'American Idol' Elimination: Jason Castro Burns Out; Syesha Mercado Rolls On

 

Published 5/8/2008 at MTV News Latest Headlines

"American Idol" contestant Jason Castro was sent home Wednesday after the dreadlocked singer apparently gave up and sabotaged himself. [link]

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