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If you thought the judges on 'American Idol' were harsh, wait until you hear what production staffers allegedly did to an audience member on Thursday.

According to an exclusive report from Radar Online, 19-year-old fan Ashley Kauffman was booted from the front row because staffers told her she was "just too big, too heavy to be in front."

Kauffman claims she and two of her friends were moved to a "far row of the theater section, right at the back."

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As it turns out, getting eliminated from 'American Idol' may be the best thing that ever happened to Pia Toscano.

Sources tell US Weekly the 22-year-old beauty, who was shockingly booted from 'Idol' last Thursday, has scored a record deal with Interscope Records, which is chaired by 'Idol' mentor Jimmy Iovine.

The label is reportedly "rushing her into the studio to record an album ASAP," and "papers are being finalized."

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'American Idol' got its second shocking elimination of the season, only this time, the judges weren't able to save Pia Toscano.

In a major surprise, the 22-year-old beauty, who wowed America early on with such performances as 'I'll Stand By You,' 'All By Myself' and this week's 'River Deep, Mountain High,' leaves the competition tonight as season 10 wields down to just eight contestants.

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It may have been Rock and Roll Hall of Fame night on American Idol but four of the nine contestants went country.  Country boy Scotty McCreery took on the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley.  A crowd of screaming girls even rushed the stage after

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Country favorite Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina opened American Idol with a duet.  They took on Randy Travis' and recently, Carrie Underwood's remake of "I Told You So."  After, they were both told they were safe to sing another week

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The Top 11 American Idol finalists took on songs from Sir Elton John.  Country boy Scotty McCreery opened the show with "Country Comfort."  A song he choose simply because it had "Country" in the title

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It was an emotional night on American Idol.  The bottom 3 came down to Stefano Langone, Thia Megia and early favorite Casey Abrams.  Shockingly, Casey was the one who received the lowest votes and had to sing for his life.  Randy Jackson cut Casey off mid-song to let him know they were going to use their only save of the season.   The reaction from Casey is priceless.  One of the best in TV history.  Check it out.

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American Idol travelled back to Motown.  The era that broke racial barriers and influenced all types of music.  From Rock & Pop to Rhythm & Blues.  But Motown and Country?  Scotty McCreery took on Stevie Wonder's "From Once In My Life," proving Motown and Country do mix.

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Country boy Scotty McCreery had to choose a song from the year he was born.  He's sang songs from Josh Turner, Garth Brooks and John Michael Montgomery.  Last night he picked Travis Tritt's "Can I Trust You With My Heart" from 1993

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Idol favorite Casey Abrams missed last nights elimination show on FOX.  He had to be taken to the hospital.  No word on what the issue was, but Casey has suffered from severe stomach pains in the past.

Turns out he didn't need to be there.  Casey sailed through to next week.  His rendition of Joe Cocker's "A Little Help From My Friends" was a highlight on Wednesday night.

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If you were looking forward to a live episode of "American Idol" on FOX tonight, you're out of luck.  The show was taped last night.  A rep for FOX says "We have pre-taped shows at this stage of the competition before, although it's rare."  One of the reasons is to make sure all 13 contestants make it into the 2 hour show.

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Josh Turner has become an "American Idol" fan. Josh--well known for his deep bass vocals--has been channeled by 16-year old Scotty McCreery whose performances of Josh's hit songs "Your Man" and "Long Black Train" have landed him among the finalists.

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