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SYESHA MERCADO
HOMETOWN Sarasota, Fla. AGE21

Latest Song:
'If I Ain't Got You' (Alicia Keys), 'Fever' (Peggy Lee) and 'Hit Me Up' (Gia Farrell)

Favorite Pop Artists:
Alicia Keys, Justin Timberlake

Favorite Judge:
Randy


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DAVID ARCHULETA
HOMETOWN Murray, Utah AGE17

Latest Song:
'And So It Goes' (Billy Joel), 'With You' (Chris Brown) and 'Longer' (Dan Fogelberg)

Favorite Pop Artists:
Natasha Bedingfield, Michael Jackson

Other Talents:
Writing Songs


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"It's interesting that Simon was the only judge seeking to challenge the contestant. And by dammit if David didn't prove himself more than up to the challenge."
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judges say ...

"It was a little bit like a chihuahua trying to be a tiger."

- Simon Cowell to David A.

fans say ...

"I got the feeling [the producers] set Syesha up. They gave both Davids songs that were right in their 'zones.' Syesha? Some piece of pop fluff." - SuzieBXray "David A. has solidified my initial thoughts on him. This boy is a one trick pony. He CANNOT pull off any song that isn't a ballad. It was painful to watch." - Dsrtflwr30
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