By Chris Michaud
NEW YORK (Reuters) -
Rocker Amanda Overmyer got the boot
from "American Idol"'s huge fan base on Wednesday, leaving 10
finalists singing their way to possible victory in the hit TV
talent show's seventh season.
The vote by millions of "Idol's" viewers for their favorite
singers left Overmyer, Kristy Lee Cook and Carly Smithson as an
all-female bottom three, with Overmyer coming in last.
Overmyer, 23, from Mulberry, Indiana, had performed "Back
in the USSR" during a second consecutive week of Beatles-themed
singing.
"Idol"'s judges concurred with viewers' choice of the
lowest voter-getters. Asked by host Ryan Seacrest whether
"America got it right," Simon Cowell confirmed, "Two weeks
running, yes."
Overmyer, who stood out with her raucous performances,
dramatically streaked hair and edgy style, was philosophical in
defeat, telling Seacrest, "It's been a run," adding that
"number 11 out of all them people was more than I could ever
expect."
Seacrest lauded her as "one of the most fearless
contestants we have ever had."
Overmyer will not join the "American Idol" tour, which is
reserved for the top 10 contenders.
"American Idol" pits singers against one another in a
months-long competition. Past winners such as Kelly Clarkson
and Carrie Underwood have gone on to music stardom. The weekly
show draws nearly 30 million viewers, making it the
most-watched program on U.S. television.
The other remaining finalists include David Archuleta, 17;
Jason Castro, 20; David Cook, 25; Chikezie Eze, 22; Michael
Johns, 29; Ramiele Malubay, 20; and Brooke White, 24.
Also performing on Wednesday night's show was season five
contestant Kelly Pickler.
In addition, this season's mentors were announced, and they
include Dolly Parton, Mariah Carey, Neil Diamond and Andrew
Lloyd Webber.
(Editing by Peter Cooney)
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