The note containing Canadian Idol's voting results was signed, sealed and delivered on Wednesday night revealing Ashley Leitao as the Top 10's second member to be eliminated from the singing competition.

Leitao, 18, received the lowest number of votes out of the 2.4 million cast after Tuesday's Stevie Wonder themed show. The Burnaby, B.C. resident, who gave an exuberant performance of "Sir Duke", had received mixed reviews from the judges.

However, during the results night, Jake Gold chastised Western Canada for failing to show its support for its hometown hopefuls.

"I see someone from British Columbia. I see someone from Calgary and someone from Saskatoon and obviously Western Canada is not doing their job at getting out and supporting their own," he said.

Twenty-two year-old Josh Palmer was called as the first member of the "bottom three" and 16-year-old Melissa O'Neil from Calgary soon followed, making a return trip to centre-stage.

With two of the three competitors already bracing for their final goodbyes, the toss-up for the last spot was left between Leitao and Sudbury, Ont.'s Daryl Brunt, who barely escaped last week's elimination.

Leitao didn't hold back on her emotions as she began to cry uncontrollably while they waited for Ben Mulroney's announcement. But with Brunt safe and Palmer returning to the couch, the outpouring of tears continued as she and O'Neil faced the end of their Idol journey.

Mulroney ultimately declared Leitao as the eliminated competitor, which seemingly left the teen in a state of shock. The host, however, offered some words of encouragement and consolation.

"People love you," Mulroney said. "We at Canadian Idol are so fortunate to have you here and anyone who thinks they have seen the last of Ashley Leitao do not understand the professionalism, the dedication that you bring to this and the talent that you have within you."

Before reprising her rendition of "Sir Duke", Leitao expressed her feelings of gratitude, thanking the judges and the country.

"I want to thank all the fans of Canada for all your love and support," she said as she fought back tears.

Next week, the eight competitors hit the stage as they perform songs from the Eighties. Canadian Idol airs on Tuesday 8 p.m. ET on CTV.