Shocking Results

Just when it starts to look like American Idol is becoming predictable, there always seem to be a surprising and shocking results show. The top twelve finalists results show is being met with both applause and outrage. Antonella Barba, Jared Cotter, Sabrina Sloan and Sundance Head were all eliminated last night leaving the top 12 who will start to perform next Tuesday at 8pm. Let us know if you were clapping or outraged last night?

Highlights:

Carrie Underwood made a special guest appearance and sang her hit song "Wasted"

Ryan Seacrest announced a new special event program called "Idol Gives Back" that would help raise money for children in Africa and in America.


The American Idol top twelve finalists are Blake Lewis, Lakisha Jones, Chris Sligh, Jordin Sparks, Phil Stacey, Melinda Doolittle, Brandon Rogers, Chris Richardson, Gina Glocksen, Stephanie Edwards, Haley Scarnato, and Sanjaya Malakar.

Top 12 to be revealed...

The top 8 females performed songs by some huge artists name's last night, and they certainly gave the guys a run for their money. Watch tonights result show at 8pm as four more contestants say farwell and the highly anticipated Top 12 is finally revealed!

Listen to last nights performances again!

Simply click on the song that you would like to hear below (or right click and choose save target as). Once again, ENJOY!

Jordin Sparks: "Heartbreaker"

Randy: “Way to start off the night. That wasn’t your best performance, but it was still dope. It was still better than all of the boys’ performances last night.”

Paula: “Each week you are getting better and better. I think you are going to be here for a long, long time. "

Simon: “I thought it was a bit manic and a bit shrieky in the middle. But you are doing well, you are showing some personality. I think you will 100 percent be here next week, but I don’t think that was your strongest performance.”

Sabrina Sloan: "Don’t Let Go"

Randy: “I don’t think that was my favorite performance, but it’s another good performance from you. You pick songs that show off your big voice. I just wish that song had a little bit more melody.”

Paula: “For me there is just one thing that is consistent, you can sing, sing, sing. Your voice just soars. You’ve got an amazing instrument and you looked beautiful tonight.”

Simon: “That was lacking the emotion I see from your main competitors. For me it was a little bit robotic. It reminded me of a hotel resort performance. Somehow you’ve got to inject some personality. Without personality you will only go so far.”

Antonella Barba: "Put Your Records On"

Randy: “That was a pretty good song choice. You had a nice ending. But I always feel like you don’t quite believe in yourself. You’re actually a better singer that you have shown. That was just another OK performance for me.”

Paula: “I feel like that was the right song choice for you and where you stand with your range right now. You do have to watch out for the bottom notes. But I think you picked the right song.”

Simon: “You’ve gone as far as you can go, Antonella. The reality is that you are surrounded by some pretty amazing girl singers. I don’t think your voice is going to get any better. I feel for you, because you have taken a lot of hits from the media, and I think you have handled yourself well throughout. It wasn’t your worst, but I just wish you could sing better.”

Haley Scarnato: "If My Heart Had Wings"

Randy: “That was an Interesting song choice for this part of this competition. The performance was cool but it had no pizazz to it. It had no ‘yo’ it in.”

Paula: “It may not have been our favorite song, but you sang it well and you looked great up there.”

Simon: “I thought it was horrible. Just horrible. I thought it was like some terrible, ghastly high school musical performance. I don’t know your name. I genuinely don’t. I don’t think you’ve made enough of an impression on this competition, and I don’t think that performance helped at all.”

Stephanie Edwards: "Sweet Thing"

Randy: “I’ll give you an ‘A’ for a valiant effort, but I’m comparing you to Chaka in my head. It was just OK for me.”

Paula: “I thought you were darn near flawless. You have a beautiful voice and you’ve got great showmanship. You commanded the stage and you did a great job.”

Simon: “There is no question about it, you are one of the best we’ve got. You do have a tendency to go a little bit copycat. We’re trying to find your individuality here. But for me you have 100 percent done enough to sing your way into the final 12.”

LaKisha Jones: "I Have Nothing"

Randy: “I don’t know if it was your best performance, but it was another great performance by the great LaKisha.

Paula: “You’ve already made us love you, you don’t have to run anywhere. You’re going to stay right here and you’re going to work on being the next Idol.”

Simon: “What we haven’t seen tonight, which you brought, are passion, talent, and believability. And just picking up on what I said about the outfit last week, tonight you look beautiful.”

Gina Glocksen: "Call Me When You’re Sober"

Randy: “So finally the real Gina comes out tonight. There were some pitch problems but you know what I like about you tonight? This is who I always thought you were. Coming out, rocking some Evanescence, I loved that. Keep that edge alive.”

Paula: “This is who I imagined you to be. Make sure you don’t over-sing. But other than that, this is the style that suits you best.”

Simon: “You looked comfortable. This was the girl we wanted to see at this stage in the competition. You tended to scream the song, but actually I really, really hope you make it through to next week. You are a breath of fresh air. I just really hope the song wasn’t too extreme for the audience.”

Melinda Doolittle: "I’m A Woman"

Randy: “They are clapping for you because you are the hottest one of the night, and you deserve it. You are ready to go into the studio and make a record. You’ve got it going on.”

Paula: “Did you ever think you would be up on this stage right now getting the admiration and the applause? You are so phenomenal. You are likable and you are lovable. You are brilliant on stage, and every week I want to see what’s coming next from you. You’re fantastic.”

Simon: “You little tiger! I thought we had a pussycat. I love that. It’s quite obvious how good of a singer you are. It’s very nice you are enjoying every second you have on this show. This is your time in the spotlight. One million percent we are going to see you next week.”

Listen to the 8 male performances

In case you missed them (or just can't get enough) you will find all 8 of the male performances below for you to listen to in .mp3 format. We even included the judges reactions to each one! Enjoy!


Blake Lewis: "All Mixed Up"

Randy: “This is probably the first season we’ve had really current artists like yourself up here. I loved the whole kind of hip-hop and reggae thing. I didn’t even recognize the song, but I loved it, man.”

Paula: “I didn’t know the song either, but I was interested. I was totally in there and I thought, ‘This is really cool.’ Good job.”

Simon: “I didn’t understand a word you sang…but I think Randy and Paula were right. You are an individual and you are making it current. You will 100 percent be here next week.”

Sanjaya Malakar: "Waiting on the World to Change"

Randy: “When we first saw him, there was something special about him, but he hasn’t returned to form since then.”

Paula: “I think the guys around you are helping to push you to do better. Continue to try to get out of your comfort zone, but don’t lose the sincerity in your voice. I want you to try to raise your game.”

Simon: “The good news is that it wasn’t as ghastly as last week. You’re obviously popular which is why you’re still here, but it wasn’t a very good vocal.”

Sundance Head: "Jeremy"

Randy: “You know what I liked about that, you put your Southern rock thing into a Pearl Jam joint, that was kind of hot right there. I liked that.”

Paula: “Midway through you really kicked into your Sundance groove, and that’s a unique quality. You did really, really well.”

Simon: “I actually didn’t like it as much this week. I think you went from being very good, to what I would call a very generic bar singer. I thought it was a very indulgent choice of song.”

Chris Richardson: "Tonight I Wanna Cry"

Randy: “Chris, you know what I’m loving about you now? Every week you put the boys on blast, man. You sing the Keith Urban song, you put your own twist on it. You are switching it up. This kid is in it to win it.”

Paula: “You picked a great song, you adapted well.”

Simon: “It was good. I’m not jumping out of my chair, it’s not the best vocal we’ve heard. It was cutesy. I thought your voice was a bit nasal. I still don’t think we’ve heard what you’re capable of doing. It was a bit timid and safe, but you sold it.”

Jared Cotter: "If You Really Love Me"

Randy: “I was worried when you first came out, but you gave a solid performance. It was good, man.”

Paula: “Jared, I think you need to work on coloring up the way you sing. There are tender moments where you can go into falsetto. I feel like you shouted the entire song through. Singing on key is great, but I would love to see different emotions.”

Simon: “It wasn’t very original. We have heard a lot of performances like this, and this one gets lost in the mix. But, you are popular. I am slightly disappointed tonight because I am not hearing the ‘wow’ factor.”

Brandon Rogers: "I Just Want to Celebrate"

Randy: “I love that song, dawg. It gave you more of a rock edge. You got a little messed up at the end. But it was a solid performance.”

Paula: “I thought it was pretty phenomenal. You are really proving why you belong on that stage.”

Simon: “I don’t think you have represented yourself well at this stage in the competition. I had high hopes for you because you are one of the better singers. I have a horrible feeling that song may give you a problem this week. I’m nervous for you after that.”

Phil Stacey: "I Need You"

Randy: “That was an interesting song choice. But you know what is cool about you, you remind me of a guy who used to be in Journey. You’ve got that big range. The high points are great, but the low part of your register is not great. Work on the lower register a little bit. I don’t know if this was your best performance.”

Paula: “When you start off, the lower part of your register gets chancey. I don’t feel this was your best performance.”

Simon: “Phil, I didn’t get it at all. It was a very strange choice of song. That wasn’t good enough, sorry.”

Chris Sligh: "Wanna Be Loved"

Randy: “I’m not sure that was my favorite song choice. It wasn’t a stellar night for the boys but I think you get the vote for the best vocals of the night.”

Paula: “It wasn’t my favorite performance. For me it was just kind of middle of the road. Vocally, you need to stretch a little more and take some risks. I liked last week better.”

Simon: “I thought the beginning of the song was very good, but I thought you struggled in the middle of the song. I think you’ve done enough to definitely make it through to the finals, but this was probably not one of your strongest. You have potential, Chris. A lot of potential.”

Secrets revealed...

The guys ventured outside their comfort zones as they revealed unknown things about themselves Tuesday. Tonight, starting at 8/7c, it's the girls' turn! Come back tomorrow to find out who will fill the coveted Top 12 spots!