[earlJam]

Here was an article that claimed inside information supporting your point that the contest is rigged:
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Hollywood shock:
Insider says “American Idol” is fixed
March 18, 2009, 2:00 am

Say it ain’t true, Paula.

One cog in American Idol’s production machine says the show is completely fixed and that producers have already chosen the final four competitors.

According to an unnamed female production staffer, Danny Gokey, Lil Rounds, Adam Lambert and Alexis Grace will be seen in the finals.

http://www.ihatethemedia.com/insider-says-american-idol-fixed
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But you should know that “Lil Rounds” was cut last night.

[T Minus Four]

Alexis Grace was wonderful and should have made the finals.

[kevkrom]

According to an unnamed female production staffer, Danny Gokey, Lil Rounds, Adam Lambert and Alexis Grace will be seen in the finals.

Lil was cut as (tie) #6. Alexis was cut as #11.

So much for unnamed insider sources. My prediction on Danny is that he's the "surprise" cut at #4. (I'd prefer Adam go, but all the tween girls hooked on "Twilight" will lead him to winning the whole thing.)