Didi Benami: American Idol Hopeful, Heart-Breaker
Darn you, American Idol!
We work so hard to remain numb during the early audition episodes of this show, as Fox aims to tug at heart strings more than impress viewers with actual vocal talent.
While the singers and their skills will be on full display next week in Hollywood, these editions of the competition are typically reserved for joke acts (see Platt, Larry) and emotional backstories that leave us rolling our eyes like Katy Perry.
But Didi Benami broke down our cynical exteriors last night.
During her audition, the Los Angeles native burst out in tears at the memory of a friend that passed away four years ago. When asked by Kara if she wanted this badly, the beautiful blonde simply lost it.
Fortunately, Didi could also carry a major tune. She impressed judges with a rendition of "Hey Jude" and received unanimous approval for Hollywood. She's also rumored to be a semifinalist.
Benami plays the guitar and attended Belmont University. The Hebrew definition of her real first name (Vered) means "rose."
Watch Didi's audition below and chime in: Were you moved by this singer's performance and her backstory?
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March 21st, 2010 9:33 AM
Come on, DIDI! We here lots of fans suporting you in China! You are the American Idol!
March 12th, 2010 6:00 AM
I really like her :)! and i think she should win American idol.. 'cause she is the strongest singer so far
March 8th, 2010 3:20 AM
hi vered "ROSE",
Im asra from philippines. i just wanna say that your good1
March 8th, 2010 3:15 AM
.'VERED is very good when she's performing on stage..!
im very touch to her story about her and BECKA ....
.; KEEP IT UP Girl you can do it ! i know your good!!
March 6th, 2010 11:41 AM
I am Rebecca's aunt- and she was a very amazing person indeed- and Didi is just as genuine as she appears. We love Didi!!!
March 5th, 2010 7:49 PM
A note from Didi's public diary.. its touching... and I'm rooting for her.. hope she get the right song and does well.
Thursday, April 13, 2006 12:23 AM
Hey love. So, I bought a keyboard today and I have been playing on it all day... well after i got off of work, but i am reminded of when you sat on the floor of our apt and would just play and sing your heart out. Oh the lovely memories.
Becka, you are my inspiration to do what I love, I miss you but i still feel your presence so I know I am not without you.
I am moving to california to follow my dream, I wish you could be my roommate there. I miss my roomie. Bec, I miss our talks that lasted until 3AM, and I miss that we shared so much in common. You had become such a breath of fresh air in my life, I know God connected us for a reason and I still feel it. I miss your crazy boy advice... who do i go to for advice now? I have no "Becca- Meter". Haha I miss your great smile and how you ALWAYS made me feel better about anyth
March 4th, 2010 8:48 PM
I wish I could tell her what song to sing because it was all wrong for her. She needs some billy holliday, erica badu, or some amy winehouse up beat and should could rock it!!!!
March 4th, 2010 1:57 AM
Didi was good with terrified.
She was authentic and real.
She tried to hard this week to get a certain style, and that is where she lost her uniqueness.
Love the "feel good" vibe though...I got frustrated from her song choices and performances she became from wow to ok but still like her a lot.
she should definitelly sing:
Chantal kreviazuk-In this life
It would put her back on her feets real fast with her guitar.
Go Didi!
February 26th, 2010 12:20 AM
Didi is so genuine and sooooooo rediculously hot....YUM
February 24th, 2010 6:57 PM
I personally thought she was freaking AWESOME on the show.. I love that song and just loved the way she sung it.. WOW.. Plus she is sooo HOT lol.. Anyway WOW Great Job...