Elliott Yamin

American Idol Season 5 Top 12 Contestants (Photo courtesy of FremantleMedia North America) As the nation prepares to crown the newest American Idol, tune in to AMERICAN IDOL REWIND to relive what has been called one of the most thrilling races of the competition, when Chris Daughtry, Elliott Yamin, Katharine McPhee, and Taylor Hicks were all in the running to take home the big prize on the fifth season of Idol. Every Saturday this May, AMERICAN IDOL REWIND will premiere an all-new episode featuring exclusive interviews with the season 5 top four, as well as never-before-seen footage from one of the most extraordinary years in Idol history. Relive the rise of a rock star, the beginning of the “Soul Patrol” and the birth of “McPheever”! On Saturday, May 1st, 2010: an unimaginable elimination defined season five like no other with Chris Daughtry's shocking exit from the competition, and three were left standing- Elliott Yamin, Katharine McPhee, and Taylor Hicks. On Saturday, May 8th, 2010: AMERICAN IDOL REWIND unveils a one-hour Chris Daughtry special focusing on his electrifying rise from one of thousands of Idol auditioners in Denver to international rock superstar. On Saturday, May 15th, 2010: There are three contestants left in the competition, and only two spots in the season five finale - it came down to just a few votes, but unfortunately one Elliott Yamin is sent home.