Thursday, April 28, 2011

A regal wave: Kate arrives with sister and mother at their London hotel to spend final night as a single woman... and as a commoner

Couple trying to 'block out terror' of wedding watched by two billion

Syrian ambassador told he's not invited after uprising slaughterings
Rain and thunder could disrupt Royal wedding, forecasters say

Kate's younger brother James will do the ONLY reading during the service

Royal pair broke with tradition by writing own message in official programme
Queen to miss evening reception at Palace and Harry's best man speech

After a final rehearsal at Westminster Abbey, Kate Middleton arrived this evening at the Goring Hotel, where her family are staying ahead of her marriage to Prince William tomorrow.

Wearing a polka-dot dress, the bride-to-be, accompanied by her sister Pippa and mother Carole, waved to the huge crowd which has gathered outside the hotel in Belgravia.

A beaming Kate showed no sign of nerves as she prepares to spend her final night as a single woman - and a commoner.

Earlier today, Kate was greeted by cheers at the abbey as she was joined by best man Prince Harry - as well as the bridesmaids and pageboys and members of her family - for one last run-through of the big day which will be watched by 2billion people round the globe.

The practice took place as it was revealed Miss Middleton will not promise to 'obey' Prince William in her vows.
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Almost there: Kate Middleton, accompanied by her sister Pippa, arrives at the Goring Hotel in Belgravia this evening ahead of her wedding at Wesminster Abbey tomorrow







I'm getting married in the morning: Kate Middleton waves to the crowds as she prepares to spend her final night as a single woman and a commoner

Today thousands of royal fans had set up tents outside the Abbey where there was a carnival atmosphere.

As Kate arrived this morning, a huge cheer went up from the royal fans who have been arriving from round the globe.


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Waving their Union flags, the crowds greeted the passing Household Cavalry this morning before the bride-to-be arrived for a last run-through.

It is the last time Miss Middleton or a member of the Royal Family will be at the abbey before the service gets under way tomorrow, St James's Palace said.



New picture: This portrait of Prince William and Kate Middleton by celebrated photographer Mario Testino was published in the official programme



Walkabout: The Duchess of Cornwall spoke to royal fans who are camping overnight on The Mall

Later on, the Duchess of Cornwall went out onto the Mall to meet well-wishers and those camping out ahead of tomorrow’s event during an impromptu walkabout.

When asked how she was feeling ahead of the big day, the duchess said: 'We’re all ready for tomorrow - it’s wonderful and all very exciting!

'There’s a great atmosphere out here and it’s so nice to meet people and see how the celebrations are getting underway.'
Today the journalist who carried out the couple's engagement interview said they were attempting to 'block out the terror of having two billion people' watching them tomorrow.



Kate Middleton and Prince Harry at the Abbey this morning for the last run-through. Two billion people are expected to watch the ceremony tomorrow

In a personal message to well-wishers, the couple said they were 'incredibly moved' by the affection shown to them since their engagement in the official wedding programme.

Tomorrow modern-thinking Miss Middleton will pledge to 'love, comfort, honour and keep' William.

The soon-to-be royal is following in the footsteps of the Prince's mother Diana who also opted not to 'obey' the Prince of Wales during their wedding ceremony in 1981.

The Queen, Princess Margaret and the Princess Royal all said they would obey their husbands.

William and his fiancee have selected the Series One Book of Common Prayer ceremony, from 1966, which allows the bride to drop 'obey him' and 'serve him' from the religious proceedings.



Last practice: Kate Middleton, with her mother Carole and Prince Harry, gets into a Jaguar and leaves Westminster Abbey this morning after a final run through. The next time she will be back there will be for the wedding





Grinning bride: A smiling Kate Middleton, right, arrives at Westminster Abbey for the last run through. Left, her sister Pippa enters with bridesmaid Grace van Cutsem


Page boy: William Lowther-Pinkerton, 10, arrives at Westminster Abbey for the rehearsal this morning

With William choosing not to wear a wedding ring, only the prince will say 'With this ring I thee wed' as he places the golden band on Kate's finger.

The task of writing a message at the start of the official programme usually falls to the Archbishop of Canterbury.

The wrote that they were deeply touched by people's reactions as they prepare for 'one of the happiest days of our lives', they said.

A St James's Palace spokesman said: 'The couple felt that they wanted to put in a message from themselves.'

The signatures 'William' and 'Catherine' can be seen underneath the heartfelt message.
The programme also contains a hand-drawn colour map of the carriage procession route, as well as the history of the abbey and details of William and Kate's coats of arms.

It includes a brief history of past Royal Weddings at the abbey, where William the Conqueror was crowned in 1066.
It declares: 'More than a millennium after the first William made his solemn oath, the abbey hosts another William and his bride for a further moment of great solemnity, but one of great joy as well.'


Some 150,000 copies of the A5 booklet, costing £2 each, will be made available along the processional route on the wedding day by a team of military cadets and Explorer Scouts.



By Royal Appointment: Page boy Tom Pettifer, eight, and Lady Louise Windsor arrive for the rehearsals this morning


Last hours: Kate Middleton and Prince Harry leaves Westminster Abbey with family and friends this morning just a day before the ceremony after the final run through
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Official programme: William and Kate said in their message at the start of the keepsake that they would like 'to thank everyone most sincerely for their kindness'



The royal wedding procession has been planned down to the finest detail

As final rehearsals are carried out, the Syrian ambassador was told he is not invited after the slaughterings.

The dramatic announcement came amid mounting fury that a representative of Middle Eastern despot President Bashar Assad was to attend.

Tomorrow the Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams will conduct the vows, before pronouncing the couple 'man and wife'.

There will be one Lesson during the service, which the couple have asked Miss Middleton's younger brother James to read.

After a lunchtime reception, the Queen will leave Buckingham Palace - and miss Harry's best man speech and the evening party.


She will head out of the capital with the Duke of Edinburgh for a private weekend, leaving the newlyweds to party the night away at a black tie evening reception with their friends.

Buckingham Palace said the Queen would hear a number of speeches at the lunchtime canapes reception for 650 guests, including family, friends, foreign royals, dignitaries and charity workers.

She will see the bride and groom cutting their lavish multi-tiered wedding cake.

A message from the royal couple in the souvenir programme says: 'We are both so delighted that you are able to join us in celebrating what we hope will be one of the happiest days of our lives.


Wellwishers: Susanna Buckman, from Maryland, U.S. and Jessica and Chelsea Spence from Zimbabwe in the tented village outside Westminster Abbey this morning



Royal father: Prince Charles arrives at Clarence House this morning hours before his son marries Kate Middleton tomorrow









Wedding guide: Kate will not vow to 'obey' William it was revealed in vows printed in the official guide this morning. Pictured right, Kate Middleton leaves the final rehearsal last night ahead of the big day





The seating plan in Westminster Abbey for the families and guests of Kate Middleton and Prince William

'The affection shown to us by so many people during our engagement has been incredibly moving, and has touched us both deeply.

'We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone most sincerely for their kindness.'

However, as final preparations get underway, rain was threatening to put a dampener on the big day.

Alison Cobb, a meteorologist with Meteogroup, said there was a 'real risk' of Kate Middleton being rained on as she steps from her limousine at 11am to enter Westminster Abbey on her father's arm.

The keepsake souvenir, which includes the full Order of Service for the marriage ceremony tomorrow, also features a new black and white portrait of the couple by the celebrated fashion photographer Mario Testino.

In a close-up shot, both the Prince and Miss Middleton are wearing matching open-necked white shirts and are smiling broadly, with Kate leaning towards William.

In the much anticipated service, the music of famous classical favourites by Elgar, Britten and Vaughan Williams will all sound out around the ancient abbey.

From the popular hymn Jerusalem to the quintessential English melody Greensleeves, the couple have embraced the nation's musical heritage in their choice of choral pieces and compositions.

St James' Palace said many of the 'stunning' pieces were picked by the bride and groom for their 'theatre'.



Final preparations: The household cavalry ride past Westminster Abbey early this morning on the day before the Royal Wedding


Clock ticking: Kate Middleton arrives at Westminster Abbey with Prince Harry for today's rehearsal ahead of the wedding tomorrow


Final rehearsal: Prince William and fiancee Kate Middleton leave Westminster Abbey together last night after a last wedding run through


Catering staff are scanned as they enter Westminster Abbey this morning

Tom Bradby, ITN political editor and William's friend, told ITV's Daybreak that the couple were trying to foget so many people will be watching.

'I think there has been a really concerted attempt to block it out and just concentrate on their marriage,' he said.
'The church is going to be full of many, many people, a lot of whom they've never met, and they just want to think about themselves and what it means to them.'

Mr Bradby, a former royal correspondent, will attend the wedding as a guest.

Mr Bradby said William was determined to protect his fiancee from intrusion into their lives.
'I have really been struck over the last 10 years about how determined he has been to protect,' he said.
'He looked at his mother and what happened to her and it didn't take a genius to draw the lessons that he's obviously drawn from it - which is he doesn't want that sort of chaos in his life.

'He's tried to effectively create this iron wall around his friends and his girlfriend. You kind of worry for them that this is the moment the world gets let in.'

Mr Bradby described the young couple, who met as undergraduates at the University of St Andrews, as 'sophisticated' media operators.



Beaming: Bride-to-be Kate Middleton as she leaves Westminster Abbey this morning



The security arrangements for Friday's event include sniffer dogs and road closures








Final countdown: Tents line the street outside Westminster Abbey this morning where William and Kate will wed in a service conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury



Celebration: Buntings are seen hanging across No 10 Downing Street today in readiness for the street party for the Royal Wedding



Royal celebration: Bucklebury Church of England Primary School, in Kate Middleton's hometown, hold a wedding party today for the bride

William's father the Prince of Wales and stepmother the Duchess of Cornwall and Kate's parents Carole and Michael Middleton and sister Pippa will all act as witnesses and sign the historic marriage registers during the ceremony on Friday.

It also emerged that the bride will walk up the aisle to the dramatic sounds of a coronation anthem - the soaring choral masterpiece 'I was glad' by Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry from Psalm 122.

It was composed for the crowning of Prince William's great-great-great grandfather Edward VII at Westminster Abbey in 1902, but is also popular at weddings.

As the choir begins to sing, the bride will begin her three and a half minute procession through the Nave and Quire to meet her Prince on her father's arm.

The newlyweds will leave the Abbey to the sounds of the well-known rousing orchestral march Crown Imperial by William Walton, which was also played at Charles and Diana's wedding.

The three hymns - 'Guide me, O thou great Redeemer', 'Love divine, all loves excelling' and Jerusalem which begins 'And did those feet in ancient time' - are all favourites of the couple.





Run-through: Sophie Wessex, left, arrives at Clarence House this morning and, right, Kate Middleton's mother Carole leaves for Westminster Abbey



Official programme: 150,000 copies have been printed of the A5 booklet, costing £2 each, which will be made available along the route on the wedding day by a team of military cadets and Explorer Scouts

Royal bride vows to 'love, comfort, honour and keep' William

Here is the full Solemnization of Marriage conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury from the Order of Service:

The Archbishop says to Prince William:

William Arthur Philip Louis, wilt thou have this woman to thy wedded wife, to live together according to God's law in the holy estate of matrimony? Wilt thou love her, comfort her, honour and keep her, in sickness and in health; and, forsaking all other, keep thee only unto her, so long as ye both shall live?

He answers:

I will.

The Archbishop says to Catherine:

Catherine Elizabeth, wilt thou have this man to thy wedded husband, to live together according to God's law in the holy estate of matrimony? Wilt thou love him, comfort him, honour and keep him, in sickness and in health; and, forsaking all other, keep thee only unto him, so long as ye both shall live?

She answers:
I will.


Royal fans: Enthusiasts sleep on the streets - one of them in a tent adorned with a Union Jack - outside Westminster Abbey as they guarantee themselves the best spots for tomorrow's ceremony

The Archbishop continues:

Who giveth this woman to be married to this man?

The Archbishop receives Catherine from her father's hand. Taking Catherine's right hand, Prince William says after the Archbishop:


I, William Arthur Philip Louis, take thee, Catherine Elizabeth to my wedded wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse: for richer, for poorer; in sickness and in health; to love and to cherish, till death us do part, according to God's holy law; and thereto I give thee my troth.

They loose hands.

Catherine, taking Prince William by his right hand, says after the Archbishop:

I, Catherine Elizabeth, take thee, William Arthur Philip Louis, to my wedded husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse: for richer, for poorer; in sickness and in health; to love and to cherish, till death us do part, according to God's holy law; and thereto I give thee my troth.

They loose hands.



Tent city: Hundreds of campers were set up outside Westminster Abbey this morning and cheered as Kate Middleton and senior members of the Royal family arrived for a run through


Exclusive entrance: Workmen erect a screen at the front of The Goring hotel which Kate Middleton has chosen as a base for herself and her closest family ahead of the royal wedding

The Archbishop blesses the ring:

Bless, O Lord, this ring, and grant that he who gives it and she who shall wear it may remain faithful to each other, and abide in thy peace and favour, and live together in love until their lives' end.

Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prince William takes the ring and places it upon the fourth finger of Catherine's left hand.
Prince William says after the Archbishop
With this ring I thee wed; with my body I thee honour; and all my worldly goods with thee I share: in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
The Congregation remains standing as the Couple kneels.
The Archbishop says:
Let us pray.
O eternal God, Creator and Preserver of all mankind, giver of all spiritual grace, the author of everlasting life: send thy blessing upon these thy servants, this man and this woman, whom we bless in thy name; that, living faithfully together, they may surely perform and keep the vow and covenant betwixt them made, whereof this ring given and received is a token and pledge; and may ever remain in perfect love and peace together, and live according to thy laws; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

The Archbishop joins their right hands together and says:

Those whom God hath joined together let no man put asunder.

The Archbishop addresses the Congregation:

Forasmuch as William and Catherine have consented together in holy wedlock, and have witnessed the same before God and this company, and thereto have given and pledged their troth either to other, and have declared the same by giving and receiving of a ring, and by joining of hands; I pronounce that they be man and wife together, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
The Archbishop blesses the Couple:
God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Ghost, bless, preserve, and keep you; the Lord mercifully with his favour look upon you; and so fill you with all spiritual benediction and grace, that ye may so live together in this life, that in the world to come ye may have life everlasting. Amen.

Size 10 my a**! Skin tight leggings reveal Dancing With The Stars Kirstie Alley's true size

She has been shedding excess weight during her Dancing With The Stars stint, but Kirstie Alley's skin tight leggings showed she might have exaggerated just how much.
Despite telling the world she's currently as US size six (UK 10), photographs of her arriving at dance rehearsals yesterday told a different story.
The actress arrived at the dance studio in Hollywood in the black tights, accompanied with a long-sleeved T-shirt and grey heels.
Looking good! Kirstie Alley showed off her hard work by wearing skin tight leggings to her Dancing With The Stars rehearsals
Looking good! Kirstie Alley showed off her hard work by wearing skin tight leggings to her Dancing With The Stars rehearsals
And the 5ft 8in star's curves were on full display, indicating that she may have embellished her weight loss so far.
Kirstie recently said: ‘I bought these dresses from a size twelve (UK size 16) to a two (UK size 6). Tonight I’m a size six (UK 10). When I’m a two, I’m done, people!
‘The real size I want to be in is probably a four or a six. That’s where I look best.’

 

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But despite her dishevelled hair, the star still looked slimmer than her previous weight and was ready to practise her dance steps ahead of the next show.
She might be up against slender contestants such as 25-year-old Kendra Wilkinson, but Kirstie has continued to score highly throughout the competition.
Her dance partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy has been whipping the 60-year-old into shape with strenuous manoeuvres on the dance floor.
Ready for the dance floor: Despite her dishevelled hair, the star looked fit and ready to practise her dance steps
Ready for the dance floor: Despite her dishevelled hair, the star looked fit and ready to practise her dance steps
Ready for the dance floor: Despite her dishevelled hair, the star looked fit and ready to practise her dance steps

More weight to lose: She's still determined to knock off another few dress sizes and wants to be a US two (UK six)
More weight to lose: She's still determined to knock off another few dress sizes and wants to be a US two (UK six)
But she’s still determined to knock off another few dress sizes and said recently that she hasn’t weighed herself for the past month but can see the results.
And the yo-yo dieter might be preparing to unveil her next big weight loss reveal on Oprah.
Kirstie said: ‘There aren’t that many Oprah shows left, but you never know. It’s whittling fast, and I’m dancing every day. Who knows?’
The DWTS contestant seems to feel confident about her next dance performance and tweeted yesterday that she remembers her steps this week.
After her dance rehearsals Kirstie wrote on her Twitter page: ‘Back to sleep… Just wanted to know if I remembered our dance steps.
TV rumours: Once Kirstie is finished her commitments with DWTS, she is said to have two more television offers in the pipeline
TV rumours: Once Kirstie is finished her commitments with DWTS, she is said to have two more television offers in the pipeline
Lunch date: Meanwhile Chelsea Kane and Mark Ballas grabbed lunch together on their break from Dancing With The Stars rehearsals
Lunch date: Meanwhile Chelsea Kane and Mark Ballas grabbed lunch together on their break from Dancing With The Stars rehearsals
'I did!... And I feel strong.. My bodies a wonderland… figuratively..’
And once she’s finished her commitments with DWTS, Kirstie is said to have two more television offers in the pipeline.
She told AOL TV: ‘I have a series being written for me right now that I really love the concept of. It’s sort of Virginia Woolf.’
Alley is also said to be in talks about another HBO series to, which is rumoured to be a currently unnamed cable series being written for her.
Dancing star: Her dance partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy has been whipping the 60-year-old into shape on the show
Dancing star: Her dance partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy has been whipping the 60-year-old into shape on the show

A million per child: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's incredible '£6million a year' childcare bill

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie spend a staggering $10 million (£6.1 million) on childcare for their brood, it was claimed today.
The superstar couple rack up huge child care, travel and food bills every month looking after their six kids.
As well as spending $5 million (£3.1 million) on private jets, the Hollywood pair splashed out $900,000 (£541,000) last year on a nanny for each of the children.
Expensive brood: Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt with their children , Shiloh, Maddox, Zahara, Pax, Vivienne and Knox
Expensive brood: Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt with their children , Shiloh, Maddox, Zahara, Pax, Vivienne and Knox
Feeding Maddox, nine, Pax, seven, Zahara, six, Shiloh, four, and twins Knox and Vivienne, two, meanwhile costs around $36,000 (£22,000 ).

 

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And having a nanny for each of them costs up to $900,000 (£541,000).
A source told a US magazine In Touch: 'They spend more than a million dollars on private tutors who travel around the world with them.
Pretty penny: The couple are also said to be hiring a £90,000 a year new nanny for their family
Pretty penny: The couple are also said to be hiring a £90,000 a year new nanny for their family

Brangelina's bills according to In Touch Weekly 

Private jets - $5 million (£3m)
Food - $36,000 (£21,613)
Clothes - $96,000 (£57,636)
Nannies - $900,000 (£540,395)
Birthday parties - $63,000 (£37,827)
Private cars - $220,000 (£132,113)
Activities - $153,000 (£91,878)
'They [even] once spent $500,000 (£301,000) for one stay at the Waldorf [Astoria hotel in New York]."
The couple also spent an estimated several million dollars on first-class airfare and hotel bills for the youngsters.
Representatives for Pitt, 47, and Jolie, 35, were not available for comment.
The news comes just days after it was revealed that the couple were on the hunt for a new nanny.
The pair are apparently prepared to pay a £90,000 a year salary for the lucky applicant. 
They will also be required to travel between California, New Orleans and France, as well as other film locations around the world.
As well as a degree in education or child development, Brad and Angelina are demanding the nanny should speak at least two different languages, as well as the native tongues of their children.
Brad's parents, Bill and Jane, recently moved in to the family's Chateau Miraval estate in France to help the couple raise their large brood - meaning the nannying position may not be a lifetime role.
A source told The Sun earlier this week: 'The whole family is going to move there as soon as the renovations are done. At the moment they have six nannies - one for each of the kids - and the plan is to get rid of the helpers and rely on Bill and Jane.
'The annex they will live in is an old building which used to be used as a dovecote. It's big enough to have a sitting room, kitchen and a couple of bedrooms. It will make a lovely little cottage for them.'

How Britney Spears' boyfriend Jason Trawick transformed from chunk to hunk with 50lb weight loss

When Jason Trawick first began dating Britney Spears two years ago, he was a little on the pudgy side.

But it seems a pop star girlfriend - and life in the spotlight - has changed all that.

The William Morris Endeavor Entertainment talent agent, 39, has lost around 50lbs since meeting the 29-year-old, insiders tell America's Us Weekly.

'He eliminated carbs from his diet,' a friend adds.





Transformation: Britney Spears' boyfriend Jason Trawick now has rock hard abs. It was a rather different story in 2009 (right)
'He’s been using a workout device that he calls his 'miracle product.'" The source didn't elaborate just exactly what his secret fitness weapon is.

His Mr Average torso has been replaced by rock hard abs which are now silky smooth and tanned.



Going strong: The couple at Britney's son's Little League baseball game earlier this month

The Till The World Ends singer has previously said the pair enjoy keeping in shape.
'We love to work out,' she told Ryan Seacrest last month. 'We do stuff together like that. We take walks.'
The couple's relationship has quietly gone from strength to strength and Britney hasn't ruled out marrying him.
'Never say never!' she replied when quizzed about walking down the aisle again.
He has also become an important figure in the lives of her two sons Sean Preston, 5, and Jayden James, 4.

She has said: 'With some things I'm strict, with other things I'm easygoing. I guess I'm right in the middle.
'Jason is just amazing with the boys. Thy look up to him so much - they adore him. He's their hero.'
Britney has been married twice before. Her first marriage to childhood friend Jason Alexander was annulled after just 55 hours.
She split from her second husband and the father of her children, Kevin Federline, in 2006.
Federline, who has battled to keep his weight in check in recent years, is expecting another child with his new girlfriend, Victoria Prince.

'Call now to vote for Jennifer's legs': J-Lo left red faced after getting 'wheeled out' midway through American Idol performance

Miley Cyrus makes surprise appearance as guest mentor

Scotty McCreery back on top after disappointing performance last week

One of the most beautiful women in the world turned into one of the most shy last night when she was serenaded on American Idol.

Judge Jennifer Lopez was left dazed and confused when she became the subject of the admiring dance moves and vocal chords of rival contestants James Durbin and Jacob Lusk.
It was duet week on the hit talent show and judge Jennifer clearly had no idea she was about to become part of the next act when James and Jacob took to the stage.
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Shock horror: Jennifer Lopez was left a little embarrassed after she was dragged out from behind the judging panel during James Durbin and Jacob Lusk's duet on American Idol last night



Up close and personal: Jacob (left) and James flirt with Lopez, admitting getting close to her was the main aim of their routine

The rival male contestants begrudgingly paired up to sing the Carole King hit I'm Into Something Good, but quickly started to enjoy singing together when they decided to swoop in on Jennifer and spin her around in her chair.

Jennifer was clearly caught off guard and looked a little embarrassed to have become part of the act.

With her legs flying in the air, the studio audience also got an eyeful as she was pulled away from the judges' table.



Easy does it: They got down on their knees to sing to the blushing celebrity judge, crooning: 'She's everything I'm dreaming of," from the Carole King hit, I'm Into Something Good



Moving in: The cheeky pair make a play for J-Lo as she was sat watching their rendition

After the performance, the show’s host, Ryan Seacrest joked: ‘Ok If you'd like to vote for Jennifer's legs, call...’

But their impromptu serenade on Jennifer failed to win the praise of the other judges, with Steve Tyler asking: ‘Men, where were you going with all that?’

One contestant who did win over the judges was Scotty McCreedy.



Laughing it off: Afterwards host Ryan Seacrest joked that viewers could call to 'vote for Jennifer's legs'



Head in hands: Ryan Seacrest's comments left Jennifer Lopez hiding behind her own hand
After a poor performance the previous week, the deep voiced 17-year-old won back the judges’ approval with his smooth rendition of You've Got a Friend.

The country crooner even impressed Tyler, who has in the past suggested that McCreery cannot hold a note.
But this week, the Aerosmith frontman praised him for picking ‘just the right song’.

The biggest statement of the evening came from judge Randy Jackson when he proclaimed that James Durbin could win this year’s show.



Guest mentor: Miley Cyrus made a surprise appearance on the show and gave her advice to Lauren Alaina




Surprise guest: Hopeful Lauren Alaina looked delighted when she came face to face with her real life idol
On hearing James’s solo performance of Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow, Randy said: ‘He just might win the whole thing.’

Tyler seemed equally as taken with Haley Reinhart’s rendition of Beautiful. On hearing the 20-year-old’s performance, the Aerosmith font man gushed that he 'just saw God'.

Teen singing sensation, Miley Cyrus made a guest appearance as a surprise mentor to 16-year-old Lauren Alaina.



Sweet song: Lauren sings to Bret, who she brought up on stage during her performance last night


Teen idol: Lauren, 16, is joined on stage by audience member Bret, 19, who Seacrest jokingly warned off her
The 7 Things singer was on hand to give her support and advice in advance of Lauren’s rendition of Where You Lead.
On meeting her own real life idol, Lauren excitedly told Miley: ‘I listen to your music all the time. You're awesome!’
Before getting on stage, Lauren gushed: ‘She [Miley] was so nice and she gave me such great advice.’


Emotional: Lauren gets a little tearful as Randy Jackson praises her performance of Where You Lead


Ground breaking: Haley Reinhart and Casey Abrams perform I Feel The Earth Move for duet week
Her performance won the praise of the studio audience, with a boy called Bret being invited on stage to join her.
The show’s host, Ryan Seacrest, later congratulated the lucky boy and playfully joked: ‘Bret, how old are you? We have rules, ok?’
Judge Randy Jackson was also quite taken by Lauren’s performance and added: 'I don't know if I love the song, but what I did love is that you came up there with a vengeance.'



You've got a friend: Scotty McCreery back on top after disappointing performance last week



Ensemble: Casey was encouraged to try and relax more during his performance of Hi-De-Ho with Jennifer Lopez telling the 20-year-old: ‘You should loosen up your legs a little bit'
Casey Abrams was encouraged to try and relax more during his performance of Hi-De-Ho with Jennifer Lopez telling the 20-year-old: ‘You should loosen up your legs a little bit.'
He later won huge applause from the studio audience when he paired up with Haley Reinhart to sing I Feel The Earth Move
One of the final six contestants will be booted off the show tonight in the results show.


Here they come: Judges Randy Jackson, Jennifer and Steven Tyler arrive at the start of the show
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