American Idol News

Jason Castro learned the hard way that you don't forget the lyrics to a Bob Dylan song. His flub earns him a ticket home and clears the way for Syesha Mercado to join the 'Idol' top three.

When Simon Cowell tells you "I'd pack your suitcase," you know you messed up royally. Jason Castro did just that on Tuesday night, dropping some lines during his rendition of the classic Bob Dylan tune 'Mr. Tambourine Man.' Castro knew he goofed, saying his error was "kinda bad."

A night after Tuesday's much-discussed on-air blunder by "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul, the results show of the talent show lost 1.2 million viewers from the previous week.

Paula Abdul's accidental criticism of a song that hadn't yet been sung on 'American Idol' highlights how the judges actually get to watch the singers' rehearsals. Now, a producer of the hit show denies that the judges' comments are actually scripted before the live broadcast.

Brooke White seemed to know she was going to be sent packing from her 'American Idol' run, after the singer's rendition of Neil Diamond's 'I'm a Believer' was dubbed a "nightmare" by Simon Cowell. White left by with a teary-eyed thank you, leaving four competitors remaining.

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For Carrie Underwood, 'Jesus' took the wheel. Did 'Jesus' take Carly Smithson's shot at an 'American Idol' title? Some are suggesting that it wasn't the singer's vocal chops that got her kicked off this week, but instead her song choice of 'Jesus Christ Superstar,' which has drawn the ire of many Christians for decades.

American Idol posted its lowest rating among adults 18-49 in five years Wednesday, continuing its seasonlong slide as it edges towards its grand finale next month.