The all-female 'Top 5' kicked off last night's show with a collaborative 'Diva Medley' performance that had some pretty good vocals, despite resembling a scene from the television show 'Glee.'
The ratings for Season 12 of 'American Idol' have been consistently down -- the worst since the first. Many critics believe the decline has to do with lackluster judges. One of those judges believes the blame lies on the doorstep of her peers. Yes, Nicki Minaj thinks the low ratings for 'Idol' are the fault of Keith Urban, Mariah Carey and sole remaining original judge Randy Jackson.
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On tonight's (April 11) results episode of 'American Idol,' Lazaro Arbos was at risk of going home, since he turned in two not very good peformances last night, singing out of key and delivering what show mentor Jimmy Iovine called "an Ambien milkshake." Translation: It was boring and put him to sleep. The judges didn't use their sole save of the season on Arbos and he was thus eliminate
After a lackluster performance of 'Close to You,' Lazaro Arbos got one heck of a harsh review, forcing even Mariah Carey to agree with Randy Jackson when he blatantly called his singing "horrible."
Candice Glover was brought to tears after receiving a standing ovation for her rendition of The Cure's 'Love Song.' The 'American Idol' hopeful first took the stage and sang 'Don't Make Me Over,' which was received with excitement and support. But it was her second performance that left the entire studio awestruck.
Burnell Taylor was eliminated on 'American Idol' tonight (April 4), after coming in the bottom of the voting, courtesy of America. Rock n' roll didn't work for him, as he sang Bon Jovi's 'You Give Love a Bad Name' last night (April 3) and it was his downfall.
Both Candice Glover and Burnell Taylor gave a knockout duet performance, but it was Candice who stole the stage and attention from all of the judges in the end.