'American Idol' Recap: Chikezie Goes Down Easy

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When his time came, mono-monikered "American Idol" wonder Chikezie made it look easy, way too easy. The former Los Angeles International Airport baggage handler was the latest finalist to get the ax when his number came up Wednesday night.

After admitting Tuesday night that the negative reaction to one of his earlier ballad choices shook him — but that members of the "Idol" band convinced him to follow his heart — the former Transportation Security Administration worker from Inglewood, California, exited the contest with his signature charm and good grace. Thanks to 30 million fans who voted — the highest total so far this season — Chikezie Eze will still be hitting the road this summer with the rest of the gang, but the dream of "Idol" stardom is over.

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