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Former American Idol Paris Bennett: Engaged and Pregnant
Tuesday July 1, 2008

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Paris Bennett backstage at the Songs of Soul and Inspiration Concert celebrating the 50th Anniversary of AARP on June 21, 2008 at the Philips Arena in Atlanta Georgia.
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19-year-old American Idol alum Paris Bennett is engaged —and pregnant.

The season five finalist — who made it to the top five in 2006 and earned the nickname "Princess P" from fans — announced the news on her MySpace page.

"Yes, I'm engaged and with child; a girl and her name will be Egypt," Bennett wrote. "She will be here in October just before the holiday album."

(See more shocking teen pregnancies.)

Bennett's mother, Jamecia, also confirmed the news to the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

"She has a ring," said Jamecia, who said the father "chooses not to be in the public eye.

"I'm proud of how she did it," Jamecia added. "I was 16 when I got pregnant."

(See where your other favorite Idols are now.)

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