Danny Noriega tried, but failed, to win American Idol during its sixth season. The contestant is back during season seven, though, hoping to really make it big. Here's his audition.
Brooke White's tears come from the authentic, good soul that she is. Her heart was breaking because she was overwhelmed with the experience she had with the show and the gift that it brought.
Paula Abdul [after Brooke White was eliminated on season seven]