We've got a winner, folks! Liz, the sweet country gal with the powerful pipes, was crowned a star on tonight's finale, and she just couldn't be more delighted. Check out Liz's update below to find out her thoughts on the entire Starmaker experience!

What a ride it has been. Out of 14 singers in the pack, Diddy picked me -- the COUNTRY artist -- to represent BadBoy. I’m the happiest girl in the world!

I knew when I entered this competition that it was going to be tough, but being myself and staying true to who I am were key ingredients to the top spot. I have taken all the criticism from the Starmaker judges and turned it into positive advice to help further my career. And I feel blessed to have had the chance to work alongside so many great individuals, each with their own unique talents.

The Starmaker stage was nothing short of AWESOME. The moment I walked out with adrenaline pumping through my veins, the crowd cheering my name, I knew this was only the beginning of my journey!!

I want to thank Diddy and Mark Burnett for making such an amazing program! Also, the house band who rocked it out every week; vocal coach Romeo Johnson, who had the best techniques; Laurie Ann Gibson because she is such a motivator!; Tamara Conniff, who offered the best advice; and last but definitely not least, Rodney Jerkins, producer extraordinaire.

To all the people who have goals and dreams: Shoot for the **STARS** because you only live ONCE ... and DREAMS DO COME TRUE!

Now, as I sign with BadBoy I have just three words to say: Let’s make history!

Yeehaw!!
Liz

P.S. You can keep in contact with me through my Twitter and Myspace.

At the end of the Starmaker journey, it came down to two very talented singers ... and as with most competitions, only one person could win. Of course, Todd was disappointed when he wasn't picked, but that hasn't made him any less grateful for the experience of being on the show. Check out his update below...

Well … I had a good run. I wanted to win, and didn't -- but staying to the end allowed me to gain a great deal of knowledge and experience.

When I first met the cast, I knew the competition would be tough. The level of talent was exceptional, so making the Starmaker finale was a win in itself. I wish Liz the best. She is a talented performer and deserving of her success.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank my fellow cast members. Despite the negatives that competition can bring out, I know we shared a lot of laughs and a camaraderie that will live on.

Thank you Rodney Jerkins and Tamara Conniff for the positive comments that helped build my confidence week after week. Thank you Pete Wentz, Nicole Scherzinger, Lady Gaga, and Kelly Rowland for taking time out of your busy schedules to give us valuable advice. Thank you Romeo Johnson and Johnny Wright for being coaches, and also for your support and counsel. Thank you Laurie Ann Gibson for bringing out a side in me that I wasn’t sure existed.

I would also like to thank MTV, Mark Burnett and Diddy for giving me an opportunity to showcase what I do.

Know that the journey does not end here. I’m very grateful for being a part of Starmaker and am excited about what comes next. The van is gassed up and ready to hit the road. Stay tuned …

Please visit toddsarvies.com, myspace.com/toddsarvies or twitter.com/toddsarvies to see what happens next.

She may not have been the evening's big winner, but Melody is now giving thanks to all the people who helped her get so far in the Starmaker competition. Check it out:

First of all, I’d like to thank God for blessing me with not only this great opportunity, but also for a Mother that has always been there for me. She raised me right, and I thank God for her everyday of my life. I’d like to thank P. Diddy and Mark Burnett for being the first people to ever give me a chance. I’d like to thank the judges Rodney Jerkins, Tamara Conniff and Laurie Ann Gibson for making me feel like I belonged in this music industry. I’d like to thank my vocal coach on the show Romeo Johnson -- he was the Friend I needed and the teacher that showed me the way. I’d like to thank my stylist Gamila for being the brains behind every outfit I wore and for being the Coolest Lady I've ever met. I would especially like to thank my friend and mentor (Super Manager) Mr. Johnny Wright for his guidance and  wisdom. And from the bottom of my heart, I want to congratulate Liz Davis for a job very well done.

The future looks mighty bright for yo girl Melody Angel. I am truly humbled and blessed for all God has given me. To all my fans, thanks for watching, listening and supporting me. I Love You All and I’ll See You Soon.

This week, we said goodbye to not one but TWO outstanding performers. And while we were sad to see Omotayo (and Monet) go home, the big guy wants you guys to know he's not ready to give up on his dream. Hear what Big Sexy's been doing since the show and find out why he's lookin' to drop an album (and become your brand-new cuddle buddy!) ASAP.

I definitely didn't want to go home. It was really challenging to compete against people of other genres when most of the songs I performed were out of my comfort zone. But it is what it is, and I am grateful that Diddy chose me out of thousands of singers to compete on Starmaker.

I don't feel bad about getting cut because if I had to choose someone other than me to win, it would have been between one of the singers still in the house. I have lots of love for each and every contestants on the show and learned a lot from being in their presence. I hope to work with them down the road, when all's said and done.

The judges may have given me the boot, but you damn sure ain't seen the last of Big Sexy!!! I'm recording my first album as a solo artist and am planning on releasing a single in the near future!! Thank you to all my fans that have sent support and love to me and my daughter along the way. I've been dreaming of singing my whole life and you all make me believe my dreams can be real!!! Much LUV!!! So, bye bye for now...until we meet again!!!

P.S. I'm single ladies, so if you looking for someone to cuddle up with, Holla at Big Sexy!!!

We're getting down to the wire, which means some really talented people are beginning to be eliminated from Starmaker. And last night, one of those people happened to be Monet. But don't cry for her -- so many amazing things have happened for this singer since she left the show! Check out Monet's update below...

As I stood on the Starmaker stage for the last time, I looked into the audience and heard them cheering my name. I had dreamed of a moment like that since I was little -- and it had finally come true...

Even though my time on the show is over, my dream is only going to grow and grow. Did the judges make a mistake by sending me home? No. I was not the type of artist that Bad Boy Records was looking for, and I am more than okay with that. I did what I came there to do, and I have absolutely no regrets.

I gained more from this experience than I ever thought I would: a vocal coach (Romeo Johnson) who believed in me from the very beginning (even when it seemed like no one else did), an amazing manager (Johnny Wright) to guide me through the process, a chance to be judged by some of the industry's most respected individuals and a bunch of amazing new friends. A beautiful transformation took place because I now know who I truly am as an artist, and I have Starmaker, P. Diddy and Mark Burnett to thank.

After I got off the show, things started happening immediately. I got a call to sing back up for Lady Gaga at The Tonight Show, which was an extremely amazing experience. I am also very proud to announce that I'm now represented by Johnny Wright and am officially a part of the WEG family. I actually just got back from spending time in Florida recording a song at the WEG compound with multi-platinum record producer Gary Carolla.

My dreams of becoming a star are finally coming true. I will never stop pursuing them! I hope I proved to the world that ANYTHING can happen ... so NEVER give up!

I hope to see you guys at a concert someday soon! You can keep in contact with me on Twitter, Facebook, Myspace and YouTube.

Xoxo Monet

It's the moment we've all been waiting for. This weekend, the Making His Band judges are getting together one last time to decide who's going home -- and who's hopping on the tour bus with Diddy. So which of these wannabes has a shot at joining the Bad Boy family? Listen in as Diddy and the gang start the deliberation, weigh in with your predictions and tune in tomorrow night at 9pm to find out who makes the final cut.

As the competition heats up, the critiques get tougher and the eliminations become more emotional. We were pretty bummed to see David Bennett go at the end of tonight's Starmaker, but the good news is that dude's now filled with new perspective ... and material!

I can’t dispute the decision Diddy and the judges made to eliminate me. They knew what they were looking for, and I had lost track of why I was there in the first place. I feel that some of the contestants had their eyes on the prize, while I was just there for the ride.

My only regret was trying to accommodate the judges by neglecting who I am as an artist. All of that aside, it was a beautiful and memorable experience. The people I met were -- most of the time -- genuine and inspiring.

I am currently working on my first, self-produced album. It is coming along wonderfully, and I never thought I’d say this, but I actually have too much material. Narrowing down the album to a dozen songs has proven to be a challenge. All I can wish for in the future is that my music is heard and hopefully inspires others.

The loudest singers aren't always the ones who make the biggest splash. Over the course of the Starmaker season, we've seen everything from quiet successes to high-profile burnouts, and learned that everyone (including the judges) has the potential to surprise us. And now that we're down to only six singers, we thought we'd hit you with our final three predictions and find out who you think will be the last one standing.

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Now that Diddy's narrowed the field down to seven, there's no room left for mistakes. But this week, even the best and brightest stars are starting feel the stress. Watch as Monet breaks down, David B. bends the rules and Todd misses out on another golden opportunity, and tune in Sunday at 10pm to find out which would-be superstar will be heading home this week.

This week Diddy did the judging and chose to send ChristopherJohn packing. And although Starmaker's latest eliminated contestant wishes he could've shown you more of his talent, he's not about to question Diddy's decision-making skills. Check out ChristopherJohn's update below:

It’s not up to me to say whether Diddy made a mistake or not -- he's a business man and his decisions are always made for a reason. Still, I regret not being able to show my full potential. I would have loved to stay on Starmaker longer, but overall, I’m just grateful for the opportunity I was given. I learned so much from the judges, Diddy and the experience itself. I got to perform on stage in front of a live audience, be taught by established people in the industry and best of all, meet and work with other great artists. I love my Starmaker fam!

Since the show, I’ve been on my grind working to take my career to the next level. I’ve got some things lined up, and everything’s been coming together nicely. I couldn’t be more thankful for the experience this show gave me. I’ve been working with talented people, creating music and developing as an artist, as well as connecting with my fans (who’ve been my inspiration). Shout out to all my fans out there, I love you guys!

Music is what I love and what I do. I will never stop pursuing my dream of becoming a star. Watch out for ya boy and see what I’m up to by following me on Twitter, checkin' out my vids on YouTube and listening to me on MySpace.