American Idol Season 7: Top 12

This is it! The last look back at a previous season of American Idol before the new one begins!!! Are you ready? Are you excited?

The seventh season ended with the battle of the Davids as young David Archuleta went up against the more experienced David Cook. It really was a hard-fought battle with Archie delivering some incredible vocal performances while Cookie dished out riskier ones. In the end, Cook’s gambling paid off and he was crowned the winner.

Here’s a look at the Top 12. Did the right person win? (dates indicate when the contestant was eliminated in 2008).

David Cook – Winner
David Archuleta – May 21
Syesha Mercado – May 14
Jason Castro – May 7
Brooke White – April 30
Carly Smithson – April 23
Kristy Lee Cook – April 16
Michael Johns – April 10
Ramiele Malubay – April 2
Chikezie – March 26
Amanda Overmyer – March 19
David Hernandez – March 12