American Idol inched closer to its top twelve last night as Robbie Carrico, Alaina Whitaker, Alexandréa Lushington and Jason Yeager were voted out of the top twenty. Sixteen-year-old Whitaker took it the hardest, bursting into tears, crying, “I can’t sing!” Ryan Seacrest talked her off the ledge and the eight remaining girls surrounded her as she reluctantly sang the song that sank her, Olivia Newton-John’s “Hopelessly Devoted to You.” Yeager was destined for elimination after his cheesy performance Tuesday night, while Carrico struggled to prove his love of rock (and hair) are real. Spunky Lushington could have been a contender had she not stumbled on Wednesday, and though Whitaker failed to stand out, her devastation served as a reminder that Idol’s success is built largely on the backs of young, inexperienced talents.

In between farewells, Seacrest announced a huge roster of stars for this year’s “Idol Gives Back” anti-hunger campaign, which will air April 9th, including Mariah Carey, Brad Pitt, Miley Cyrus, Reese Witherspoon, Snoop Dogg, Daughtry and Carrie Underwood. Seacrest noted that this year’s Idol finals will feature a new set, new graphics and a new farewell song from Ruben Studdard, a man who is familiar with exits.