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"I'm looking for employment - always," Mitchell, 27, of Brookfield, Conn., told host Ryan Seacrest before being booted.
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Mitchell cracked up judges on Wednesday with his campy performance of "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going."
Laughter aside, Simon Cowell - who called the performance "one of the most atrocious performances we've ever had" - said he "prayed for about five or six hours non-stop" that Mitchell wouldn't advance. "Me and God have a good relationship now!" Cowell quipped.
See all the Idol contestants who have gotten married or have babies!
Meanwhile, three more advanced on the show: Allison Iraheta, 16; Kris Allen, 23; and Adam Lambert, 26, who "thought Nick was hilarious, so I didn't know what was gonna happen" when it came to the elimination.
They will join Danny Gokey, 28; Alexis Grace, 21; Michael Sarver, 27, who were selected as the first three finalists last week.
Find out where your favorite Idol singers are now!
Next Tuesday, 12 more semifinalists will vie for three spots in the competition's top 12.
Mitchell's dancing days -- and those of the other dismissed semifinalists -- may not be over: After the first nine finalists are selected by viewer votes, the judges will pick the last three finalists following a special wild card round.
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phillipeI love you Norman.report abuseposted March 3, 2009 9:39 PM PST
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noudidntGuess TV does have a %@!*# limit!!report abuseposted February 28, 2009 12:20 PM PST
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Maria KSuch a cuttie. His photos were seen at wealthy men site ******W e a l t h yR o m a n c e.c o m*****last week. It is said he is already in relationship with a young beautiful woman on that site nowreport abuseposted February 27, 2009 11:55 PM PST
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Maria KSuch a cuttie. His photos were seen at wealthy men site ******W e a l t h yR o m a n c e.c o m*****last week. It is said he is already in relationship with a young beautiful woman on that site nowreport abuseposted February 27, 2009 11:55 PM PST
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contessakittyFor those who don't like him because he's a "flaming queer" I've got news for you, that describes a lot of the singers on American Idol! Better go back to your cave, Stephen H.report abuseposted February 27, 2009 5:18 PM PST
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Snowflakes456I LOVE ADAM LAMBERT!report abuseposted February 27, 2009 3:22 PM PST
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Snowflakes456I LOVE ADAM LAMBERT!report abuseposted February 27, 2009 3:22 PM PST
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April ShowersThat guy is mentally ill! It's not alter ego, it's massive ego!report abuseposted February 27, 2009 1:54 PM PST
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StephenHe is a flaming queer and should have never made it this far. It was nothing more than to create controversy which equal ratings.report abuseposted February 27, 2009 1:02 PM PST
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SandyLoved him!!!! Do i think he is the next american idol? Um NO. But he is so funny and unexpectedly a good singer.report abuseposted February 27, 2009 12:50 PM PST
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