Keeping up with Frenchie Davis

Season 2's outspoken Aretha-like axed contestant Frenchie Davis was an early front runner until racy photos of her leaked. Despite the fact that she was never really able to compete on Idol the way she was supposed to, Frenchie has been able to secure a foothold in the entertainment industry regardless and has become a person of authority when it comes to discussing the show.

Like many Idol alums, Frenchie has found her niche in musical theatre. Having played a multitude of parts in the Broadway production of RENT beginning in 2003, Frenchie was perhaps best know for the soloist in "Seasons of Love." After taking a break to play the role of Effie in a west coast tour of Dreamgirls in 2004 prior to Jennifer Hudson immortalizing the role, Frenchie returned to RENT where she stayed until May 2007.

Frenchie has taken time to experiment in the recording studio as well, where she has recorded "Silent Night" for the Idol compilation album American Christmas, which was released Nov. 25.

She can now be found starring in the 30th anniversary national tour of Ain't Misbehavin', which will is scheduled to run until spring 2009. Former fellow Season 2 alums Ruben Studdard and Trenyce are also starring in the production.