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The youngest Idol finalist takes a break in a director's chair.

The youngest Idol finalist takes a break in a director's chair. Naima, Haley, and Thia take a break and tweet with their fans. Naima, Thia, and Jacob were hanging tough in the tour's green room. The Season 10 Idols sported the local team's colors. It was toe-touch time on tour, where James is head-and-shoulders above the rest.
Season 10's youngest contestants, Thia Megia and Lauren Alaina, sing to each other on the giant tour stage. A sea of fans was excited to see Thia.Photo credit: Henry Hamilton Thia, along with Pia, Lauren, and Haley, sang backup for Scotty McCreery's "Gone." Thia, Lauren, and Pia dazzled with "Firework."Photo credit: Henry Hamilton Lauren Alaina and Thia Megia (along with Pia) performed Katy Perry's "Firework."Photo credit: Henry Hamilton
The youngest Idol, Thia, showed maturity on the Idols LIVE! 2011 Tour.Photo credit: Henry Hamilton Here's a cool angle of Thia Megia performing on the Idol Tour stage.Photo credit: Henry Hamilton Thia Megia performs "Who Says" by another teen, Selena Gomez.Photo credit: Henry Hamilton Idol School friends Thia Megia and Lauren Alaina embraced. Thia, Casey, and Pia were among the electric Season 10 finalists.
Ashthon, Thia, Naima, Haley, and Karen had some fun with Lady Gaga's "Born This Way." "They whip their hair back and forth..." Thia Megia and Karen Rodriguez took the reigns on "Irreplacable." A Beyonce sandwich with the top girls of Season 10! It was like deja vu watching the girls back together singing "Deja Vu."
Checkout that strut! Ashthon, Thia, and Karen were having a blast performing at the Season 10 finale. The Top 7 girls showed that they're more than just a pretty voice--they can dance too! Your Top 7 girls took the stage looking as hot as ever! Visions in white--Thia Megia and Karen Rodriguez hit the red carpet.
Finalists 13 - 5 gathered together in the audience for a night of performances from Season 10's Top 3. The Season 10 family was back together again. The Idols chatted with the crew before taking the stage to perform Elton John's hits. Paul McDonald was happy to be a part of the Top 11. Haley and Thia were in the makeup chairs for the final touches.
It was madness backstage before the Top 11 Elton John performance show. Look who we caught on the side stage staircase: Thia Megia, Haley Reinhart, and Casey Abrams. The finishing touches were applied to Thia's makeup. And checkout Haley in the mirror! Here's a cool shot of Thia Megia rehearsing "Daniel." Thia Megia appeared to have a good time working with Vocal Coach Debra Byrd.
The elaborate video camera got a close-up of Thia Megia's Elton John performance. Coach Byrd shared a smile with Thia after her rehearsal. Only one of these talented finalists would be sent back to safety. Paul McDonald hugged Thia Megia and Naima Adedapo before heading back to the safety of the bleachers. The oldest and youngest female finalists were leaving the show.
America voted and Naima and Thia were leaving us. But at least we'd see them on tour this summer! Would Thia or Haley be in the bottom three? Thia Megia joined Naima Adedapo in the bottom. The third performance on results night came from Thia Megia, Haley Reinhart, and Pia Toscano. The trio of girls took the stage to perform Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream."
Thia, Haley, and Pia looked beautiful as they sang the Katy Perry hit. The three girls seemed happy with their pop performance. After receiving good news, Lauren and Scotty were congratulated by their fellow finalists. Deja vu! Ryan hosted the Top 11 Results Show...part deux! The Top 11 took the stage altogether for one last time. By the end of the night, 2 were leaving.
The Top 11 gathered around Jamie Foxx, who was sitting at the red piano at the end of the Elton John performance show. With the judges' save out of the picture, it was all in America's hands. Thia Megia looked angelic as she sang Elton John's "Daniel." Thia Megia dedicated her performance of Elton John's "Daniel" to her brother. Thia Megia's performance of "Daniel" was heavenly.
Thia walked among the clouds on the Top 11's second performance show. Due to the previous week's "save," all eleven finalists returned to the stage. After a close call, the Top 11 hugged Casey and celebrated the fact that they're ALL going on tour! Ladies and gentlemen, your first touring Top 11! The finalists were happy to stay together as one big, happy 11-person family.
Stefano Langone, Thia Megia, and Jacob Lusk found out the results from Ryan Seacrest. Steven Tyler was very greatful for the surprise performance with Stevie Wonder, the cake, and the portrait. It must've been a surreal experience for the Top 11 to perform with the legendary Stevie Wonder. The finalists sang "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours" with Stevie Wonder. Can you think of a better way to celebrate a week of Motown? I think not!
James and Thia hit the high notes in "Ain't No Mountain High Enough." Pia, James, and Thia put their all into every performance. The Top 11 looked sleek in black and white at the results show. Thia Megia refrained from doing a ballad this week and went up-tempo with "(Love Is Like A) Heat Wave." Thia had some fun with a song by Martha & The Vandellas.
Thia committed to the big notes in "Heat Wave." Ryan hugged Thia after she chatted with the judges. It's baby Thia Megia! She's the youngest finalist on Season 10 of American Idol. Thia Megia looks like a little Olympian! Thia and Ryan embraced as he read off her voting number.
From the oldest to the youngest, it was Thia Megia's turn to sing a song from the year she was born. Thia Megia sang Vanessa Williams' "Colors of the Wind" from the movie "Pocahontas." Thia may be young, but she is very mature. The first finalist results show ended in a group hug. The finalists gathered for a group hug.
In a bit of a twist, Ryan revealed that everyone on the bleachers was safe. The Season 10 finalists performed altogether for the first time, and there was some pretty good dancing too. The Season 10 finalists seemed to have a blast performing Michael Jackson songs. Which of these finalists would be leaving by the end of the night? The Top 13 performed a medley of Michael Jackson songs for their first group performance of Season 10.
Four of the seven girls crooned Michael Jackson songs on the stairs. The Top 13 got a kick out of watching their music video. Jaws dropped and eyes grew wide when the finalists entered the mansion. The Top 13 perform songs recorded by THEIR idols. The Top 13 perform songs recorded by THEIR idols.
The Top 13 perform songs recorded by THEIR idols. The Top 13 perform songs recorded by THEIR idols. Meet your new American Idol finalists. Go Season 10! The girls looked gorgeous after a long day of stressful, but exciting, results. The Top 13 gathered as a group for the first time!
The Top 13 posed for a Ford photo op. Thia Megia was youthful in a colorful sweater on the blue carpet. Take a look at the dramatic moments as the Finalists are announced. Take a look at the dramatic moments as the Finalists are announced. Take a look at the dramatic moments as the Finalists are announced.

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