American Idol

Episode Info

Next: 11x37 -- 3 Finalists Compete (May/16/2012)

The final three singers each perform three songs—a judges' choice, Jimmy Iovine's choice and their own choice. They also return to their hometowns to visit family, friends and fans.

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Prev: 11x36 -- 1 of 4 Voted Off (May/10/2012)

Hollie Cavanaugh, Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet and Phillip Phillips wait for the results to see who is making it into the Top 3 and hometown visits. Musical Guests: David Cook and Jennifer Lopez.

Cast

Ryan Seacrest As Himself - Co-Host / Host (S01 / S02 - present)	Randy Jackson As Himself (Judge S01 - present)
Jennifer Lopez As Herself (Judge S10 - present)	Steven Tyler As Himself (Judge S10 - present)
Jimmy Iovine As Himself (Judge S10 - present)	Simon Cowell As Himself (Judge S01 - S09)
Paula Abdul As Herself (Judge S01 - S08)	Ellen DeGeneres As Herself (Judge S09)
Kara DioGuardi As Herself (Judge S08 - S09)	Brian Dunkleman As Himself (S01)
[Select Character Guide]Host Ryan SeacrestJudge Paula AbdulJudge Randy JacksonJudge Simon Cowell • view full cast list, character guides

Reviews

andrew Reviews: 3

American Idol: The Search for a ... did you say Su...Rating: 4 likes, 0 dislikes In the past, American Idol has launched the careers of big stars, such as Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, and Chris Daughtry, just to name a few of many more. However, recently, past winners Ruben Studdard and Taylor Hicks were dropped from their label and last season's winner, seventeen year old Jordin Spark's album arrived with only lackluster sales, despite a charming collection of songs. Read more Review posted on Monday, January 14th 2008 at 9:41 pm

conniewrites Reviews: 4

The Remaining Five Finalists Perform review by Con...Rating: 3 likes, 0 dislikes American Idol Episode 33 Season 8 - The Remaining Five Finalists Perform review by Connie Norberg This week on American Idol Season 8, the Top 5 Contestants heat things up with the Rat Pack Performances. Jamie Foxx (actor / comedian / singer) is their mentor this week. I thought Jamie Foxx was an outstanding choice for this week’s mentor with his impeccable talent and experience. I thought he really showed he cared for each and every one of the contestants’ performances. Read more Review posted on Wednesday, April 29th 2009 at 5:49 pm

2 reviews available

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All American Idol news

11x36: 1 of 4 Voted Off recap: The Results are in and tonight they reveal the Top 3. Hollie Cavanaugh, Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet and Phillip Phillips anxiously wait to see if their performances were good enough to be able to get the Home Visits. The judges come out followed by Ryan. He says that David Cook is there tonight and Jennifer Lopez is going to perform as well. The Top 4 come out and sing “California Dreamin”... read more.

11x35: 4 Finalists Compete recap: With the elimination of Skylar Laine, it is down to four. Hollie Cavanaugh, Joshua Ledet, Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez are still fighting for the title. The night kicks off and the singers are going to be singing with “California Dreaming” as their theme. This means that songs that the singers wish they would have written it. Ryan comes out and welcomes the judges and crowd... read more.

11x34: 1 of 5 Voted Off recap: Results Night and Skylar Laine, Hollie Cavanaugh, Joshua Ledet, Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips wait for the results that they are going to have to receive. Ryan comes out and says that Carrie Underwood and Coldplay are going to be there tonight... read more.

11x33: 5 Finalists Compete recap: The Top 5 are performing tonight and for Skylar Laine, Hollie Cavanaugh, Joshua Ledet, Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips, they are going to have to sing songs from the 60’s and some Britt Pop. They introduce the guest of tonight. It is Little Steven Van Zandt. He produced music and has played on the Sopranos... read more.

11x32: 1 of 6 Voted Off recap: Results night and for Jessica Sanchez, Josh Ledet, Hollie Cavanaugh, Skylar Laine, Phillip Phillips and Elise Testone, it could be the end of the road. Ryan comes out and says that at the end of the night, the Top 5 will be revealed. He says that there were 58 Million votes. He says that Katy Perry and Stefano Langone are going to be there. The Queen Extravaganza comes out and sings “Somebody to Love”... read more.

Crew

Creator: Simon Fuller
Executive Producer: Simon Jones, Simon Fuller, Cécile Frot-Coutaz, John Bard Manulis, Nigel Lythgoe, Ken Warwick
Co-Executive Producer: Ken Warwick, Nigel Lythgoe, Brian Gadinsky
Supervising Producer: David Goffin

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Recurring Guests