The American Idol Season 9 Top 12 singers were revealed last night when another four performers were sent home, just short of the season’s major milestone. Ryan Seacrest promised us a few surprises last night and I’d say he delivered when it was revealed that early fan-favorite Lilly Scott was amongst those cut loose. Rounding out the four were Todrick Hall, Alex Lambert, and Katelyn Epperly.

Last night’s American Idol results show delivered us the season’s Top 12 performers who will begin a new round of competition next week where one singer will be eliminated until we arrive at the May 26th finale show. Here they are:

American Idol 2010 Top 12:

• Didi Benami
• Crystal Bowersox
• Lacey Brown
• Lee DeWyze
• Andrew Garcia
• Casey James
• Aaron Kelly
• Michael Lynche
• Siobhan Magnus
• Paige Miles
• Katie Stevens
• Tim Urban

Did your favorite make the cut? Who do you think will take the early lead next week? Share your thoughts below and then get ready for more Idol!

Let me start off by saying that right now, I am not a fan of the worsters.  I blame them entirely for Paige Miles and Tim Urban still being in the competition over Alex Lambert and Kaitlyn and Lilly.  WTH worsters??? 

I knew it was gonna be bad when Ryan started the show off by saying we could be in for a surprise or two.  Really?  You think so Ryan?? 

I felt like I was watching a reunion of the Brady Bunch/Partridge Family when the Top 16 belted out Michael Buble’s “Just Haven’t Met You Yet.”  Sounded lame and out of touch to me.  In fact, the majority of the songs this year have pretty much sucked.  Bring it on with The Rolling Stones.

Scott MacIntyre and Matt Giraud graced us with their presence with a duo straight from Elton John and Billy Joel, with the battling pianos and everything.  All they did was remind me why they were eliminated last season.  Scott has a new album out on itunes called Heartstrings if anyone wants to check it out.

On to the results.  Yes the worsters win again.  Paige and Tim are both safe.  I mean come on!  Paige turned “Smile” into a funeral dirge and still got in the top 12.  I’ve lost complete faith in America.  Tonight we said good bye to Kaitlyn Epperly first then Todrick Hall.  Ok, these two I get.  Kaitlyn hasn’t had a great performance the last couple of weeks and even though Todrick got great feedback last night, it was too little too late. 

The next two were Alex Lambert and Lilly Scott.  Something is not right with this.  Alex finally proved why he should be in the competition with his song “Trouble” and even though I didn’t care for Lilly’s take on Patsy Cline, she shouldn’t have been eliminated so soon.  Who to blame?  America for not picking up the phone or the Worsters for making the call?  Perhaps both.  I’m disappointed with tonight.  Can’t you tell?

What did you all think?  Did the right 4 go home?

It’s time for this week’s American Idol results! Tonight the four performers with the lowest votes, two guys and two girls, will be sent home when Ryan Seacrest announces your voting results. Stick around and we’ll be posting the results live.

Based on our unofficial American Idol polls for the guys and the girls we could see Todrick Hall, Aaron Kelly, Paige Miles, and Katie Stevens going home as they were in the lowest pairs for both groups. Lilly Scott is running a tight third place for the lowest girl votes though so I wouldn’t be surprised if she went instead.

Join us in the Idol Chat room as we wait and see the big reveal. Meanwhile, see how Simon got his last-night wish when Randy showed up in his bikini!

American Idol 2010 Top 16 Elimination Results:

• Girl #1 Eliminated – Katelyn Epperly
• Girl #2 Eliminated – Lilly Scott
• Guy #1 Eliminated – Todrick Hall
• Guy #2 Eliminated – Alex Lambert

Did America get the vote right this week? Share your opinion!

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We’ve arrived at the final elimination results night before our American Idol 2010 Top 12 can be revealed. Tonight we’ll see another four hopefuls sent home so get ready for some American Idol results! Two girls and two guys will make up the unlucky set and from the polls you’ve been voting in here on the site I think we’ve got a good idea of who will be shedding some tears.

Performances really improved this week as I finally felt like this group of singers were trying to win the competition. It was a nice change of pace from the previous few boring weeks. Now that the heat is really turned up I’m hoping we’ll continue to see strong shows each week as we work towards the May finale show.

If you haven’t already, be sure to vote in the girls’ poll and the guys’ poll on who was the best this week. Then leave your comments below on who you hope is staying and who you really want to leave. We’ll be back here tonight to discuss the results live at 8PM ET.

You can download all of this week’s performances on iTunes or you can get the original artists’ performances for free with Real’s SuperPass trial.

The guys did not outshine the girls this week as the Top 8 boys performed for our votes on American Idol season 9.  It is make it or break it time to get into the coveted Top 12 and even though there were vast improvements only 1 guy stood out as a contender to beat Crystal Bowersox.

First up was Lee Dewyze and he sang a great current song with “Fireflies”.  Lee is not the best singer in the competition but he keeps getting better each week and I think he has great potential.  He has the looks now he needs to get his pitchiness under control and he will do well.

I finally get what the judges have been saying about Alex Lambert and the tone of his voice.  He chose the perfect song with “Trouble” and I loved the unique quality of the vocals tonight.  The judges think he is too stiff and Simon gives him some great advice to imagine Randy in a bikini.  Now that would NOT be a pretty site.

And Tim Urban finally sang on key!!!  Hallelujah!  Well, that was the name of the song anyway.  Ellen was so happy she jumped up on stage and gave him a hug.  He picked a great song and sang it with emotion so he might end up in the Top 12.

Once again Andrew Garcia fell a little short.  He didn’t pick the right song with “Genie in a Bottle” but you could tell he was trying.  His problem was remaking “Straight Up” and doing such an outstanding job with it.  He will always be compared to that moment unless he can pick a song and blow us away again. 

Casey James was as cute as ever tonight and gosh I love that guy.  He picked a much better song with Keith Urban’s “You’ll Think of Me” and this is where he needs to focus his attention.  He does much better with the country vibe. 

The worst of the night was not Tim for a change but Aaron Kelly.  He was all over the place with his choice of “I’m Already There” and it was real pitchy except for the middle when you could hear the power of his vocals.  I’d say he is in jeopardy of getting the boot tomorrow night.

Todrick Hall didn’t impress me as much as the judges with a rendition of Queen’s “Somebody to Love”.  The whole gospel vibe was ok but I wasn’t blown away like Randy was.  I actually agree with Simon when he said he could see Todrick as a broadway singer and not a recording artist.

And the award for best overall performance including the girls goes once again to Big Mike Lynch.  I didn’t ever in a million years think he had a performance like that in him.  He sang Maxwell’s “This Woman’s Work” and blew me away.  I wasn’t crying all over Simon like Kara but I was shocked.  Simon said it was the best of the live shows so far this season.  It was amazing.

Who were your favorites and who is in danger of going home?

Tonight will be the last chance for the remaining American Idol 2010 Top 8 guys to win your votes and make it in to the season’s Top 12. Last night the girls really improved their performances, though it was a bit slow and sleepy. Let’s hope the guys can be just as impressive but with a bit more energy!

Join other fans in our Idol Chat room right now or comment here on this post!

American Idol Top 8 Guys Performances:

• Lee DeWyze – Fireflies – 1-866-436-5701
• Alex Lambert – Trouble – 1-866-436-5702
• Tim Urban – Hallelujah – 1-866-436-5703
• Andrew Garcia – Genie In A Bottle – 1-866-436-5704
• Casey James – You’ll Think Of Me – 1-866-436-5705
• Aaron Kelly – I’m Already There – 1-866-436-5706
• Todrick Hall – Somebody To Love – 1-866-436-5707
• Michael Lynche – This Woman’s Work – 1-866-436-5708

The bottom two guys vote-getters will be eliminated on Thursday so vote wisely! Then don’t forget to vote in our unofficial poll below for who was the best male singer this week.

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Update: I completely forgot to include the Top 8 Girls poll until just now, so get down there and cast your vote for who was the best female performer last night!

Following hot on the heels of the ladies, the Top 8 guys will perform tonight on American Idol 2010. They better be at the top of their game because a quarter of the guys will be gone on Thursday night when another two of them are eliminated.

Performing tonight as part of the Top 8 Guys:

• Lee Dewyze
• Andrew Garcia
• Todrick Hall
• Casey James
• Aaron Kelly
• Alex Lambert
• Michael Lynche
• Tim Urban

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