HOLLYWOOD — Luke Menard, a carpet cleaner from Crawfordsville, IN, lasted for three weeks on "American Idol," but was cut yesterday as the popular show got down to the final 12 contestants, according to eonline.com. Menard was "handsome but vocally sketchy," and Simon Cowell was consistently critical of his three performances, the story stated. Paula Abdul was more positive, telling Menard: "You're a brilliant singer and I wish you nothing but success."
