The results are in and someone did go home but what else happened on American Idol?

Ryan Seacrest who has become one of the faces of American Idol opened the show with a short video of President Obama and beautiful First Lady. The couple verbally addressed their appreciation and support for Idol Gives Back and encouraged fans to get involved by donating to all of the causes.

The very talented and well liked singer/actress Queen Latifah hosted Idol Gives Back located at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium which was packed with a crowd who screamed of excitement.

The top twelve were united again for a group performance. Messages that began with the lovely Jennifer Garner who visited the extreme poverty stricken areas of the Appalachian Mountains. Victoria Beckham also appeared on the stage accompanied by her two children who listened as their mom discussed the poverty in Eastern Kentucky. Idol Gives Back has donated various necessities including food books, clothing, and other main essentials that families need.

The funny guys Russell Brand and Jonah Hill (comedians) brought a bit of much needed light-heartedness to the serious night. For the event they jokingly organized a high profile celebrity phone bank. Later well known Las Vegas comedian George Lopez provided the audience with even more laughter when he decided to judge the American Idol judges instead of the contestants. Also messing with the judges was Wanda Sykes.

Ryan Seacrest’s latest trip to Africa where he discussed the dangerous but preventable disease Malaria aired for the entire cast and crew to see live. By using mosquito nets it can prevent many from becoming sick and dying.

Celebrity performances of the night included Carrie Underwood and Alicia Keys. Another highlight of the night happened when an all star group which consisted of Orianthi, Mary J. Blige, Steve Vai, Travis Barker, and Randy Jackson who performed “Stairway to Heaven” which received a standing ovation.

Other important news targeted for Idol Gives Back included Simon Cowell’s update on Dr. John who travels around town on a bus to treat children who can’t afford to be treated. There has been over $15 million raised thanks to Save the Children and Idol Gives Back. Ellen DeGeneres who traveled along with David Arquette tee recently visited an area in California that have many individuals who are struggling to make ends meet on a daily basis. This is just a small portion of what American Idol Gives Back is doing and has done for many cities around the U.S. and International.

Of all of the excitement the real anticipation came when the bottom three where announced. While the last few contestants are usually considered the cream of the crop eventually everyone has to go. The bottom three was revealed which left Aaron Kelly, Tim Urban, and Casey James standing. After a few words Casey James and Aaron Kelly were both declared safe for the week meaning it would be Tim Urban who would be going home after receiving the lowest number of votes for the night.
Who will be going home next week? Who will be the 2010 American Idol winner? We are close to finding out.