American Idol 2008: Fans Eliminate Kristy Lee Cook

NEW YORK — The praise of Mariah Carey couldn't rescue Kristy Lee Cook from elimination on "American Idol."

The 24-year-old resident country singer from Selma, Ore., was the latest casualty as the Fox sing-off narrowed the competition to six finalists.

Though guest mentor Carey said Cook's rendition of "Forever" gave her chills, Simon Cowell was not so impressed.

Brooke White and Syesha Mercado joined Cook with the lowest number of votes on Wednesday's results show. When asked to predict the loser, Cowell said: "Maybe Kristy _ you know, your time's up this time, sweetheart."

Cook cried but took the eviction in stride. She directed her reprisal of "Forever" to Cowell, who grinned awkwardly.

The telecast also featured performances by "Idol" also-ran Elliott Yamin and Carey, who sang "Bye Bye" from her new album "EMC2."

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Comments

[happybow90]

I love her. Many of her fans on wealthychat.com will always support her.

[SoYaThink]

FINALLY - Good riddins.

[joesprings]

riddance

[Thucydides Jr.]

No actually, good ridings.. back to her horses in Oregon where I am happy to see she has been sent.

And as for Nashville, I think it does not need another good looking blonde with mediocre talent. They have enough for now.