American Idol James Durbin getting big homecoming despite 'American Idol' exit 05/14/2011 Officials in Santa Cruz, Calif., said "American Idol" contestant and hometown hero James Durbin would be on hand Saturday for a special day in his honor. Read More RELATED NEWS 'American Idol' runner-up Lauren Alaina calls off engagement to high school sweetheart Alex Hopkins'American Idol' winner Scotty McCreery marries Gabi DugalScotty McCreery: I forgot there was a gun in the backpack I took to airport TAGS: American Idol James Durbin