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AP - Michael Sarver got a crude awakening Thursday night from his "American Idol" life.

Alexis Grace had been listed as one of "Idol's" final four on a list supposedly leaked by a show staffer.

Fox's 'American Idol' easily win night -- A two-hour edition of Fox's "American Idol" easily topped the competition on Tuesday, but the St. Patrick's Day holiday and extra reality competition sacked the hit to its lowest performance-episode delivery in years.

Adam B. Vary sits right across the aisle from Fox's new boss -- does one Idol have a new high-powered fan?

Unfortunately for Jasmine and Jorge, none of the judges chose to exercise their new powers.

In past seasons, only 12 finalists were picked to move on.

Before American Idol even hit the air last night, Ryan Seacrest demonstrated how Twitter has gone too far with a TMI tweet: “at Idol…bout to go live. I haven’t peed since lunch.” If that wasn’t enough to make you wince, 80 percent of the show’s final 12 semifinal songs would have done the trick.

Kristen Stewart sets the record straight on whether or not she's dating "Twilight" co-star Robert Pattinson! Plus, how did Joanna Pacitti feel about being booted from "American Idol"?

AP - Nick Mitchell probably won't be having the last laugh on "American Idol." The outrageous 27-year-old sketch comedian, who performed as his over-the-top alter ego Norman Gentle, was one of nine semifinalists sent packing Thursday on the popular Fox singing competition.

Nick Mitchell's character got a huge crowd reaction and might be back, despite Simon Cowell's objections.