'American Idol' took a surprising turn after no one was eliminated last week, sending two contestants home as the competition moved into '90s Week'. This was a first time for the franchise that viewer votes took an extra week to count, forcing the show to begin with a delayed goodbye to Julian Kalel and Jake Thistle. The episode also featured a twist: Each contestant was given three song options selected by each judge and tasked with choosing the performance they believe gives them the best chance to survive. After being eliminated, Jesse Findling expressed relief at remaining in Los Angeles and looking forward to a new life.