Ryan and Megan Joy Corkrey eliminated from American Idol

The thrill of American Idol’s first-ever Top 13 couldn’t last forever.

Wednesday saw the first elimination since that announcement was made — and it was a double. Also, Ryan Seacrest revealed a new rule for the show. Keep reading to get the results and to weigh in on season 8’s most dramatic twist yet.

Wednesday’s results show produced two eliminations on Idol, and neither was a shocker: Ryan called Jasmine Murray, 16, and Megan Joy Corkrey, 22, down to the stage, told them that one was doomed — then booted Jasmine. Her cover of “I’ll Be There” on Tuesday’s show had been nice, but pitchy.