During the elimination episode of American Idol on Thursday night, the Top 9 were reduced to eight with yet another contestant going home.
The hit FOX show filled the hour with a decidedly energetic performance of Starships by Nicki Minaj. She risked a wardrobe malfunction at every twist and turn.
Last season’s American Idol winner Scotty McCreery hit the stage with his new country single Water Tower Town.
Landing in the bottom three were Hollie Cavanagh, Heejun Han and Skylar Laine.
The eliminated contestant was Heejun Han.
Check out photos and video of the departing contestant below:
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