Shocker: Joshua Ledet Leaves ‘American Idol’

Published: Thursday 17th May 2012 by Rashad

Coming as a shocking announcement, Season 11 ‘American Idol’ frontrunner Joshua Ledet was given the axe moments ago after receiving the lowest number of votes, as revealed by tonight’s episode of the hit reality talent show.  Branded the ‘male Fantasia’ for his throaty growls, spirited melisma, and “church” stylings, the young vocalist was a shoo-in to win.  Now, Ledet’s dismissal (after a whopping 90 million votes) leaves powerhouse teen Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips to duke it out for the ultimate prize in next week’s finale.

Boasting performances from Jason Derulo, Rihanna, and more, next week’s finale is shaping up to be a MUST SEE!  Until then, we will press play on some of Ledet’s awesome performances from week’s past.  Here’s wishing him the best:

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  1. I’m Ready 4Ya May 17, 2012

    I’m so Happy for Jessica sanchez! She is amazing But How awesome would a Jess & josh finale would have been? Phillip is a FLOP he looks crippled when he sings and sounds the same! America Pls VOTE for talent Goodluck Josh we love you

  2. Darshelle May 17, 2012

    I watched idol in thé hospital when m’y Grandma died and havent followed

  3. darren May 17, 2012

    Josh should do the finale instead of those two no singing asses Jason & Rihanna. Paula said that she is leaving the show, I really think she should because the show is going to the dogs

  4. BOOGIE BEEESH May 17, 2012

    Not to be racial but I saw that coming.

  5. Jer May 17, 2012

    The shocker is that anyone is still warching American Idol

  6. LindseyMari May 17, 2012

    I also saw this coming too. He was very consistent throughout the whole show and his talent is undeniable, but he was never gonna win American Idol though. His style of music was too old school and gospel-like to make it to the top spot. A.I.’s voters seem to go for pop/country/rock artists, but history has shown that people who don’t win it all typically end up more successful in the end than the winner.

    • Mr.Q May 18, 2012

      He didn’t make it because he is clearly GAY! #lambert
      90 mil ppl voted and you mean to tell me he had the lowest. #huh Puzzling! However, I knew it was going to go down like that as well.
      Even though he is a GREAT singer… he is not marketable! A I wants to make money off the Artist they crown. I wonder if that is why Jlo is leaving the show… She was excited each time he performed infact all of them were!!! She must have found out early that even if he won more votes than the rest he still wouldn’t win… she was like “I’m out of this BS” true talent and A I is letting it go. SMDH
      I called for two hours str8 after the show to vote for him and the line was busy I kid you not… I got thru before but this past Wed I couldn’t. hmmm.

      Joshua is an AMERICAN IDOL! True Star!
      Sorry they took that from him! Better is on the way!!!

  7. yeyay May 17, 2012

    Jimmy Iovine knows he cannot sell Joshua as a mainstream artist…so AXE it is…

  8. Mika May 17, 2012

    He’s not commercialize enough! Great vocalist definitely but making it in the biz these days you have to have some kind of “image” or “swag” and he ain’t it! Good luck to the remain 2.

  9. JazThatBoi May 17, 2012

    Whyyyyy did u post this…im watching it on my DVR right now….dang…i shouldn’t have been on the blogs!!!!! o well….lets do it Jessica!!!

  10. Steve May 17, 2012

    This wasn’t a shocker to me. Phillip has the young girls votes because of looks basically & Jessica has votes because she’s an amazing singer & she’s relateable to the demographic of the show. Joshua’s church-driven voice & performances just didn’t connect with the demographic of most of the voters & that’s what sent him home. I would have loved to see him and Jessica in the finale. I’ve been a fan of Jessica for YEARS, following her on YouTube so she’s been my pick since I was aware she was on the show. Jessica Sanchez all the way.

  11. TEE May 17, 2012

    Sorry TGJ,

    Jessica is the front-runner and was the shoo-in

  12. jessicaisthebest May 18, 2012

    JESSICA IS THE BEST IN THE COMPETITION….SHE WILL WIN THIS!!!IF NOT,I WILL NEVER EVER WATCH IDOL AGAIN….
    GO VOTE 4 JESSICA SANCHEZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  13. jessicaisthebest May 18, 2012

    I can’t imagine listening to joshua’s album while driving a car…it would be a mess….VOTE FOR JESSICA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  14. ashgino@gmail.com May 18, 2012

    joshua ledet made the mistake of singing too many old school songs, he really shoud of contemporized himself more w/ the demographics of the show, he was really polished enought to be the first black male american idol. Anyway heard that they are counting Phillipine votes for Jessica ? I think that’s a little shady but all in all she deserves it talent alone and because she’d be reppin another persuasion under the American Idol title.

    • Nifster May 18, 2012

      Errr….Rubben Studard won American Idol several years ago and he was a black male….but unfortunately his career hasn’t taken off much. He’s had a couple records but none of them were chart topping.

      • yiih May 18, 2012

        Errr… that WAS SEVERAL YEARS AGO…

        …thank you.

  15. ashgino@gmail.com May 18, 2012

    P.S. Joshua Ledet could be singing Bruno Mars type of songs to be more contemporary, becuz like Bruno, he has that old school flav

  16. Nikki May 18, 2012

    Ut should have been Jessica and Joshua in the finale……I’m pissed

  17. Blamo May 18, 2012

    These shows are rigged anyway.
    Jessica was going to win due to the fact that she had the most press.
    That whole bit of her almost being sent home was to rally sympathy votes.
    American Idol just needs to end. My god its gotten to the point that the people who win flop.Joshua did too much…its not Sunday’s best its American idol.

  18. LMFAO May 18, 2012

    How on earth was this a “shocker”???? Phillip has NEVER been in the bottom 3 so he is clearly the “frontrunner” to win, Joshua has been in the bottom 3 on more than one occasion, whereas Jessica has only been in the bottom ONCE. It was clear Josh was the underdog out of the 3 of them…..

    Do you even watch the show? lol *smh*

    If previous Idol trends are anything to go buy Philip will win. In the same way other contestants from other seasons (who were never in the bottom 3) went on to win – e.g. Kelly, Carrie, Jordin….

    Not rocket science 🙂

    • TJ May 18, 2012

      Fantasia was in the bottom three twice and Ruben once, and they both won their seasons. Joshua hasn’t been in the bottom three since the week Jessica got voted off (and then saved) so he had just as much of a chance as her, if not more, since he wasn’t actually voted off.

      The only other time he was in danger was the first week when he was in the bottom six!

      This is the first time the judges’ save has actually produced a top two finalist – so if anything it’s a shocker (statistically) that Jessica made it over Joshua.

      I agree that Philip will probably win, though – Vote for the Worst has been pushing really hard for him and he fits the profile of everyone who’s won American Idol since season 7.

      • LMFAO May 19, 2012

        Yeah Ruben and Fantasia were in the bottom but look how many seasons ago that was??? You’re talking seasons 2 & 3. So much has changed since then. Kelly, Carrie, Taylor, Jordin, David, Lee, Scott….all were winners and never in the bottom.

        Jessica being the person with the least votes the week before was the best thing that could have happened to her, cause now all her fanbase are voting for her harder than ever, so she was ALWAYS going to get the ‘rebound vote’ and advance to the final….along with frontrunner Philip. It wouldn’t surprise me if she beat Philip after all the additional press coverage she got, but he still has the edge at this point.

        Philip was like Melinda Doolittle of Jordin’s season, amazing voice, but not enough crossover appeal…was never going to win!

  19. Brian May 18, 2012

    honestly this isn’t news, u are running an international blog so think of that next time before u post a spoiler… u coulda led with “American idol final 2 revealed”… the show only airs days later in other countries buddy

  20. B4REAL02 May 18, 2012

    You know I predicted that this would happen way back like a month ago. I was so upset but it’s okay because Josh will get a record deal and be very successful. He probably signed a deal as soon as the show was over lol…….He is too blessed and covered not to be successful. Keep up the GREAT work Josh!!!! We will see you in the future.

  21. Jay Scorpio May 18, 2012

    America wasn’t ready for no GAY BLACK IDOL what kind of message would they be sending their children… as Adam Lambert said for their Entertainment… OBAMA is the one to blame!!!!

  22. Margaret May 18, 2012

    Adam Lambert was robbed.

  23. LMFAO May 19, 2012

    Joshua was like Melinda Doolittle*

  24. MISHKA May 20, 2012

    Too bad for Joshua but he is not exactly “mainstream”. He should focus on Gospel like Kirk Franklin, May Mary or the Winans if he wants to succeed and win Grammys.

    Hopefully Jessica will win but I won’t bet on that though. The tweens are all over Philip and I don’t even know why…this guy is so boring to me.

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