The singer leaving American Idol tonight was...Colton Dixon.

The singer from Tennesse landed in the bottom three with Hollie Cavanagh and Elise Testone. The result was a surprise since last week -when the judges saved Jessica Sanchez from elimination- Colton and Hollie had been safe while Elise had hit the bottom three.

"You know, I need to apologize," Colton told Seacrest and the judges. "I wasn't myself last night, and I get it. I appreciate what you told me last night. I'll take that when I'm making a record."

Jackson cheered him up and assured him he had a "huge career ahead."

Former Idol winner Kris Allen and LMFAO performed in the show.

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