By Lindsay Burrill / Boston
Last week, America said goodbye to Karen Rodriguez. Haley Reinhart and Naima Adedapo were the bottom two saved from elimination.
11 contestants remain, six male, five female.
Performances:
The guys and girls opened the elimination show with a West Side Storyesque battle, singing a mashup of “Born to be Wild” and “Born this Way.” The season 9 champ, Lee DeWyze sang “Beautiful Like You” and The Black Eyed Peas performed their new single, “Just can’t Get Enough” (they dedicated the performance to Japan).
As for the contestants, last week was all about songs from the year they were born (wow, Casey Abrams, 1991…really?):
Naimia- “What’s Love got to do with It.”
Paul- “I guess that’s why they call it the Blues.”
Thia- “Colors of the Wind.”
James- “i’ll be there for you.”
Haley- “I’m your baby tonight.”
Stefano- “If you don’t Know me by Now.”
Pia- “Where do Broken Hearts Go.”
Scott- “Can I trust you with My Heart.”
Karen- “Love will Lead You Back.”
Casey- “Smells like Teen Spirit.” (or Casey’s BO).
Lauren- “I’m the only one.”
Jacob- “Alone.”
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