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Melinda Doolittle -- Before She Got Screwed

TMZ has obtained exclusive photos of robbed "American Idol" Melinda Doolittle -- from when she was just a grade-schooler!
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These candid photos were taken at the birthday party of one of her closest friends ... then. TMZ also has the wrongly-canned Idol's elementary school class photo (above). Doolittle attended a Christian school, and we're told that she and her mom were very religious.

The old friend told TMZ that Melinda was as genuine then as she appeared to be on the show. "She is such a sweet girl, we spent most of our time playing double dutch together."

Watch for Melinda's career to surpass this year's actual Idol winner, probably Jordin.



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31. Melinda will do great on Broadway.

An idol? No way!

Posted at 3:18PM on May 22nd 2007 by Rae

32. First of all Fantasia cd sold very very well. I have that cd and let me tell you it is very good. And if people are buying records solely on the fact that someone is skinny and good looking or not thenI can see why the music that is out now a days is such crap.

That being said I would like American Idol to do a spin off show and bring back some of the best seasons contestants and have them compete. Clay, Diana, Jennifer Hudson, Chris and whomever else and see who would win. I would definately tune in for that!

Posted at 3:27PM on May 22nd 2007 by A.J.

33. Doolittle sucks!! Talk about no personality. So sick of her fake persona. F her and F you!

Posted at 4:46PM on May 22nd 2007 by Kritz

34. Oh, and Fantasia sucks and so do you.

Posted at 3:38PM on May 22nd 2007 by Kritz

35. Melinda has a real set of pipes. It was the text-messaging tweenies. I know I didn't get off my duff and vote using my landline (hehe) because it was a little farther than my foot could reach...and Melinda should have targeted her song choice to something much more contemporary - hell, I'm a woman, w-o-m-a-n?!? I saw that last in about 1973 with maybe Helen Reddy or somebody performing....she lost whatever youth vote there was. I hope Melinda gets some bona fide cash paying work out of this apart from that top 10 tour. She really can sing. I think now that the boy should win. He's ready to go. Jordin needs to finish grade 11 or something, go to grad and have a life.

Posted at 3:40PM on May 22nd 2007 by i2ndThat

36. I think Jordin is a good singer but she doesn't blow me away. I also don't see how everyone thinks she can be a 'pop' idol. I wouldn't buy her record. I think Blake is a way better performer even if his singing isn't as good. His Bon Jovi rendition was really cool. I think it should be Melinda and Blake at the final with Melinda winning.

Posted at 4:00PM on May 22nd 2007 by littlebigmomma

37. i highly doubt she will do that well. i mean they said the same thing about fantasia, and who even hears about her anymore? her voice sounded so ancient....not to mention she was so boring and had no neck :) jordin rocks...the total package, and shes got a voice that sounds young and entertaining. not like we are back in the 60s

Posted at 4:03PM on May 22nd 2007 by Jennifer

38. Melinda's career stops here. She's not marketable. I can't think of one person who would be interested in spending hard earned money on her music. She's got a great voice, but no neck and no personality. Stick a fork in her -- she's done.

Posted at 4:13PM on May 22nd 2007 by henri

39. I was sorry when she was canned. I look forward to buying her CD. She's a talented lady. Good luck to her!

Posted at 4:16PM on May 22nd 2007 by Wendy

40. Which One Is She???

Posted at 4:21PM on May 22nd 2007 by Todd

41. Mulder, me either. LOL LOL LOL

Posted at 4:39PM on May 22nd 2007 by Love Ya

42. I won't be watching tonight.......the final two are boring as hell. Melinda is awesome - she has a wonderful career in store for her.

Posted at 4:32PM on May 22nd 2007 by Pieta

43. I was GLAD to see her go....this is American Idol people, she was too old in ever way! Melinda and Taylor Hicks should put out an album together and call it The Snore!!!

Posted at 4:38PM on May 22nd 2007 by jar

44. A.I. did her a HUGE FAVOR
WINNING A.I. IS THE FRIGGIN' KISS-OF-DEATH

Posted at 4:56PM on May 22nd 2007 by TOTALLY TITS

45. Actually I think Blake will eventually become famous other than his Idol connection.

As will Sanjaya...

Star qualty is more than voice...it is CHARISMA !

CHARISMA is the main ingredient !

Thats what Melinda lacks and so does Jordin...

Posted at 5:39PM on May 22nd 2007 by Cari7000

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