With just three weeks until the live episodes begin, the first amateur was eliminated on the June 7 episode of ABC’s Duets. Following the night’s performances, Kelly Clarkson‘s singer Jason Farol and Robin Thicke‘s singer Alexis Foster landed in the bottom two and were forced into the season’s first “solo showdown” … for their lives!

Jason belted out a chilling rendition of Billy Paul‘s “Me and Mrs. Jones,” while Alexis took a chance with Aretha Franklin‘s “Natural Woman.”

In the end, Alexis had the lowest score, and was the first contestant sent packing.

What do YOU think? Did Alexis deserve to be sent home tonight? Cast your vote below, then hit up the comments section with your thoughts on the rest of the Duets contestants!

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The Glee-cret is out! Gwyneth has officially signed on to guest star on Fox’s hit singing show: get all the details of her role HERE!

The continuous amount of star power that walks through the hallowed halls of McKinley High School is pretty impressive – and now that Oscar winner Gwyneth Paltrow has signed on to star as a substitute teacher, we’re Gleeking out!

“Yes, it’s true!” show creator Ryan Murphy gushed to Us Weekly, adding, “She is a fan of the show.”

Gwyn, 38, is also an amazing singer! Not only did she warble her heart out in the movie, Duets, but her tune from the upcoming country & western flick, Country Strong, is being released as a single! But how many solos will you hear Ms. Paltrow sing? “She is going to be playing a substitute teacher who Matt Morrison’s character falls for,” Murphy continued. “She will be doing 3 or 4 solos.”

WOW. Well, we guess it’s only right, given that Ryan, 45, actually WROTE the role for Gwyneth! “She is a friend of mine and I admire her,” he said; he actually directed the actress in 2006’s Running With Scissors. “I said, ‘If I write a part for you, will you do it? And she said, ‘Yes!’” He added, “She is so talented and good at it. She’s really excited.”

Russ Weakland