American Idol

Pop Quiz: How Well Do You Know Your 'Idols'?

Before the next American Idol is crowned, see how well you remember the good, the bad – and the Simon! By Cara Lynn Shultz

Anoop Desai and Lil Rounds left Idol in a shocking double elimination. But their dismissal stemmed from the judges saving which American Idol contestant the week before? | Matt Giraud

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Q: Anoop Desai and Lil Rounds left Idol in a shocking double elimination. But their dismissal stemmed from the judges saving which American Idol contestant the week before?

    Correct!

    A:Matt Giraud

    This season marked the first-ever use of the Judges' Save, a one-time rule where Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi could save a contestant from elimination, even if they had the lowest number of votes. The judges opted to save Matt Giraud, even though Simon said, "I don't see that you have really any chance of winning." He was right, and Matt was soon sent home.

CREDIT: F Micelotta / Getty

Updated:TUESDAY MAY 19, 2009 06:00 AM EDT

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