Michael Lynche,ladies and gentlemen,singing for his life.
His wife wanted to know what happens in their future.
And it's in the judges' hands.
Are you going to use the save,Simon?
We only have one save in the competition.
That's right.
And we have decided we're going to see you next week.
Michael Lynche stayed in the competition.
Las Vegas, baby!
It's a really tough competition.
You have to believe in yourself.
You have to trust your own instincts.
Two people are going home this week.
If you want to win this competition,you've got to wake up!
You really went for it and I loved it.
That girl can sing right there.
You really have a beautiful voice.
I really liked it.
You lost who you were.
You're not going to break me down.
Those were hot vocals,baby,hot,hot!
You get better and better and better.
- You have managed to go from zero to hero. - What!
Two people will see their Idol dream come to a close.
Get ready for it.
This is American Idol.
Hey,guys. Good evening.
Hello,hello,hello,hello,hello.
Hello. How are you?
Welcome. Good to see you, guys.
Good to have you with us.
Welcome to the show,friends. I am Ryan Seacrest.
First,let me tell you some great news.
Over 34 million votes came in last night. Great number.
That's the highest number so far this season.
So a hug thank you.
Tonight we've got a lot to pack in this next hour.
Here's what's going down.
Brooke White and Justin Gaston here to perform live for you.
Also,our mentor, Adam Lambert,live on the stage.
Plus,a dramatic double elimination all because the
judges decided to use the save. And here they are.
Say hi to Randy Jackson.
Ellen Degeneres.
Kara Dioguardi.
And, psycho Simon Cowell.
Oh,boo,boo.
It is going to be a difficult night for the
contestants,but first they're
going to have some fun with a medley of Elvis classics.
I give you now,ladies and gentlemen,your top nine.
# ooh,ooh,ooh,feel my temperate rising #
# my brain is flaming,I don't know which way to go #
# your kisses lift me higher #
# like a sweet song of a choir #
# you light my morning sky,burning love #
# a hunk,a hunk of burning love #
# ooh,ooh #
# a hunk,a hunk of burning love,you light my morning sky #
# burning love #
# baby let me be your loving Teddy Bear #
# put a chain around my neck #
# and lead me anywhere #
# oh,let me be #
# your Teddy Bear #
# I don't want to be a tiger #
# 'cause tigers play too rough #
# I don't want to be your lion #
# 'cause lions ain't the kind you love enough #
# just want to be your Teddy Bear #
# put a chain around my neck #
# and lead me anywhere #
# oh,let me be #
# your Teddy Bear #
# oh,let me be #
# oh,let him be #
# your Teddy Bear #
# return to senr #
# return to sender #
# I gave a letter to the postman #
# he put it in his sack #
# bright in early next morning #
# he brought my letter back #
# she wrote upon it #
# return to sender #
# address unknown #
# no such number #
# no such zone #
# we had a quarrel #
# a lover's spat #
# I write I�m sorry but my #
# letter keeps coming back,bright light city gonna set my soul #
# gonna set my soul on fire #
# got a whole lot of money that's ready to burn #
# so get those stakes up higher #
# there's a thousand pretty women waiting out there #
# and they're all living devil-may-care #
# and I'm just the devil with love to spare,so viva Las Vegas #
# viva Las Vegas #
# so viva Las Vegas #
# viva #
# Las Vegas #
Welcome back to American Idol
It is going to be a dramatic evening on this stage as we say
goodbye not only one, but two of our nine finalists.
Before that,though,we're going green.
Take a look at this Ford music video.
# light and day is more than you'll say #
# just follow the day #
# follow the day #
# and reach for the sun #
# you don't see me flying to the red #
# one more you're nuts #
# just follow the season #
# and find the time #
# reach for the bright side #
# you don't see me flying to the red #
# one more you're nuts #
# just follow the day and reach for the sun #
The web address is amricanidol.com to check out
all the Ford music videos and see how you can get a VIP trip
to the set of one of them and tickets to our show.
Also find out how you could drive an American
Idol inspired Ford Fiesta, so check that out.
Now the intense part.
Lee was like, dude,can you tell me
which row is going first I just want to know.
Just tell me which row is going first. Time for the results.
Ladies and gentlemen,here we go.
Go. Dim the lights.
Good luck to all of you.
Let's start with Casey.
Stand up for me.
Aaron, please stand up.
Andrew, please stand up.
Come with me to the center of the stage.
Come on down here.
Make a line right here, the three you.
There you go. Okay.
Let's start with Casey.
You sang "Lawdy Miss Clay."
The judges still enjoy your bluesy tone,but they didn't see
anything different from you this week.
Kara said it felt short.
Aaron,you sang "Blue Suede Shoes."
Ellen thought you did a good job.
Kara liked that you came out of your comfort zone.
Simon thought you failed to make it young and original.
Andrew,you sang "Hound Dog."
Ellen thought you pulled it off.
Kara said you needed a bit more swagger.
Simon thinks all the coolness has been sucked out of you.
How has it been leading up to this show tonight knowing that
two people are leaving, Andrew?
It's a little stressful.
So you've got to get ready to go with whatever goes.
And with each week that goes by, you get to know everybody
a little bit more and you actually become friends.
Yes.
And it's tough even for us on night like tonight to
have to eliminate two people.
Andrew, it's the end of the road.
I'm sorry.
Amirecan has voted.
It the last chance tonight on "Idol."
Andrew right here, ladies and gentlemen.
The end of the road for him.
You guys are safe.
You may take a sit you are safe.
Take a sit.
Your last chance to sing for all those people,
though, that you won over each and everyeek.
Proud of you.
Andrew Garcia, ladies and gentlemen.
Go for it.
# you want to stay with me in the morning #
# you want to hold me when I sing #
# and I was meant to travel the war #
# but now I've got the end and so deep #
# for every piece of me that wants you #
# another piece knocks away #
# because you give something makes me say it's all right #
# this could be nothing #
# but I'm wlling to give it a try #
# bieve in me #
# I knowy heart #
# but it might be a second tw late #
# but the words I'm going to sa#
# are you going to come out anyway #
# 'caus you give me something #
# that makes me sred all rit #
# this could be nothing #
# but I'm willing togive it a try #
# pleasive me something #
# 'cause some day I mightnow my heart #
# know my heart #
Andrew Garcia, ladies and gentlemen.
We're going to miss you.
We're going to miss you, man.
We're going to miss you. Come on, let's hear it.
Andrew Garcia. Here his.
You know what love about you? You show true emotion.
When we first met you, you showed tears of joy and happiness.
- We wish you the best of luck. - Thank you, guys.
I mean I appreciate everything. I'm glad I'm here.
I'm glad I'v been through what I've been through.
You guys let me experience I've ever experiend.
Love you guys. Love you guys.
Aftert the break, one
more person will also see their "Idol" journey come to a close.
Next, Brooke White and Justin Gaston do some Elvis live
After this. Hang on.
Back with you live on "American Idol."
So far your votes have sent home Andrew Garcia, but I have to
deliver more bad news to another person sitting on this couch
In just a little bit.
But first "Idol Gives Back" is one week from tonight and we
still have some really cool items for action online.
We're also going to look at the progress that'seen made
through your "Idol Gives Back" donations starting tonight.
With the help of Exxon Mobil, here's a special trip to Africa.
Taken by Elliot and Kara Dioguardi, take a look at this.
Back to 2008, I was fortune enough to join fantasy on a journey to Angola Africa.
We met sister Dominez who broke away from the church to
start this orphanage for displaced kids
For me it's like no every place I've been and probably will ever be.
Two yes ago I promised I'd come back.
I was able to introduce Kara to
the wonderful projects we're doing here.
With the help of Exxon Mobil and the donations made through
"American Idol Gives Back," we are back now to
break ground on construction of the new dormitory.
This is why we're here.
This is a temporary dormitory that while the dormitoer over
there is being built, the kids are staying.
Unbelievable.
51 kids sleep in this temporary dormitory.
Sister, you're a saint, sisters.
Soon this will all change.
Right now we're going to visit
The new dormitory thas under construction.
This new dormitory for the kids is gonna be malaria-proof,
this has adequate windows and doors to keep the mosquitoes out.
- So 's over there, hmm? - Yes
- They're already working on it. - They'r working on it.
This is where all those kids are going to be living.
We'r standing on it right now.
"American Idol"is all about making dream come true.
And this is about making these people's dreams come true.
We're gonna make sure you get lots of help.
What we're doing here totally embodys
the spirit of "Idol Gives Back."
This is a breeding ground for maria.
Malaria kills 3,000 people a day.
90% of those deaths come from Africa.
We're here to distribute bed nets and to drive home the point
about iected mosquitoeso that the mothers of all these
fabulous children understand how to
protect their children from malaria.
These nets right here are saving lives.
And there a great need for more contributions so that we
can get bed nets everybody, becaus we have a long way to go.
The money th's been contributed here in Angola has
gone for 30000 bed nets
Those 300,000 bed nets have saved close to a million lives.
For 10 dollars, you can actually make a huge difference.
Mosquito-free. Malaria no more.
The future of Africa is right here.
No more malaria! No more malaria!
# it's up to you #
I want to thank Kara and Elliot for brinng us back that story
"Idol Gives Back" is going to be an event you will not want to miss.
Names confirmed by the way for the show include the Black-Eyed
Peas, Annie Lenox, Eff Beck and Josh Stone, Carrie Underwood,
Mary J. Bligend an all-star band, as well as Sir Elt Johnnd,plus much much more.
You can head to ticketmaster for your tickets.
Right now we're going to
continue to celebrate Elvis with a very special duet.
She won the hearts of American in season 7 and she stars in
the web series "If I can Dream"
Which leads nicely into Bokee White and Justin Gaston.
Take it away, guys. Good to see you.
# there must be lights burning brighter somewhere #
# go to be birds flying higher in sky more blue #
# if I can dream of a better land #
# where all my brothers walk ha in hand #
# tell me why #
# oh, why #
# oh, why can't my dreams come true #
# oh, why #
# thereust be peace and understanding sometime #
# strong words of promise that will blow away every doubt and feel #
# if I can dream of a warmer sun #
# where hope keeps shininfor eryone #
# tell m w #
#h, why#
# oh, why won't that sun appear #
# we're lost in a cloud #
# with too much stain #
# we've trapped in a world #
# that's troubled with pain#
# but as long as a man #
# has the strength to dream #
# he can redeem his soul and fly #
# deep in my #
# deep in my heart there's trembling question #
# oh, yeah #
# assure that the answer, the answer's gonna come see how #
# out there in dark #
# there's a beckoning candle #
# and while I can think #
# while I can talk #
# while I can sound #
# while I can walk #
# while I can dream #
# please let our dream #
# come true #
# right now #
# let it come true #
# right now #
Justin, good to see you, man. Welcom.
- How are you, sweetheart? - I'm good. How are you?
- Good to see you. - You know she's married.
- Watch yourself. - I know, that's what the problem first messed up.
You guys met recently, right, and started work on that.
- Week and a half ago. - Yeah, a week ago.
So, you know, make it happen quick.
- It was fun. - It's available, I think,
for free on iTunes if you want to download that.
Great to see you again.
Thanks for being here. Brooke and Justin, ladies and gentlemen.
After this, we say goodbye to one more person.
Which one of those faces will it be?
Hang tight.
Welcome back to "American Idol."
We are live. Tonight we're laying down a
double elimination and we've alrey lost Andrew.
I can tell you that Aaron and Casey on the couches are safe.
Congratulations, gentlemen.
But now we've got back to more results and find out who
else will see their dream come to a close tonigh
Dim the lights.
And here we go.
Can I have the bottom row, the whole row
come join me on the stage,please.
Head on down here, Tim. Thank you.
Okay Lee.
You sang "A Little Less Conversation."
The judeges all really enjoyed it.
Ellen liked how you engaged the audience.
Kara loved your fire and intensity.
Simon thought you nailed it.
Did you feel different this week, Lee?
Yeah, I feel like, uh, when I'm up here, I'm performing for, you know...
uh... I feel like I'm playing a show, like a concert.
You know, it's no just an audition
I'm having more fun.
I'm kind of being myself a little more.
- You kinda more comfortable. - Yeah, it feels good.
All right. Let's go to Siobhan Magnus now.
Siobhan, you sang "Suspicious Minds", the panel was split on how they felt.
Randy and Ellen like your big vocal at the end.
They like you to the risk, too.
Kara thought the performance was a little confusing.
Simon felt that you were a completely
different person that he had seen before.
Kate Stevens now.
You sang "Baby What You Want Me To Do."
Simon thought it was a bit... was the word annoying?
Simon thought it was a bit annoying.
Ellen said the song was horny.
Referring to the band.
There were horns. Yes.
And Randy and Kara loved seeing your confident, sassy side.
Do you feel like you're sort of hitting your strive now?
I, again, like I said before, I just want to make a point to grow
each week and show that I'm getting better,
and I'm learning from this whole experience.
So I think I've done that, so hopefully it showed.
Ok, hang tight for a second.
Michael Lynche
You sang "In the Ghetto."
The judges all enjoyed your vocal.
Ellen said she's glad you got saved last week.
Simon congratuled you on a strong pformance and choice of song.
How did that save last week and that intensity we saw affect you
as you continue in the competition?
It makes me just extremely grateful for every moment, every
moment we get to spent backstage together and be haning out here.
I love the judges I love the people.
Good luck to you.
Hang tight.
Crystal Bowersox, ladies and gentlemen.
You sang "Saved."
The judges agreed it was a great performae.
Kara loved seeing your personality.
Randy called it the send coming of Bonnie Raitt.
That's what Randy said about it.
- That's a good compliment. - It's a nice compliment.
And now Tim Urban, ladies and gentlemen.
Tim sang "Cann't Help Falling In Love With You."
The judges thought it was your best performance to date.
Ellen compared it to her first shot of tequila
Then she wanted more.
And Simon said you've gone from zero to hero.
So after 34 million votes, Crystal, you are safe.
You may take a seat. Congratulaons.
Have a seat.
Siobhan, you are also safe. You may take a seat.
Lee, the song you sang last night was also the song Chris Daughtry did,
the week he was eliminated, that's season 5, I believe.
Yeah, I heared about that.
You walk with me for a second.
You're growing each week.
You're talking about how you're getting more and more comfortable.
Have a seat with me. You are safe.
Congtulations.
So the three of you slide closer
to the center the stage for a moment.
Take a look.
It's either going to be Tim, Michael or Katie who heads home
after Adam Lambert takes the stage live.
We are back with you live on "American Idol."
The's someone on the stage they're excited about. Just a second.
Next week to celebrate "Idol Gives Back" the top seven would take
on inspirational songs and superstar Alicia Keys will be
our mentor.
You can hit iTunes to check out the list of tracks the
contestants will review to make their song choice.
Now we're gonna pausen the results just a second here and
walking back to the stage last year runner-up who also served
as a mentor this week with his hit, "What You Want From Me,"
Here's Adam Lambert.
# hey, slow it down #
# whata ya want from me #
# yeah, I'm afraid #
# what ya want from me #
# the night have been a time #
# I would give myself away #
# oh, once unpon a time #
# I didn'give a damn #
# but now here we a #
# so what ya want from me #
# what ya want from me #
# just don't give up #
# I'm workin' it out #
# please don' give in #
# I won't let you down #
# it messed me up #
# need a second to breathe #
# just keep coming around #
# hey, what ya wanfrom me #
# what ya wantrom me #
# what ya want from #
# yeah, it's plain to see #
# that baby you're beautiful #
# and it's nothing wrong with you #
# it's me #
# I'm a freak #
# but thanks for lovin' me #
# 'cause you're doing it perfectly #
# there might have been a time when I would let you step away #
# I wouldn't even try but I think you could save my life #
# just don't give up #
# I'm workin' it out #
# please don't give in #
# I won't let you down #
# I messed me up #
# need a scond to breathe #
# just keep coming around #
# hey, whataya want from me #
# whataya want from me #
# just don't give up on me #
# oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh #
# no I won't let you down #
# no, I won't let you down #
# so, just don't give up #
# please don't give in #
# I won't let you down #
# it messed me up #
# just keep coming around #
# hey, whataya want from me #
# just don't give up #
# I'm working it out #
# please don't give in #
# I won't let you down #
# it messed me up #
# need a second to breathe #
# just keep coming around #
# hey whataya want from me #
- Good to see you, man. - Hey, man, how are you?
Adam Lambert, ladies and gentlemen.
Now, that's a performance. Wow.
Was that your idea, the lasers?
Yeah, I brought lasers.
I mean I've never seen lasers on our stage before.
I wanted to do something a little different.
Very good, very good.
- Congratulations on such a good recond. - Thank you.
Hit record right there.
What... what do yo think
because I know you mentored this week,
what do you think you learned being a part of "American Idol"
now that you're in the real world of pop music?
You know it's interesting. We worked so hard on the show to give everybody
you know, a surprise every week.
And when you are actually in the business,
you're working your butt off. It's like a full-time job.
And thanks to "American Idol",
because it definitely prepared me for what it takes to make it
- in the real world. So... - You're doing a great job.
I owe this show everything. Thank you.
Congratulations. Always a pleasure to see you.
Thank you very much.
On the other side, what's happening?
Is it going to be Tim, Mike or
Katie who leaves the stage tonight?
Find out, we're live and right back.
It has been a long, emotional journey for Tim, Michael and Katie.
The curtain will close on one of them this evening.
Good luck to all three of you. Let's do it.
Bring down the lights, guys, and here come the results.
Three of you standing there.
I'm gonna send one back to safety right now.
The person who is safe and will compete again next week.
Smile. You're safe.
Congratulations. Tim is safe.
So it's now between Michael and Katie.
I can tell you this.
One of you is obviously going home.
The other person was not even in the bottom three this week.
After the nation wide vote, the person leaving the competition
tonight is katie.
Michael, you are safe.
Katie Stevens, ladies and gentlemen.
- Sweetheart, what a ride, hmm? - It's the best.
When you get a chance to get back to your real life
and hang out with your friends,
what are the stories you'll tell them about bing on "Idol"?
About all the amazing people I met,
the amazing experience of this was.
You grew up quickly, last couple of weeks, did you?
I did, I did.
Let's hear for Katie one more time. Here you go.
Take it live, singing your heart out, babe.
# when I found myself in times of trouble #
# Mother Mary comes to me #
# speaking words of wisdom #
# let it be #
# and in my hour of darkness #
# she is standing right in front of me #
# speaking words of wisdom #
# let it be #
# whisper words of wisdom #
# let it be #
# and when the broken hearted people #
# living in the world agree #
# there will be an answer #
# let it be #
# for though they may be parted #
# there will still be a chance that they will see #
# there will be an answer #
# let it be #
# oh, let it be #
# let it be #
# there will be an answer #
# oh, let it be #
# let it be #
# whisper words of wisdom #
# oh let it be #
You're making half this room cry.
We're going to miss you, babe.
We're going to miss you.
Your parents should be very proud of you.
Katie Stevens, ladies and gentlemen.
Very emotional night tonight. We're going to take a look back
at the journey of both Andrew and Katie.
Watch his. Take a look.
There aren't even words to express how proud her dad and I
are of what she's been able to accomplish.
I couldn't be more proud of him. You know, that's my son.
Katie's just this ball of energy.
She's so happy and positive.
I love Andrew. He's just so nice.
You could be the potential winner.
Guess what dad, I made it to top 24.
I know that my grandma's really proud of me, and she knows that
I've already succeeded greater than a lot of people have.
- That was genius. - It is for my family.
I would never thought in a
million years that I would be on "American Idol".
- I am insanely blessed. - I always dreamed about this.
But never did I think that of 109,000 people that I would be seen in here.
Hey, party's over. I'll see you on stage.
Come up front, come up front, guys.
Andrew Garcia, Katie Stevens, ladies and gentlemen.
That is it for tonight.
Thank you to the judges.
Thank you, Rickey Minor and the band as always.
Don't forget next week it's inspirational songs plus our
"Idol Gives Back" event.
For tickets to the show at the Pasadena Civic Center,
head to Ticketmaster. They will go fast.
Congratulations, guys. We're going to miss you.
Keep it on Fox for your local news.
Good night, America.