Gina Glocksen, a finalist on American Idol and host of the reality show American Idol Extra, married in a New Year's Eve ceremony. Glocksen's new husband is teacher Joe Ruzicka, People reported.

Gina Glocksen, who had her share of good and bad "American Idol" moments, kissed the show goodbye Wednesday, becoming the latest casualty in viewer voting. The exit of Glocksen, 22, of Naperville, Ill., trimmed the number of finalists to eight.

By Anne Neville Sanjaya's MySpace page is titled "For a happy relief .. you know where to go." Chris Sligh's page uses the name of his band, Half Past Forever. Gina Glocksen's page uses the name Gigi Glocksen and she calls herself "Geena Beena." Phil Stacey has a cute photo on his.

"American Idol" slimmed down the competition Thursday night, leaving 12 finalists to compete for the ultimate prize - a record contract.

By Emily Simnitt, The Idaho Statesman, Boise Feb. 22--11:54 a.m. Here's another take on last night's "American Idol" from a reader named Andrea (and she's apparently a Gina Glocksen fan): "I would agree with about 95% of your view of the show last night.