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March 27, 2009 / 10:10 AM

Michael Sarver booted from 'Idol'

Judges Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and host Ryan Seacrest (L-R) on the "American Idol" television show are pictured in this publicity photo released by Fox television. "Idol" returned for its sixth season in a special two-night, four-hour season premiere Tuesday, January16, 2007. EDITORIAL USE ONLY (UPI Photo/Fox/HO)

Judges Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and host Ryan Seacrest (L-R) on the "American Idol" television show are pictured in this publicity photo released by Fox television. "Idol" returned for its sixth season in a special two-night, four-hour season premiere Tuesday, January16, 2007. EDITORIAL USE ONLY (UPI Photo/Fox/HO) | License Photo

LOS ANGELES, March 27 (UPI) -- Oil rig worker Michael Sarver became the latest contestant eliminated from this season of "American Idol" Thursday night.

The 27-year-old Texan left the show after singing a reprise of "Ain't Too Proud to Beg," the song he performed Wednesday night.

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Thursday's show also included an appearance by former "Idol" winner Ruben Studdard, who sang a new song called "Together."

Joss Stone and Smokey Robinson also sang a duet and Stevie Wonder performed a medley of his hits, People.com said.

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