'American Idol' Elimination: A Fan Favorite Singer Is Sent Home

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‘American Idol’ is so close to crowning its winner, and that means another standout had to be sent home tonight on the May 1st elimination show. With just five contestants left, of course, it was a bittersweet send-off. Click to find out who was cut!

Jena Irene, Caleb Johnson, Jessica Meuse, Alex Preston and Sam Woolf all delivered amazing performances on Wednesday, April 30, but on Thursday, May 1, one American Idol singer had to leave the competition. With less than a month to go to the finale, one of America’s favorites was sent home. Keep reading to see whose journey ended tonight.

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“A game-changer will happen live on this stage tonight,” said host Ryan Seacrest at the start of the May 1 elimination show. We know that someone is supposed to be sent home tonight, but is there another surprise in store?

Before any bad or surprising news could be delivered, Keith Urban took the stage to perform his smash hit “Good Thing.” The judge rocked the stage and showed off his guitar skills! “He’s so cute,” said Jennifer Lopez. “I just love him.”

Back to that surprise that Ryan was talking about earlier…

“We’ve got a dramatic proposal for you,” Ryan told the Top Five. “Tonight, the power is in your hands. You’ve got two options.” Ryan explained that either the singer with the lowest votes could go home, like usual, or no one could go home tonight — but then two people would go home next week.

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The five singers anonymously filled out ballots to decide if anyone would be going home. The votes had to be unanimous, in order for the entire group to stick together for one more week. And then (of course) the show went to commercial break!

Did Anyone Go Home?

So did anyone go home?

Ryan opened up the ballots and there were three “yes” votes and two “no” votes. That means that the total count was not unanimous, and someone would have to be sent home!

The judges were shocked. JLO even said so herself! And that means that a singer has to be cut…

Sam Is Sent Home From The Competition

After the potential game-changer to keep the group together, America voted, and Sam Woolf was sent home.

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We’re sad to see Sam go! If you remember, he was eliminated from the top eight, earlier in the season, and was saved by the judges to get another chance. We wish his chance last even longer, but at this point in the competition, it’s nothing but cutthroat.

Goodbye, America’s teenage heartthrob!

HollywoodLifers, are you upset that Sam was cut? Let us know if you think that America made the right choice or if Sam should have stuck around for long.

– Elizabeth Wagmeister

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I watched some of Sams older Youtube videos after he was eliminated. He was so relaxed in his videos and sounded great. he was very timid and nervous on Idol and i do not think his mentors knew how to bring the real Sam out of his shell. he is very talented and his music sounds beautiful.if you get the chance check out his other “stuff” he has online. You will be surprised. I think he will go far after Idol and we will all be very shocked to realize what a wonderful voice he has when we hear from him again. Add to that…he just seems like just a good kid and that has to count for something these days.

Personally, America made the wrong decision Sam was unique but thats what i will always love about him. I wanted him to win but ill be votin for Alex. But best of luck to the rest! Btw Sam aint boring hes such a sweet guy and i felt like everyone didnt give him a chance but its alright im always his fan no matter what people say about him.

I think Jessica should have gone home. Something about her rubs me the wrong way. Jena is the total package – good voice, stage presence, and great personality.

I’m at work now and I find it very disappointing for Sam to leave the AI stage. Quality and clarity of the voice, no doubt Sam would make it on the top of everyone’s list. Hopefully, Jena would stay until the finals night :)

I agree the Top 3 should be Caleb, Jena & Jessica!

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The top three should be Caleb, Jena, and Jessica. Alex is a geek. Sam is way too wooden. Why the judges are on Jessica’s case I have no idea. It must be a JLo thing. I hope that Jlo and Harry disappear next yr.

The save was wasted on Sam they should have saved Dexter he is a way better singer then any of the ones left. While I am pissed Dexter can’t win I am thrilled that Sam won’t either. He was a horrid singer and very creepy looking

at least the girls are allowed to stay, so my bet.

no he should have stayed; Jessica should have gone

sam is a doll, bu the is NOT an American Idol material. He DID sing some great songs in the competitition, but he is jsut not the STAR that American Idol is. I really think most of is votes came from pre-teen crush young ladies.THAT SAID, there ahve been a few AM Idols i the past that NEVER have even made it to the top ten. SO Sam Really lucked out being saved early on, becuase I certaonly dont think they should ahve wasted teh save on him :( Jsut my opinioon folks.

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I think it was right for him to go home. Yes he is a wonderful singer but he is so BORING. There is so many talent in this world that has personality so he is very easy to replace.

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I was very sad that Sam went home. I was madly in love with him:(((((((((((

Sam going home is a disappointment to me. Love the tone of his voice and I can understand every word he sings. Maybe he wouldn’t be energetic enough in a concert setting, but to listen to his voice on CD, radio, etc. it is beautiful. Never thought he could be “the” American Idol but enjoyed his voice the most. We all have different tastes in music and mine is along the lines of Alex and Sam. Personally, I don’t care for the screamers.

I too can’t stand the ear piercing screamers who call themselves singers. Can’t understand a word Jena is singing and all her hopping and jumping around the stage as Caleb mimics her, is sooo distracting. I want to understand vocals and good tones. Sam was awesome. My votes will now go to Jessica and her wonderful voice.

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