American Idol Top 9

Guide Note

The American Idol Season 7 Top 9 were announced on the episode that aired on March 26, 2008 at 9pm Eastern and 8pm Central. The results show followed the night where performers sang songs that were written during the year they were born. Highlights of the night included: David Cook's "Billie Jean", Michael John's "We Are the Champions", and Kristy Lee Cook's "God Bless the USA".

Ultimately Chikezie Eze was eliminated at the end of the program.

Fast Facts

1. Announcement date: March 26, 2008
2. Theme: Songs from the year you were born
3. Mentor: None
4. Performance show: March 25, 2008
5. Safe contestants: David Cook, Michael Lee Johns, Kristy Lee Cook
6. Bottom three: Syesha Mercado, Chikezie Eze, and Jason Castro
7. Eliminated: Chikezie Eze

Former Transportation Security Administration bag screener Chikezie Eze was born in Inglewood, California. He was on both the sixth and seventh seasons of American Idol. During his second shot at stardom he was voted off after he sang a rendition of the Luther Vandross song "If Only for One Night".