Emily Wynne Hughes

- Age at time of filming: 21
- Hometown: Los Angeles, California
- Occupation: Singer of Go Betty Go
- Record label: SideOneDummy Records
- Audition city: Phoenix, Arizona
- Audition air date: January 13, 2009
- Wears a SCRAM bracelet.TMZ: "A.I." Contestant Ordered to SCRAM (January 15, 2009)
- Pled to reckless driving in 2008.TMZ: "A.I." Contestant Ordered to SCRAM (January 15, 2009)
- Contestant on: American Idol Season 8
- Judged by: Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi
- Program airs on: Fox

Emily Wynne-Hughes is the lead singer for the all-girl punk group Go Betty Go. She auditioned for the hit show American Idol knowing that if she made it onto the show the band's European tour would be canceled.
DUI

Hughes was arrested in July of 2008 for allegedly driving under the influence in West Hollywood. After a plea deal to a lesser charge of reckless driving, Hughes was ordered to wear a SCRAM (Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitor) bracelet. She was also ordered to 3 years probation.TMZ: "A.I." Contestant Ordered to SCRAM (January 15, 2009)
American Idol Audition

Emily Wynne Hughes auditioned on the premiere of the 8th season of American Idol with the song "Barracuda" by the band Heart. She brought her mother along to the audition, who had a career as a singer for years. Judge Paula Abdul said that the audition was in the top 5 of the ones they had seen. All four judges agreed and she will go to Hollywood for the next round of auditions.DailyMotion Video: Emily Wynne Hughes at her American Idol Audition (Time: 3:23)
Top 50?

Vote for the Worst announced before the show began that Emily Wynne-Hughes did not make it past the Hollywood round auditions.Vote For The Worst: Emily Wynne-Hughes Cut in Hollywood (January 7, 2009) She was eliminated on the show airing Wednesday, February 4, 2009, after having trouble remebering the words to "Don't Stop (Thinking About Tomorrow)," her group's chosen song.
Wynne-Hughes and Britney

Wynne-Hughes first appeared on television in an interview for being an employee on staff at Esther's Hair Salon in Tarzana, California, where Britney Spears shaved her head on February 17, 2007.US Magazine: Brit Goes Bald: Inside the Salon! (February 17, 2007)American Idle: Emily Wynne Hughes (December 29, 2008)