'American Idol' cuts its first finalist, eliminates David Hernandez

David Hernandez was revealed to be the first finalist eliminated from American Idol's seventh season during last night's live results show broadcast on Fox.

The 24-year-old from Glendale, AZ was ousted from Idol's seventh season after host Ryan Seacrest said "over 29 million" home viewer votes were cast following Tuesday night's live performance episode broadcast that saw the Top 12 finalists perform songs from the John Lennon/Paul McCartney songbook.

"You know, honestly, things happen for a reason," said Hernandez after his elimination was revealed.

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