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Uche receives an embrace from Ryan Seacrest during Monday’s American Idol. He was saved an advanced to the Top 10. (ABC Photo)

They join a male heavy Top 10 that also includes Laine Hardy, Alejandro Aranda, Jeremiah Lloyd Harmon, Wade Kota and Walker Burroughs.

The only females who advanced to the Top 10 via fan voting were Laci Kaye Booth and Madison VanDenburg.

Seven singers made it into the Top 10 via fan voting.

Then the Idol judges hand-picked the final three members of that Top 10.

Their picks meant the end of the Idol road for Evelyn Cormier, Ashley Hess, Riley Thompson and Eddie Island.

Lionel Richie said he had to save Uche because of his performance ability and stage presence.

Luke Bryan said he saved Dimitrius Graham because he delivered one of Monday’s most moving performances.

And Katy Perry picked Alyssa for the Top 10 because of the improvement she’s shown since Season 16, when she was cut when on the verge of making the Top 24.