With only two weeks until the finale, and only four contestants left to sing, the competition got pretty hot this week on American Idol, but still, as always, one person had to be sent packing. Of course, at this point, it's getting harder to see someone go home with all the talent Season 11 has.

After the contestants each performed four times on Wednesday, only one received extreme criticism from the judges, so Thursday night's elimination wasn't entirely shocking. So, with only Jessica Sanchez, Hollie Cavanagh, Phillip Phillips and Joshua Ledet left -- was sent packing?! Click after the jump for all the details!

With only a few weeks left until the big finale episode of American Idol, the competition could go to just about any of the contestants left at this point. Nonetheless, eliminations have to be made, and on Thursday night, the top six was cut to five when another contestant was voted off in an emotional goodbye.

Now that all the contestants left are SO incredibly talented, it's difficult to watch one leave the show. While the last few weeks we've said to goodbye to several male contestants (including fan favorite Colton Dixon just last week), this week, it was a girl who said got the lowest number of votes and was sent packing. But with four ladies left -- who was it?!

It’s almost everyone’s favorite time of the year! And we’re not talking Christmas!

American Idol season 11 premiere is slowly approaching and to hold viewers over, a special promo has been released!

Check it out Ryan, Steven, Jennifer, and Randy after the jump!