His doctor urging him to get surgery NOW to treat a chronic kidney stone ailment. According to a report by TMZ, the Georgia native’s kidney problems have gotten worse since March, (remember when he was rushed to the hospital for severe abdominal pain and almost missed one result show episode). Though experts have advised he seek help immediately, Phillips has chosen to hold off until the Season 11 winner is chosen on Wednesday.

TMZ.com

Phillip Phillips — one of the finalists on “American Idol” — has been URGED by his personal doctor to get surgery immediately … but Phillip wants to work through the pain and the risk so he can win next week.

Multiple “Idol” sources tell us … when Phillip went back home to Georgia last Saturday … his family doctor spent almost the entire stay by his side and was alarmed by what he saw — Phillip wasn’t eating and looked horrible.

According to reports, he had undergone five kidney stone removal procedures since October of last year. The singer was also hospitalized in January for a similar condition.

Nigel tweets his favorite of the season:

I promised I would reveal my favorite when they were voted off the show so….. it was Joshua. However, I am thrilled for Jessica & Phillip.

— Nigel Lythgoe (@dizzyfeet) May 18, 2012

RT @AKrands: @dizzyfeet did jessica and phillip dominate the votes each week!?[NO IT HAS CHANGED WEEK ON WEEK, JOSH, SKYLAR, COLTON, ELISE!]

— Nigel Lythgoe (@dizzyfeet) May 18, 2012

Nigel also tweets next week’s Top 2 themes (Jessica Sanchez vs Phillip Phillips):

1.The contestant’s favorite song of the series.
2. A song picked by Simon Fuller.
3.The contestant’s individual winner’s single (new song)

Which songs (from the previous performances) would you like Phillip and Jessica sing again on Tuesday’s final performace night? Tell us below.

Who made the Final 2? Who went home tonight?

Million jaws dropped to the floor Thursday night as Joshua ‘Mantasia’ Ledet got voted off ‘American Idol.’ Days before the Idol finale, but unfortunately, this 19-year-old church singer shockingly voted out – with Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez competing for the victory.

On Wednesday, Top 3 finalists took on multiple themes allowing them to perform a song of their own choice and the others were judges and Jimmy Iovine’s pick. Joshua performed Etta James’ ‘I’d Rather Go Blind’ (Randy’s pick), ‘No More Drama’ by Mary J Blige picked by Jimmy, and ‘Imagine’ by John Lennon as his personal choice.

The night’s guest performers included runner-up Adam Lambert and Lisa Marie Presley.

Watch the elimination video:

Now we’re down to two. It’s Sanchez vs Phillips. Are these finalists evenly matched? Who will be crowned American Idol 2012 winner on May 23?

Join the conversation and tell us your own opinions on tonight’s shocking elimination results.

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WATCH PHILLIP PHILLIPS PERFORM ‘VOLCANO’ [VIDEO]

Judges’ comments:

Randy Jackson: The perfect song at the perfect time, your best performance on the show ever.

Jennifer Lopez: You sang it. It was really sweet.

Steven Tyler: That was beautiful.

Watch his performance video below:

American Idol on YouTube

You can VOTE for Phillip Phillips at 1-866-IDOLS-03 (1-866-436-5703) or Text “VOTE” to 5703

What do you think of Phillip Phillips tonight? Will this performance take him to the finals? Who will compete in the finale? Share your thoughts below.

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WATCH JESSICA SANCHEZ PERFORM ‘STEAL AWAY’ [VIDEO]

Judges’ comments:

Randy Jackson: I didn’t love it.

Jennifer Lopez: That was a good choice from Jimmy. You sounded like Michael when you came out.

Steven Tyler: Gorgeous, wonderful.

Watch her performance video below:

American Idol on YouTube

You can VOTE for Jessica Sanchez at 1-866-IDOLS-02 (1-866-436-5702) or Text “VOTE” to 5702

What do you think of Jessica tonight? Will this performance take her to the finals? Who will compete in the finale? Share your thoughts below.

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WATCH JOSHUA LEDET PERFORM ‘IT’S A MAN’S, MAN’S, MAN’S WORLD’ [VIDEO]

Judges’ comments:

Randy Jackson: People should just stand up and vote for you.

Jennifer Lopez: It feels so natural (taking off the jacket).

Steven Tyler: That was beautiful.

Watch his performance video below:

American Idol on YouTube

You can VOTE for Joshua Ledet at 1-866-IDOLS-01 (1-866-436-5701) or Text “VOTE” to 5701

What do you think of Joshua tonight? Will this performance take him to the finals? Who will compete in the finale? Share your thoughts below.

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WATCH PHILLIP PHILLIPS PERFORM ‘VOLCANO’ [VIDEO]

Judges’ comments:

Randy Jackson: I didn’t like it either. It was such a subdued moment for you.

Jennifer Lopez: That was a easy flowwy performance from you. It was good.

Steven Tyler: It wasn’t over the top.

Watch his performance video below:

American Idol on YouTube

You can VOTE for Phillip Phillips at 1-866-IDOLS-03 (1-866-436-5703) or Text “VOTE” to 5703

What do you think of Phillip Phillips tonight? Will this performance take him to the finals? Who will compete in the finale? Share your thoughts below.

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WATCH JESSICA SANCHEZ PERFORM ‘STEAL AWAY’ [VIDEO]

Judges’ comments:

Randy Jackson: You delivered.

Jennifer Lopez: That note in the end wow.

Steven Tyler: You took a great song and made it greater.

Watch her performance video below:

American Idol on YouTube

You can VOTE for Jessica Sanchez at 1-866-IDOLS-02 (1-866-436-5702) or Text “VOTE” to 5702

What do you think of Jessica tonight? Will this performance take her to the finals? Who will compete in the finale? Share your thoughts below.

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WATCH JOSHUA LEDET PERFORM ‘IT’S A MAN’S, MAN’S, MAN’S WORLD’ [VIDEO]

Judges’ comments:

Randy Jackson: Everything you sing should touch you.

Jennifer Lopez: It was almost like you were preaching while you are singing.

Steven Tyler: That was beautiful. Another thank you god moment.

Watch his performance video below:

American Idol on YouTube

You can VOTE for Joshua Ledet at 1-866-IDOLS-01 (1-866-436-5701) or Text “VOTE” to 5701

What do you think of Joshua tonight? Will this performance take him to the finals? Who will compete in the finale? Share your thoughts below.

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WATCH PHILLIP PHILLIPS PERFORM ‘HAVE YOU EVER SEEN THE RAIN’ [VIDEO]

Judges’ comments:

Randy Jackson: We were just at a Phil Phillips concert right there.

Jennifer Lopez: You catch a groove in a song and you ride that all the way home.

Steven Tyler: It’s so beautiful to see you unfold here.

Watch his performance video below:

American Idol on YouTube

You can VOTE for Phillip Phillips at 1-866-IDOLS-03 (1-866-436-5703) or Text “VOTE” to 5703

What do you think of Phillip Phillips tonight? Will this performance take him to the finals? Who will compete in the finale? Share your thoughts below.