Brooke Bids 'Idol' Bye Bye

By Access HollywoodApril 30, 2008, 10:35 pm PDT

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- And then there were four.

Brooke White, the nanny from Van Nuys, Calif., was the latest cast-off on "American Idol," leaving only one woman, Syesha Mercado, left standing.

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Following one of the most chaotic night's in the show's history, it was ultimately the young blonde Carly Simon-esque singer's lack of confidence that did her in.

At one point during the evening, when she and Syesha were sent back to the couch by host Ryan Seacrest to wait as the show's bottom two, Brooke commented, "we'll stay as long as we can."

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The night also contained performances by Neil Diamond (this week's music mentor) and Natasha Bedingfield (who jokingly even agreed to be David Archuleta's prom date).

Seacrest also put to rest any rumors that had been circulating that pesky Internet that judge Paula Abdul had been out of sorts the night before. At about 12 minutes into the show he explained that, "the rumors are not true, she's part of our family, and we love her." Paula seemed genuinely surprised and moved.

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At one point during the night's broadcast, when the show takes pre-taped calls from fans, Simon's first kiss (from when he was nine-years-old) called in - a woman named Tara Miller from Petaluma, Calif.

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  • roberta w
    maybe the show should be called american teeny bopper idol. and the teeny bopper who uses the most cell minuets in that 2 hours wins an all expense day out with their teeny bopper idol sponsered by ford and coca - cola. then just maybe ther will be the real american idol show so people can vote for the contestant who has real talent. Go Mr. Cook!!!
    report abuseposted May 1, 2008, 5:36 pm PDT
  • I think Jason or Syesha should have went home. GO DAVID COOK!!!
    report abuseposted May 1, 2008, 5:33 pm PDT
  • Ree
    I truely believe that Jason should have been the one to go home instead of Brooke. He has not one shred of singing ability and has a smug attitude. I think even he can't beleive he has been there that long you can tell by his smurky smile. I can't stand his hairdo his hair looks like a birdnest and needs to be washed. I hope he is voted out next week!!!
    report abuseposted May 1, 2008, 3:32 pm PDT
  • holly m
    Stop being so judgemental. Paula is good for the show. She supports the singers, recognizes each as an individual, gives hope. Those of you who have NEVER made a mistake....you can speak your mind; If you are not perfect yourself, be quiet until you are...
    report abuseposted May 1, 2008, 2:47 pm PDT
  • leave paula
    i think paula is on to many drugs and needs to stay at home. you can't even understand what she is trying to say. as far as the idols go. david cook all the way.
    report abuseposted May 1, 2008, 12:39 pm PDT
  • Lesson Learned
    It's about time they gave that motor-mouth broad the boot! She's part of the reason I stopped watching. I found it suspicious, to say the least, that she survived week after week when others with more potential were sent home.
    report abuseposted May 1, 2008, 11:33 am PDT
  • Steph
    If David Cook doesn't when this I will be very upset. My other favorite Carly left last week so David C. has to do take it.
    report abuseposted May 1, 2008, 6:37 am PDT
  • what else is new
    I wish Brooke the best Oh, you have never made a mistake in your life? I am tired of all the bashing of celebrities. If it wasn't for them, you probably wouldn't be watching. I mean, you must be watching it because you know when Paula makes a mistake. These people donate their money to needy people and raise money on their shows for the needy. Do you help the needy??
    report abuseposted May 1, 2008, 6:03 am PDT
  • sunshines
    I find it insulting that they gave a dumb ass excuse for Paulas screw up again.she herself admitted THIS IS HARD ! OMG ARE YOU KIDDING US ALL SHE HAD TO DO WAS LISTEN TO 2 SONGS PER IDOL YOU IDIOT MAN THEY BREAK SIMONS CHOP BUT HES MOST OF THE POINTED OUT THE TRUTH AND MOST HATE THE TRUTH WE ALL DO AT TIMES . SO SHE NEEDS A V-K SOMEONE SHOULD CONVINCE HER THIS IS 2008 NOT THE 70S.
    report abuseposted May 1, 2008, 4:38 am PDT
  • sunshines
    I HAVE TO GET PAULA OFF MY CHEST!!! THIS WACK JOB IS TOTALLY ANNOYIN! SHE STANDS UP WIGGLES IN HER CHAIR DRINKS LIKE SHES BEEN IN THE DESERT ALL DAY HANDS ARE SOMETIMES UP IN THE AIR OR ALL OVER THE TABLE IN FRONT OF HER ON AND ON. DOES FOX NOT SEE THIS THIS WOMAN IS WACKED OUT OR JUST DISABLED WAT EVER SHES THINKING OF NOT RETURNING DONT THINK PAULA JUST DONT COME BACK WE DECIDED FOR Y
    report abuseposted May 1, 2008, 4:32 am PDT
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