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Erika Van Pelt out, Lana Del Rey performs on 'Idol'

By April MacIntyre Mar 23, 2012, 5:34 GMT

02/21/2012 - Lana Del Rey - BRIT Awards 2012 - Arrivals - O2 Arena - London, UK © Landmark / PR Photos

American Idol lost Erika Van Pelt tonight.

The contestant was eliminated tonight after she received the fewest votes among the finalists. On tonight’s results show, Lana Del Rey performed “Video Games” and Season 10 alumnus Haley Reinhart returned to the stage to debut her new single, “Free.”

Next week, on Wednesday, March 28 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), the Top Nine – DeAndre Brackensick, Hollie Cavanagh, Colton Dixon, Heejun Han, Skylar Laine, Joshua Ledet, Phillip Phillips, Jessica Sanchez and Elise Testone – return to the IDOL stage to sings songs from their own Idols.

Tune in the following night, Thursday, March 29 (8:00-9:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) to the live results show to find out which of the Top Nine finalists is sent home. In addition, Nicki Minaj will take the stage and perform her megahit “Starships” and Season 10 IDOL winner and platinum-selling country artist Scotty McCreery will return to perform his newest single, “Water Tower Town.”

Become a fan of AMERICAN IDOL on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AmericanIdol. Follow the series on Twitter @AmericanIdol and join the discussion at #Idol. Also, follow host Ryan Seacrest at @RyanSeacrest, and follow the judges: @yo_randyjackson; @JLo; and @iamstevent.