The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City's Britani Bateman was by niece Carmen Lorell Martin's side during her audition for American Idol. "I have an announcement," Britani, 54, said while doing her signature Housewives move - clinking a wine glass with a butter knife - on the Monday, February 2, episode of ABC singing competition. "This is my beautiful niece." Britani then sang Carmen's nickname, Carmenlita, in an operatic voice. After Britani introduced her niece to the judges, she asked if they were familiar with her own work. "Do you know me?" Britani asked. "I'm Britani.