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'Idol' Down To Final Four

Posted May 3, 07 9:56 CDT in Arts & Living 

(Newser) – American voters—135 million strong—sent two "American Idol" finalists home last night, leaving three women and one man in the running. Smooth-domed Phil Stacey and Justin Timberlake-esque hearthrob Chris Richardson got the boot, but neither seemed distraught: A spot in the top six is a fine career starter, as Chris Daughtry can attest.

Last week's charity special produced no eliminations, so two contestants had to go. Stacey, an active-duty U.S. Navy sailor, ended his run with a pumping fist and a hug for picky judge Simon Cowell. Richardson exited with a nice-boy smile. The madness continues next week with beatboxing Blake Lewis and a trio of unstoppable female singers.
Source: MTV

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Contestant Chris Richardson attends an American Idol celebration of this seasons' top 12 finalists held at Astra West Thursday March 8, 2007 in West Hollywood, Calif. (AP Photo/Phil McCarten)   (Associated Press)
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This photo supplied by Fox Broadcasting shows Jon Bon Jovi posing with the contestants of "American Idol" as they prepare to sing songs by his legendary band on Tuesday, May 1, 2007 on FOX. L-R   (Associated Press)
This photo supplied by Fox shows the six "American Idol" finalists perform on "Idol Gives Back," a broadcast from the "Idol" stage and Walt Disney Concert Hall, in Los Angeles, Wednesday night, April...   (Associated Press)
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