American Idol Carly Smithson 'not that sad' about her 'American Idol' elimination 04/24/2008 As the latest female finalist to be shown the door, Carly Smithson thinks American Idol's seventh season has turned into a popularity contest that is benefiting the boys. Read More RELATED NEWS David Cook heading to Broadway for 'Kinky Boots'Brooke White, an 'American Idol' alum, welcomes a baby boy with husband Dave RayJoanne Borgella, former 'American Idol' contestant, dead at age 32 from cancer TAGS: American Idol Simon Cowell Carly Smithson Andrew Lloyd Webber