Katie has a powerhouse voice and a wholesome, clean-cut appeal shared by so many “Idol” winners. So what went wrong on Tuesday night? Um, that outfit! Who convinced Katie to wear a black dress with a big red beauty-queen sash and a matching headband? That person, if employed by “American Idol,” should be fired immediately. Katie, you looked good in those black cigarette pants – try those again next week! And Michael Buble’s “Feeling Good” was just a little too sexy for you.

Can Katie Stevens make a comeback? [Poll]

Here's what we said going into her Tuesday night performance:

Gorgeous “Neutrogena Girl” looks, check. Relatable to teen voters, check. Flawless performances, check. Wholesome, Middle America appeal, check. Katie Stevens, 17, has it all — and Kara even told her that she could be the “potential winner.” Randy did predict that a girl would take it this year...We put Katie's odds of winning at 3:1.

WATCH Katie Stevens sing "At Last" at her Boston audition: