Despite powering through rock week with a roaring rendition of Janis Joplin’s "Cry Baby," American Idol bid farewell to Allison Iraheta on the May 6 episode of the show. After a final count of the record-breaking 64 million votes received, the bubbly 17-year-old exited as the last girl standing (as Simon Cowell predicted weeks ago). “The guys were so much fun, and there was a lot of teasing,” said Allison after being eliminated. “But it was all love. They did treat me like a little sister and they would stand up for me and help me. It was great.”

The packed show also featured performances from the week's guest mentor guitarist Slash, Daughtry, a newly reformed No Doubt and Idol judge Paula Abdul, who performed her new single “I'm Just Here for the Music," marking the first time in Idol’s eight season history she has graced the stage as an entertainer.

With the competition now down to three, Danny Gokey, Kris Allen and Adam Lambert, it’s anyone’s guess who will take the Idol crown. Next week the three remaining guys return to their hometowns for a visit and musical guests Jordin Sparks and Katy Perry will perform.

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