Syesha Mercado

American Idol alum Syesha Mercado and her partner regained custody of their toddler son after almost 6 months in Florida CPS care.

American Idol alum Syesha Mercado regained custody of her newborn daughter. She still fights to regain custody of her son, Amen’Ra, however.

American Idol alum Syesha Mercado and her partner held a press conference to discuss their struggle to regain custody of their children.

American Idol’s Syesha Mercado lost custody of her son in March. Now authorities have taken her newborn daughter. It’s all on film.

American Idol 7 alum Syesha Mercado lost custody of her son in March, and is still fighting to get him back 4 months later.

American Idol 7 alum Syesha Mercado’s 13 month old son is still in Florida CPS custody. Docs say he was so malnourished, he could have died.

American Idol alum Syesha Mercado started a GoFundMe to offset legal costs as she fights to get her 15 month old son back from Florida CPS.