American Idol Elliott Yemin nearly misses 'American Idol' finalists' White House visit 07/30/2006 "American Idol" contestant Elliott Yamin almost missed U.S. President George Bush's White House meeting with the TV show's finalists, claiming he overslept. Read More RELATED NEWS 'American Idol' alum Mandisa's cause of death revealed'American Idol' alum Mandisa dead at age 47Katharine McPhee leaves David Foster tour after "horrible" family tragedy TAGS: American Idol Elliott Yamin Ace Young W.