Elliot Yamin Sings “Free” on April 16 American Idol Results Show (Video)
Elliot Yamin sings “Free” in this April 16 American Idol results show video clip.
Elliot Yamin sings “Free” in this April 16 American Idol results show video clip.
Mariah Carey sings “Bye Bye” in this April 16 American Idol results show video clip. Check out that sparkly mic and stand!

After 36 million votes, Kristy Lee Cook was eliminated during the April 16 American Idol results show.
Ryan tried to trick us out by grouping Jason Castro, Carly Smithson and Syesha Mercado in one group; David Cook, Kristy Lee Cook and Brooke White in another. Then he switched David Cook and Syesah Mercado at the end. Syesha Mercado, Kristy Lee Cook and Brooke White were in the bottom three, but it was Kristy Lee Cook who was sent packing.
Syesha Mercado sings “Vanishing” by Mariah Carey in this April 15 American Idol video clip. I’ve always liked the lyrics to “Vanishing’ and the way Mariah Carey sings it – it’s hard not to compare Syesha’s version to the original.
Randy said it’s the toughest song, but said she did a good job; Paula thought it was unbelievably magical; Simon said technically it was very good, but wasn’t sure of the song choice.
Brooke White talks about how she missed her sister’s wedding because of American Idol. Brooke White sings “Hero” by Mariah Carey in this April 15 American Idol video clip.
Randy thought it was pretty good; Paula said she’s so authentic and it’s a beautiful thing, thought she sounded really good; Simon thought something was missing and her voice wasn’t strong enough for the song.
Jason Castro sings “I Don’t Wanna Cry” by Mariah Carey in this April 15 American Idol video clip.
Randy didn’t love it, thought it was weird; Paula really enjoyed it; Simon thought it wasn’t the best vocal, but it was a cool version, said the guys completely won the night.
Kristy Lee Cook sings “Forever” by Mariah Carey in this April 15 American Idol video clip.
Randy didn’t think it was amazing, but said she stepped it up at the end; Paula was blown away; Simon said she managed with what she could, but it was whiny at times and it wasn’t great.
Carly Smithson interviews that American Idol is really boring without Michael Johns! Carly Smithson sings “Without You” by Mariah Carey in this April 15 American Idol video clip.
Randy said he liked that she challenged herself with the song, but thinks she needs to believe in herself, thought it was pretty good; Paula liked how she showed her vocal range; Simon didn’t think she pulled it off and thought it was an okay version.