelujah."
