It‘s Idol Gives Back, featuring performances from Elton John, Carrie Underwood and Mary J. Blige, among others. Ryan Seacrest and Queen Latifah host from two venues. Also, one contestant goes home.

Tonight‘s American Idol is all about charity and giving back. So hopefully American Idol finally gives us what we‘ve been waiting for all season ... the elimination of Tim Urban. Think of it as charity to our ears or giving back to the idea that American Idol is a singing competition.  Think of the children! The children! Or, if not the children, think of Lilly Scott, Alex Lambert and every other person who‘s been sent home instead of Tim Urban. Do it for them, as well as yourself, America.
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