Miley Cyrus will appear as a guest mentor on AMERICAN IDOL and help the Top 11 finalists - Didi Benami, Crystal Bowersox, Lee Dewyze, Andrew Garcia, Casey James, Aaron Kelly, Michael Lynche, Siobhan Magnus, Paige Miles, Katie Stevens and Tim Urban - prepare for their performances on a Billboard No.
It is now down to 11 'American Idol' hopefuls as another contestant, Lacey Brown, was eliminated during the results show that aired last night, Wednesday, March 17th.
Tonight, 'Idol' was forced to let go of the first of the top 12.
'Idol' has finally reached the top 12 contestants of season nine, where they make the jump from a small, intimate stage to the full audience at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles.
Siobhan Magnus performs 'A Change In Me' in a performance of Beauty and The Beast.
Siobhan Magnus is one of the top 12 American Idol Finalists.
Pop sensations Ke$ha and Orianthi will take the stage on this week's live AMERICAN IDOL results show Wednesday, March 17 (9:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX.
Pop sensations Ke$ha and Orianthi will take the stage on this week's live AMERICAN IDOL results show Wednesday, March 17 (9:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX.
A night with a number of surprises rounded out the final separation of the guys and girls, as America found out the twelve contestants that will make up the finals of "American Idol.
"Idol" tonight saw the last separation between the men and women, with the top eight gentlemen performing before learning to the top twelve.
Ladies night tonight featured the top eight women remaining on "Idol.
The top 16 contestants of FOX's 'American Idol' pose for the camera as they get ready to move ahead to next week's showdown.
Four members of the remaining "American Idol" hopefuls had to be sent home tonight, and the results shows only grow more emotional each week.
The women were back tonight and ready to perform after last night's last minute switch.
"Idol" surprised viewers tonight, sending the gentlemen on to perform instead of the previously scheduled women.
American Idol contestants Janell Wheeler, Ashley Rodriguez, Joe Munoz and Tyler Grady were the first four cut from the ninth season of the competition.
The first results show of 'Idol' brought about at least one unexpected decision from America's votes, as 'Idol' said goodbye to four of the Top 24 competitors.
After last night's disappointing performance from the women, America, as well as the judges, was hoping from a step up from gentlemen.
In a year where 'Idol' is clearly pushing for a female winner, the first performances by the top twelve women was quite a letdown.
According to the Huffington Post, American Idol Semi-Finalist Todrick Hall has caused some controversy regarding performance refunds for a show Hall wrote and directed.
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