AMERICAN IDOL: The final 2: L-R: Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez. CR: Michael Becker / FOX.
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Down to the wire
HOLLYWOOD, CA - MAY 17: (L-R) Contestants Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips and eliminated contestant Joshua Ledet onstage at FOX's American Idol Season 11 Top 3 To 2 Live Elimination Show on May 17, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)
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So long, farewell
HOLLYWOOD, CA - MAY 17: (L-R) Judges Jennifer Lopez, eliminated contestant Joshua Ledet and judge Steven Tyler onstage at FOX's American Idol Season 11 Top 3 To 2 Live Elimination Show on May 17, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)
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Get the point
HOLLYWOOD, CA - MAY 17: Singer Adam lambert performs onstage at FOX's American Idol Season 11 Top 3 To 2 Live Elimination Show on May 17, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)
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Heads bowed
HOLLYWOOD, CA - MAY 17: (L-R) Contestants Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet and Phillip Phillips and host Ryan Seacrest onstage at FOX's American Idol Season 11 Top 3 To 2 Live Elimination Show on May 17, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)
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Shake, rattle and roll
HOLLYWOOD, CA - MAY 17: Singer Lisa Marie Presley performs during a pre-tape onstage at FOX's American Idol Season 11 Top 3 To 2 Live Elimination Show on May 17, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)
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Only three remain
HOLLYWOOD, CA - MAY 10: (L-R) The top 3 contestants Phillip Phillips, Jessica Sanchez and Joshua Ledet backstage at FOX's American Idol Season 11 Top 4 To 3 Live Elimination Show on May 10, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)
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One last time
HOLLYWOOD, CA - MAY 10: Eliminated contestant Hollie Cavanagh performs onstage at FOX's American Idol Season 11 Top 4 To 3 Live Elimination Show on May 10, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)
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How it's done
HOLLYWOOD, CA - MAY 10: Singer David Cook performs onstage at FOX's American Idol Season 11 Top 4 To 3 Live Elimination Show on May 10, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)
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Safe
HOLLYWOOD, CA - MAY 10: (L-R) Contestants Phillip Phillips and Hollie Cavanagh onstage at FOX's American Idol Season 11 Top 4 To 3 Live Elimination Show on May 10, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)
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The moment of truth
HOLLYWOOD, CA - MAY 10: (L-R) Contestants Phillip Phillips, Joshua Ledet and Hollie Cavanagh and host Ryan Seacrest onstage at FOX's American Idol Season 11 Top 4 To 3 Live Elimination Show on May 10, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)
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Down to four
HOLLYWOOD, CA - MAY 3: (L-R) Top 4 contestants Phillip Phillips, Hollie Cavanagh, Joshua Ledet and Jessica Sanchez backstage at FOX's American Idol Season 11 Top 5 to 4 Live Elimination Show on May 3, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)
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So long song
HOLLYWOOD, CA - MAY 3: Eliminated contestant Skylar Laine performs onstage at FOX's American Idol Season 11 Top 5 to 4 Live Elimination Show on May 3, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)
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Hot and cold
HOLLYWOOD, CA - MAY 3: Chris Martin of Coldplay performs onstage at FOX's American Idol Season 11 Top 5 to 4 Live Elimination Show on May 3, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)
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Moment of truth
HOLLYWOOD, CA - MAY 3: (L-R) Contestants Jessica Sanchez and Skylar Laine and host Ryan Seacrest onstage at FOX's American Idol Season 11 Top 5 to 4 Live Elimination Show on May 3, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)
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The experts
HOLLYWOOD, CA - MAY 3: (L-R) Judges Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson onstage at FOX's American Idol Season 11 Top 5 to 4 Live Elimination Show on May 3, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)
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Carrie Underwood
HOLLYWOOD, CA - MAY 3: Singer Carrie Underwood performs onstage at FOX's American Idol Season 11 Top 5 to 4 Live Elimination Show on May 3, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)
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Your final five
HOLLYWOOD, CA - APRIL 26: (L-R) Contestants PHillip Phillips, Hollie Cavanagh, Joshua Ledet, Skylar Laine and Jessica Sanchez backstage at FOX's American Idol Season 11 Top 6 To 5 Elimination Show on April 26, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)
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Katy Perry
HOLLYWOOD, CA - APRIL 26: Katy Perry performs during a pre-tape onstage at FOX's American Idol Season 11 Top 6 To 5 Elimination Show on April 26, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)
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Going home
HOLLYWOOD, CA - APRIL 26: (L-R) Bottom 2 contestants Hollie Cavanagh and Elise Testone onstage at FOX's American Idol Season 11 Top 6 To 5 Elimination Show on April 26, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)
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Killer Queen
HOLLYWOOD, CA - APRIL 26: Musicians Brian May and Roger Taylor of Queen perform with Queen Estravaganza onstage at FOX's American Idol Season 11 Top 6 To 5 Elimination Show on April 26, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)
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Support
HOLLYWOOD, CA - APRIL 26: Contestants Skylar Laine, Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet, Hollie Cavanagh, Phillip Phillips and Elise Testone onstage at FOX's American Idol Season 11 Top 6 To 5 Elimination Show on April 26, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)
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Six shoot for top
AMERICAN IDOL: L-R: Top 6 contestants Jessica Sanchez, Skylar Laine, Phillip Phillips, Elise Testone, Joshua Ledet and Hollie Cavanagh on AMERICAN IDOL airing Thursday, April 19 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. CR: Michael Becker / FOX.
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Shocking cut
AMERICAN IDOL: Eliminated contestant Colton Dixon on AMERICAN IDOL airing Thursday, April 19 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. CR: Frank Micelotta / FOX.
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Plenty to laugh about
AMERICAN IDOL: LMFAO performs on AMERICAN IDOL airing Thursday, April 19 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. CR: Michael Becker / FOX.
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The ladies are safe
AMERICAN IDOL: L-R: Elise Testone, Colton Dixon and Hollie Cavanagh on AMERICAN IDOL airing Thursday, April 19 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. CR: Michael Becker / FOX.
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Super seven
AMERICAN IDOL: Top 7 (with save): L-R: Holly Cavanaugh, Josh Ledet, Colton Dixon, Jessica Sanchez (saved), Elise Testone, Phillip Phillips and Skylar Laine. CR: Michael Becker / FOX.
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Saved!
AMERICAN IDOL: Jessica Sanchez is saved on AMERICAN IDOL airing Thursday, April 12, (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. L-R: Jessica Sanchez, Randy Jackson, Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez and Ryan Seacrest (R). CR: Carin Baer / FOX.
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Super pairing
AMERICAN IDOL: Jennifer Hudson (R) and Ne-Yo (L) perform on AMERICAN IDOL Thursday, April 12 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. CR: Carin Baer / FOX
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Awaiting the news
AMERICAN IDOL: The Bottom 3: L-R: Josh Ledet, Elise Testone and Jessica Sanchez. Also pictured: Ryan Seacrest (R). CR: Carin Baer / FOX.
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The lucky 7
AMERICAN IDOL: FINAL 7: L-R: Hollie Cavanagh, Colton Dixon, Jessica Sanchez, Skylar Laine, Phillip Phillips, Joshua Ledet and Elise Testone on AMERICAN IDOL airing Thursday, April 5 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. CR: Michael Becker / FOX.
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Sorry, baby
HOLLYWOOD, CA - APRIL 5: Eliminated contestant DeAndre Brackensick and judge Jennifer Lopez onstage at FOX's \"American Idol\" Season 11 Top 8 To 7 Live Elimination Show on April 5, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)
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In the bottom
AMERICAN IDOL: L-R: Ryan Seacrest and the bottom 3 contestants Elise Testone, Hollie Cavanagh and DeAndre Brackensick on AMERICAN IDOL airing Thursday, April 5 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. CR: Michael Becker / FOX.
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The Wanted
AMERICAN IDOL: The Wanted performs on AMERICAN IDOL airing Thursday, April 5 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. CR: Michael Becker / FOX.
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The great 8
AMERICAN IDOL: FINAL 8: Clockwise from L: Skylar Laine, Phillip Phillips, Colton Dixon, DeAndre Brackensick, Elise Testone, Jessica Sanchez, Hollie Cavanagh and Joshua Ledet on AMERICAN IDOL airing Wednesday, March 29 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. CR: Frank Micelotta / FOX.
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A hug for Heejun
AMERICAN IDOL: Heejun Han is eliminated on AMERICAN IDOL airing Thursday, March 29 (8:00-9:00PM ET/PT) on FOX. CR: Phil Mcarten / FOX.
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Otherworldly
AMERICAN IDOL: Nicki Minaj performs on AMERICAN IDOL airing Thursday, March 29 (8:00-9:00PM ET/PT) on FOX. CR: Phil Mcarten / FOX.
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Scotty, beaming
AMERICAN IDOL: Scotty McCreary performs on AMERICAN IDOL airing Thursday, March 29 (8:00-9:00PM ET/PT) on FOX. Pictured L-R: Scoty McCreary, Jimmy Iovine and Ryan Seacrest. CR: Phil Mcarten / FOX.
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Meeting his idol
AMERICAN IDOL: Eric Benet (L) on AMERICAN IDOL airing Thursday, March 29 (8:00-9:00PM ET/PT) on FOX. CR: Phil Mcarten / FOX.
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Down to 9
AMERICAN IDOL: The Final 9: Clockwise From Top L; Colton Dixon, Elise Testone, Phillip Phillips, Heejun Han, DeAndre Brackensick, Josh Ledet, Hollie Cavanaugh, Skylar Laine and Jessica Sanchez. CR: Michael Becker / FOX.
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Hug it out
AMERICAN IDOL: Erika Van Pelt is eliminated on AMERICAN IDOL airing Thursday, March 22 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. CR: Michael Becker / FOX.
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Big day
AMERICAN IDOL: Joe Perry of Aerosmith plays happy birthday to Steven Tyler on AMERICAN IDOL airing Thursday, March 22 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. CR: Michael Becker / FOX.
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Name calling
AMERICAN IDOL: Ryan Seacrest reveals who is in danger of being eliminated on AMERICAN IDOL airing Thursday, March 22 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. L-R: Heejun Han, Erika Van Pelt, DeAndre Brackensick and Ryan Seacrest. CR: Michael Becker / FOX.
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'Believe'
AMERICAN IDOL: Erika Van Pelt sings for her life on AMERICAN IDOL airing Thursday, March 22 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. CR: Michael Becker / FOX.
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Top 10 countdown
AMERICAN IDOL: Final 10 L-R: Phillip Phillips, Elise Testone, DeAndre Brackensick, Hollie Cavanaugh, Colton Dixon, Skylar Laine, Heejun Han, Jessica Sanchez, Josh Ledet and Erika Van Pelt. CR: Michael Becker / FOX.
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Head lines
AMERICAN IDOL: Chris Daughtry performs on AMERICAN IDOL airing Thursday, March 15 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. CR: Michael Becker / FOX.
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Good night, good luck
AMERICAN IDOL: Shannon Magrane (L) is eliminated on AMERICAN IDOL airing Thursday, March 15 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. CR: Michael Becker / FOX.
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Bad news
AMERICAN IDOL: Shannon Magrane (C) is eliminated on AMERICAN IDOL airing Thursday, March 15 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Also pictured L-R: Erika Van Pelt and Ryan Seacrest: CR: Michael Becker / FOX.
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Breaking in
AMERICAN IDOL: Demi Lovato performs on AMERICAN IDOL airing Thursday, March 15 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. CR: Michael Becker / FOX.
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The Wonder of it all
AMERICAN IDOL: The Top 13 perform in front of the Judges on AMERICAN IDOL airing Thursday, March 8 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. CR: Michael Becker / FOX.
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Mary J. Blige
AMERICAN IDOL: Mary J. Blige performs on AMERICAN IDOL airing Thursday, March 8 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. CR: Michael Becker / FOX.
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Alive for another week
AMERICAN IDOL: Elise Testone is saved on AMERICAN IDOL airing Thursday, March 8 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. CR: Michael Becker / FOX.
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Say goodbye
AMERICAN IDOL: Jeremy Rosado is eliminated on AMERICAN IDOL airing Thursday, March 8 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. CR: Michael Becker / FOX.
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And then there were 12
AMERICAN IDOL: Top 12: Clockwise from top right: Elise Testone, Heejun Han, Jessica Sanchez, Hollie Cavanagh, Skylar Laine, DeAndre Brackensick, Erika Van Pelt, Jermaine Jones, Colton Dixon, Shannon Magrane, Joshua Ledet and Phillip Phillips. CR: Michael Becker.
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Colton Dixon
AMERICAN IDOL: Colton Dixon performs in front of the Judges on AMERICAN IDOL airing Tuesday, Feb. 28 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. CR: Michael Becker / FOX.
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Deandre Brackensick
AMERICAN IDOL: Deandre Brackensick performs in front of the Judges on AMERICAN IDOL airing Tuesday, Feb. 28 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. CR: Michael Becker / FOX.
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Elise Testone
AMERICAN IDOL: Elise Testone performs in front of the Judges on AMERICAN IDOL airing Wednesday, Feb. 29 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. CR: Michael Becker / FOX.
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Erika Van Pelt
AMERICAN IDOL: Erika Van Pelt performs in front of the Judges on AMERICAN IDOL airing Wednesday, Feb. 29 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. CR: Michael Becker / FOX.
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Heejun Han
AMERICAN IDOL: Heejun Han performs in front of the Judges on AMERICAN IDOL airing Tuesday, Feb. 28 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. CR: Michael Becker / FOX.
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Hollie Cavanagh
AMERICAN IDOL: Hollie Cavanagh performs in front of the Judges on AMERICAN IDOL airing Wednesday, Feb. 29 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. CR: Michael Becker / FOX.
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Jeremy Rosado
AMERICAN IDOL: Jeremy Rosado performs in front of the Judges on AMERICAN IDOL airing Tuesday, Feb. 28 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. CR: Michael Becker / FOX.
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Jermaine Jones
AMERICAN IDOL: Jermaine Jones performs in front of the Judges on AMERICAN IDOL airing Tuesday, Feb. 28 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. CR: Michael Becker / FOX.
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Jessica Sanchez
AMERICAN IDOL: Jessica Sanchez performs in front of the Judges on AMERICAN IDOL airing Wednesday, Feb. 29 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. CR: Michael Becker / FOX.
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Joshua Ledet
AMERICAN IDOL: Joshua Ledet performs in front of the Judges on AMERICAN IDOL airing Tuesday, Feb. 28 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. CR: Michael Becker / FOX.
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Phillip Phillips
AMERICAN IDOL: Phillip Phillips performs in front of the Judges on AMERICAN IDOL airing Tuesday, Feb. 28 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. CR: Michael Becker / FOX.
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Shannon Magrane
AMERICAN IDOL: Shannon Magrane performs in front of the Judges on AMERICAN IDOL airing Wednesday, Feb. 29 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. CR: Michael Becker / FOX.
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Skylar Laine
AMERICAN IDOL: Skylar Laine performs in front of the Judges on AMERICAN IDOL airing Wednesday, Feb. 29 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. CR: Michael Becker / FOX.
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Lucky 13
AMERICAN IDOL: The Final 13: Clockwise from Top Center; Jermaine Jones, Erika Van Pelt, Jeremy Rosado, Skylar Laine, Jessica Sanchez, Deandre Brackensick, Hollie Cavanagh, Shannon Magrane, Colton Dixon. Heejun Han, Joshua Ledet, Elise Testone and Phillip Phillips, CR: Michael Becker / FOX.