AMERICAN Idol has narrowed its singers to the top 10 eliminating Paige Miles after her faltering rendition of Against All Odds during a week in which contestants were mentored by teen pop star Miley Cyrus, pictured right.
Miles seemed resigned to her fate of failing to reach the all-important 10 finalists who will go on tour this summer, providing critical exposure for the aspiring singers.
She was unanimously criticised on last week's show by the four Idol judges, who felt she hadn't stepped up her performances in recent weeks. She also had been struggling with laryngitis.
"It's got to a point where it's not working," said Simon Cowell, explaining that the judges did not need to hear Miles sing again before deciding whether to use their once-per-season save, which would have spared the singer after being voted out by fans.
The remaining 10 contestants will return this week for an R&B soul-themed night of songs mentored by Usher.
The show's finale airs in May.