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AP - Michael Sarver got a crude awakening Thursday night from his "American Idol" life.

Fox's 'American Idol' easily win night -- A two-hour edition of Fox's "American Idol" easily topped the competition on Tuesday, but the St. Patrick's Day holiday and extra reality competition sacked the hit to its lowest performance-episode delivery in years.

In past seasons, only 12 finalists were picked to move on.

Before American Idol even hit the air last night, Ryan Seacrest demonstrated how Twitter has gone too far with a TMI tweet: “at Idol…bout to go live. I haven’t peed since lunch.” If that wasn’t enough to make you wince, 80 percent of the show’s final 12 semifinal songs would have done the trick.

AP - Nick Mitchell probably won't be having the last laugh on "American Idol." The outrageous 27-year-old sketch comedian, who performed as his over-the-top alter ego Norman Gentle, was one of nine semifinalists sent packing Thursday on the popular Fox singing competition.

American Idol finalist Danny Gokey says he hopes viewers aren't weary of hearing of his personal tragedy, the death of his wife.

Michael Slezak on how producers get their way on top 12 singers; Kate Ward on part 1 in New Orleans kitchen

Michael Sarver, Alexis Grace and Danny Gokey will be part of the top 12; one of the eliminated contestants could come back in the wild-card round.

"Brothers & Sisters" star Dave Annable has been cast in the romantic comedy "Wedlocked" opposite "American Idol" runner-up Katharine McPhee.

An "American Idol" contestant with a lengthy entertainment resume has been disqualified after reaching the show's top 36. In its press released issued Wednesday night announcing the semifinalists, Fox TV said that Joanna Pacitti was "ineligible to continue." No reason was given by Fox.