She's the real American Idol! Mariah Carey steals the show with her cleavage-baring dress as the finalists celebrate

PUBLISHED: 02:28 EST, 8 March 2013 | UPDATED: 17:46 EST, 8 March 2013

The American Idol top 10 finalists were officially revealed on Thursday night's nail-biting episode.

But when the reality show gang headed over to The Grove for the splashy after-party, it was Mariah Carey who stole the spotlight from all the so-called Idols.

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This one goes to 11: Mariah Carey upstaged the American Idol top 10 with her cleavage-baring lacy cocktail dress at the reality show's afterparty at the Grove Thursday

The 42-year-old pop star made her usual dramatic red carpet entrance in a cleavage-baring lacy cocktail dress with sheer cap-sleeves and peep-toe pumps.

It was quite a change for the Grammy winner with the five-octave vocal range, who only hours beforehand was in a Tom Ford patent leather gown and matching stilettos.

Joining Mariah at the Fox soiree was her fellow judges Keith Urban and Randy Jackson as well as the show's host Ryan Seacrest.

LBD diva: The 42-year-old pop star made her usual dramatic red carpet entrance in a cleavage-baring lacy cocktail dress with sheer cap-sleeves and peep-toe pumps

Congrats Lazaro! The pop diva was especially proud of contestant Lazaro Arbos, who fought through his stutter to perform Simon & Garfunkel's Bridge over Troubled Water on the 90-minute episode

Mariah Carey's wardrobe malfunction

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The final 10 all giddily posed together - Amber Holcomb, Paul Jolley, Janelle Arthur, Burnell Taylor, Kree Harrison, Devin Velez, Angie Miller, Curtis Finch Jr., Candice Glover, and Lazaro Arbos.

The pop diva was especially proud of 21-year-old contestant Lazaro, who fought through his stutter to perform Simon & Garfunkel's Bridge over Troubled Water on the 90-minute episode.

Not seen Thursday was her husband Nick Cannon and their fraternal twin toddlers, Monroe and Moroccan.

Dapper gentlemen: Joining Mariah at the Fox soiree was Idol host Ryan Seacrest and her fellow judge Randy Jackson

Kiwi crooner: Carey's fellow judge, country star Keith Urban, also made an appearance at the after-party

Still in the running! The final 10 all giddily posed together on the event's blue carpet

The former Jenny Craig spokeswoman just revealed that 'Dem Babies' were the inspiration behind her song for Oz the Great and Powerful soundtrack, Almost Home.

In the David LaChapelle-directed video, which premiered today on VH1's Big Morning Buzz Live, Mariah wore yet another chic black couture gown.

'Well, I've always just loved Disney, and now especially having two little babies. Like all we do is watch animated movies, even though they're so little they still love them, especially Roc, my little boy,' the Vision of Love crooner said on the program.

Standing ovation: The American Idol top 10 finalists were officially revealed on Thursday night's nail-biting episode

'Getting ready in the trailer': The former Jenny Craig spokeswoman often posts pictures of her dress-up adventures for the reality competition on Twitter and Instagram

'Tonight's shoe moment': The Fantasy hitmaker also posted this picture of her Tom Ford stilettos Thursday

Real-life Barbie: The cocktail frock was quite a change for the Grammy winner with the five-octave vocal range, who only hours beforehand was in a Tom Ford patent leather gown

Carey's incredibly busy day also included the release of her 12th fragrance, Dreams.

Mariah then teased that her next album, due out this month, will have a 'lot more raw ballads than people might expect.'

The Fantasy hitmaker has already enlisted producers Jermaine Dupri, Bryan-Michael Cox, Big Jim Wright, Hit-Boy, The-Dream, and Rodney Jerkins.

American Idol is on 5* at 9pm on Thursdays and Fridays.

American Idol 2013: THE FINALISTS

Name: Burnell Taylor

Age: 19

Hometown: New Orleans

Audition City: Baton Rouge

What the judges say: 'When you first were here, I was attached to you, I was crying, and tonight I felt you. I felt Burnell' - Mariah Carey

He says: 'You can put me in a crowd with a bunch of singers and I will stand out.'

Stand out performance: I'm Here, from The Colour Purple

Name: Angie Miller

Age: 18

Hometown: Beverly Massachusetts

Audition City: New York

The judges say: 'What I love about this show is that it takes somebody who is absolutely, completely ready for artistry, to find their audience. All you needed was a break' - Keith Urban

She says: 'This has been my dream ever since I saw the show ten years ago.'

Stand out performance: You Set Me Free (original composition)

Name: Curtis Finch Jr

Age: 24

Hometown: St Louis

Audition City: Chicago

The judges say: 'You're one of the best singers in this whole thing, and every time we've seen you, you have not disappointed' - Randy Jackson

He says: 'I auditioned because I have a gift and I want America to experience it.'

Stand out performance: I Believe I Can Fly by R Kelly

Name: Janelle Arthur

Age: 23

Hometown: Oliver Springs, Tennessee

Audition City: Charlotte

The judges say: 'I truly believe you are going to be a humongous country star' - Nicki Minaj

She says: 'This is so much who I am. I want to be on stage and what an awesome opportunity American Idol would give me to be able to do that for a living.'

Stand out performance: If I Can Dream by Elvis Presley

Name: Devin Velez

Age: 18

Hometown: Chicago

Audition City: Chicago

The judges say: 'I think you connect to a lot of Spanish-speaking people. That's exciting. You've been so consistently good.' - Nicki Minaj

He says: 'This has been a dream. I can't believe this is happening.'

Stand out performance: Somos Novios by Andrea Bocelli.

Name: Candice Glover

Age: 23

Hometown: St Helena Island, South Carolina

Audition City: Charlotte

The judges say: 'This girl can really, really sing!' - Randy Jackson

She says: 'I can take the craziest song and make it my own.'

Stand out performance: Syrup & Honey by Duffy

Name: Lazaro Arbos

Age: 21

Hometown: Naples, Florida

Audition City: Chicago

The judges say: 'Every time you get on the stage, you seem to have grown, whether it's your confidence or everything and so I'm really proud of you' - Mariah Carey

He says: 'I love to sing and I was ready to fight for what I loved.'

Stand out performance: Bride Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel

Name: Kree Harrison

Age: 22

Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee

Audition City: Oklahoma City

The judges say: 'There’s just this incredibly authentic voice - in the same way that Adele has that incredibly authentic voice' - Keith Urban

She says: 'I love performing. It's my outlet.'

Stand out performance: Up to the Mountain by Patti Griffin

Name: Paul Jolley

Age: 22

Hometown: Palmersville, Tennessee

Audition City: Baton Rouge

The judges say: 'You have a very strong instrument - the theatrical is part of the mixture of who you are' - Mariah Carey

He says: 'This is my calling in life and it's the only thing I know how to do.'

Stand out performance: I Won’t Let Go by Rascal Flatts

Name: Amber Holcomb

Age: 18

Hometown: Houston, Texas

Audition City: Baton Rouge

The judges say: 'Honestly, I feel like you have everything. You're so young, with so much potential, and such a great heart' - Mariah Carey

She says: 'I've stepped into my own.'

Stand out performance: I Believe In You and Me by Whitney Houston

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Three headed heroin ;-)

- Dave , Daveland, United Kingdom, 09/3/2013 18:52

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Trashy blimp who hasn't made any decent music since the 90's.

- lab765 , Anywhere, United States, 09/3/2013 16:53

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I would'nt say she is fat, but she is a big girl!

- kittycat , kampala, Uganda, 09/3/2013 16:36

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She's got that Kardashian Wedding Ring thing going on, where the ring set looks ridiculous because together they are just too big. You can't tell how beautiful it could be because she had to go for biggest ring money could buy, instead of tasteful and exquisite. And yes, I am about done with viewing her cleavage each week.

- vilzvet3 , Kings Park, 09/3/2013 03:11

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- vilzvet3 , Kings Park, 09/3/2013 03:11

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Mariah is a really pretty lady that needs a new fashion consultant!

- JackinFtLaud , Davie_Florida, United States, 09/3/2013 02:33

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hummm...pregnant?

- Valerina , San Diego, 09/3/2013 00:59

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It's a family show. I think she should cover up

- Katy , LA, 09/3/2013 00:45

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I think it,s time for Mariah to start covering up some of her bits and pieces...She,s getting old don,t you think ??

- Nelly , Croydon, 08/3/2013 22:48

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No offense but as I watched the final reveal of top 10, everytime she speaks all I can see is her overexposed cleavage. I don't understand why she can't keep things classy but insists on wearing 3 sizes to small. And it doesn't help everytime she speaks she emphasises on her words by moving hand gestures right in front of her cleavage. and frankly of all 4 judges, she had the least to contribute in term of comments which shows, being one of the best singers does not automatically make one the best commentater or judge. Anyway I feel AI this year a girl will win.

- SF , KL, Malaysia, 08/3/2013 20:37

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