Diana Degarmo auditioned in Hawaii with "Chain Of Fools." She instantly got the approval of Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson, but Simon claimed she was too young. But who cares what Simon thought? Two votes means Diana was in the competition.
On week four of American Idol, the top thirtytwo, Diana proved that she had what it takes by singing "I've got the music in me." She, along with Fantasia Barrino, made it to the top twelve.
The final twelve...the pressure's on. It's Soul Night, and Diana sings "Think." Diana makes it through to the next round, but Leah Labelle isn't so lucky.
It's Country Week on American Idol. Singing "A Broken Wing" is Diana Degarmo. Diana joined Matt and Camile in the bottom three, but she was sent back to safety quick as a flash. It was down to Matt and Camile, and Matt Rogers wasn't so lucky.
Motown! Diana rocks the house with "Do You Love Me?" She's safe, but either Jennifer, Amy, or Latoya is going home. Amy leaves the building.
It's Elton John night! Diana once again proves she should be in the competition, singing "I'm Still Standing." Well, Camile isn't.
It's time to take it to the movies! Diana hasn't been feeling good this week, but she still manages to sing a good "My Heart Will Go On." The judges aren't too excited about it, but at least it got her into the next round. But try as he might, JPL didnt rock enough to follow her.
It's Barry Manilow week, and Diana sings "One Voice." And this week, the controversy begins! The "three divas" take the stage, but unknown to them, they ARE the bottom three! A shocked Jennifer Hudson is sent home.
It's Latin week, and Diana proves she can sing just about any gendre of music with "Turn The Beat Around." Unforunatly, the strong willed John Stevens fails, and is sent home.
It's the final five, and it is Big Band Week. And now we have to sing two songs! Diana once more proves she can sing anything by singing "Someone To Watch Over Me" and "Get Happy." George isnt happy however, its time for him to go home. For the first time ever, there's a all girls final four.
Disco! It's the final four. Who will go this time? Diana sings "No More Tears" and "This Is It." It was it for Latoya London. People are shocked. Just what can happy now?
It's the top three! Diana choses to sing "Aint No Mountain High Enough." Judges arent impressed with the song selection. The judges chose "Because You Love Me." An ok song. Clive Davis choses "Don't Cry Outloud." Everyone is blown away. Has Diana been holding back the whole competition? Or is she just inspired? Who knows, but it's time to say Aloha to Jasmine Trias.
It's the tv event of the season. It's down to Fantasia and Diana. They entered the competition together, and they'll end it together. Diana starts it off with a tearjerking, "I Believe." She continues with "No More Tears", then finishes with a pitchy "Don't Cry Outloud." It was the first time Diana messed up in the competition, and it cost her the title of American Idol. But then, there's the whole controversy of the contest being rigged. But that's another story.