Matt Giraud Sent Home On 'Idol'

Matt Giraud was eliminated on tonight's episode of "American Idol" after being the only contestant to ever be saved by the judges--just two weeks ago.

Fans had a variety of reactions to the results:

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   kitcatgirl2006 matt giraud....please never sing again. ever.
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   bklucaric No!! Not matt giraud! I love him! Hes my fave!
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   dirty__laundry even though he gained the coveted "judges' save" this season, america really didn't want to see matt giraud take home the idol title.
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   beautifulcity Whatever, I still love you, Matt Giraud.
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   TwilightMommy Goodbye Matt Giraud...I love you!
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   NJ2AZSusan Oh sweet Matt Giraud. What a valentine you gave us at the end. A two-hankie night!

The biggest shock came not from Giraud's ouster but by his company in the bottom of three: Adam Lambert, who is favored by many accounts to win the whole competition.

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   Aionios Adam Lambert in the bottom three? Hmmm... Interesting turn of events.
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   chelseacriner can someone explain to me why the FUCK adam lambert was in the bottom two tonight? PLEASE!?
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   mnguyen13 tonight's American Idol is a joke. ADAM freaking LAMBERT in the bottom 2? What's wrong with the world? Once Adam's gone i'm done w this show
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   Desirization REALLY America? Adam Lambert? Bottom three? Behind Allison and Danny? WHY?
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   C007nnery is shocked that Adam Lambert is in the bottom 3 tonight on American Idol
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   hilmyh Adam Lambert in bottom 3 - Phenomenon of people voting against him, same as happened to Archuleta last year.
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   shirin_hm really America?
   Adam Lambert in bottom 3?
   I voted like crazy last night.I hate to see him disappointed.ugh
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   tarynbeflyy Adam Lambert in the BOTTOM 2?! ALLISON IN THE TOP 2?! WHAT IS WITH AMERICA.
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   WhittneYNavA Watching American Idol. Can't Believe Adam Lambert Is In The Bottom Three. Wtf
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    dianlia Adam lambert doesnt belong in the bottom three.

During next week's rock-and-roll-themed performances, the final four contestants will vie for the coveted top three positions. Be sure to check back with BT Entertainment for Twitterverse reactions!

"American Idol" Top Five Perform Rat Pack Standards

The final five contestants on "American Idol" sang classic Rat Pack era standards for tonight's performance show. American Music Award winner Jamie Foxx appeared as the guest mentor and told Kris Allen, the first to perform, "You're my number one!"

The judges were also fans of Allen tonight, with Randy Jackson saying his version of "The Way You Look Tonight" was his "best yet". "Idol" devotees tweeted their agreement (even though they got the spelling of his name wrong!).

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   jasonscottadams If I was a chick, I'd stalk Chris Allen. He was spectacular tonight. Wow. Best performance yet for him on AI.
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   mltolbert #Chris #Allen is really talented. Yes, this is good. I would definitely buy the album.
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   omarilu was wowed by Chris Allen...
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   RotoKantus was just watching American Idol.... I loves me some Chris Allen

Allison Iraheta performed "Someone To Watch Over Me," to mostly good reviews from the judges, but Simon Cowell said she was a 7 out of 10 and told her, "I have a horrible feeling you might be in trouble tonight." Allison fans in the Twitterverse responded by encouraging others to vote for her.

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   Nastialiukinfan @AllisonOfficial Allison, you were amazing. I've been voting for you the whole time. gotta keep voting! =]
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   girlyheather Watching American Idol! People vote for Allison...she is amazing and only 17!
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   sklansky Go Allison. She can watch over me :). #americanidol
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   LLHGAfan VOTE FOR ALLISON!! SHE'S THE BEST!

Matt Giraud's performance of "My Funny Valentine" got mixed reviews from Twitterers as well as the judges, with Randy calling him "pitchy" and Simon saying he was "brilliant."

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   CompanyWoman Ok America, I am seriously tired of having to mute and fast forward through Matt Giraud. Please make it stop. #americanidol
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   stephgelletta I just voted for Matt Giraud 480 plus times, SWEET!
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   azbigdaddy Matt Giraud was fairly good. Just nothing special. No breakout moment or anything memorable. 3 key changes in one song? #idol
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   KaraMofay Dear Matt Giraud, thanks for BUTCHERING one of my favorite songs of all time.

Danny Gokey had a "stellar" performance, according to Paula Abdul. Tweeps also raved about his rendition of "Come Rain or Come Shine."

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   azbigdaddy Finally, Danny Gokey stepped up and WHAM! he hit it out of the park. What a great job he did. He used all he had to give and it paid off.
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   RaeGorman Yes, i agree with Paula. They were all great but still love it when Danny Gokey sings them tunes!
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   jdperkins1369 just finished Idol.. Danny Gokey is amazing!
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   rajtar Danny Gokey ROCKS! Wish I had half his voice...so does my wife.
   

Adam Lambert closed out the show with a rock version of "Feeling Good." Abdul called him the "Michael Phelps" of the contest and most Twitterers also thought he was tonight's champ.

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   WickedPhx98 OMG Adam is so good, I like that it had the Michael Buble kinda vibe/take on it. He so has this competition in the bag!!!!
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   worldtweeter @patrickem Love him or hate him, Adam Lambert is very talented and artistic. I think he is in a class all by himself.
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   michellerowen Thought Adam's performance on idol was a smidge too campy for me, but he really can do no wrong.
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   RobBishop1 American Idol: Danny was really good. But, yet again, Adam blew it out of the water with his very dramatic and unusual interpretation.

Ryan Seacrest also revealed next week's theme on his Twitter tonight, prompting responses from his followers.

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   RyanSeacrest next week theme is rock and roll on idol btw...what r u doing i'm having a cold smoothie for dinner
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   livelyleslie @RyanSeacrest I'm excited for next week. Yay. Thanks for telling us the theme. :)
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   Scamandalous @RyanSeacrest Are they going to sing two songs each next week?
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   HowardCohen @RyanSeacrest If next week's American Idol theme is rock, they HAVE to keep lil rocker Allison! Adam Lambert, of course, will kill 'em.

Tomorrow night, the contestant with the lowest votes will be sent home. Be sure to come back here to see how the Twitterverse responds!

"American Idol" Loses 2 More

After yesterday's disco-themed performances, "American Idol" said goodbye to two contestants tonight.

Memphis mom Lil Rounds and North Carolina crooner Anoop Desai made their exits from the "Idol" stage, leaving only 5 singers in the competition.

Two contestants were sent packing tonight since the judges used their "save" last week to keep Matt Giraud in the competition. Last night Giraud sang the Bee Gees' hit "Stayin' Alive," and, well, America kept him alive for at least one more week.

Some tweeters weren't too shocked with tonight's results.

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   Banderina1 Happy with who got kicked off American Idol: Lil Rounds=unoriginal Anoop=too unpredictable, good sometimes, terrible other times.
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   2neversettle WHAT? lil Rounds and Anoop are voted off? "gasp" Im soooooo shocked! Phsssssssstt!
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   donnaaj I'm not surprised that lil rounds went home from american idol her singing was just bad last night..but please no more disco.
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   mikedibernardo It was only a matter of time before Anoop and Lil Rounds were voted off American Idol. They're good, but there are some great singers left

But others will miss Lil and Anoop.

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   KeraFrontz Is sad that Lil rounds is off the show... I kinda wanted anoop gone and Matt, kinda, but not really sure about it. I am sad about things!!!
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   Ranelle2 Will miss Lil Rounds.
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   HoustonLynder Lil Rounds never actually performed to her best ability. Anoop is a wonderful singer...I will be one of the first to purchase a CD.

And some fans were just glad their favorites were safe.

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   ryropatdlove Rejoicing the fact the Anoop is no more!
   And my boy Adam is going to win (that's manners)
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   mirandagem Im sooo glad that Danny didn't get voted off tonight. I knew he wouldnt. He's lookin alot better with that new makeover.
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   lala_w sad anoop is gone, but glad allison remains on idol!

Also tonight "American Idol" watchers were treated to a performance by disco stars, including KC of KC and the Sunshine Band. Season 7 "Idol" runner-up David Archuleta also performed his new hit "Touch My Hand."

Reporting by Danielle Destrade and Will Dupree.