As for the night's elimination, viewers said goodbye to 16-year-old Shannon Magrane, whom the judges decided not to use their one save on.
While Shannon handled the elimination remarkably well, four of her fellow contestants were in tears after the show. Hollie Cavanaugh, Joshua Ledet, DeAndre Brackensick and Skylar Laine were all crying as Shannon attempted to console them! Shannon's parents came onstage after the show and went around hugging all of the contestants.
Joshua and Skylar were much happier earlier in the show when it was announced their BFF Hollie made the summer tour, with the three of them jumping up and down and then dancing during the following commercial break. Also having a good time? Colton Dixon, who playfully yelled at host Ryan Seacrest during a commercial break after he made him believe he was in the bottom three during the show.
Usually in a much lighter mood? Heejun Han, who looked extremely nervous throughout the night after receiving harsh critiques from the judges. After Heejun was told he was safe, his best friend Phillip Phillips came forward and gave him a big hug. Aw!
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