'Idol' contestant Malubay gets boot; Archuleta stays

Say goodbye, Malubay.

Ramiele Malubay — the diminutive singer with the big voice — was booted from "American Idol" as the show trimmed the competition to eight hopefuls.

Malubay, 20, of Miramar, Fla., crooned Dolly Parton's "Do I Ever Cross Your Mind" on Tuesday night's show. Paula Abdul enjoyed the performance. Randy Jackson thought it was OK. But Simon Cowell — not so much.

"Overall I thought it was forgettable, and I think it was very reminiscent of something you would see and hear on a cruise ship," the acerbic judge told Malubay.

Brooke White, who has Utah ties, and Kristy Lee Cook were the other lowest vote-getters.

Utahn David Archuleta was among the 8 finalists.