After another lackluster week, Maura Johnston on what's ailing American Idol. Plus, VIEW OUR GALLERY of contestants who should have—and should not have—gotten to the Top 12.
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Lilly Scott: Why She Was Worthy
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Aaron Kelly: Why He Should Have Packed His Bags
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Alex Lambert: Why He Was Worthy
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Katie Stevens: Why She Should Have Packed Her Bags
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John Park: Why He Was Worthy
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Andrew Garcia: Why He Should Have Packed His Bags
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Angela Martin: Why She Was Worthy
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Tim Urban: Why He Should Have Packed His Bags
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Michael Castro: Why He Was Worthy
Didi Benami: Why She Should Have Packed Her Bags
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Rose Flack: Why She Was Worthy
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Paige Miles: Why She Should Have Packed Her Bags (Earlier Than Wednesday Night)