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Jessica Sanchez & Candice Glover Get Fierce at 'Idol' Finale

Jessica Sanchez & Candice Glover Get Fierce at 'Idol' Finale

Jessica Sanchez looks super cute in a short, shimmering dress while on the for the American Idol series finale on Thursday (April 7) at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

The 20-year-old season 11 runner-up was joined at the event by season 12′s winner Candice Glover.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Jessica Sanchez

It looks like Candice has been having a blast getting ready for the American Idol finale and has been sharing lots of behind-the-scenes videos on her Instagram.

“Rehearsals are tiring but so fun! Loving the vibe of everyone giving and taking from each other in the most positive way. #IdolFinale #IdolFarewell,” she wrote.

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La'Porsha Renae Sings 'It Takes Two' with Trent Harmon at 'Idol' Finale!

La'Porsha Renae Sings 'It Takes Two' with Trent Harmon at 'Idol' Finale!

La’Porsha Renae and Trent Harmon pose for a photo together on the red carpet before hitting the stage at the series finale of American Idol on Thursday (April 7) in Hollywood.

The two finalists opened up the show by singing the classic song “It Takes Two,” the same song that the first final two – Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini – sang on the first season finale.

“Hey @JustinGuarini remember when they told us we were gonna sing this duet right before the show started 14 years ago hahaha!! #idolfinale,” Kelly tweeted during the performance.

Make sure to vote in our poll to let us know who you think should win!

10+ pictures inside of La’Porsha Renae and Trent Harmon at the finale… More Here! »

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Jordin Sparks, Scotty McCreery & Lauren Alaina Stop By 'Idol' Finale

Jordin Sparks, Scotty McCreery & Lauren Alaina Stop By 'Idol' Finale

Jordin Sparks looks fierce in a two piece set while on the red carpet for the American Idol series finale on Thursday (April 7) at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

The 26-year-old season six winner was joined on the carpet by Lauren Alaina and season 10 winner Scotty McCreery.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Scotty McCreery

All three singers are set to take the stage during the finale to perform, including a performance from Jordin alongside former judge Kara DioGuardi.

Jordin took to her Instagram to reflect on how much she’s grown up since auditioning for the show.

“#TBT 2006 when I auditioned for my favorite show. 10 years later & I remember like it was yesterday. The glo-up is so real!! Lol <3 @americanidol #80066 #idolfarewell #idolfinale #BecauseYouLovedMe #11spoonfulsofsuga," she wrote

She later added, "10 years later....proof of the glo-up!! Ha! ????@americanidol #idolfarewell #80066 #idolfinale."

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'American Idol' 2016 Final Two Revealed! Who Went Home?

'American Idol' 2016 Final Two Revealed! Who Went Home?

SPOILER ALERT� Do not continue if you don’t want to know what happened on American Idol this week!

The final two were just revealed during tonight’s (April 6) part-one of the American Idol series finale!

In case you don’t remember, the final three were Trent Harmon, Dalton Rapattoni, and La’Porsha Renae.

Stay tuned for tons more photos and video from the finale event!

Click inside to find out who was voted off… More Here! »

'American Idol' Contestant Emily Brooke Wasn't Invited to the Finale

'American Idol' Contestant Emily Brooke Wasn't Invited to the Finale

American Idol contestant Emily Brooke just revealed that she wasn’t asked to come to the series finale next Thursday night (April 7).

The 17-year-old Season 15 contestant made it all the way to the Top 24 but took to her Twitter to say she won’t be at the show’s final taping.

“So this upcoming week is sad. 1) dont have tickets to the @ACMawards & 2) dont have tickets to @AmericanIdol finale ???? #musicdepression ????,” she wrote.

When fans suggested she sign up to be in the on-camera audience section, she said that she’d tried all season to no avail. She also explained that surprisingly not all top contestants get tickets.

We hope that someone helps Emily finally get tickets to the finale!

American Idol
‘s series finale airs on Fox on April 7 at 8 P.M.

Dalton Rapattoni Performs on 'American Idol' Top 3 Show - Watch Now!

Dalton Rapattoni Performs on 'American Idol' Top 3 Show - Watch Now!

Dalton Rapattoni sings his heart out while performing during the Top 3 round of American Idol on Thursday (March 31) in Los Angeles.

The 20-year-old singer made it to the final three and each of the contestants performed three songs throughout the evening.

Dalton sang Blue October‘s “Calling You” as his hometown dedication song, Bruce Springsteen‘s “Dancing In the Dark” as mentor Scott Borchetta‘s choice, and Tears for Fears‘ “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” as his judges’ choice song.

While the judges got to pick the song for the final round, they all commented that it was not his strongest performance.


Dalton Rapattoni – “Calling You”

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'American Idol': Final 3 Revealed Before Next Week's Finale!

'American Idol': Final 3 Revealed Before Next Week's Finale!

SPOILER – Do not continue reading if you don’t want to know who went home on American Idol!

There are just three singers left in the American Idol competition now after someone was sent home tonight.

During the episode on Thursday (March 31), the final four all got the chance to perform a song and have their hometown visit videos aired before one of them was sent home.

Each of the contestants had to prepare three songs for the episode – a hometown choice, a judge’s choice, and a song picked by mentor Scott Borchetta.

There was a special guest performance during the episode this evening from judge Keith Urban, who performed his brand new single “Wasted Time.”

Click through the slideshow to find out who is in the top four…