There were 13 finalists this season, but two were eliminated in the first result show of the finals. A new feature introduced was the "Judges' Save", and Matt Giraud was saved from elimination at the top seven by the judges when he received the fewest votes. The next week, Lil Rounds and Anoop Desai were eliminated. COUNT 8
QSN1 How many finalists were there on season eight of American Idol? ANS1 13 QSN2 Who was the first contestant to benefit from the Judges Save? ANS2 Matt Giraud QSN3 How many contestants were eliminated during the first week after the judges save? ANS3 two QSN4 How many contestants were sent home during the first week of finals? ANS4 two QSN5 Who was sent home the week after the judges saved Matt Giraud? ANS5 Lil Rounds and Anoop Desai QSN6 How many finalists were on this season? ANS6 13 QSN7 How many finalists were eliminated during the first results show? ANS7 two QSN8 Which contestant was saved with the first Judges' Save? ANS8 Matt Giraud