American Idol

She has gone on to enjoy a successful acting career, but Katharine McPhee was back on the stage that made her famous last night.

The GORGEOUS former finalist was featured on the American Idol results show alongside OneRepublic, belting out a terrific version of the track "If I Lose Myself."

Watch the fun duet now:

Katharine McPhee and OneRepublic - "If I Lose Myself"

As for the actual results... did you agree with the finalist sent home? Vote in our Idol poll now and sound off on the country's decision!

American Idol took a trip to Detroit this week, as finalists covered tracks sang by natives of the Motor City.

With Janelle Arthur standing out and Nicki Minaj slamming the heck out of Burnell Taylor, Devin Velez and Lazaro Arbos, the evening was not without memorable performances.

But whose Season 12 journey has now come to an end? America voted, the results are in and the ousted finalist...

DEVIN VELEZ!

Despite tears from Mariah Carey and overwhelming support on Twitter, the judges did not use the save this week and Devin is a goner.

Did he deserve to be?

On the American Idol Top 8 performance show last night, Janelle Arthur separated herself from the pack.

And so did Burnell Taylor, Devin Velez and Lazaro Arbos... but for a very different reason.

Taking the stage as a trio and covering the Motown classic "I Can't Help Myself," these three were met with rather harsh criticism from Nicki Minaj, who railed:

"I don't know what that was, but imma act like I ain't even seen it, or heard it! Imma thank God that all three of you already had your solo performances. Lazaro, you fell as flat as a pancake. Don't ever do that again. All three of y'all, go! GET OFF THE STAGE!"

Did Minaj over do it? Watch now and decide for yourself:

Burnell Taylor, Devin Velez and Lazaro Arbos - "I Can't Help Myself"

The American Idol Top 8 took their act to Detroit this week, covering songs by artists who hail from the Motor City.

Did this variation on Motown Night pay off? For some, yes.

Janelle Arthur broke out her guitar and broke down "You Keep Me Hangin’ On" in very impressive fashion. See for yourself:

Janelle Arthur - "You Keep Me Hangin' On"

For others? Far less so, most notably Angie Miller, who failed to show the "fun crazy side" she promised prior to her failure to really rock out on "Shop Around."

And Lazaro Arbos, who attempted to cover Stevie Wonder and whose voice was simply not up to the challenge. Will it finally be time to say goodbye to Arbos tonight?

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Paul Jolley got the boot from American Idol on Thursday night.

But if viewers were surprised by the result, this aspiring singer says he most definitely was not.

"I had a moment this morning when I woke up and I realized like, 'this is what is going to happen,'" Jolly told reporters not long after Ryan Seacrest made the announcement.

Jolley is taking a very positive view of the situation, however.

"I've realized that it's only a stepping stone and this is only the beginning and there's a lot more things that I want to do with my career then just American Idol," he said.

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In the spirit of March Madness, now we can get serious about American Idol Season 12.

That's because we're down to the Elite 8, following this week's elimination of Paul Jolley.

How would we rank the remaining contestants? THG presents our very first Power Poll of the season below, and then we ask readers to vote on their favorites...

8. Lazaro Arbos: Nice guy. We feel bad about his stuttering and his reaction to such a poor performance on Wednesday. But clearly should no longer be here.

7. Devin Velez: Quick, name his most memorable performance so far. Sorry... time is up! Doesn't bring much to the table.

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Fox aired an American Idol results show last night that bid farewell to Paul Jolley.

However, like always, there were a couple performances sprinkled in to the voting announcement - and the most impressive came courtesy of Jessica Sanchez.

The former finalist showcased an edgier tone on an edgier track, taking to the stage alongside Ne-Yo and debuting the up-tempo single "Tonight."

Look for Sanchez to make her acting debut in May on Glee Season 4. And grade her latest song now:

Jessica Sanchez - "Tonight"

The American Idol results are in after nine Beatles Week performances.

As always, the singers were all over the place, and tough to handicap.

Candice Glover and Amber Holcomb were among the more solid vocalists Wednesday, while Lazaro Arbos came up short and broke down afterward.

Did America send him home? Or is someone else on his/her way out?

Let's find out! The American Idol Top 9 singer leaving us is ...

PAUL JOLLEY!

Tough break, but someone had to go. That's how it works, after all.

What do you think, THGers? Did the voters make the right call?

Lazaro Arbos did not exactly do The Beatles proud on American Idol last night.

The singer, who has been open about his severe stuttering difficulties, wobbled through the ballad "My Life," with Randy Jackson giving him an honest assessment afterward:

“It was out of tune from beginning to end. Something has definitely happened to you. Where did the vocals go? You are just not hitting it on all cylinders.”

Lazaro Arbos - "In My Life"

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The American Idol Top 9 tackled the Fab 4 this week.

Yes, it was the annual Beatles songbook-themed night for Candice Glover, Burnell Taylor and our other Season 12 finalists.

Which contestants stand the best chance of moving on?

Candice Glover - "Come Together”

Glover was her typically excellent self on "Come Together," but she may have been overshadowed by two other female hopefuls:

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