Shocking Vote Ousts Doolittle from 'American Idol'

Melinda Doolittle, who has been critiqued as the most consistent singer in this season’s American Idol by judges, was eliminated during last night’s vote-off show to the shock of many viewers.

Doolittle’s exit takes from the show one of this season’s strongest Christian finalists, and leaves only Jordin Sparks to represent the faith as she attempts to fend off Blake Lewis.

"Commiseration to you Melinda,” commented the show’s most frank judge, Simon Cowell – who seemed to favor Doolittle – after she was voted out, “because you are a heck of a singer."

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