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American Idol finalist Phil Phillips may be one step closer to winning season 11 of the FOX hit show, but the 21-year-old may have to bow out of the competition early, due to the urgings of his doctors.

According to sources, Phillips’ doctors say that the Georgia native must go under the knife immediately after the AI finale – if not before – in order to address a serious kidney issue that is wracking the singer’s body.  Phillips had a temporary stent put in earlier this year in order to ease some of the symptoms he was experiencing.

While his illness is certainly taking a physical and emotional toll, Phil says that there is no way he will miss the show’s final week and will only agree to the surgery once the winner is announced.

The American Idol Season 11 season finale airs next week – who do you think will be crowned this year’s American Idol?