Jul 16, 2008

The Top 9 (courtesy of CTV)

Adam Castelli Says Goodbye (courtesy of CTV)

Nine remain in the race for the Canadian Idol title as Hamilton’s Adam Castelli was revealed tonight as receiving the fewest number of votes this week. The Top 9 finalists now begin preparing for the next round of the competition when they pay homage to some of their favourite departed musicians during Rock and Roll Heaven week on Monday, July 21 at the new time of 9 p.m. ET on CTV (go to idol.CTV.ca to confirm local listings).

Then, on Tuesday, July 22 at 8 p.m. ET during the Top 9 results show, Season 5 runner-up and fan favourite Jaydee Bixby returns home to Canadian Idol for a special performance.

The Top 9 returning to the Canadian Idol stage to perform for viewer votes on Monday are:

Mark Day, 20, Portugal Cove-St. Philips, NL, Student, Respite Care Worker
Mitch MacDonald, 22, Port Hood, NS, Carpenter, Musician
Mookie Morris, 18, Toronto, Musician
Sebastian Pigott, 25, Toronto, Actor, Writer
Earl Stevenson, 23, Lloydminster, AB, Swamper for a Backhoe Operator
Katherine St-Laurent, 17, Otterburn Park, QC, Student
Theo Tams, 23, Lethbridge, AB, Student
Amberly Thiessen, 19, Seven Persons, AB, Student
Drew Wright, 28, Collingwood, ON, Musician, House Painter