Over the last seven years,
We've held auditions in some of the biggest
And busiest cities in the country.
New york, chicago, las vegas, los angeles.
Today we're hitting the heartland in search of stars.
Welcome to omaha, nebraska.
This is american idol.
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This week the idol mothership has landed smack dab in the middle of the country.
It's our very first visit to omaha, nebraska.
And while it's a town with a strong music and arts community,
It's really most famous for,
Well, its corn.
And they'd harvested a special welcome for us.
Welcome to nebraska!
And 10,000 hopefuls had also turned out to greet us.
Woo!
American idol!
Which is kind of a big deal in this town.
Omaha is really not that exciting.
Finally the time came to get down to the heart of the matter
In the heart of america.
* dreamed of all my life *
* and i can't believe *
Ow!
* that it all comes down to this*
Was the next american idol waiting right here in the cornhusker state?
Who would we pluck from the crowd?
Which one of these people has the hidden talent?
Who is the superstar of tomorrow?
Simon and randy were gonna be all ears.
Grow a lot of corn here, man.
Really?
Yeah, big corn.
Well, we'll just discuss this over lunch, randy.
But paula's plane has been delayed.
Where is she now?
And without his judge buddy to flirt with, simon turned to randy.
I like the glasses.
Oh, the purple.
-They're crazy cool. -They're good, aren't they?
Good color.
Yeah, i got 'em in black too.
Yeah, they're nice.
Nice shades.
????
Outside, someone else was trying to make the best of paula's absence.
* coldhearted snake *
* look into her eyes *
* uh-Oh *
Hello.
My name is chris bernheisel.
I'm 25 years old, and i'm from fremont, nebraska.
I've been waiting to do this for the last seven seasons.
And finally, today i'm so happy.
I feel like i could explode and happiness is gonna go flying everywhere.
So... yeah.
This is the biggest life alternating change in my life.
This is my greatest moment of my life so far.
Simon, i am the next american idol.
And i come one in a million.
This is my dream, so don't ruin it.
Hello.
Hello, how's it going?
What's going on, chris?
That's not paula in there,is it?
My name is chris bernheisel,
And i actually came bringing you guys gifts.
Always like a bribe.
Come here, chris.
All righty.
Oh, very cute!
Here's a dog for you.
Very cute, chris.
And,simon,i wanted to make you feel more like home.
Okay, and can't we just have money?
And what's that photo of?
I am such a huge fan of this show, and-
Who is it?
-I've been wanting to audition for you guys forever. -Who's that?
That's actually me and kelly clarkson.
Oh, cute!
God, she looks young.
Yeah.
Okay, and there's you and kelly.
Yeah.
And kelly.
Yep.
Another shot of you and kelly.
Yes.
All right!
Okay, all set.
And this one is for paula too.
She's not here, so i'll keep it.
Okay, yeah.
Thank you very much.
Oh, come on!
Right.
So...
Okay now, chris, apart from the bribes and loving american idol...
Yes.
Loving kelly clarkson...
Yes.
What made you audition?
American idol, it's about giving people, you know
A second chance at their dreams.
I have been waiting for this moment for so long.
Oh, bless you.
And i've never, you know had the money to travel to other cities
And stuff with the expenses.
And thank you guys so much for coming here and everything.
Well, you're nebraska's own.
You're from fremont.
Right, i'm gonna put kelly's picture here as an inspiration.
How's that, right?
You haven't got paula, but you've got kelly clarkson.
All right.
And what are you gonna sing?
I'm gonna sing since you been gone.
Of course.Obviously.
* and that's all you'd ever *
* hear me say *
* is how i picture me with you *
* that's all you'd ever *
* hear me say *
* since you been gone *
* i can breath *
* for the first time *
* i'm so moving on *
* yeah, yeah *
* thanks to you *
* now i get *
* i get what i want *
-All right, chris. -* since you been gone *
Is this real, chris?
It is.
Oh, chris!
Did kelly make that handstand move?
Yeah, no.
She didn't do that.
No, that's just my performance i wanted to do.
Okay, look, chris...
Chris, i like you.
No, we like chris a lot.
I love the bribes,
The presents, the sucking up.
Okay.
The dog.
Okay.
The singing...
Okay.
Wasn't good enough.
That's the truth, chris.
Now don't be upset about it,
Because you're a nice guy.
You're a nice guy, chris.
And you've got a good personality.
You have something he hasn't got.
Oh, well!
Warmth and a personality.
Oh, right!
Chris, don't believe him.
All righty, can i audition for one more thing of the show?
Because you guys have people doing red carpet and stuff.
Can i do that for you?
Yes, do it now.
Welcome, america, to the season finale of american idol.
Right, chris-
You have been with us from the first notes, and now,
America, you decide with your final vote.
Right, okay, chris, what is the local fox affiliate here?
Um, fox 42.
Right, you tell fox 42 that we want to
-See you at the final reporting for fox 42.
-And if they say no, tell them to call us. -Yes, tell them they should hire you.
We have a deal.
Are you serious?
Yes, yes.
Oh, my god!
How's that?
Thank you, thank you!
Oh, my god!
We have a deal.
Thank you, guys!
See you at the final.
I will, i will!
Keep practicing.
And tell seacrest you're the next seacrest.
All right, okay, thank you!
And bring presents.
Chris is ready, fox 42!
I didn't make it through,
You guys, but that's okay,
That's okay.
Wow.
I'm so excited.
Like i'm flipping out.
Like i feel like i just won the lottery,
But even better for me, because it's american idol.
And i'm such a huge fan of the show.
I mean, such a great opportunity.
I would do it all over again in a heartbeat.
Oh, and i gave them gifts.
I gave them gifts!
Oh, they loved them.
Oh, my gosh, yeah!
It was an upbeat start to the day in nebraska.
And as chris headed off with his dad and his grandma,
We barely noticed paula was missing.
* uh-Oh, uh-Oh *
* the girl's been played *
* the fool *
See you guys on the red carpet.
And thank you.
God bless.
Woo!
Oh, my god, oh, my god!
Coming up, paula finally blows into town.
Mwah!
But that talent still doesn't.
I'm just losing it, jeez.
You've just blown that.
And for some reason, it's me who gets the smackdown.
Jeez!
Welcome back to the omaha auditions.
2008 american idol, omaha!
We're still waiting for paula abdul to arrive,
But everyone else in town seems to be here.
And they're all doing their very best to get some attention.
Honk for me for the next american idol!
Woo!
We're about the horniest ones here.
Yes, we are.
Moo!
Except for jason rich, who was playing it cool.
She should be on camera.
She's the good looking one.
I'm 21 years old, and i'm from stout, iowa.
It's about two blocks by three blocks.
About 500 people.
I work on a farm part-Time for my girlfriend's dad.
When you stand out there and look around,
All you're gonna see is rolling fields and it's beautiful.
I have thought about what it'd be like to be the next american idol.
And to be honest, right now it seems far off.
It seems like a dream.
It seems like, why would it happen to me?
I feel a little nervous.
I got the butterflies going on,but i'm ready to sing.
And i'm ready just to show 'em
What i've got, see if they like it.
Jason, what's up, dude?
Good, how are you doing?
So you're jason rich.
You're 21 from stout, iowa.
500 people, man.
You've never been there?
500 people?
All right, whatcha gonna sing,man?
Keith whitley, when you say nothing at all.
Okay, go for it.
* it's amazing how you can speak right*
* to my heart- *
Excuse me, i'm sorry.
It's all right, take your time.
Blow it out, blow it out.
Okay.
Clock is ticking, jason.
All right.
* it's amazing how you can speak right*
* to my heart- *
Forgot the lyric.
I'm just losing the words,guys.
You're that nervous?
I'm that nervous.
Oh.
What should we do?
Let me take a breath for a minute.
Come on, jason, one more shot.
All right.
Ahem.
* it's amazing how you can speak right to my heart*
* without saying a word *
* you can light up the dark- *
I'm just losing it, jeez.
"When you say."
What?
"Light up the night when you say... "
"It best."
All right, jason, come on.
I've been practicing nonstop.
I've got it.
I know.
There's nothing i can say now,though, jason.
You've just blown that.
Ahem.
* it's amazing how you can speak right to my heart*
* without saying a word *
* you can light up the dark *
* try as i may *
* i could never explain *
* what i hear when you don't say a thing *
* the smile on your face *
* lets me know that you need me *
* there's a truth in your eyes *
* saying you'll never leave me *
* a touch of your hands *
* says me you'll catch me *
* if ever i fall *
All right.
What do you think, jackson?
Uh, you've got a good sounding voice.
But i don't know if i see any star quality jumping off.
But, uh, you've got a pretty good voice.
It was okay.
Thank you, thank you.
I'm glad you had a chance to eventually finish the song.
I'm sorry, yeah.
It's tough, man, all right.
You know what?
I'm gonna say yes.
I like your voice.
I'm gonna give you another shot.
You're through to hollywood.
Welcome to hollywood, baby!
But, jason, i will never,ever give you that shot again.
Okay?
Because if that was a live show,
We're off the air.
Anyway, you're through.
Well done.
Thanks, guys, appreciate it.
Well done.
Yes!
Oh, my god!
There's a squeak as he walks out the door.
He just stood on someone.
He just stood on ryan.
So jason was leaving the farm for hollywood.
It seemed like simon was in a pretty forgiving mood.
And as the nicest judge of them all finally showed up,
The morning could only get better.
Paula!
Paula abdul!
Come to simey!
Rolling!
But as she was about to find out...
* rolling, rolling *
Jason wasn't the only one with a defective memory.
????
You forget the lyrics
*seven years of bad luck*
*"good things in your past"*
*well you're a real tough cookie*
*with a long history*
*of breaking little hearts*
*like the one in me*
*"that's ok,let's see how you do it"*
* i saw him dancing there *
* by the record machine- *
Um, en i gotta refer to the-
* she looked like she was about 17 *
* they're playing favorite song *
* and it was going strong- *
*????*
*???? *
* ????*
And tonight's grand prize winner is...
Uh... oh, man, it just left me.
Uh...
All right.
What the judges needed now was an injection of energy.
Out in the holding room rachel whicker was going over the top.
Ladies, keep it friendly.
Form up when my hands raise.
Go.
I've been raised around guys my whole life.
And i've been raised wrestling around with guys,
And i love arm wrestling.
Next.
This is starting to get a little boring.
Oh, wow, this is good.
Okay, ready?
Ready, go.
Okay, well, i'm-I'm obviously not gonna let you win.
That'd be embarrassing.
Well, my heels are slipping.
I'm doing better than i thought.
I've always wanted-Like,every time simon comes on tv
And he talks real big, i want to take him down.
And you'll see it.
You want to arm wrestle me.
I do.
I just-I arm wrestled ryan.
Oh, you beat him in a flash.
Oh, he couldn't get me down.
No, you know what?
I think you'd beat me, so i'm not gonna do it.
You really?
Oh, absolutely.
Do i look intimidating?
You've won six championships arm wrestling?
I've tried out for six and won all of them.
But you'd rather sing than arm wrestle.
Oh, yeah.
All right, so what are you singing today?
I'm gonna sing don't tell me to stop loving you
By lee ann womack.
Okay.
* tell my heart to stop beating *
* and tell my mind *
* not to think throw a stone*
* in the ocean *
* and tell that stone *
* not to sink *
Okay, okay, okay, rachel,i'll tell you my problem.
My problem is that you're performing
As if you've been doing this for 50 years at the end of your career.
Oh.
As if it hasn't worked out.
What?
What?!
She's 23.
That's my problem.
You're problem is she's 23?
Doesn't appear it.
I think you've got a pretty good voice.
But why-It's funny.
Everyone that sings country does this half-Yodel
All the time through almost every phrase,
Because they think that it brings sincerity to the lyric or some passion.
That's natural to my voice though.
Yeah, randy.
Can you yodel?
No.
Yes or no?
Uh...
Based on your voice, i'm gonna say yes.
Rachel, i'm gonna say no.
And i'm gonna say... yes.
Welcome to hollywood, rachel,but work on that.
Rachel, this-You what it's like?
It's like if i was talking to you, and i say...
* hello, rachel *
* how you doing? *
I can do different stuff.
Can i try, please?
Oh, my gosh.
Careful, careful, this table.
I'll hold the table for you.
My god, your skin is so beautiful.
Whoa, whoa, whoa!
Grr!
So it looks like rachel has strong-Armed her way to hollywood.
Coming up, goth power as lady morgue gets ready to rumble.
And the contestants finally get some decent feedback.
Come and judge the show.
No, i'm not gonna judge the show.
No, no, come on, big mouth.
How do i pretend to be overpaid for doing no work?
Oh!
Welcome back to idol.
The judges are a threesome once more.
But even with paula back,
The talent has been nothing to shout about.
* wah wah wah wah wah wah *
* wah wah wah wah wah *
* aah * *
Oblivious to the din was sara whittaker.
She was in the zone, ready to get raw.
I used to be a professional wrestler.
Really?
Yes, i was lady morgue with the british accent and all the lovely goth clothes.
I enjoy being the bad guy.
I don't know why!
One of the greatest trademarks i had as lady morgue was the laugh.
Put your hands behind your back.
Why?
Tilt your head up.
Is this a magic trick?
No...
Are you gonna hit me?
Well, i'm going to give you a light tap.
Okay...
Jeez!
Well, that was fun.
* i'm so happy *
* happy, oh, lucky me *
* things just go my way *
* living every day *
* things that bother you *
* never bother me *
* doo doo doo-Doo *
* doo doo doo-Doo-Doo *
* aha! Living in the sunlight loving in the moonlight *
* having a wonderful time * *
This is like the soundtrack to this town.
It's...
It just sums up the whole day.
Omaha, wow.
I can-I mean, i don't mean this rudely.
You're just really strange,sara.
Hey, that's why i like it.
Yeah!
I can't imagine you at the end of this series...
Singing that as the final song.
We like the-We like the-
I love your laugh-Hoo hoo
Hah hah hah!
Okay, randy, yes or no?
No, not-Completely not right.Wrong.
Paula? Yes.
Okay, i'm gonna say no, so that's two nos.
Sorry about that.
I like the outfit, though.
I like the outfit.
Thank you.
Oh, well.
Ah...
Oh, my gosh.
Ryan.
Ryan, what's goin' on out there, man?
Why didn't you put her through?
What was wrong with her?
Since when was any of this your business?
I'm just saying, just fyi,
She wasn't thrilled with your decision.
Well, fyi, you're not judging.
Yeah, you're not a judge.
Well, i'm just trying to convey the message-
Okay, you come and judge.
Are you hearing clearly?
Come and judge the show.
No, no, no, come on, big mouth.
Come on
I'll take your job, you take mine.
You go be insincere for five minutes, ryan can be a judge.
Swap with paula for a second.
Just pretend to like the contestants.
Don't be scared, ryan.
Don't be scared.
Just ask where you're from,what you're doing...
Pretend you're interested,paula, pretend to care.
Hi.
Act really insincere.
Okay, hold on.
How do i pretend to be overpaid for doing no work?
Oh ho ho!
Go in there...
And kick butt.
Hello.
Hi. How was the interview?
No, you don't say that.
Okay. Right, okay.
So your name is...
Samantha sidley.
Okay, samantha sidley.
Yeah, i can read.
Right. Now you ask how old she is.
I got it.
How old are you?
22.
Right. And you think you can win this competition?
I don't know.
Well, that's not a good answer.
No, come on, confidence.
Okay, i think i can win this competition.
And why?
Because i'm a good singer.
That's the right answer.
'Cause i love music.
Now you've unsettled her.
You've ruffled her feathers.
Guest judge.
What are you gonna sing?
I don't know w-Don't know why by norah jones.
Okay.
* waited till i saw the sun *
* i don't know why *
* i didn't come *
* i left you by *
* the house of fun *
* don't know why i didn't come *
* i don't know why *
* i didn't come *
* when i saw *
* the break of day * *
Thank you, samantha.
Ryan.
I like your voice.
But i think that you need to work on your self-Confidence-
What?
And stop spinning around on the mark.
No, i liked the performance part.
Well, the performance part was a little stormy.
No, no-
Since when does it matter if her body's moving like that?
I couldn't agree with you more.
Exactly!
It's about singing, it's about singing.
-Actually, can i say something? -You're right,
But do you think she's more comfortable singing or standing?
Do you mind if paula steps back in and does the judging?
Sure. Yeah.
Oh ho ho, come on!
It was-It was okay.
Although i was told that i did your job very well.
In case it doesn't go your way, i would have said yes.
-Thank you, ryan. -You're welcome.
Paula, i'll go outside.
See, it's much harder than what you thought.
It's harder than you think, ???
I'm actually gonna go work now.
???
Well, i hope it goes your way.
I would have said yes.
-That was horrible. -Ryan, other door!
Other door, ryan!
Other door!
I'll be stand-
You got the wrong door!
Had to get up a bit early.
Ryan got the wrong door.
Okay. Um...
Did you hear the audition?
I did.
You can sing. You can sing.
One thing i will say is that your showmanship
Needs a little bit of improvement.
Yeah, that's a good comment.
Randy.
Okay, yeah, i say yes.
Why not? Yeah, whatever, yeah, okay.
See ya in hollywood.
You got three yeses, or four.
Welcome to hollywood!
Four. Ryan even said yes.
Congratulations.
She was a little nervous.
Yeah.
Just a little bit.
It actually would be horrible judging this with ryan.
Who said yes first?
-You did. -I did.
Has anybody walked in today and got three yeses from all of them?
You're the first.
So i helped you.
Thank you!
Oh, that's the easiest gig in the world.
All right, thank you very much. Congratulations.
So thanks to me, the whole atmosphere had changed
* you took me by surprise *
* i must say *
* when i found out *
* that yesterday *
* don't you know that i heard it through *
* the grapevine * *
I liked you.
I thought that you were really good.
* right on the line *
* i have no doubt *
* that i could love you *
It was good.
Good audition.
* you call my name, ooh *
* so sweet *
* to make your kiss *
* incomplete * *
Absolutely. Yes.
Welcome to hollywood!
And the gold tickets started to flow.
One million trillion percent,yes.
Baby!
I made it to hollywood!
Cannot wait to make it to hollywood and to prove simon wrong
That i am america's next top model.
Coming up... can american idol
Reunite this father and daughter?
I love my dad.
I just wanna make him proud.
And we meet johnny escamilla.
I can't really think of any performers
That i compare myself to other than james brown.
As omaha gets on the good foot.
Paula, what are you doing?
Welcome back.
It's 3:00 p.M. In nebraska,
And outside the audition room,
The contestants looked relaxed and happy.
But for this girl, the auditions were no laughing matter.
I'm angelica puente.
I'm 17, and i'm from kenosha,wisconsin.
Who do you live with?
Um, i live with my grandma.
Uh-Huh. And where are your parents?
Um... at home.
But we've had, you know...
A little bit of issues.
My dad, he's really strict.
He always wants his kids to do,
You know, good in life, 'cause,
You know, his life wasn't always the best.
Me and him haven't always got along.
It's always an argument of who's right and who's wrong.
And it got to the point where i moved out of my house.
Do you miss living with them?
Um, yeah, i do.
I miss, like, all the family things.
I know it hurt him when i actually laughed when i moved out.
I know that hurt him.
Because he didn't think it would ever happen, but...
He used to be like my best friend.
He's not a bad person.
Like, that's what hurts, 'cause i know he's not.
I know he just cares.
We were arguing during the summer,
And i went to country thunder.
Martina mcbride was performing.
There was this one song that he liked.
It came on, and i called his phone.
He didn't answer 'cause, you know, we were arguing.
And i left a message with the song on there.
The next day my mom said, "i don't know what you did,
But your dad said that if you wanna go to college,
He'll pay for the whole thing."
I love my dad.
I know he loves me too.
But i just don't want him to think that i'm gonna throw my life away.
I don't know.
I just wanna make him proud.
-Hi. -Hello.
Hi. How are you?
Good. How are you?
Right. You're angelica punt... punt?
Angelica puente.
Puente, yeah.
Why are you here?
Because i love to sing and i wanna pursue it.
Have you ever auditioned before?
No. It's my first time.
It's your first time.
And are you nervous?
Yeah. Really nervous.
Right. Imagine randy in a bikini.
What you gonna to sing, angelica?
I'm gonna sing the power of love by celine dion.
By celine dion.
Okay.
* even though *
* there may be times *
* it seems *
* i'm far away *
* never wonder where i am *
* 'cause i am always *
* by your side *
* 'cause i'm your lady *
* and you are my man *
Okay. How many times have you heard that version?
A whole lot.
A lot. Randy?
-It's such a mimic. ??? -Exactly.
And i often encourage people to stop listening to all of those people anymore,
'Cause you're gonna wind up sounding just like 'em.
Paula.
For me, i mean, you definitely can sing,
But what's hard for me is that it's the lack of performance.
And that's just with age.
You've got a really promising voice, though.
I'm so nervous, star struck.
???
Okay, randy, yes or no?
Uh... i'm gonna say yes.
Paula.
Yes.
Right, okay.
I think, angelica, with a bit of effort,
You actually could be very good.
Good.
But randy's advice-Hundred percent right.
You've gotta stop listening to all these records now.
Break 'em. Throw 'em away.
This is not a sound-Alike competition.
Clear up these nerves.
We're gonna see you in hollywood.
Welcome to hollywood!
Angelica, be real confident and have fun.
Have fun. Thank you so much.
Congratulations.
Sweet girl.
Very talented.
Could be.
Very nice girl.
Jesse, it's ryan seacrest calling from american idol.
How are you?
All righty.
Good, buddy, just lookin' for your daughter.
Have you seen her today?
Uh, no, i haven't.
Well, i think she has something she wants to tell you.
Are you okay right now?
You have time to listen?
Yeah, i got time.
Okay, go ahead.
Dad, i'm going to hollywood.
For real, baby?
Yeah.
That's cool. Congratulations, baby.
Thank you.
Tell me how it feels, jesse,
To know your daughter has made it to the next round on american idol
And is off to hollywood, california.
She's always been my american idol, either way.
But for her to actually be going that way is bad ass.
What do you wanna say to your dad?
Thanks, dad. I love you.
I love you, too, baby.
See ya in hollywood.
As angelica and her family head off to hollywood, we're gonna take a break.
Coming up...
American idol rocks on.
I may look dark, but i have a big heart.
Welcome back to the show.
One of idol's biggest success stories has been the phenomenal rise of the band daughtry.
With over 3.2 million albums sold,
Chris has encouraged rockers all across america to step up and take their shot.
* i wanna rock, rock *
I'm a pretty hard-Core rocker.
Whoo!
* i wanna rock, rock *
We saw hard-Rockers...
I may look dark, but i have a big heart.
Sinister goth rockers...
Sensitive emo rockers.
They pouted like prince.
And they screamed like a banshee.
* yeah *
All right!
And thanks to chris, we met this guy.
My name is david cook.
I'm 24, from tulsa, oklahoma.
And i'm a bartender musician.
I watched chris daughtry's audition last night, um,
To kind of try to figure out some sort of a competitive edge, maybe.
Just, you know, watch how people that have made it through have done it.
I feel like my voice is strong enough to carry me through.
It's just a matter of whether or not i'm what they're looking for.
David cook.
Yeah, that's me.
Are you the next american idol?
I think so.
Why?
I think i'm the next american idol, um,
'Cause i bring something a little different to the table.
I'm versatile vocally,
And i feel like i'm a pretty personable guy.
And what would your friends say about you entering american idol?
They obviously want the best for me, you know, but...
No friends ever do.
Oh, stop it.
Oh, simon, come on.
They don't, doesn't exist.
Stop it.
David, what are you gonna sing?
I'm gonna be singing living on a prayer by bon jovi.
Off you go.
* tommy used to work on the docks*
* union's been on strike *
* he's down on his luck *
* it's tough *
* so tough *
* gina dreams of running away *
* she cries in the night tommy whispers *
* baby, it's okay *
* some day * *
Thank you very much, david.
-Very good. -Thank you.
Simon.
Other than being a little bit worthy, it was good.
Thank you very much.
Worthy?
You know what i mean.
I'll take it.
That's right, you'll take it.
Randy.
I think it was really good, too, dude.
I think you got a nice voice,man, but...
Work on some persona, perform, watch the mirror, look in the mirror.
For sure.
However, david, don't do any of that.
Something like... you know...
Don't do that.
But, yeah, i-I liked it.
Thank you very much.
All right, so that's a yes.
Yes from me, yeah.
Yes from me.
Three yeses.
See you later. Thank you guys.
Aah!
What was that noise?
That was a fright fest.
See you guys in california.
Dreaming of his golden ticket in a very golden jacket was johnny escamilla.
Pretty much, i'm one of the weirdest guys you'd ever meet.
I can't really think of any performers that i compare myself
To other than possibly james brown.
Could i be the next american idol?
Well, um, i think i have a lot of potential.
I have a lot of experience as a performer.
I really think i do bring possibly a new taste,
A new approach to what american idol
Hasn't seen before.
Ready or not, here i come.
I'm a hyper 18-Year-Old boy from scottsbluff, nebraska,
And i don't think you've ever seen anyone like me.
Well, very sparkly. Whoo!
My name's johnny.
Hi, johnny.
What's going on, man?
Uh, quite a bit.
Yeah? Like what?
Tell me.
Well, auditioning for american idol has been quite an experience so far.
-Excuse me, pardon me, paula. -You disgusting little pig.
I have the hiccups.
I am so sorry.
Oh. Wanna have a drink of water?
You know hold your breath for 60 seconds.
Tell us something about you,dude.
Well, i'm a full-Time student, and i volunteer at a zoo.
Good. Okay.
What are you gonna sing?
I would like to sing shoutby otis day and the knights.
Off you go.
* well *
* you know you make me wanna kick my heels up*
* and throw my hands up *
* and throw my head back and come on, now*
* don't forget to say you will don't forget to say*
* yeah, hey, yeah, hey, yeah *
* say you will say it right now, baby *
* come on, come on *
* and say that *
* you *
* say that you need me *
* say that you want me *
* say that you need me *
* you wanna please me *
* come on, now *
* come on, now * *
* come on, now *
That must have cleared your hiccups.
Yeah, paula.
It did.
Oh, my goodness, man.
Johnny, i've gotta tell you,
In every single way, that was just everything i hated.
??? From the jacket, the singing,the dancing... everything
Well, it's just how i perform in scottsbluff,
And... i wasn't too sure of what you were really looking for.
?? And people pay you for that.
Mm-Mm, no.
I just volunteer for activities and vets.
Okay.
-Uh, simon, yes or no? -No.
Paula.
I'm gonna have to pass.
It's a no, johnny.
Sorry, man.
Okay, thanks.
-Thank you, david. -Bye
Yeah.
Coming up...
Will the last contestant of the day reign supreme?
Well, my mom always said she raised the perfect homecoming queen.
Too bad it wasn't one of her daughters, so i-
* oh *
Welcome back.
* well, i don't know why i'm here tonight **
* i got a feeling *
* that something ain't right *
* i'm so scared in case i fall outta my chair*
* i'm just wondering how i get down the stairs *
* clowns to the left of me *
* jokers to my right here i am*
* stuck in the middle with you *
* yes, i'm stuck in the middle with you *
* and i-All the friends *
* are gonna slap you on the back *
* and say please *
* please *
* well, i started out with nothing, and i-*
* and... you're proud *
* to be a bigger man *
* yeah *
Oh, come on.
* and your friends *
* they all come slap you on the back *
* and say please * * and say please *
* please * * please please*
* well, i don't why i came here tonight*
* i guess it just feels not right*
* i'm so scared in case *
* i fall off my chair *
* and i'm wonderin' *
Paula, what are you doing?
What are you doing?
* oh, jokers *
* to the left of me *
* clowns to the right *
* i'm just stuck here *
* in the middle with you * *
Kind of on the fence.
Did i do something wrong?
Yes. It was the worst version of that song i've ever heard in my life.
The omaha auditions are drawing to a close.
The line has long gone.
The stadium was empty.
There was just one person left to see-Leo marlow.
What's goin' on, leo?
Just hangin' out.
Been a long day.
Leo marlow.
That's it.
Okay. Now, you're from...
Charlotte, iowa, the smallest town in the history of life.
Only 200 people.
Okay. And do people like you?
Um, i think-Well, my mom always said she raised the perfect homecoming queen.
Too bad it wasn't one of her daughters, so...
Whoa! All right!
All right.
Okay. So you're popular.
I-Well-I guess-I don't know.
That's a horrible thing to say, but i guess so.
I'm-I'm popular.
Yeah.
It's nice, isn't it?
Yeah. Yeah.
But, okay, what are you gonna sing?
A song for you.
I love that song.
By donny hathaway.
All right.
* i've been to many places in my life and time*
* i've sung a lot of songs *
* i've made some bad rhymes *
* i've acted out my life in stages *
* with ten thousand people watching*
* but we're alone now *
* and i'm singing this song to you*
Very good.
Thank you.
You know what, leo, what i like about you,
Apart from the fact you've got a good voice,
You're very open...
You're not defensive, you know what i mean?
You get all these people-
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
I like you.
Thank you.
Very nice, dude, very nice.
-Nice guy? -Nice guy.
So yes or no, simon?
Absolute yes for me, leo.
Paula abdul?
Touchdown!
I haven't done that in a long time.
Dude, you rocking the bells right now!
You're goin' to hollywood!
Can i get a hug or something?
Well done, leo.
Thanks, guys.
Oh, my goodness.
Nice to meet you, man.
Well done.
-??? Walk it off! -I like you.
Have fun.
Good singer.
Really good singer.
Good singer!
Really good singer.
Congratulations, no, you should be excited, man.
Congrats, bro.
I like him.
You want to take him home,
-Don't you, like as a pet? -I do. Yeah.
So leo swaps his tiny town for tinseltown.
In total, omaha produced 18 golden tickets.
Welcome to hollywood!
Oh, my god.
It's real.
* 'cause i can't believe i'm here*
No, we're not kidding.
* i've dreamed of all my life *
Welcome to hollywood.
* dreamed of all my life *
Welcome to hollywood!
Oh, my gosh. Thank you guys so much.
* waiting for my whole life *
* omaha, nebraska *
* here we come * *
I'm going to hollywood!
Whoo!
Oh, my god!
Holy crap!
Good-Bye!
Tomorrow night, we're off to the gateway of the americas,
Miami, florida...
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