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"American Idol" final three shocker (spoiler)

James Durbin sings his farewell song after being eliminated on "American Idol," Thursday, May 12, 2011. FOX

(CBS) After Wednesday night's "American Idol" Final Four, it wasn't obvious who the voters would send home. Lauren Alaina seemed to pick herself up after being in the bottom two last week, and Haley Reinhart came back with a great performance of "Trouble". James Durbin and Scotty McCreery were in their respective hard rock and country grooves.

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But after 72 million votes and performances by judge and Aerosmither Steven Tyler, Lady Gaga, Jordan Sparks and Enrique Iglesias, Lauren, Haley and Scotty were safe, and James Durbin was eliminated from the competition.

Apparently the voters were more into the country pair, Scotty and Lauren, and Haley's bluesy vocals than James' high notes, electric stage performances and heavy metal rock leanings.

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