First guy to go! American Idol rocker Paul McDonald ends women's losing streak leaving Jennifer Lopez close to tears

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Sent packing: Rocker Paul McDonald was the first male to be voted off of this season's American Idol on tonight's live show and was given the news by host Ryan Seacrest


Rocker Paul McDonald's dreams of stardom were cut short tonight after he was knocked out of American Idol - the first male in the top 13 to get the boot.

Before leaving the stage, the 25-year-old, from Nashville, sang Maggie May one last time at the special request of judge Jennifer Lopez who was close to tears at his exit.

'Let's not be sad about this,' the latest cast-off said as he got the crowd to its feet. 'It's been good fun, a good ride, it's been good times.'


Sad: Judge Jennifer Lopez was close to tears when the results were read out and asked him to sing Maggie May as his final song


Scruffy bearded McDonald had been in the bottom three with fellow contestants Haley Reinhart and Stefano Langone after his version of Old Time Rock and Roll from the movie Risky Business failed to impress audiences.

After over 53 million votes were cast, McDonald is the first male to be eliminated and actually sent home since the top 12 - after Casey Abrams was saved by the judges two weeks ago.

Stefano has received praise from the judges last night for putting on his best performance of the competition so far so it was surprising to see him him in the bottom three again - but with Idol there are no guarantees.


Tough competition: Also in the bottom three tonight were Stefano Langone and Haley Reinhart - but they were ultimately sent back to safety


Nail-biting: The contestants had another nail-biting wait to see if they get to stay on the life-changing show for another week


So long: Jacob Lusk hugged McDonald who is leaving the live shows but will get to take part in the American Idol tour this summer


He returned to his safe seat to fewer boos than last week after the crowd went crazy when Pia Toscano was sent home - a favourite to win.

The remaining seven hopefuls are Casey Abrams, Scotty McCreery, Haley Reinhart, Lauren Alaina, Jacob Lusk, Stefano Langone and James Durbin.

Meanwhile, last week's reject Toscano was supporting her pals from a star-studded audience which included soul divas Chaka Khan and Anita Baker.


Giving her the eye: Casey Abrams and Haley Reinhart fuelled the fire that they are having a 'showmance' with a rousing jazz performance


Country crooners: Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina also performed a duet tonight


Former Idol winner Kelly Clarkson performed her song 'Don't You Want to Stay?' with Jason Aldean.

The first time Idol took host Ryan Seacrest to task about 'rephrasing' her tweets on air - like the one where she said Casey was cute.

'Why, what did you tweet about Casey?', Seacrest asked with fake innocence.


Sultry: Rihanna brought the house down with her debut performance of California King Bed


'Oh no, he's certainly delicious, he's cute', Kelly admitted which made the jazz singer blush.

'I just mean, you don't say the whole thing! So many people think I'm some kind of pervert or something', she added.

Casey and Hailey continued to crank the rumour mill of a secret romance between the two of them with a spirited jazz duet where he could not take his eyes off his fellow contestant.

The hour long show was given a further injection of star power when singer Rihanna took to the stage to showcase her new song California King Bed.


Scary: The contestants had filmed a zombie-themed Ford commercial which was aired during the show


Sporting bushy, scarlet curls and a flowing gown, the 23-year-old Barbadian beauty belted out the ballad and even threw in a spot of air guitar.

After the song, Rihanna let audiences in on a secret from her upcoming summer tour.

'We've designed the stage and we have two sections on the stage where fans can actually be in the show and on the stage, closer than they've ever been,' she told host Ryan Seacrest. 'It's real VIP.'

The contestants had filmed a zombie-themed Ford commercial which was aired during the show.


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At the bottom of the voting pile... Pia Toscano 'had no chance of winning American Idol'

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No chance: Pia Toscano never had a shot at winning American Idol, according to show sources


Pia Toscano never had a shot at winning American Idol, according to show sources.

The talent show hopeful, who was voted off last week, ‘was never going to win’, a production insider revealed after saying: ‘It was only a matter of time before Pia was kicked off.’

Toscano was apparently nowhere near the top of the voting pile, whereas four of the other five remaining contestants are said to be ‘fairly consistently placing in the top four.’

And while Idol judge Jennifer Lopez was left in tears when Toscana was eliminated, executive producer Nigel Lythgoe says she was 'never a frontrunner' because she didn't connect with the audience,

He told Entertainment Weekly: 'The fact of the matter is that it appears that Pia didn't connect with the audience as much as we maybe think she did.'


Hectic schedule: Yesterday Toscano was spotted visiting the MTV Sttudios in New York for an interview with MTV news in a black skirt and green shirt


But although the source revealed Pia’s unfortunate news to TMZ, they did say that the singer’s rumoured record deal with Interscope Records is more than just gossip.

Pia is said to be just moments away from signing the deal, which may make her exit from the show a happy ending after all.

The 22-year-old is said to begin work immediately on recording her debut album under the record company, which is chaired by Idol mentor Jimmy Lovine.


Date night: Meanwhile Pia Toscano was spotted enjoying a dinner date with Dancing With The Stars hunk Mark Ballas


Meanwhile the five remaining contestants, Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina, James Durbin, Jacob Lusk and Casey Abrams are still in the running to become the next idol.

But since Pia’s departure from the show, she has been having a successful social life and was spotted enjoying a dinner date with Dancing With The Stars hunk Mark Ballas.

The pair were spotted leaving the Gulfstream seafood restaurant in Century City in Los Angeles on Friday night.

Toscano had apparently been eyeing the 24-year-old dancing professional for some time, as they had both been filming on the same CBS lot in Hollywood.


Record deal: Despite being voted off American Idol, Pia is said to be moments away from signing a record deal


Emotional exit: Idol judge Jennifer Lopez was in tears when Toscano was voted off the show


They had yet to be formally introduced before Toscano's time on the Fox show was cut short, however, so the New York born diva was forced to take action.

And the unlikely cupid in to this very 21st century talent show Romeo and Juliet is none other than WWE wrester Chris Jericho, 40.

According to TMZ, Toscano shares a mutual friend with Jericho - who is currently competing in the ABC's weekly dance-off - so she passed her number on to him.

The date is understood to have gone well, with both parties wanting to see each other again.


Final Song - Pia Toscano - I'll Stand By You - American Idol Top 9 Results Show - 04/07/11



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Jennifer Hudson and Ashton Kutcher Tweet their shock after Pia Toscano is eliminated from American Idol

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Shock: In the biggest shock of American Idol so far this season, 22-year old Pia Toscano was eliminated from the competition last night


Hollywood fans of American Idol were up in arms last night after the shock elimination of Pia Toscano last night.

Despite her stunning looks and incredible voice, the 22-year-old New York received the least public votes, despite being named favourite to win by all three judges.

Celebrities including Tom Hanks, Ashton Kutcher, Ellen DeGeneres and Idol alumni Jennifer Hudson Tweeted their shock at the results.


Out of three: The elimination came after Pia was in the bottom three with Jacob Lusk, left and Stefano Langone, right


Hanks wrote: 'Don't have an Idol habit, but how could the USA vote Pia off? I may be done for the season.'

Kutcher Tweeted: 'Who are the people that vote on American idol? That's just crazy! That Pia girl is dope.'

Chat show host DeGeneres - who was a judge last season - said she was 'shocked and sad', while Hudson wrote: 'I can not believe they just eliminated Pia ! ReAlly..????'

Judge Jennifer Lopez was lost for words and clearly furious after the results were read out during the live show.

'I can't believe what just happened here,' she said. 'I'm shocked and angry... I don't know what to say.'


Still smiling: The raven-haired beauty still managed to compose herself during most of the elimination


Randy Jackson was equally bemused and told Pia: 'I'm with Jennifer, all in shock. You were one of the best singers in this.

He reiterated that no matter how much talent and wow factor the contestants had, they still had to watch their backs

'No one is safe and you've got to vote for the ones you love.'

Aerosmith rocker Steve Tyler simply complimented the brunette stunner.


Angry: Both Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson were horrified with the outcome


'You look so beautiful when you sing - like a bird,' he said.

Pia who hails from Queens, New York had sang Tina Turner's River Deep - Mountain High on Wednesday night.

Jennifer had said afterwards that she loved the performance but wanted more from her: 'That was amazing,' she said.

'Vocally you proved to us you can sing up tempo. But I'm going to keep pushing you - what I want you to do now is start.'


Tears: But following the song she broke down in tears and needed to be comforted by the fellow idol contestants


Joining Pia in the bottom three last night were Stefano Langone and Jacob Lusk, both of whom were forecast as a good bet for elimination this week.

Upon finding out the results from host Ryan Seacrest, Pia still managed a smile.
She then went home to a standing ovation from the judges following her performance of I'll Stand by You.

But after the song she broke down in tears and needed to be comforted by the fellow idol contestants.

Pia's elimination wasn't the only thing to generate shocked looks.

Jennifer Lopez blushed and had to look away during Iggy Pop's performance of Wild One as he gyrated his hips just inches from her face.

She was the last judge to her feet to applaud the legendary punk rocker.

Arthur star Russell Brand also made a surprise appearance as a charisma coach for contestants.


Watch out: Iggy approached the judges midway through his performance


The pre-taped segment showed Brand meeting with contestants and offering advice.

The show also featured a performance of Unchained Melody by season four contestant Constantine Maroulis.

The other remaining finalists include Casey Abrams, who last month scored the judges' once-per-season save, Haley Reinhart, James Durbin, Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina and Paul McDonald.


Antics: Arthur star Russell Brand also made a surprise appearance as a charisma coach for contestants




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America Idol's Ashthon Jones is first to be sent packing as 'stressed out' Casey Abrams fails to show due to hospital dash

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Time to go home: Ashthon Jones is comforted by American Idol host Ryan Seacrest after being voted off


It turned out that axed contestant Ashthon Jones's was not the only casualty of American Idol last night.

The 25-year-old hopeful was sent packing in last night's results show as it emerged that fellow contestant Casey Abrams was unable to attend the show due to a hospital dash.

According to internet reports, 20-year-old Casey, from Illinois, needed to medical treatment for a stress-induced bleeding stomach ulcer.

He suffered a similar set back a few weeks ago just before the Top 24 was revealed.
Host Ryan Seacret was scant with details, only revealing he was in hospital and wished him to 'get back here soon'.

But the show must go on, so it was left to the remaining 12 to perform a cover of Michael Jackson hits.


Awaiting their fate: Ashthon waits with Karen Rodriguez and Haley Reinhart to find out who's going home


Too much to handle: Ashthon and Haley comfort each other as they wait for the judges' decision


The performance was somewhat sketchy, however, with pre-recorded vocals and some poor examples of lip syncing.

But it wasn't long before the cohort of finalists was cut down to size with Haley Reinhart and Karen Rodriguez joining Ashthon in the bottom three.

Later in the show Ryan sends Karen to safety, before revealing Ashthon, who sang Diana Ross' When You Tell Me That You Love Me in Wednesday night's show, has the least number of public votes.


Hospital dash: Casey Abrams, seen here performing in Wednesday night's programme, was unable to make the results show due to a 'stress-induced stomach ulcer', according to reports


Early indications show around 30million votes were cast by the public.

After performing When You Tell Me That You Love Me, the judges vote unanimously to eliminate Ashthon and decided not to use their 'save' vote.

The save card was brought in recently and allows all four judges to save one contestant from being eliminated.


Judgement time: American Idol judges Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson sit on the panel


Teary-eyed: Jennifer appeared to be finding it difficult to decide which of the contestants go home


It can be used up until the top five contestants are eliminated and only once.

It has to be an unanimous decision and once used up it cannot be brought into effect again for the rest of the season.

Last night's result show also featured a performance from former American Idol winner Adam Lambert.


Swan song: Ashthon performs for the final time as she's watched by the rest of the American Idol contestants



Sad to see her go: The remaining contestants applaud after Ashthon's emotional final performance


In the the first of the studio shows of the season on Wednesday, the contestants had just a minute and a half to try and persuade America to vote for them - but even that was too long for some.

The 'live' America Idol show - recorded a day early to allow the new judges time to settle in - didn't go well for everyone, with lacklustre performances and dull song choices slowing things down.

The boys were more on form, with Paul McDonald, Casey Abrams, Jacob Lusk and James Durbin all exciting the judges.


Who are you backing? Amanada also attended the contestants performances and chatted to Seacrest


Of the girls Pia Toscano lived up to last week's stunning performance, but many of her fellow females failed to deliver.

Naima Adedapo at least had some energy as she offered up an imitation of Rihanna, but Karen Rodriguez struggled to do justice to her choice of Selena's I Could Fall in Love and Haley Reinhart was simply labelled 'boring' by Randy Jackson.

The finalists had paid tribute to their own Idols as they performed songs by their very favourite artists.


Famous faces: P Diddy performed his track Coming Home on the programme last night


"Casey Abrams - With a little help of my friends" American Idol 2011 Top 13



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'J.Lo made me cry twice,' says P Diddy as he prepares to reunite with ex on American Idol

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Moving moments: P Diddy says his ex girlfriend Jennifer Lopez has made him cry twice in her role as a judge on American Idol


P Diddy has admitted that ex-girlfriend Jennifer Lopez has made him cry twice in her role as a judge on American Idol.

The hip hop star said he can't help but be moved by the compassion that Lopez shows, especially when compared to her predecessor Simon Cowell.

'The way [Jennifer] handled coming after Simon, and even myself from Making the Band and the way we were hard coaches - she's been like, a compassionate person,' he told Access Hollywood.


'She's made me cry like, twice, and she's looked good doing it. And she's made sense so, you know, I'm proud of her.'

He added: 'She's a nice person so, you know, when you're super nice, your emotions get the best of you.

'It's good though - it's good to see that change in the competitive shows. I think she's very refreshing.'

Diddy will serve as a musical mentor on American Idol during next week's live shows.

Lopez and Diddy began dating in 1999 but the high profile relationship ended two years later soon after they were both arrested over a nightclub shooting in New York.

She revealed in a tell-all interview last year that the incident was one of her lowest moments.

'That was one of the worst nights of my life,' she said bluntly. 'It was devastating for me to have lived through that.'

She says the relationship was never able to recover.

'It started out as something very pure and innocent,' she said. 'But it did get ugly - it did get sordid.'

'We did fall in love and we were very close. He became a mentor as well and he really nurtured me.

'But my relationship with him was always something I knew would end.'
Lopez now has twins with her husband, Marc Anthony.



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Jennifer Lopez shows off her toned abs in stomach-baring shirt as she celebrates with American Idol's Top 13

By SARAH BULL

Tanned and toned: Jennifer Lopez shows off her impressive toned stomach as she arrives at the American Idol finalists party last night


She might be 41 and the mother of two-year-old twins, but Jennifer Lopez proved last night she still has the body of a 20-year-old as she attended the American Idol finalists party in a stomach-baring shirt and tiny shorts.

The singer smiled and waved at photographers while showing off her impressive toned abs in the cropped top, which she teamed with a black and white checked jacket and high-waisted shorts.

Lopez attended the event, held at the The Grove in Los Angeles, shortly after deciding the top 13 on American Idol alongside fellow judges Randy Jackson and Steven Tyler.


Daring: The 41-year-old mother-of-twins, seen here with producer Redone, teamed her stomach-baring shirt with a pair of high-waisted black shorts and a checked jacket


The trio were due to choose a final 12 from the 24 remaining singers on the TV talent show, but ended up putting through three wildcard choices after failing to reach a decision.

And last night the top 13 celebrated their success at the Fox party, with all the finalists posing ahead of the live performance shows starting next week.

But the star of the evening was undoubtedly Jennifer, in her daring but fashion-forward outfit.


The Top 13: American Idol Finalists Jacob Lusk, Haley Reinhart, Thia Megia, (back row) Lauren Alaina, Stefano Langone, Naima Adedapo, Karen Rodriguez, Ashthon Jones, James Durbin, Scotty McCreery, Pia Toscano, (front) Paul McDonald and Casey Abrams


Colourful: Naima Adedapo (left) and Thia Megia went for colourful outfits in a bid to stand out from the crowd at the event


The singer-turned-actress has struggled to get back to her pre-pregnancy weight after welcoming twins Max and Emme in February 2008.

A keen follower of the Dukan Diet, a French weight-loss plan which is high on protein, Jennifer has worked hard to get back into shape - and the results certainly show.

She said recently: 'I worked out a lot. I struggled to get rid of the last 20 pounds. I had to change my eating habits after having the twins.

'I eat a lot less now than I used to. But I love bread and you're not allowed bread with most diets.'


Here come the girls: (Left to right) Pia Toscano, Lauren Alaina and Ashthon Jones pose for photographers on the blue carpet


Black and sparkly: Hailey Reinhart (left) and Karen Rodriguez opted for red carpet staples for the party


Jennifer also showed off the results of her strict diet and exercise regime when she premiered her new music video On The Floor on American Idol last night.

The song, on which she collaborated with music producer RedOne, is a thumping club track which sees the singer take on two different personalities in the video, shot inside a nightclub.

Talking about the video recently, Jennifer said: 'I play one character where she kind of runs this party, acts like she's kind of bored with it, but at the same time is really loving it and loves this underground party dance culture.

'So I got to be wild and crazy, and at the same time I got to be sexy and sweet too.'


Smiles all round: (Left to right) Scotty McCreery, James Durbin and Stefano Langone give photographers their best shot


Dressed to impress: Casey Abrams, Jacob Lusk and Paul McDonald are suited and booted


Jennifer had given fans the opportunity to vote for the ending of the video, after filming two alternative versions, before debuting the finished version on the show last night.

In the video, Jennifer is seen flaunting her flat stomach stomach in several different outfits, causing Idol host Ryan Seacrest to comment afterwards: 'Those abs are looking good!'

But while Jennifer wowed on the red carpet with her outfit, she did have some competition from the American Idol girls, who tried to outdo each other in various colourful clothes.


Judges: Randy Jackson poses with Idol host Ryan Seacret while Steven Tyler goes for a unique look in a pink frilly shirt


Naima Adedapo, who narrowly avoided being sent home as she was put through as one of the show's wildcard choices, arrived in a pretty patchwork dress while Thia Megia, the youngest of the contestants at just 15, wore an alphabet knitted jumper and denim shorts.

Pia Toscano went for a flirty nude dress, while Lauren Alaina opted for jeans and a floral silk one-shouldered top.

Meanwhile Ashthon Jones, who was also put through as a wildcard choice, went for a geometric purple and black tight dress and black leggings, while Haley Reinhart and Karen Rodriguez went for black sparkly dresses.


Feisty: Jennifer debuted her new video On The Floor on the show last night, after giving fans the chance to choose the ending for the video


Some of the boys also went all out on the blue carpet, with Jacob Lusk opting for purple shoes to match his shirt, and Paul McDonald opting for a unique blue shirt printed with bird motifs.

Scotty McCreery, James Durbin, Stefano Langone and Casey Abrams also attended the event, basking in their new-found fame.

Other celebrities to attend the event included judges Steven Tyler, who opted to wear a bright pink frilly shirt, and Randy Jackson, along with host Ryan Seacrest.
TV chef Gordon Ramsay also put in an appearance, along with actresses Devon Kelly and Liza Lapira.


Famous faces: TV chef Gordon Ramsay was one of the celebrity guests at last night's party


Making an appearance: Actresses Devon Kelly (left) and Liza Lapira posed up for photographers outside the party




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AMERICAN IDOL: Stefano Langone, Naima Adedapo, and Ashthon Jones all go through as dithering judges fail to pick final 12

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Emotional: Naima Adedapo finds out she has made it through to the American Idol final 13 as one of the wildcard choice


The nation spoke and 10 lucky hopefuls were chosen tonight as the most popular finalists on Season 10 of American Idol in the first live results show.

Out of the Top 12 Guys and Top 12 Girls, five were voted in from each group by the at home audience to chop it down to 10 in one fell swoop.

But then the judges had the wild card vote to allow another two to join the list, or so was the plan, but they actually sneaked in an extra contestant to make a total of 13 who will now proceed on in the live stage to vie for the coveted crown.


Indecisive: The judges found it difficult to choose, so decided to put through three wildcards instead of two, choosing Ashthon Jones and Stefano Langone as well


The show started with a moving montage of the journey of the final 24 from their home town auditions, to Hollywood group week, to this week's first live shows.

Jennifer wore a strapless green basque with a tail covering her ample derrière and black leggings.

An unprecedented 40million votes came in over the past two days to whittle the 24 down to 10.

The nervous contestants came out on the stage one by one to rapturous applause waiting to hear their fate.

After the ten were chosen - they then decided from the 14 that were left who they wanted to hear sing for the wild card spots.


Judgement day: Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler presided over tonight's live results show where 10 contestants were chosen by the public vote and three were picked by them as wild cards


Jubilant: The American Idol Top 13 contestants were chosen tonight in a nail-biting live results show- one extra than was previously expected


The first contestants walked the green mile to find out their fate.


Scotty McCreery and Robbie Rosen were called out on stage, and as expected Ryan Seacrest, drew out the process and kept the contestants and the audience on the edge of their seat.

'Scotty, the nation has decided that you... are in the top 10', Ryan shouted to rapturous applause.

'Robby, after the nationwide vote... you have not made it to the top 10, Ryan said. 'But he may get the wild card spot'.

Clint Jun Gamboa, Jordan Dorsey and Jovany Barreto were the next to be called up on stage.

Jordan Dorsey said he wished he had chosen a different song to better showcase his vocal ability and Clint was in tears and clutched his chest in obvious anxiety.
Ryan then broke the news: 'Clint and Jordan you have not made it into America's top 10.'

They headed off to the side of the stage leaving an anxious Jovany front and centre who was probably thinking, surely that means I'll be in if the other two have been voted out.

But no, Ryan then cruelly broke it to him that he too was heading home and told him: 'Jovany you have not made it into the top 10'.

The spotlight then switched to the ladies for them to start to hearing if they had really got the golden ticket.


Top 5 Girls: Haley Reinhart, Karen Rodriguez and Thia Megia were three of the chosen ones from the public vote


Top 5 Girls: Lauren Alaina and Pia Toscano are two of the judges favourites that made it through to the Top 13


Pia Toscano and Lauren Alaina were two of the judge's favourites and both had stellar performances last night.

Both ladies were put through and are stand outs to go far in the competition.
Ta-Tynisa Wilson and Julie Zorrilla both had mixed reviews from the judges about their performances.

Kendra Chantelle, Ashthon Jones and Karen Rodriguez held hands as Ryan went back over their critique from the judges.

Ashthon, who was described as a baby Diana Ross was not voted into the top 10. Neither was Kendra Chantelle.


Highs and lows: The Top 12 Girls had gathered in hope but only seven of them made it through sending five home


But Latin firecracker Karen Rodriguez was an at-home favourite and made it in to the final group.

Jacob Lusk, Casey Abrams and Tim Halperin were called out next.

It was not Tim's lucky day and his poor choice of song sent him home.
But Luther Vandross-esque Jacob Lusk made it into the top 10 and celebrated in his unique style.

Casey who had a flirtation with Jennifer Lopez on Tuesday when she called him 'sexy', made him an unlikely sex symbol.

Naima Adedapo, Thia Megia, and Lauren Turner were next.
Naima Adedapo was not chosen by the public and waited it out to see if the judges would choose her for the wild card.


Top 5 Boys: Scott McCreery, Jacob Lusk and Paul McDonald made it through to the Top 13


Top 5 Boys: Casey Abrams and James Durbin were chosen by the audience to sale through to the final 13


But Thia whose voice Randy Jackson compared to Michael Jackson was overcome with emotion when she was told she was joining the winning crew.

And Lauren who worked as a cleaner was sent home, unhappy about having to continue to scrub floors.

Brett Loewenstern who's shaking of his fiery red made Jennifer Lopez compare the big hair to hers and Beyonce's was sent home.

Smiley Paul McDonald on the other hand breathed a sigh of relief and Haley Reinhart and Rachel Zevita competed for the final spot availabe in the top 10 for the ladies and Haley walked away with the coveted space.


Winners and Losers: The Top 12 Boys had gathered in hope but only six of them made it through sending six home


Stefano Langone and James Durbin were room mates from Hollywood week and have become very close but they friendship was to be tested when with only one spot left - it was only going to be one of them going through.

And the space went to James Durbin who had wowed the judges on Tuesday night.
All 24 had earlier rehearsed with the band and could choose any song from the competition.

They decided to listen to just six of the 14 who did not win the popular vote from the at home audience to hear sing again.

Ashthon was chosen first and said she was going to sing And I Am Telling You by Jennifer Hudson because she's 'not going anywhere' as it says in the lyrics and put on an incredible vocal performance.


Awaiting their fate: Brett Loewenstern, who failed to make it through, gives finalist Paul McDonald a hug as they wait for the results


Steven told her: 'I thought you brought it'.

'I felt your passion and you deserve to be here', Jennifer told the confident firecracker.

Randy told her: 'I'm still loving the attitude'.

Stefano Langone was next up and sang a rousing rendition of I Need You Now by Smokie Norful.

'I love that you sang this song to anoint this moment', Randy told him.
'I don't get this nervous when I perform but when you needed to come through you came through', Jennifer Lopez.


Ambition: It has been a long journey for the contestants who made it past thousands of other hopefuls to get to this stage


Kendra Chantelle was thrilled to hear Steven Tyler call her name - she sang a sultry Georgia on My Mind.

'It started a little low and then you rocked it. Very nice', Randy critiqued.

Jennifer then called Jovany up on to the stage and he chose to sing a Spanish inspired version of John Secada's Angel.

'You did a good job baby you did all you could do', Jennifer said to him.


Perseverance: Some of the girls had tried out numerous years previously only to be turned away again at the final hurdle


Steven then chose Naima to sing for her supper and sent the remaining four women home.

She then made the clever choice of singing For All We Know by Donny Hathaway and broke down in tears at the end of her incredible performance.

'You came from way deep down inside again and you brought it to me', Steven told her who was obviously touched by her performance.

The last person being thrown a bone was Robbie Rosen who sang Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word by Elton John.

Randy told him: 'Robbie very nice very tender'.

While Jennifer, Randy and Steven deliberated Jennifer's new video for her dance track On The Floor was debuted.


Feisty: Jennifer debuted her new video On The Floor on the show last night, after giving fans the chance to choose the ending for the video


Ultimately the judges made their choice after hearing the six and chose Naima Adedapo, Ashthon Jones and Stefano Langone as their wild cards.

Jennifer also treated viewers to the first look at her new music video On The Floor, after giving fans the chance to choose the ending to the video.

The singer filmed two different endings, and then gave fans the opportunity to vote for the one they liked the best - before debuting the finished version on American Idol last night.


'Those abs are looking good!' Ryan Seacrest commented on how good Jennifer looks in the new footage


In the video, the mother-of-two is seen baring her ever-toned stomach in several different oufits, causing host Ryan Seacrest to comment afterwards: 'Those abs are looking good!'

Talking about the video recently, Jennifer said: 'I play one character where she kind of runs this party, acts like she's kind of bored with it, but at the same time is really loving it and loves this underground party dance culture.

'So I got to be wild and crazy, and at the same time I got to be sexy and sweet too.'


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Jennifer Lopez performing On The Floor feat. Pitbull.



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