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WATCH: Nicki Minaj Threatens to Leave American Idol After Contestant Eliminated

Truth rating: 10

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The “American Idol” Top 10 turned into the Top 9 on Thursday with one contestant shockingly eliminated.

Curtis Finch Jr. surprisingly earned the lowest amount of votes, despite earning a standing ovation from the judges just last week.

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Nicki Minaj was shocked, and actually got up from the judges’ table, and started walking away mouthing “I’m done.”

She went back to her seat as Finch performed “I Believe I Can Fly” — the song he received the ovation for — in hopes of being saved.

RELATED – Watch: Nicki Minaj Arrives Late To “American Idol,” Ryan Seacrest Covers

And Minaj noted before his performance, “If you go home, I’m going home.”

In the end, with the judges not in agreement about saving Finch, he was eliminated.

Minaj expressed her outrage, especially at the short time they were given to deliberate.

Watch VIDEOS of Minaj’s reactions and the tense exchange below.

Plus, check out how the other contestants ranked (below), and tell us what you think of the results.

PHOTOS – Nicki Rocks Teeny Bikini

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Top 10 Results (p4) ~ American Idol 2013 by HumanSlinky


Singing for survival ~ American Idol Top 10… by HumanSlinky


AMERICAN IDOL TOP 9

Top 3: Candice Glover, Kree Harrison, Angie Miller

4. Lazaro Arbos

5. Amber Holcomb

6. Janelle Arthur

7. Paul Jolley

8. Burnell Taylor

9. Devin Velez

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  • http://www.falconvalleygroup.com Gayle Falkenthal

    Nicki, first you show up late on Wednesday night, INCREDIBLY RUDE and disrespectful of the contestants and producers. Then you pull this little drama queen stunt tonight. I respect your talent but you’re wearing me out fast on Idol. Get it together or get out.

  • Taylor

    She showed up 20 mins late to live shows ONCE. She tweeted she was in the car on the way more than 2hr before the show, and got there late due to bad traffic. If you recall it happened to Mariah a few episodes ago as well. That wasn’t rude, unfortunate? yes. But it happens sometimes. Obviously she wasn’t leaving, she was joking playing off of what she said she would do if he didn’t go through. Chill out.

  • http://www.facebook.com/jorge.j.anguiano.munoz Jorge J Munoz

    I am a huge Nicki fan, and I agree with mostly everything you said. I think her saying what she said puts her in a bad place and people are going to take that and run and talk smack about her.

  • Martina

    I can’t remember to see anything more stupid, trashy, and immature as her.

  • MissZee

    i hope she keeps her word and leaves honestly.

  • Regina1180

    And thi is another reason why I stopped watching the show. It’s not about the contestants anymore, the judges make it all about themselves.

  • http://www.falconvalleygroup.com Gayle Falkenthal

    Jorge, me too. I love Nicki as a performer and artist. I love her look. She has been so disappointing as an Idol judge. She’s getting paid $12 million. She knows it’s a LIVE show, she needs to leave early enough to get there on time. She seems like she’s run out of things to say. American Idol’s ratings are in the tank, they are awful this year. Everyone is going to tune in to The Voice starting in two weeks and it will get even worse. Nicki is going to take the blame for it.

  • http://www.falconvalleygroup.com Gayle Falkenthal

    Taylor, Mariah may have been late – but not to a LIVE show where they can’t wait a few minutes for anyone. Big difference.

  • Concerned

    Shows like this let the world see how devided we are as a people. This was not about talent, it is about voting for people that we feel comfortable being around. In fact, shows like this makes it difficult for us to love each other. It opens up old wounds and keeps reminding us that race always comes first for many Americans. No matter what you do America, Curtis Finch’s has a gift from God for the world. Don’t just throw it away because it comes from someone who is different.

  • Taylor

    She won’t tho, cuz she was JOKING…

  • http://www.facebook.com/jorge.j.anguiano.munoz Jorge J Munoz

    Umm Devin is Latino. He also has great talent.

  • Lilyx0x

    whoa she threatened to leave idol… wow idol is really going downhill after simon left.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=570075343 Ange Ncali

    I”m afraid Idol has jumped the shark, they picked the contestants! So what do they expect with some lackluster performance. Not to mention they speed the rounds by eliminating 10 a week prior! How do you know they won’t do well this week rather than last week. Nicki doesn’t know how to judge, she’s basing things more on performance than singing ability. Mariah talks too much of herself and just talks too nice. I can’t wait for the voice, and xfactor, american idol is no longer that great to watch. For this week, they picked boring songs, nothing really eye catching other than perhaps 2.

  • DBagJones

    When you’re scheduled for a primetime televised appearance you don’t make excuses, you show up 6 hours ahead if you have to.

  • iUnderstand

    I am a little surprised about Curtis Finch earning the lowest amount of votes. I guess this all fits with Idol’s decision to crown a girl the winner. We all know it’s not about singing, I like Nicki’s energy especially compared to Mariah’s, but still though learn to get to work on time. This isn’t a bar or restaurant where you find someone to cover for you, this is $12 Million dollars going in your pocket, people expect you to be there. And it wouldn’t hurt to apologize to your fans either.

  • Noni

    Although I HATE TO see Curtis leave the show……GO NICKI….LEAVE, PLEASE!!!!!!!!!

  • froggy

    We’ll miss you Curtis….you’re great! Nicki Minaj CAN LEAVE ANY TIME!!!! She’s degrading the show Nigel!!!!!! Get her out of there….now!!!!!

  • http://twitter.com/kylew1973 Kiwi73

    Good. Take the trash out!

  • http://twitter.com/1darkeclipse darkeclipse

    Joke or not. She is getting paid by Idol. being late for work is unprofessional

  • LEi

    Burnell is 7th

  • Cat

    Nikki leave you disrespected the poor other
    Contestant who was in the bottom 2

  • vsdiva

    I agree completely with you, alot of people judge Nicki BEFORE they know what the real deal is!

  • golddigger99

    I’m really not into Idol this year. No one stands out to me and it’s BORING!!! The best thing about the show is Niki’s outlandish personality.

  • Satine86

    Ita with you on watching The Voice, but I disagree w/you on Nicki, she adds infusion to a rather bland show. I did not watch how they finally selected the ten they have now, because, I am over that. They need the three panel judging table, it is the only format that has worked the best, it allows more time to praise or critique performances. I would have been satisfied w/Mariah, but then Idol added Nicki. Idol has fallen and I just DVR the show, so I can forward much of the show other than the performers I enjoy and the judges I like to see praising and advising them. One more thing It is American Idol, it is about the voice, but it also involves, style and charisma, this is not The Voice.

  • Winnie

    Something needs to be done with AI. It’s obvious the show is sinking year by year.

  • Gamestress

    One word, Pia.

  • Sandra Druskin

    It is so sad to see American Idol going down the tubes. I watched it last year and when Jessica Sanchez lost I couldn’t believe it. But this year is even worse, too much Ryan Seacrest, the format sucks and Nicki is beyond tacky. Mariah is classy, but what can she do about this show being so poorly put together? I love Randy and Keith, but who in the world put this show together this year. People are right when they say since Simon Cowell left it has gone down hill. Simon would have never let this format happen.

  • V

    People like you piss me off!
    Look, if the issue is about race, then yeah call it out. But you automatically jump in with the racist card! That completely undermines any real attempt to overcome racism. His departure had nothing to do with racism, what proof do you have otherwise? Sorry did I miss the fact that all the black contestants were at the bottom? Maybe you missed the fact that Curtis acted like a complete jerk during the group round. His performance on the last show was not very good. These factors tend to have an effect on voters! But yeah, it must be racism because he was sent by God! Next time think before you blurt out ignorant accusations.

  • Snapps izking

    I’m a bit surprised with Nicki Minaj reaction to Curtis Finch
    Jr. being eliminated and I felt the same. I was almost ready to say I’m done I
    thought he would be one of the last to be eliminated. I love to catch American
    Idol with my wife, but I work evenings at DISH so it can be hard to get shows. It
    used to be hard to get all my shows with just a few DVRs and lots of shows and
    annoying timer conflicts. I don’t have
    to worry about that anymore after I upgraded to the awesome DISH Hopper DVR. I
    can get all my primetime shows recorded with this cool feature called PrimeTime
    Anytime. Once this has been enabled I can get the 4 major networks recorded
    during primetime hours on one TV. I don’t have timer issues on my primetime
    channels anymore and it’s enhanced my TV experience.

  • sugarfoot

    Thing is, they BOTH needed to go. Curtis could not be shoved down our throats like Nicki was, but I wish it would have been that easy to get rid of her. I knew he would be gone. Mariah and Nicki can just get over trying to influence the vote. Didn’t we prove anything with JLO last year?

  • Rhonda

    I really can’t stand her on AI, she is obnoxious. I don’t get why they need 4 judges. She ruins the show, and I really don’t watch regularly because of her.

  • hateNi KKi

    I hope she leaves. Who put her on the show?? worst idea ever. People aren’t watching bc of her

  • Nikki BeGone

    What Low Class! degrading the show.

  • Austin@ Tx

    Something tells me you are trying to sell us Dish programming rather than comment about Idol, lol.

  • Joy Allen #1

    i personally think this has to go one way! A senior in the industry has to know by now the method to slowing down the newbies to the industry. It’s an adult to a kid circumstance. Someone who goes that hard is trying to pull a Ja-rule, 50 cent. You won’t take my career because your hungry. This would play out till that child go sat down! It’s really dramatic and dull!

  • princess

    Who cares i don’t give a damm what Nick Minaj does in my opinion i think she is one pathetic bitch she needs to be put in a phychatric hospital.

  • Andy1993

    um… Mariah was late to the auditions. Keith also left like 2 times to do a show during auditions. Why arent people attacking them? It doesnt matter if it’s a live show or not. It is live when they record it at the auditions. It’s basically the same thing if you look at it from another perspective. They cant wait for the judges to arrive (if theyre late) on the days they’re recording. Please continue your pity party elsewhere.

  • Andy1993

    The views are definitely a low for the series. But more than 17 MILLION people still watch it. You’re acting as if it’s down to 1 million views. That is still PHENOMINAL AMOUNT RATINGS. People really judged Nicki based on their unfair, and unrealistic opinions about her. If they wanna know who’s wrong? It’s the people who used to watch this show. They judge a book by its cover. Just because she was late ONCE, doesnt mean that she should be judged as a terrible person/judge. People are late to things, get over it. Like I said before, Mariah and Keith were not attacked or CRUCIFIED when they werent available during auditions. It’s a live recording. It’s the same thing whichever way you look at it.

  • http://www.falconvalleygroup.com Gayle Falkenthal

    Thursday night’s ratings were 11 million people, lower than both airings of “The Voice” and even “Dancing With The Stars” this week. The ratings have been declining every week. Variety Magazine believes the ratings “have not yet hit bottom.” When this is your number one show on your network, it’s time for Fox to get very worried.

  • Andy1993

    It’s definitely not that bad. For that show, yes, but in general? Absolutely not. I agree that Nicki was the cause of the low ratings of the show, but people love to exaggerate their hate for her. Most people who dislike that she is on the show, don’t really give her a chance. They don’t like to see how she really is. Instead, they attack her. The low ratings are based off of opinions without a platform to stand on, to support them. It’s a disgusting charecteristic that many people have. Unfortunately that won’t change. I hope that Nicki doesnt come back, mainly b/c people are so ridiculous when it comes to talking about her.

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