Fomer 'Idol' Melinda Doolittle Joins First Lady In Africa

Access Hollywood - June 27, 2007 11:04 AM PDT

NEW YORK, New York (June 27, 2007) Her "American Idol" run may be over, but Melinda Doolittle is still giving back.

Melinda will be traveling to Africa this week with First Lady Laura Bush, she revealed in an interview with TVGuide.com.

As part of the "Idol Gives Back" effort, the show's Top 10 finalists will represent the reality show in an awareness campaign to help curtail the spread of malaria.

"Were giving out half a million bed nets, Melinda told TVGuide.com, who will spend a week on the trip. Mosquitoes normally bite between 10 PM and 4 AM. So the best-case scenario is to have this net, which is interwoven with insecticides. Not only do they land on it, but they die, so they dont spread it to other people."

The former back-up singer will also perform Amazing Grace with a childrens choir, which she calls a lifelong dream.

Melinda finished in the top three on this season's "Idol."

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  • Louise V
    UPCOMING SHOW: 10/18/2008 1:00 PM Host Name Tyler Graves Show Name Moments With Melinda - Show 4 Show Length 1 Hour Show Description In this episode of Moments With Melinda, Melinda will discuss her new single “It’s Your Love” as well as her upcoming debut CD! Fan calls will be accepted, so please tune in! Call-in Number: (646) 716-9978
    report abuseposted October 13, 2008 11:05 AM PDT
  • Louise V
    UPCOMING SHOW: 10/18/2008 1:00 PM Host Name Tyler Graves Show Name Moments With Melinda - Show 4 Show Length 1 Hour Show Description In this episode of Moments With Melinda, Melinda will discuss her new single “It’s Your Love” as well as her upcoming debut CD! Fan calls will be accepted, so please tune in! Call-in Number: (646) 716-9978
    report abuseposted October 13, 2008 11:05 AM PDT
  • ruth h
    SHE WAS THE BEST EVER. I AM GLAD SHE IS LIVING HER DREAMS. GO "MEL" ....
    report abuseposted February 13, 2008 10:40 AM PST
  • just m
    Remember this in 10 yrs. Melinda is going to be a MEGASTAR. I wish I could bet on this so that I can make some major money. Unbelievable talent. Good luck girl.
    report abuseposted February 3, 2008 10:47 AM PST
  • Jamby
    I can't wait to see you in concert in Boston.That woulb be my best gift ever.I love you so very much Melinda. God bless you!
    report abuseposted January 3, 2008 4:21 PM PST
  • Jamby
    I can't wait to see you in concert in Boston.That woulb be my best gift ever.I love you so very much Melinda. God bless you!
    report abuseposted January 3, 2008 4:21 PM PST
  • Jamby
    I can't wait to see her singing in Boston. I love you so much Melinda.
    report abuseposted January 3, 2008 4:10 PM PST
  • Kimmy
    She should be making a cd somewhere. She can really sing!
    report abuseposted December 19, 2007 10:55 AM PST
  • patrick
    Go Melinda
    report abuseposted July 15, 2007 9:41 AM PDT
  • leo
    im so happy for her
    report abuseposted June 27, 2007 4:58 PM PDT

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