Because the judges used their save last week the same Top 7 took the stage for Now & Then Week on American Idol.
Host Ryan Seacrest revealed at the start of the elimination show that a record 53 million votes were cast, the highest total so far this season.
Wednesday night the seven remaining contestants sang something old and something new. The judges were high on Joshua Ledet, Phillip Phillps, Jessica Sanchez, Skylar Laine and Hollie Cavanagh.
Most improved was definitely Hollie, who made great strides after taking the advice of the judges who counseled her to just sing and not think about it.
Colton Dixon and Elise Testone were on the receiving end of a bad vibe from judges Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson.
Landing in the bottom three were Hollie, Elise and Colton.
The eliminated contestant turned out to be Colton Dixon, who apologized to the judges for not being himself last night. He vowed that before he makes a record he will take all of their advice to heart.
Check out a photo and his elimination video:
Photos: FOX-American Idol