"American Idol" continued with top 26 performances, a surprise addition and judge Katy Perry experiencing something for her first time on the show.
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On Tuesday's episode, host Ryan Seacrest announced that a singer had dropped out of the competition, making space for judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie's "first alternate" to rejoin the show.
The spot went to 16-year-old Paige Anne, who was narrowly eliminated at the end of Hollywood Week after an intense sing-off with Megan Danielle.
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Good! Can’t stand that woman.
Why?
Why does Katy ignore Lionel most of the time. She is always looking at Luke and talking to Luke and turning her back to Lionel. Drives me nuts. It is so rude.
That was an ignorant comment, why can’t she wear what she wants!? Why try to dim her excitement!?