American Idol Teen Paris Bennett has a Baby

Former American Idol contender Paris Bennett has given birth to her first child.

The 19-year-old - who competed in the fifth season of the TV singing competition - gave birth to a girl, named Egypt, on Monday.

Bennett tells People.com, "I'm so excited to finally see my little angel, and man, does she have lungs on her.

"I guess she's gearing up to be the next American Idol."