It wasn't at the level of this season's controversial finale on The Bachelor.
But American Idol threw a twist at fans this week, as the series named 13 finalists for the first time in the show's history.
On last night's Wild Card round, the judges - not the viewers - decided that a trio of new finalists simply weren't enough. As a result, Jasmine Murray, Megan Joy Corkrey, Matt Giraud and Anoop Desai have advanced to the finals.
Anoop Desai and Jasmine Murray are two new American Idol finalists. How far do you think they'll advance?
They join the following, previously-announced season eight finalists:
- Alexis Grace
- Michael Sarver
- Danny Gokey
- Lil Rounds
- Jorge Nunez
- Scott MacIntyre
- Allison Iraheta
- Adam Lambert
- Kris Allen





March 9th, 2009 11:47 AM
Anoop is back!! SWEET!!!!!!!
March 10th, 2009 1:59 PM
Hey guys! Just wanted to let you know that tonight's guest on Fancast's Chat with an Idol is Vonzell Solomon aka Baby V. The chat will take place today, March 9th (8:00-10:00 PM PST), throughout the duration of the show. Check it out- http://www.fancast.com/blogs/american-idol/watch-idol-with-an-idol-vonzell-solomon/
March 16th, 2009 9:32 AM
lil rounds killed it last week and i know she will this week!love princess.