From the after party to the red carpet, the top 12 "American Idol" contestants were on a natural high after last night's elimination round.

"It doesn't get any better than this!" exclaimed small town girl, Kellie Pickler. "I can't believe I'm standing here on the red carpet with you!"

From the cheers to the tears, and in the limo with Bo Bice, only "Extra" has "Idol" covered! Out Terri Seymour was with the newly named top 12 finalists as they celebrated like celebrities.

"I have fans!" said Ace Young as he walked inside, where "Extra" found Gedeon flashing his trademark smile even after unexpectedly getting the boot last night. Gedeon made an emotional exit along with Kinnik, Will and Ayla, whose goodbye made Mr. Mean melt. "I saw a tear," confirmed Randy Jackson. "I finally saw a tear from Simon's eye."

Simon did seem a bit broken up but he was quickly back to Judge Dread, making this prediction about fan favorite Kevin Covais.

"He won't be winning this competition," Simon assured. "You heard it here first." But Kevin's not backing down. "You'll be seeing me, I think so," Kevin promised his loyal "Idol" fans.

And while last season's runner up Bo Bice returned to the "American Idol" stage last night, he also had words for Simon who once predicted winner Carrie Underwood would outsell him.

"I want to tell you something, Mr. Busta nuggets. She's leaving me in the dirt, Simon," Bo confessed, whose own debut album has almost gone platinum!

So, who are Simon's pick this time around? "It'll be between Kelly, Taylor and Chris," Simon predicted.

The top 12 face off on "American Idol" next week on FOX!