Episode 'American Idol' Season 10, Episode 34 - 50 Cent Performs, 1 of 3 Voted Off Recap

After a night of strong performances from the Top 3, it's time to see who goes home. And boy, do I hope it's Lauren or Scotty. Not because I think they did a bad job, but because the horror of an all-country finale makes me want to puncture my own eardrums.

Jimmy Iovine has a very clear prediction for the finale: there will be a guy in it. Safe to say, I think. So...here's to Lauren going home?

First, an announcement: 95 million votes came in, a record for a non-finale week. To put that in perspective, 95 million is more than twice the population of the Ukraine. Every single person in the Ukraine would have to vote twice, and they still wouldn't be able to match that number.

The Idols meet J.J. Abrams, and I'm angry about it. They seem underwhelmed to be in the headquarters of one of the best production studios out there. They also get to see a screening of "Super 8," accompanied by the ghost of James Durbin. Guaranteed these guys got to see a better screening than what we just saw. They also each get a really cool super 8 camera. Rage...rising...

Elle Fanning is there to make an incredibly important announcement about whom her 6-year-old cousin picked to go all the way, and she says it's Scotty. While seemingly dying of laughter the entire time. Somebody likes Scotty! What a funny thing to say!

Haley's trip back home is a rainy one, but that doesn't stop people from completely freaking out. I forgot that people get totally fanatical about these glorified reality TV stars. Anyway, if you're in Wheeling, IL, May 14th is Haley Reinhart Day. Her concert looks like someone is going to get electrocuted. Oh, and did you catch that hilarious running gag about the security guy, Aaron? I bet that would be really funny if we knew the guy.

These Ford videos are getting awkward now that there's only three of them left. They don't even have enough for a volleyball game.

Il Volo is up to perform...they're like what you'd get if you mix the three tenors with the Jonas Brothers...both in terms of music and fatness.

Scotty's trip home is far crazier than Haley's. See that screaming, crying girl chasing after his car? That's why he's in the final. It's actually kinda nice to see this, as Scotty breaks down crying in the car. So, there you go. He's capable of human emotions. It's good to see that he really appreciates it. In fact, he cries at least three times. He's putting James to shame here.

Nicole Scherzinger performs next with 50 Cent..............oh sorry I fell asleep.

Lauren's visit home involves a lot of squealing, both from her and her fans. There's also a lot of crying, when she visits the areas that were hit by the storm. There's also a bit with an 11-year-old who saved his baby brother, there to remind us that maybe he should have a parade, and not a girl who sings on TV.

Results:

Seacrest not only Seacrests us, but gives us a sheepish shrug before they go to commercial. Seacreeeeeest!

Scotty is the first to be named as safe. J.Lo is clearly happy. Why are the judges even there? They could have taken the day off. Lauren is the other, which means Haley is going home. Do you know what you've done, America? You've ensured that we have to listen to two hours of country music next Wednesday. I hope you're happy.

Haley sings "Benny and the Jets." Okay. Um, see you later, then. Way to go out with a bang.

Eliminated: Haley Reinhart