Matt Giraud News

Simon Cowell was under intense pressure and nagging via Paula Abdul's crazy and an overbearing Kara DioGuardi last night to keep Matt Giraud on American Idol. It was obvious that Simon didn't want Matt to be spared, but he gave in.

Matt has made American Idol history! Not only was Matt eliminated from the competition but brought back as a Wild Card before making it to the Top 13, he is the very first contestant to receive immunity from the "Judges Save Rule."

Matt received the least amount of votes this week, but that didn't matter because he will remain in the competition at least until next week.

Simon told Matt, “I don’t see that you have really any chance of winning" before he announced that he has good news and that the judges will keep Matt in the competition. Kara and Paula got on their feet and the audience erupted.

Next week is disco week and Matt and Lil Rounds will probably be sent packing.

Simon was pressured into this and the folks at votefortheworst.com can do some serious damage now that the judges save rule has been used. One of the strongest competitors can possibly receive the boot now, which would be hilarious!