American Idol Season 7: Top 12
January 13, 2009 by Jeanne
This is it! The last look back at a previous season of American Idol before the new one begins!!! Are you ready? Are you excited?
The seventh season ended with the battle of the Davids as young David Archuleta went up against the more experienced David Cook. It really was a hard-fought battle with Archie delivering some incredible vocal performances while Cookie dished out riskier ones. In the end, Cook’s gambling paid off and he was crowned the winner.
Here’s a look at the Top 12. Did the right person win? (dates indicate when the contestant was eliminated in 2008).
- David Cook – Winner
- David Archuleta – May 21
- Syesha Mercado – May 14
- Jason Castro – May 7
- Brooke White – April 30
- Carly Smithson – April 23
- Kristy Lee Cook – April 16
- Michael Johns – April 10
- Ramiele Malubay – April 2
- Chikezie – March 26
- Amanda Overmyer – March 19
- David Hernandez – March 12
image ©2008 Fox Broadcasting Co. Cr: Frank Micelotta/FOX
