Michael Sarver has been voted off during Top 10 week of American Idol Season 8.

Along with Michael in the bottom 3 were Matt Giraud and Scott MacIntyre.

Michael performed “Ain’t Too Proud To Beg” again to try to save himself with the judges but his effort was deemed not good enough by Simon.

Michael Sarver sings “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg” by The Temptations during Top 10 week (video)…

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Michael Sarver sings “Ain’t Goin’ Down Til the Sun Comes Up” by Garth Brooks during Top 11 week (video)…

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Michael Sarver sings “Ain’t Goin’ Down Till the Sun Comes Up” during Top 11 week.

Randy says “It was a cool song choice, but I’m not sure it showed your vocal capabilities.”

Kara says “We got to see a lot of your personality, I miss the big notes.” Michael responds that country music is about having some fun.

Paula says “This is the genre that suits you so well.”

Simon says “It should have been good, I couldn’t understand a word you were singing…a bit clumsy…karaoke.” Michael responds “If we were all perfect we wouldn’t need this show,”.

Michael Sarver’s Top 13 performance of Michael Jackson’s “You Are Not Alone”…

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Michael chose “You Are Not Alone” for his Top 13 song, and wore a black jacket for his performance.

Simon felt Michael was not the best vocalist in the competition but made up for his vocal abilities with his heart, Randy thought Michael was one of the best of the night so far, Kara felt the performance showed that he really could sing, Paula thought Michael had a lot going for him including his likeability.

Next up was Jasmine Murray.