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• American Idol contestant Megan Joy Corkrey auditioned in Salt Lake City, Utah. She is a divorced single mother who has a son named Ryder. After her audition, Simon Cowell commented "Because you're different, I'll remember you."Newsday: Battle of the Moms (January 28, 2009) After making it through Hollywood Week, Megan Joy Corkery earned a spot on the top 13. She was eliminated from the show as a member of the top 9 after telling Simon she didn't care what he thought of her performances. For her statement, Simon refused to consider using the veto on her.TV Guide: Megan Doesn't Regret Snubbing Simon (April 2, 2009)

• Fast Facts

  1. Audition city: Salt Lake City, Utah
  2. Audition song: "Can't Help Loving That Man of Mine"
  3. Hometown: Sandy, Utah
  4. Age at time of filming: 23
  5. Recently divorced
  6. Son named Ryder
  7. Has 3/4 sleeve tattoo on her right arm
  8. Elimination date: April 1, 2009

• Namesake?

  There are two Megan Joy's in the entertainment industry. One is a contestant on American Idol, the other films pornographic movies. Idols' Megan Joy has no immediate plans on adding her full name of Megan Joy Corkery, as Corkery was her married name and she has since dropped it due to her separation from her husband.E! Online: Idol's Megan Joy Has a Porn Counterpart (March 19, 2009)

• Top 13 Performances

  • Week 1: "Rockin Robin"
  • Week 2: "Walkin' After Midnight" by Patsy Cline
  • Week 3: "For Once in My Life" by Stevie Wonder
  • Week 4: "Turn Your Lights Down Low" by Bob Marley

  
  

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