NY Post Reveals 'IDOL' Cast-Off Pacitti's Sexy Pics

She was almost an "ANNIE" and was hoping to be an "IDOL", but that all changed with word that Joanna Pacitti let go from the competition. Now the New York Post has discovered a series of sexy bikini shots of the young singer that were taken for a Brazilian bikini company line last October.

To see the sultry photo shoot in the Post click here.

Pacitti was "determined to be ineligible to continue in the competition" a statement from the Fox Network said in the early morning hours of Thursday February 12th, 2009.

She has been replaced by Felicia Barton, 26, of Virginia Beach.

Fox has not released any more information on why she was deemed ineligible.

Rumors had swirled for weeks about Pacitti being close friends with someone at 19 Entertainment (the production company behind Idol) and last week celebrity gossip site TMZ reported that was the main factor of her shocking dismissal from the mega hit show.

She was said to have been forced to exit and at first rejected the very notion of quitting sources told TMZ.

Pacitti, who was hired and then fired from the 20th anniversary production of Annie advanced to the top finalist group on Wednesday night's American Idol, joining her was former Wicked cast member Lambert. The next morning she was let go from the program.

On Wednesday, Feb. 11th, dreams came true for three dozen hopefuls, as Simon, Randy, Paula and Kara announced the Top 36 semifinalists.

It is now up to America to decide who moves forward in the competition. For three consecutive Tuesdays including: Feb. 17 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), Feb. 24 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) and March 3 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), 12 different semifinalists will perform each night in the hopes of moving on to the Top 12. Each week during the LIVE results shows airing Wednesdays: Feb. 18 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT), Feb. 25 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) and March 4 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT), the three finalists with the highest number of America's votes will secure coveted spots in the Top 12.

On Thursday, March 5 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT), AMERICAN IDOL presents a special "Wild Card" episode featuring the judges favorite remaining contestants.

After each of the contestants perform, the judges will select the three final contestants who will round out the Top 12.

The competition heats up as those Top 12 finalists take the stage for the first time together Tuesday, March 10 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed).

Immediately following, America has another chance to share its voice and vote for their favorite finalists.

AMERICAN IDOL is created and executive-produced by Simon Fuller, founder of 19 Entertainment; and executive-produced by Cecile Frot-Coutaz, CEO, FremantleMedia North America; and Ken Warwick, Executive Producer, FremantleMedia North America.

For more information visit, www.americanidol.com.

 

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