American Idol says goodbye to Jasmine and Jorge; reveals twist

And so there goes the charming wild card and soulful Puerto Rican.

The four American Idol judges always had a soft spot for the 20 year old Jorge Nunez; yes, including Cowell. Since his audition days and the Hollywood week, Nunez proved to be one of the few interesting yet serious competitors of season 8. During the Top 13’s first night, with the help of King of Pop Michael Jackson’s songbook as the gala’s theme, Nunez was lambasted for the first time by the judges particularly by Cowell for his rendition of Never Can Say Goodbye.

Meanwhile, 16 year old Jasmine Murray almost didn’t make it into the Top 13, but thanks to her commercial appeal, the judges picked her on the Wild Card night. Seen by the judges as one of the most current contestants this year with the likes of Rihanna, Murray won their hearts during her first audition as well. Her attempt of the Michael Jackson and Mariah Carey hit I’ll Be There seemed quite okay, but the judges felt no spark about it.

During the first results show, both Jasmine Murray and Jorge Nunez were sent home – and the shocking twist was revealed.

This season, the judges will have the power to save one contestant from being eliminated and that will only happen if the four unanimously agrees. In that case, no contestant will be eliminated for that particular week, but two will be sent home by the following week's results night. This twist may take effect until the top five is selected.