American Idol Finalists React to Jermaine Jones Ousting

In an unusual step, American Idol kicked Jermaine Jones off the show last night, following the discovery that the season 11 finalist had lied about a pair of arrests.

How are fellow contestants reacting to the development? A few relayed their thoughts People:

Phillip Phillips: "It was sad to see somebody go like that, with an awesome voice. It sucks."

Colton Dixon: "We found out what happened when you guys did. We were shocked, but at the same time, he's such a great guy. We all love him to death. He's truly the gentle giant. He handled himself so well, I'm proud of him."

Shannon Magrane: Jones "always has that great fun spirit, and he has always kept us laughing. He is so funny, we miss him already."

Hollie Cavanagh: "He's going to do huge things in music regardless of if he's on the show or not," she said. "It's just a little bump in the road. He'll prevail, and he'll do big things."

Heejun Han: "It's a competition. I really want to be honest about it. I'm not like, 'Oh, please don't go, please don't' go!'"