Carly Smithson

Carly Smithson's "American Idol" Elimination Blamed On Song Choice

New York Times | Edward Wyatt | Posted 05.25.2011

Carly Smithson might be the first "American Idol" contestant to be voted off the show for blasphemy. Online chat boards devoted to "American Idol" ha...

Kids Incorporated

Chez Pazienza | Posted 05.25.2011

Chez Pazienza

Talent doesn't matter on American Idol, nor does personality; all that really counts is the innate ability to give America's cell phone armed rugrats something to either fantasize about or aspire to.

Megan Fox Or Fallen American Idol Carly Smithson: Who's Hotter? (POLL)

Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

Megan Fox has been named FHM's sexiest woman and Carly Smithson made it to the final six on "American Idol" before getting eliminated. It's a battle ...

American Idol Results: The Veteran Goes Home

AP | DERRIK J. LANG | Posted 05.25.2011

LOS ANGELES — Carly Smithson lost another chance to be a superstar. Smithson, the 24-year-old Irish bartender from San Diego, was the latest ca...

American Idol Top 6: Andrew Lloyd Webber

Michael Giltz | Posted 05.25.2011

Michael Giltz

Idolmade the debatable claim that Andrew Lloyd Webber "composed most of the important musicals of our time," and I predict the bottom three will be Carly, Jason, and Brooke.

Carly Smithson: From Record Deal To Waitress To "American Idol"

AP | SOLVEJ SCHOU | Posted 05.25.2011

Carly Smithson may have snagged a big-time record deal as a teen, but her co-workers at an Irish pub in San Diego didn't even know the raven-haired, t...

'Idol' Cuts 4 More, Leaving 12 Finalists

AP | DERRIK J. LANG | Posted 05.25.2011

LOS ANGELES — The top 12 "American Idol" finalists include an actress, a "Star Search" champion, an Australian, a male stripper and someone who ...

"Idol" Cuts 4, Keeps The Irish Professional

AP | ERIN CARLSON | Posted 05.25.2011

NEW YORK — Carly Smithson progressed on "American Idol" Thursday amid controversy over her professional past. Smithson, 24, has made headlines f...

'Idol' Narrows Competition to 24 Singers

AP | ERIN CARLSON | Posted 05.25.2011

NEW YORK — The tears flowed on "American Idol" Wednesday night as the show trimmed the competition to 24 semifinalists. They were mostly happy t...