That leaves Brooke and Kristy still standing. Who’s it going to be?

Staying tonight is Brooke White. Going home is Kristy Lee Cook.

Well, Dial Idol was wrong again. They pegged Syesha as going home.

Sing us out Kristy.

The left: Jason, Carly, and Syesha.

To the right: David C., Kristy, and Brooke.

Come on out David Archuleta. Is Ryan going to pull the “please join the group you think you belong with” card, like years past? Lets find out. David A. is safe.

Now Ryan tells David Cook to swap with Syesha because he’s got too many “Cooks in the kitchen.” Ryan, you crafty person, you. Now Ryan pulls the “card.” David A. sits down because he doesn’t want to pick a group. Ryan gestures towards the left hand side of the stage so David can join that group. Instead, David Cook sits on the floor beside David Archuleta. All four are back next week. Phew, that messed with the nerves.

Last night’s mentor Mariah Carey performed on tonight’s show singing the song “Bye Bye” off of her new album.

The next question is for the judges. The caller wanted to know what the first record each judge bought.
Randy: Led Zepplin, James Brown
Paula: The Jacksons, Carole King and Earth, Wind and Fire
Simon: Paula Abdul….haha

The next question is for Paula. What song of yours best describes your relationship with Simon? Opposites Attract.

Next question was for Simon. The caller wanted to know the difference between a “karaoke”, “theme park” performance, etc. His answer..all the ones the caller described are horrible. Okay! We are one step closer to understanding Simon.

The last question is for David Cook. Are you single? Yes!! There ya go ladies!

Next out is Syesha Mercado. Please join Jason and Carly.

Out next is Ms. Brooke White. She joins “the Cooks.”

What about David Archuleta? He’s all alone backstage. We will find out who he will join after the break.

Elliott Yamin performed on the show tonight singing the song “Free”. This performance comes not long after the death of his mother, Claudette, on March 31, 2008.

The Ford commercial this week was to the song “I Want to Break Free” originally sang by Queen.

Up first tonight is Jason Castro. People seemed to really like his performance last night. Is he safe? Don’t know. He starts a group to the left of Ryan Seacrest.

Up next is Mr. David Cook who seemed to be the favorite last night. Where does he go? With Jason or to his own group? David starts a group to the right of Ryan.

Next is Carly Smithson. Please join Jason Castro.

Next is Kristy Lee Cook. She joins David Cook. Interesting.

The Top 7 had the chance to sing the Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men hit song, “One Sweet Day.” It appeared on the album Daydream, which was released in 1995.