American Idol Ousted 'Idol' finalist Melinda Doolittle served as "the momma" 05/18/2007 Melinda Doolittle described American Idol's 12 sixth-season finalists as "one big, happy family," and she had the honor of serving as its matriarch. Read More RELATED NEWS Chris Sligh, former 'American Idol' finalist, reveals he is battling Covid-19 and pneumoniaJordin Sparks and husband Dana Isaiah welcome first child togetherJordin Sparks "in shock" and "numb" following deaths of four loved ones in a week TAGS: American Idol Paula Abdul Simon Cowell Melinda Doolittle Gina Glocksen Mandisa Hundley Sanjaya Malakar Chris Sligh Phil Stacey
