Big Mike

It’s over for “Big Mike” on “American Idol” – all because of a fictional killer whale. Although Michael Lynche impressed the judges during his second song – a rendition of Bryan Adams’ “Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman” with fellow contestant Casey James – it was his performance of Michael Jackson’s “Will You Be There” from the “Free Willy” soundtrack that did him in.

The panel found his interpretation too “predictable,” and apparently, America did as well. “It was tough,” said the 26-year-old personal trainer from Queens, N.Y. “It’s a really big song.”

Lynche was rescued by the show’s judges five weeks ago, but he received the fewest viewer votes for Tuesday’s movie-themed edition.

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