'American Idol' Final Four Leaves Behind Stacey, Richardson

One of this year’s Gospel Music Association (GMA)-backed contestants was finally cut from this season of American Idol as the program kicked off two contestants on this Wednesday’s vote-off show.

Phil Stacey, music minister at First Coast Christian in Jacksonville, Fla., alongside Chris Richardson, 22, said goodbye to America after treading on thin ice for weeks. His departure now leaves only two GMA favorites among the remaining four contestants.

Despite his exit from the show, Stacey was grateful to be on the show, and gave his love out to his family.

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