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  Syesha Mercado talks about her 'American Idol' experience

  May 16, 2008
  Syesha Mercado was a late-blooming American Idol seventh-season finalist, but once she hit her stride, she rode it all the way to the Top 3.
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  Syesha Mercado knew her 'American Idol' run was "over" on Tuesday

  May 15, 2008
  It may have taken her longer than everybody else, but even Syesha Mercado eventually came to the realization that American Idol's seventh-season finale would be a battle between David Archuleta and David Cook.
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  'American Idol' ousts Syesha Mercado, sets up David vs. David finale

  May 15, 2008
  The David Archuleta vs. David Cook finale predictions have come to fruition, as Syesha Mercado became the tenth finalist eliminated from American Idol's seventh season during last night's live results show on Fox.
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  'American Idol's Top 3 seventh-season finalists take to the stage

  May 14, 2008
  American Idol's Top 3 seventh-season finalists took the stage during last night's live performance episode, as each performed three songs and had three phone numbers for viewers to call and vote to determine which two would compete in next week's finale.
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  Jason Castro talks about his seventh-season 'American Idol' journey

  May 9, 2008
  Jason Castro's American Idol journey lasted longer than he thought it would.
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  Jason Castro "relieved" the pressure of 'American Idol' is behind him

  May 8, 2008
  If Jason Castro looked relieved when he was ousted from American Idol's seventh season during last night's results show, that's because he was.
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  'American Idol' eliminates Jason Castro, determines Top 3 finalists

  May 8, 2008
  Jason Castro expressed a desire to go home and voters obliged to send him there, as he was revealed to be the ninth finalist eliminated from American Idol's seventh season during last night's live results show on Fox.
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  'American Idol's Top 4 seventh-season finalists take to the stage

  May 7, 2008
  American Idol's Top 4 seventh-season finalists took the stage during last night's live performance episode, with each singing two songs from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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  Simon Cowell: Paula shouldn't apologize for 'American Idol' confusion

  May 5, 2008
  Simon Cowell is never one to offer an apology, and he apparently thinks Paula Abdul doesn't need to make one either.

• 'Nashville Star' judge John Rich blasts 'American Idol,' Paula Adbul

  May 5, 2008
  Country star John Rich took an opportunity to promote Nashville Star's sixth season at the expense of American Idol.

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