Didi Benami Competes on American Idol For Her Best Friend

Didi Benami's best friend Rebecca passed away. Rebecca was one of Didi's biggest fans, so Didi auditioned in memory of her friend.

Didi sang the Beatles "Hey Jude" and she made the song her own. Simon Cowell reluctantly sent her to the next round while Avril Lavigne said that she has a lot of potential.

Didi's real name is Vered Benami. Vered is Hebrew for the word "rose." Didi's from Los Angeles and she's rumored to be in American Idol's Top 24.