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Overthrow of Castro Leaves 3 Idol Hopefuls  

Posted May 8, 08 8:00 AM CDT in Arts & Living    Most Covered

(newser) – And then there were three. Jason Castro got the boot from "American Idol" last night, leaving David Cook, David Archuleta, and Syesha Mercado remaining in the competition, reports the AP. The dreadlocked Texan was an early favorite but couldn't keep the momentum going. His fate was sealed after he managed to mess up the lyrics to Bob Dylan's "Mr Tambourine Man" on Tuesday's show.

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Overthrow of Castro Leaves 3 <em>Idol</em> Hopefuls
From left, David Archuleta, Syesha Mercado, and David Cook remain in the running for "American Idol" after Jason Castro, right, got the boot. a   (AP Photo/FOX, Michael Becker)
Overthrow of Castro Leaves 3 <em>Idol</em> Hopefuls
In this April 24, 2008 file photo, American Idol contestant Jason Castro arrives at the Britweek launch party at the British Consul Generals' residence in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)
Overthrow of Castro Leaves 3 <em>Idol</em> Hopefuls
Contestant Jason Castro attends the "American Idol" annual Top 12 Party Thursday, March 6, 2008 in West Hollywood, Calif.   (AP Photo/Phil McCarten)
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