American Idol Former 'American Idol' finalists gush about the exposure they gained 01/26/2007 Bucky Covington said he likes to think he wasn't "kicked-off" as a finalist on the fifth season of Fox's American Idol. He described it as being "invited to leave." Read More RELATED NEWS 'American Idol' alum Josh Gracin expecting fifth childRuben Studdard and Clay Aiken perform a duet for first time in 13 years on 'The View'Rickey Smith, former 'American Idol' finalist, dead at age 36 TAGS: American Idol Idol Tonight Kimberly Caldwell Kelly Clarkson Bucky Covington Chris Daughtry Justin Guarini Ace Young Larry King
