American Idol 2013: It's 'Girl Power' in the Final Three after 9 Years, Kree Harrison vs Candice Glover?
American Idol 2013 will go down in history as the first Idol year with an 'all-girls' Top 5. For the first time since Fantasia Barrino won in 2004, Idol viewers will see a female-only Final Three. This brings the audience to speculate: Which girls will wind up in the grand finale showdown? It is worth noting that Kree Harrison, Candice Glover, and Angie Miller are the only ones who have not been in the bottom 2 or 3 this year.
After a "horrible" performance Wednesday night, Lazaro Arbos drew the least number of votes out of the Top 6 Idol hopefuls. The all-girls Top 5 remain: Kree Harrison, Angie Miller, Candice Glover, Amber Holcomb and Janelle Arthur.
"(A)ll I can say is no, no, no. That was horrible," Jackson appraised Arbos' "Close to You" rendition the previous night. The other judges echoed his sentiment in different ways. Mariah Carey struggled to pick the right words, while Minaj didn't even try. Keith Urban was visibly disappointed and frustrated. It's not surprising that judges did not save Arbos when he wound up at the bottom of the results.
Despite being a stunning performer, Holcomb couldn't seem to take a hold of a strong and solid fan base. Arthur is deemed the weakest link and could go home next week. Kree and Angie were consistent in the Top 3 (announced in random order) on Top 10 and Top 7 weeks. Candice, the resident old soul diva, was in the Top 10 week and remained safe in all other weeks.
In Idol history, the grand winner typically evaded bottom landings. Holcomb has to bring only her A-game in the next couple of weeks to survive up to the Final Three week. Perhaps former voters of her eliminated beau Curtis Finch, Jr. could help her. (Comments from Idol host Ryan Seacrest and judge Nicki Minaj led Amber to reveal she's dating the 10th placer this season. But hey, she's also "getting to know" 7th placer Burnell Taylor.)
Who do you see as the Final Two contenders? It is highly possible that Kree Harrison could keep her fans since Top 10 week. Angie Miller could suffer from dwindling support over inconsistent numbers. After her Adele-influenced version of The Cure's "Love Song," Candice Glover may have earned some new eager fans. It looks like it will be Harrison vs Glover in May's Idol 2013 finale.
For the FIRST time since @jordinsparks' 2007 Season 6 victory, a girl will win American Idol! #idol #idolresults
— American Idol (@AmericanIdol) April 12, 2013
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