Arts & Entertainment

Haley Reinhart Remains Among Idol's Top 11

The Wheeling resident and Harper College student survived another round Thursday night and secured a position on the summer tour.

Haley Reinhart survived another round on American Idol Thursday night, securing a role in the show’s summer tour.

Reinhart’s jaw dropped when she realized she was not among the bottom three contestants, as she was for the.

The 20-year-old Wheeling High School graduate, who went on to attend Harper College, sang Smokey Robinson’s "You Really Got a Hold on Me" on Wednesday, when the contestants were instructed to perform Motown selections.

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She received positive remarks from all three judges following her performance.

While Randy Jackson thought Reinhart’s performance “started a little bit rough,” as the song progressed, she “came roaring back,” he said.

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Steven Tyler was more forthcoming in his praise, telling Reinhart, “That’s was beautiful!”

“You don’t look a day over fabulous,” he continued. “That Joplin thing, that was it.”

Jennifer Lopez marveled over Reinhart’s “effortless control in your voice.” “Wherever you’re thinking, that’s where it goes,” she said.

Reinhart appeared thrilled with the feedback. “They liked it. They really liked me!” she said.

The judges decided to save the lowest vote-getter this week, ultimately eliminating no one. Next week, two contestants will be eliminated, they said.

The 11 contestants will perform again at 7 p.m. Wednesday on Fox.


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