People are saying that this year's talent is the best yet.
And the best part, you are taking charge.
Tonight, the guys hit the stage
For the first time as we build our top 12.
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Hello. I'm ryan seacrest.
The auditions are over.
We have made it back into the studio.
Now, it is not just a stage.
This is a platform.
A platform that will launch someone into superstar come.
I hope you are ready for the challenge.
??The judges are relinquishing control
And handing things over to you.
Your first task is to get us down
From the remaining 24 people to our top 12.
There are six places in there for the guys.
And here they are.
David hernandez,
Chikezie,
David cook,
Jason yeager,
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David archuleta,
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Luke menard.
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Garrett haley,
??David archuleta,
??Michael jops,
Ready to go, gee snen
Let's have a good one.
??The girls are watching from the sidelines.
- Hello, ladies. - ??
Give it up for them.
It is their turn tomorrow night.
Over the next three weeks,
Both groups will take the stage separately.
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??We will be left with six guys and six girls making up the top 12.
??Our judges are here to see what you did with their selections.
Give it up for randy jackson.
What up, baby???
Paula abdul.
And loving this moment,
Simon cowell.
So, randy, let me start with you.
You think about this group. We say the best talent ever.
What stands out in your mind?
You know what, man? This audition season,??
I saw more originality in these dudes up here, man.
??Hope any, they are going to show us a little bit of that tonight.
Keep it real, boys. Come on now.
Paula, as we start to vote now,
What should america look for???
First and foremost, give it up to randy.
He only said two dawgs and three mans.
- Exactly.?? - ??
Wait until tomorrow night when he calls the girls men.
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??Everyone has to pick the right songs. And have a blast.
Simon is trying to say something in my ear.
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I know you are nervous to speak??
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What would you like to say to motivate this group of young people
Who are here trying to reach and achieve their dreams?
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??30 seconds from doing the show.
- It is a bit late. - ??
- Come on, simon.?? - ??It's down to them now.
I'm looking for personality, originality.
??You have to sing well.
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Thank you.?? That was original.
I will say the judges did an excellent job finding these guys.
You will be voting for them tonight.
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Before we head into a quick break,
We will remind you just how it went down.
??See you in a few minutes.
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I am feeling groovy.
It was incredible.
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- ?? - Thank you.
Thank you very much.
One of the best vocals today.
- You made it, baby. - ??
- ??You made it, danny. - ??You made it, danny.
- You made it, danny. - ??
This is the land of dreams.
I'm trying to make mine happen.
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This is the moment of my life.
The time where dreams can come true.
Welcome back to the show.
Before the guys get out here, a quick side note,
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??Back to the competition tonight.
Songs are all from the 60's.
Kicking it off, here is david hernandez.
* ain't proud to beg?? *
* please don't leave me, girl *
* ?? *
* ??? *
I'm 24 years old.
I'm from glendale, arizona.
When i sing, it comes from my soul.
??I have been through a lot in my life.
I was raised by a single mom.
??Low-Income housing for a while.
??A broken family.
??When i sing, it is an escape for me.
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* ??? *
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??I was a wreck.
I was crying.
I walked up the elevator.
??I felt really emotional.
Randy said "the decision wasn't unanimous."
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David, i wasn't the one who said yes, by the way.
??I think you have to work a heck of a lot harder
For you to have even a remote chance of winning.
You know, most people have been discouraged with him saying.
??That i actually felt challenged.
My plan is to prove simon wrong.
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* i'm going wait *
* until the midnight hour *
* that's when my love *
* starts tumbling down *
* i'm going to wait *
* until midnight hour *
* when there's no one else around *
* i'm going to * * take you girl and hold you *
* and do all the things i told you * * at the midnight hour *
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* i'm going to wait * * until ??The midnight hour *
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* i'm going to wait * * until the midnight hour *
* that's when my love * * begins to shine *
* you are the only girl i know *
* and i really love you so * * in the midnight hour *
* just you and i *
* in the midnight hour *
* ?? *
??All right. This is cool, man.
I like the gospel vibe in the front.??
??I was like, yo, man, i remember this guy from the auditions.
You could definitely blow.
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??You did a really good job.
Fell a little apart at the end.
??I will tell you just watch the long phrasing.
??You have all the short stuff.
??Have some long notes.
Baby, way to start it off, man.
The competition is on, baby! It's on!??
It is always unnerving when the first contestant comes out.
??I feel for you.
But you've got brilliant vocals to rely on.
??What you do with them,
How you color them up, ??
It is lovely.
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??It was really cool. Really cool.
Good job.
David, it actually was better than i thought it was going to be
To be honest with you.
I thought the beginning of the song was terrific.
Middle part it was all a little bit rabbit in the headlights.
??The end i didn't like.
??You lost the note.
??You have to loosen up a bit.
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Very stiff. Very nervous.
My only criticism once the song got going,
??I didn't hear anything distinct particularly in your voice.
Then again, i loved the beginning of it.
??It was better than i thought it was going to be.
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Great way to start off the night.
- ?? - I sense a bit of relief from you.
- Would that be true? - Yes.??
I can just, you know,
Relax now. I feel better.
I'm glad i got it out in the first performance.
??I'm happy.
??Listening to what they have to say,
Does that help you with self-Confidence?
Absolutely.?? Simon said stuff i was being told all day.??
The confidence thing, loosening up a little bit.
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??Again, he didn't say anything original
- Is your point. - You said it. I didn't.
I'm just trying to make your point clear.
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Phone lines open at the end of the show.
- Good luck, man. Thank you. - Thank you.
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The guy who shows the importance of sticking with your dream.
Chikezie.
* i used to cry myself * * to sleep at night *
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* ??? *
I'm 22 years old.
I'm from california. I'm a college student.
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Welcome to hollywood, baby.
Last year, i got all the way to the end of hollywood to be sent home.
Guys, it is the end of the road.
You only get better.
I went home. I mean,??
I worked. I worked hard.
I came back more than ready.
That was good. I ain't never heard you sound that good.
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??Couldn't have been better. It couldn't have been better.
Finally someone recognize it is work that i put in.
??It feels good when somebody recognizes your work.
You have made it. You have made it.
- You made it.?? - ??
They saw the difference between last year and this year.
I guess that's what told them that i was ready.
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The best feeling ever.
* i don't remember * * what day it was *
* and i didn't know * * what time it was *
* all i want to know is that *
* i fell in love with you *
* if all my dreams come true *
* i'll be *
* spending my life with you *
* i'll be *
* spending my life *
* i love you more today * * than yesterday *
* but not as much as tomorrow *
* i love you more today * * than yesterday *
* but only half * * as much as tomorrow *
??Chikezie easy is in the house.
All right,?? It was pretty good, man.
??You know,
The only problem for me is that
You are a little bit kind of an old-Fashioned singer. Right?
??This being an old-Fashioned thing,
You have to remember for you,
What's going to help you is to make it new, fresh, young.
?? What's going on...
??You can sing.
It was all right.??
- Thank you. - ??
Chikezie, nothing makes me happier than to see you here on the stage.
Really, you have come a long way.
- ?? - Long way, baby.
??You are here. You look great.
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??People may not know he has lost a lot of weight.
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- ?? - ??And i love chikezie's singing.
You are a throw-Back to great r&b.
??You are infectious. Your smile is infectious.
I think you did a very nice job.
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Simon cowell?
Here is my problem, chikezie.???
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- ??? - He only got it wrong once.
- ?? - ??Forgive me.
But i absolutely hated the whole performance.
I'll tell you why.
- Let me finish.?? - ??
The suit is hideous.
No!
- ?? - Hold up, hold up!
- ?? - White, gray, and black.
Come on, dude?
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- ?? - Chikezie, let me finish.
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The wink was hideous.
- The woo was hideous. - He winked at you?
??Someone.
??It was all old-Fashioned, corny, cheesy.
- ??To be honest with you, - ??
This could have been something we filmed 40 years ago.
30 years ago. It was so old-Fashioned.
You know what?
By the way,... do i interrupt you when you are talking?
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Basically, it was 60's night. Right?
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??I was taking it to a different genre of the same era.
- That is what i was trying to do. - Okay.
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- Maybe he liked the original. - ??
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What do you take away from that?
I mean, i understand i need to bring some more things.
Basically, do some more current music.
Which is difficult to do on 60's night.
No, no, no. You can make an old- Fashioned song current.
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If you want to vote for chikezie:
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Good luck, man. Thank you very much.
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We are taking a break.
More hits coming up after the break.
60's night returns next with david cook.??
Welcome back to the show.
Guys tonight. Girls tomorrow.
As we build the top 12.
Sitting next to me, colton berry.
??We haven't had a chance to get to know you too much.
??What would you like people to know???
Only that from certain angles i look like ellen degeneres.??
I wouldn't have thought. ??That whichening a snls.
- Left, right, and front. - ??
I wish you much success.??
??The judges are giving you a hard time about being too theatrical.
??Are you toning it down?
I have been trying.
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- Good luck tonight. - ??
??David cook up next.
??You seem almost too comfortable.
- Seriously? - ??Too relaxed.
??I'm glad i'm pulling something off.
??You are up. Good luck, bro.
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I'm 25 from missouri.??
I'm a bartender and musician.
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I went into omah with no preconceived idea of
How things were going to go.
?? It was good.
I still today have no idea
What simon meant by "it was a bit wordy or worthy."
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I have to ask him about that. I don't know what that means.
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- Good job.
Hollywood was the first time in this whole process
Where i got legitimately nervous.
??The minute you lose that guitar,
You will look vulnerable out there.
I'm going to say no.
I'm glad he said no. ??If he would have said yes,
I would have had way too much of a comfort level.
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??A terrific audition.
?? Thank you guys so much.
It was nice to have people outside your circle say
"Hey, you don't suck."
* imagine me and you *
* i do *
* i dream about you day and night *
* it is only right *
* to dream about the girl * * you love?? *
* so happy together *
* if i should call you up *
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* have you say you belong to me *
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* imagine how the world could be *
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* so happy together *
* i can't see me loving nobody *
* but you for all my life *
* ?? *
* ??? *
* me and you * * and you and me *
* no matter how they toss the dice * * it has to be *
* the only one for me is you * * and you for me *
* so happy together *
* i can't see me loving nobody *
* but you for all my life *
* when you're with me baby *
* the sky's always blue for all my life *
* so happy together *
All right. Check it out.
This is funny to me.
It started and i was like, dude, what's song is this?
Oh, my god. No.
You started and it was a little weird for me.
Dude, you know what?
You worked it out. ???
Dude, it was crazy.
Thank you.
Oh, i was like,
If he can pull this off, he can do anything, paula.
-I couldn't agree more. -???
I have to tell you. It was a bit worthy.
It is worthy.
It is worthy of great praise.
You rocked it.
You made something original.
If it was wordy,
That is not your fault, it is the writer's fault.
Thank you.
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I can't remember if i said worthy or wordy.
I genuinely can't remember. ???
I thought it was good.
You shouted the song a little bit in the middle.
-But... -??? For the rock edge.
You know, it was a weird song to choose.
Because i have never heard that song sung like that before.
That is why i liked it.
You almost made it believable.
Exactly.
It was believable.
Randy, you are seeing his persona evolve.
You brought that up.
??? It started rough for me.
You got into it. I love the rock edge to a song like that.
You know, i'm almost imagining
You are alice in chains with that song.
It is crazy. I love it.
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We are taking a break.
When we come back, it is jason yeager.
Hang on.
Welcome back to "american idol."
Remember, you are voting at the end of the show
To keep your favorite guy in the running.
The two with the lowest number of votes will be doing what, randy?
Leaving us.
That's right.
Leaving us on the results show on thursday night.
You don't get to speak much ???
Up next is jason yeager.
* well, i'm singing mary *
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I'm 28 years old from grand prairie, texas.
I'm a singing server.
I auditioned in dallas.
My son was with me.
He was blown away with the whole experience ???
Your dad is a superstar.
??? Is he the next idol?
Yes.
Welcome to hollywood. ???
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When i came out the door,
I picked up my son. I gave him a big hug.
It was a really awesome feeling.
After watching the show for so long
And wanting to do it for so long,
I finally just gave it a shot.
I just can't believe that i'm actually here.
You made it, baby.
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You made it, baby.
My son, i would love to do this for him.
To show him, you know that,
You can achieve your dreams.
Singing is everything i have wanted to do in my entire life.
??? This means everything to me.
* moon river *
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* i'm crossing you in style *
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* you heartbreaker *
* wherever you're going *
* i'm going your way *
* two drifters off to see the world *
* there's such a lot of world to see *
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* moon river and me *
All right. Yo, check it out.
I think you did a pretty good job on that song.
It was a tough song to sing. ???
?? Absolutely.
?? A simple song. Great melody.
Made famous years ago.
The thing is, i must say something.
I'm impressed with all the boys i have seen so far.
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You had a couple of problems pitch-Wise with that song.
Never lose your concentration while you are singing a song like that.
You know what i mean?
In the middle there, i felt like maybe
You went somewhere else in your head.
Stay in it, man.
That is very good advice, randy.
Because the simpler the song is,
It is very difficult to sing
And stay on track is important.
I have such sentimental value to that song.
I did my first ballet recital to that song.
It is very sentimental for me, too.
I dedicated it to my grandmother.
She taught me that song when i was very little.
Every time i hear that song, i think of her.
She passed away when i was 16.
Simon, did you wear your first tutu...
I bought my first puppy to that song.
David, how old are you?
28.
You came over much older on that song.
I'm going to be honest with you.
I think it was very cruise ship, the whole performance.
I do.
And i think there are going to be a lot of young people
Watching this performance at home with a huge question mark over their heads.
I think you are right on that.
?? The 60's is going to be...
It is a little tougher. ???
You can cover 60's songs.
The problem was that it was neither here nor there.
You didn't go the frank sinatra route with it.
That would have been great.
It was middle of the road.
You are like a dependable old dog, aren't you?
You can rely on you.
It is not going to be very exciting.
How many dogs have you raised from puppies?
A lot.
We love dogs.
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Now, as you listen to what they have to say,
Do you think it makes sense, though?
Yeah. I mean, i knew choosing that song,
I was going to be running the line of
Being too old-Fashioned or, you know, cruise ship.
Vocal coaches have talked to me about not coming across as cabaret.
I tried to give it my best shot.
You are an emotional guy. People appreciate that.
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You hear simon say something like that which he said before
To other contestants in the past.
What does that feel like in the gut?
You know, i try not to take it to heart too much.
That was the first time that simon has had something critical to say.
So i'm just trying to take it as criticism and hopefully,
I will come back next week and spice it up a little bit.
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All right partner. Good to see you.
If you want to vote for jason:
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Good luck, man. Thank you very much.
We are going to take a breather.
We'll be right back with rocker robbie carrico.
Welcome back.
Remember, you are voting for your favorite guy out of the 12 we show you tonight.
Log on to americanidol.Com for all the latest on our top 24.
Including our next guy, robby. ???
How are you, sir?
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Robbie carrico, good luck.
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I'm 26 years old from melbourne, florida.
I have been doing this since i was 16 years old.
I was in a boy-Girl group back then.
We toured with britney spears in 2000.
Then i got back.
I wanted to do rock so bad.
Welcome to hollywood, baby. Come on, man!
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Going into hollywood week, i was a little nervous.
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I was worried?? With no guitar.
The last minute, i almost changed it.
I decided, you know what? It might be cool with the piano.
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??You are the real deal.
You are authentic.
It turned out really good. I was surprised.
Thank you very much.
Tonight i want to show them me.
Just put it all out on stage
And leave my soul right out there for the audience to see.
* one is the loneliest number *
* that you'll ever do *
* two can be as bad as one *
* the loneliest number * * is number one *
* ??One is the loneliest number *
* that you'll ever do *
* one is the loneliest number *
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* it's just no good anymore *
* since you went away *
* now, i spend my time *
* just thinking of ready?? *
* one is the loneliest number *
* that you'll ever do *
* one is the loneliest number *
* that you'll ever do *
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* number one *
Yeah, yeah, yeah. All right.
??Nice one, man.
I love that song.??
A nice version you did of it.
You had me rocking out. I was like, yeah.
- I like this. - ??
??You moved me, baby.
Thank you.
First of all, i think you picked the perfect song for you.
You are authentic. You really are.
You stay true to who you are. You look fantastic tonight.
You know what? The vocals weren't over the top.
??They were right in the pocket.
The way they should be.
I would say it is the only performance we have seen tonight
Which has any semblance of making sense.
It is the only current performance.
I mean, it was.
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- You could hear it.?? - ??
I thought it was a good performance.
I'm struggling a little bit over what paula said about the authenticity.
??I'm not quite sure
Whether you are very comfortable in this rock thing,
Is it really you or are you a pop singer?
?? You tell me.
No. Definitely not a pop singer.
- ?? - I can sing anything.
But i love rock.
I mean, this is me.
- It is you. - Yeah!
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Why do you question the authenticity?
I don't know. ??I question it.
Because i'm not convinced yet, ryan.
??Paula, randy?
-?? - He is a rocker.??
He dressed like a rocker.
??Kind of looks like justin timberlake, doesn't he?
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If you want to vote for robbie:
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Good luck to you, man. Thank you very much.
- ??Thank you. - Appreciate it.
Now,
We will bring up david archuleta.
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I'm 17.
I'm from murray, utah.??
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San diego, it was really fun.
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* waiting on the world to change *
I was so stoked for what was going to come next.
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Hollywood week, i sang "heaven" i love that song.
That was the bomb.
The best i have heard yet since we have been here for days.
You.
They said i was going to the top 24.
I was like
"What a feeling."
A huge opportunity being on this show.
And you don't want to mess it up.
Hopefully, i do the right things.
??I'm getting shaky thinking about it.
* my momma told me *
* she said just because * * you become a young man *
* there are some things * * you don't understand *
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* my momma told me * * you better shop around *
* oh, yeah * * you better shop around *
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David archuleta, dude, how old are you, man?
17.
You know, man, i'm a big fan.
I thought that was really brilliant.
??What i love, dude, you are born with this gift.
??I'm saying, you sang that song so mature for somebody who is 17.
I'm like, yo, man, this kid is ready to go.
Dude, i loved it. I loved it.
I feel it was a very brave
And bold choice of song for you.
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We never have seen that side of you.
What's interesting, i forget all about how old you are.
I just look at this unbelievably confident soul??
??Who knows what's best for you.
You did a great job.??
When you got it, you got it.
And david, that was by a comfortable mile,
The best performance of the night so far.
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What were you expecting?
Well, i was just... you know, i don't know.
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You know, i'm really...
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You seem likable.
You seem a little shy after the song.
During the song, as was pointed out,
You were confident.
You feel extremely comfortable on stage during the song?
You know, i love it.
Man, especially with the audience here.
Yeah!
David archuleta.
Go ahead. Enjoy them.
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Thanks.
Here we go.??
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If you want to vote for david:
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- How you doing? Good? - Oh, man.
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- ??Enjoying yourself? - Yeah, yeah.
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You can only vote for him. ??You can't adopt him.
We will take a break.
- I'm 17. - I know.
But the ladies love you.
And you love that they love you. We will be back in a few.
With some elvis from danny noriega. Hang on.
Good job.
Welcome back to the show.
Six guys down. ??Six to go.
Danny noriega is up next.
* a job in the city *
* working for myself * * every night and day *
I'm 18 years old.
I'm from azusa, california.
I'm currently unemployed.
You have a very good voice, danny.
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Last year, i got cut the first day in hollywood on stage.
That was pretty bad.
It was pretty hard.
I was like, bawling for the next week.??
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The week after that, i was like,
Mom, i think i'm going to do this again.
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She was like, that is crazy.
* when i need you *
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It was definitely an accomplishment for me.
Best today by a mile.
- Three yeses.?? - ??
Last year, i tried to create this little image that
I thought the judges were looking for.
??I went about it all wrong.
I wasn't?? Myself.
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I want to bring my swagger and attitude on stage.
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* going to a party * * in the county jail *
* the prison band was there * * and they began to wail *
* the band was jumpin' * * and the joint began to swing *
* you should've heard those * * knocked out jailbirds sing *
* let's rock *
* everybody let's rock *
* everybody in the whole cell block *
* was dancin' to the jailhouse rock *
* number forty-Seven said to * * number three *
* "you're the cutest jailbird * * i ever did see *
* i sure would be delighted * * with your company *
* come on and do * * the jailhouse rock with me *
* let's rock *
* everybody, let's rock *
* everybody in the whole cell block *
* was dancin' to the jailhouse rock *
* the sad sack was a sittin' * * on a block of stone *
* way over in the corner * * weepin' all alone *
* the warden said * * "hey, buddy, don't you be no square *
* if you can't find a partner * * use a wooden chair." *
* let's rock *
* everybody, let's rock *
* everybody in the whole cell block *
* was dancin' to the jailhouse rock *
* everybody in the whole cell block *
* was dancin' to the jailhouse rock *
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* ??? *
* everybody in the whole cell block *
* was dancin' to the jailhouse rock *
* ?? *
Danny, what's going down, man?
Nothing much.
??A little idol season 7. You know.
Dude, you know what i love about you?
You know how to have a good time, man.
You don't care what's going on.
You will have danny's good time.??
Bring the house down everywhere i go.
Bring the house.??
Well, yeah, man. I thought it was pretty good.
??The vocals were okay.
??Interesting song choice for me.??
It didn't allow you to do your thing.
??You know, you had a good time.
??I love the performance out of you.
That was cool, man.
It was kind of hot.
- Kind of hot? - Kind of hot.
Okay.??
It was very warm.
Almost scalding.
??One of the most amazing vocals,
??When we saw you in san diego.
??I loved hearing how your voice
Goes in and out of these beautiful colors.
This was in some ways, a safer song.
That allowed you to be the performer.
- Which is very important, too. - ??
You know???
I think that there is going to be a lot of colors of danny coming out.
I don't understand a word of what you just said.
Not a word. What color was that?
- Purple. - Blue.
- Yellow? - ??
Danny, i thought the performance was verging on grotesquement.
- ?? - Oh, my god!
I thought it was.
??If you are going to take on elvis, at least do it well.
I mean, the whole performance was hideous.
I will tell you why??, danny.
If this was the first time anyone tuned into this show by accident
And saw that which is somebody destroying an elvis presley song,
??They are not going to believe
This is the most challenging group of kids in america.
- It was awful. - ??
- I'm sorry. - I disagree.
Danny, i don't care whether this one thinks
You are yellow, orange, or purple,
??
It was ridiculous.
??I don't care what he says either.
??He had a good time.
What i love about danny noriega,
Is that he has a performer side to him.
And you know what?
People have seen your vocals.
- ??Heard your vocals. - You hear vocals.
- ?? - You hear them.
- ?? - ??
??You thought that was a good performance?
I said it was a safe performance.
- ??What was safe about it? - ??
- Okay. Help me out. - No, no, no.
You can't answer the question.
??
- You are talking all this nonsense. - The only thing about the performance,
- ?? - The only thing about the performance
You weren't trying to do elvis.
- You were doing danny, - ??
Doing his own thing. ??
- ?? - ??
- ??? - ???
??
I got the shoes.
- Paula... - ??
What do you make of this?? With the judges?
I see you nodding your head and agreeing???
??Grotesque obviously means bad.
??
??The opposite of good.
You did say at one point,
??
???
What do you think went wrong? ??
- ?? - ??
- Song choice. - ??
??What do you think happened?
Song choice, i guess.??
??I thought the song would be fun for the first show.
??
Some people weren't liking it.
Yeah, danny.
Careful.
??He might double-Snap you back.
I have to tell you, it is very interesting
??With respect to all of these,
Very interesting to hear the difference of opinion from all of you.
??A lot of different people watch.
They will have different opinions.
Kind of hot, colorful, grotesque.
That is "american idol."
Danny, the numbers: ??
???
??
Please don't vote until everybody has had a chance to perform.
- Thank you very much. - Thank you.
Good to see you. Good luck.
We will take a quick break.
Luke menard and colton berry next. Don't move.
Welcome back to "american idol."
The guys are fighting for the six available places in the top 12.
??The girls are on tomorrow night.
??Ladies, you feeling good about tomorrow?
Okay. They are watching every move tonight.??
Will the idol be coming from the group down there
Or will it be luke menard?
* when you ??Forget your name *
I'm 29 years old. ??From crawfordsville, indiana.
??I'm a carpet cleaner.
My american idol journey started actually in season six.
I auditioned in memphis, tennessee.
* how deep is your love *
- Ahh, no. - Why?
??I say no, too. I didn't think it was that good.
When i was in memphis, it drove me to come back,
To work on things, to be successful for this season.
In omaha, it turned out just how i hoped.
You made it through this time, luke.
- ?? - ??
When i came out of the room with the golden ticket,
My wife was there.
She jumped up and down, grabbed me.
?? It was a great moment.
This opportunity, you know, it is the chance of a lifetime.
- You made it. - ??
??
I didn't come here to make a top 24.
I didn't come here to make the top 12.
I came here to be the next american idol.
That's what i'm here for.
* everybody's talking at me *
* i don't hear a word they're saying *
* only the echoes of my mind *
* people stopping staring *
* i can't see their faces *
* only the shadows of their eyes *
* i'm going where the sun keeps shining *
* thru' the pouring rain *
* going where the weather * * suits my clothes *
* backing off of the north east wind *
* sailing on summer breeze *
* and skipping over the ocean * * like a stone *
* everybody's talking at me *
* i don't hear a word they're saying *
* only the echoes of my mind *
* ?? *
* love behind *
* i won't let you leave *
??All right, what's up, man?
Luke, man, you know, for me,
??That song
??Was pitchy to me all the way through.
??That is a word i use a lot.
??It was almost consistently sharp the whole way through the song.
I mean, you sang the note higher than the actual note.
??It never settled for me.
Wasn't great for me, dude.
Was not great.
Just trying to keep it real.
I'm going to agree in the sense that
I don't feel that this was the best song choice for you.
And i'm really grateful to have heard an amazing audition from you.
When you sang?? In the earlier auditions.
You can tell your range is unbelievable.
You have, like, kenny log ins??? Kind of voice.
I hope you will be picking better sovenlgts.
What color was it?
Well, it wasn't black or gray. I know that.
Dark gray. Dark gray.
Luke in, a nutshell, whether you were pitchy or not,
Your problem was it was forgettable.
No one is going to remember that
As being either a great performance or a great vocal.
You fell into the absolute worst trap you could fall into.
Which is no one is going to remember you.
It is true. It is absolutely true.
- ?? - You know, luke...
Paula, shoosh. You have to stand out.
You have to put your stamp on this stage of the competition.
And you didn't.
??
??You think at this stage of the competition,
You start to overthink each move?
??
Sure. Very possible. Yeah.
??A great competition here. You have to be right on.
You listened to what they said. How did you feel singing the song?
I felt good.
I didn't feel like what they said was completely accurate.
Thankfully, it is up to the voters now.
??
What did you disagree with in terms of accuracy?
That it was forgettable.
I don't agree with that.
I think people will remember this tomorrow.
What do you think they will see about that performance?
That i was very comfortable and content with the song.
??I was showing myself. ??Howing who i am on tv.
No one is ever going to admit to being forgettable.
??
???
??
- Good luck to you. - ??
Appreciate it. Thank you very much.
Paula, you get the patience award tonight.
??The most patience.
- ?? - ??
Coming up next, colton berry.
* i used to think that * * i could not go on *
* that life was nothing * * but an awful song *
I'm 18 years old from staunton, virginia.
I'm a student.
I decided to audition ??Just because it was kind of my dream.
I followed it from season one.
I'm enjoying the ride. It is a blast.
I'm going to hollywood!
So i was sitting there
With the rest of the top 50 on the final judgment show.
And i have a wonderful technique with the teletubbies theme song.
In my head whenever i feel nervous.
That is what i did for about three hours.
??I was the last person to go up that elevator.
Me and kyle.
It was so difficult.
??
- ?? - ??
When they told me i made it through,
It was complete and utter shock.
It is amazing being in the top 24 and experiencing all of this.
It is indescribable.
This is my biggest dream.
It is all i have ever wanted.
* we're caught in a trap *
* i can't walk out *
* because i love you too much baby *
* why can't you see *
* what you're doing to me *
* when you don't believe a word i say *
* we can't go on together *
* with suspicious minds *
* and we can't build our dreams *
* on suspicious minds *
* oh let our love survive *
* or dry the tears from your eyes *
* ??Let's don't let a good thing die *
* ??When honey *
* you know i've never lied to you *
* mmm yeah *
* we're caught in a trap *
* i can't walk out *
* because i love you too much baby *
* ?? *
* we're caught in a trap *
* i can't walk out *
* because i love you too much baby *
??You had a good time, man.
?? I love that, man.
- ?? - You were feeling that, right?
??
I love that song.
- Love it. - It was a great song.
??
??You did a pretty good job on it, man.
??
By the end, you started?? Finding your way with it.
I thought it was pretty good.??
- Thank you. - Yeah, yeah, yeah.
It was nice to see a different side of you
Because we have heard the ballads.
It is nice. You were having fun out there.
I don't feel it is the best performance.
??I do think you gave it an eager and fun attempt.
I really do.
Colton, it was okay.
It wasn't quite as bad as the other elvis song.
??I'm having a problem with what i just saw.
??The whole idea of this show is to find a recording artist.
So what i did get from that performance?
Nothing.
It is just a young kid who might have a career in musical theater.
But you have no relevance in today's ??Music industry.
It was just young kid singing an elvis song quite well.
I'm not looking at a recording artist
Or listening to a recording artist.
??That is the issue.
You didn't represent yourself tonight.
It was a complete waste of time.
??
???
Can you help us...??
Help us understand what you mean by looking for a recording artist.
What is the difference in what he did and an actual recording artist?
You look for something unique and special.
Most importantly, current.
- ??The theme was 60's. - I have said this before.??
??
You can make them sound good.
- ?? - That was very karaoke.
- ?? - It was a bit karaoke.
The whole idea is ??You have to find a recording artist.
Hopefully, you will have the chance to show more sides
That makes it not a poor man's version of...
?? That is a lot clearer.
- Stop it. - ??
If people spent more time worrying about their voices
- Rather than their hair... - ??
That is called hopeless. ??
Yes!
??Ryan seacrest. Touche.??
??
???
??
Thank you very much for enduring all that.
??
Some say he looks like peter frampton or leif garrett. You decide.
We will be back after the break with garrett haley.
Welcome back to "idol."
??Three left to go tonight.
You are voting for your favorite.
??At the end of the show.
I want to introduce you to garrett haley.
Like colton, garrett hasn't had a lot of camera time.??
??Someone else was in this situation
And she ended up winning the competition.
- ??Kelly clarkson. - ??
What should we know about you, garrett?
I have been watching this show since i was like nine or ten.
??I too look like ellen degeneres.
??
???
More like leif garrett. ??You know who that is?
- ?? - ??
I get that a lot.
And peter frampton.
Girls ???
- Yeah! - Yeah?
- All the time??? - Good to be you then.
You ready to hit the stage?
Let's do it.
Seems like you want to keep talking to them. ???
Okay. ???
Good luck.
* and i'm move from ??? *
* ??? *
* i never ???*
I'm 17 years old from elida, ohio.
I'm a student.
Me and my family were in san diego on vacation.
I was like, "mom, i should try out for american idol."
My mom always told me to go big or go home.
Confidence was an issue in hollywood.
I have never sang in front of this many people before.
Confidence is not there like it was when you first auditioned.
You really wowed me when i first saw you.
???
For the final judgment,
There goes
Once the elevator doors opened,
I looked down the hall, i see paula and randy smiling.
You were always like a positive guy.
You have a smile on your face.
Dude, the good news this time,
This is a yes, dude. You are going on, dude.
Be happy. Stay happy, baby.
Being here right now,
Just being part of the top 24 is incredible.
This is opening so many doors for me.
This is giving me a lot of opportunities
To show myself to the world.
* you say that you are leaving *
* i can't believe it's true *
* girl, there's just no living *
* without you *
* don't take your love *
* away from me *
* don't you leave my heart in misery *
* if you go *
* then i'll be blue *
* breaking up is hard to do *
* they say that breaking up is *
* hard to do *
* now i know *
* i know that it's true *
* don't say that this is the end *
* instead of breaking up *
* i wish that we were making up *
* i beg of you *
* don't say good-Bye *
* can we give our love another try *
* come on baby *
* let's start anew *
* 'cause breaking up is hard to do *
* break up *
* ???It's true *
Glad that is over. Right?
Wow, ??? I'm happy
Well, listen ???, i mean, i love the song.
But the thing that struck me with this performance here
Is you didn't do anything with it.
It is like, don't be afraid to make these things your own.
Just because whatever the song is from... any song older than
??? Six months ago is old.
- ??? Bring something interesting to it. - Okay
You had a couple of pitch problems.
It was ???
It was kind of boring.
All right.
When you have songs like this,
It is okay to get into ricky minor there and say,
You know what,
I would like to ???
??? Start off slow and then grab a beat with it.
Change it up.
- Because if you stay at that slow tempo, - Yeah
It brings the performance down.
Okay.
Don't be afraid to be courageous with that.
Take chances, baby.
Okay. I'll do that.
They have said it all. It was boring.
Your voice sounded a bit whiny.
- You looked terrified. - Oh, man
It looked like you had been shut up in your bedroom for about...
Whats?!
Looks like you have been shut up in your bedroom for about a month.
- ??? - Omg!
??? You look haunted.
Pale, you know.
You know what?
- ??? - You know what i mean?
- No??? - You need some fresh air.
You need to make yourself young.
???
??? You do. I mean, seriously,
You need to make yourself...
??? Fresh air
- ??? - You need to breathe.
- I'm breathing. - ???
The problem is is that once again,
You are not making yourself relevant,
Young,
- Current. - Yes
- It was just... - ???
- It was very... - ???
I don't mean that.
??? I think i understand what you are saying.
- You know what??? - Yes ???
I mean, it is a strange way of saying it.
In other words, you are a young guy.
- How old are you? Okay. - 17.
Then you have to become relevant.
I mean, he has chosen the wrong words.
???
The fact that you know what he means is scary.
What do you think about what they are saying?
??? I will take it as constructive criticism.
Work with it. I will listen to every single one of them and learn from it.
Great attitude, my man. ???
All right.
The number 1-866-Idols-10
1-866-43657-10
Or you ???
Good luck.
- Thank you very much. - Thank you very much.
We will take a break.
But we are coming back
With our first contestant to play an instrument tonight.
Jason castro.
Friends, would you like to walk around
With one of the top 24 in your pocket?
Well, you can.
By downloading their songs exclusively on itunes.
You could have jason castro.
Whenever you would like.
He is up next. You ready?
Yeah.
Take a look at this.
* we are going all the way *
I'm 20 years old.
I'm from rockwall, texas.
I grew up playing drums all my life.
In dallas, i was not 100% confident.
I had only sang in public about five times before that.
??? This guy has something. I like drummers.
Jason, you are going to hollywood.
Welcome to hollywood, jason.
To get such great feedback was just, like, awesome.
Hollywood week was exciting. ???
It worked out for me.
The judges really liked it.
One of my favorite auditions today.
Thank you.
That last day was emotionally draining.
It was crazy.
I didn't know what to expect. You know,
It was totally anyone's game.
Yes!
Congratulations! Yes!
???
My whole life, ??? Stayed in the back.
??? I have always shied away from everything.
Tonight is the biggest performance of my life.
And i'm putting myself out there today.
See what everybody thinks.
* what a day for a day dream *
* what a day for a day dream boy *
* and i'm lost in a day dream *
* i'm dreaming about my bundle of joy *
* and even if time ain't really on my side *
* it's one of those days * * for taking a walk outside *
* and fall on my face in * * somebody's new mowed lawn *
* i've been having a sweet dream *
* i've been dreaming * * since i woke up today *
* it's starring me in my sweet dream *
* 'cause she's the one * * that makes me feel this way *
* you can be sure that * * if you are feeling all right *
* a day dream will last * * you long into the night *
* tomorrow at breakfast you * * may prick up your ears *
* or you may be dreamin' * * for a thousand years *
* what a day for a day dream *
* what a day for a day *
* dreamin' *
* boy *
I like the little accent with the whole guitar vibe
With you strumming along and playing along with it. ???
You tried to make some interesting things vocally
With the melody and stuff.
A little pitch problems there ???. At the end,
??? Went a little sharp.
???It was all right, man. It was all right.
Didn't blow me away. It was all right.
For me, you did blow me away.
You got me right back hooked into when
I saw you the first time.
And given the song choices,
You picked a song that was absolutely perfect for you.
And your take on it, it was minimal, effortless.
And really joyful. The expression less is more.
I feel you nailed it.
I feel like you are a performer just ...
- Just getting up there and playing guitar. - What color?
???
??? You are a blend of every favorite color that i know.
Yes.
Simon
Jason, i thought that was in the
Top two performances of the night.
I'll tell you why.
Because you, like david,
Have just got it.
You are great with the camera.
Very good choice of song.
Actually, i wouldn't have the band ???.
I think it would have been better with you the guitar.
- Yeah, ??? - You made it sound current.
It proves my point. It is what you do with the song.
As paula said, it was effortless.
- ??? - You have charisma.
I thought it was terrific.
??? Off look of yaw.
- ??? ... Awe. - Yeah.
Yeah. ???
You nervous?
I was real nervous.???
- ??? - After that kind of feedback,
It has to give you confidence.
You are making it to the next round.
It feels good, yeah.
All right.
If you want to vote for jason
Who is still in shock:
1-866-Idols-11
1-866-43657-11
You can text "vote" 5711
Well-Done. Congratulations.
- Thank you. - Thank you very much.
We'll be right back with the final performance of the night
From michael johns.
Welcome back to "idol."
One left. Have we saved the best for last?
Let's find out. It is michael johns.
I'm 29 years old.
I'm from australia originally.
And i'm now living in atlanta.
Dude, i was impressed. Very good audition.
Oh, thank you. ???
My whole adult life has been here in america.
I have been here ten years???.
- You are through, michael. - Going to hollywood, baby.
It can happen. That is all i'm saying, guys!
Each ???
You know, ???
In my fav???
???
I'm just ???
When ???
Put them???
That's ???
* mama??? *
- Michael - Yes sir
Best audition of the day
Thank you
I hopefully ???
And my ???
???
* you know that it would be untrue *
* you know that i would be a liar *
* if i was to say to you *
* girl, we couldn't get much higher *
* come on baby, light my fire *
* try to set the night on fire *
* the time to hesitate is through *
* no time to wallow in the mire *
* try now we can only lose *
* and our love become a funeral pyre *
* come on baby, light my fire *
* try to set the night on fire, yeah *
Yo, what a way to end a great night, man.
I tell you what, man.
I loved you the day i saw you.
Like, you just throw all caution to the wind.
You are always you. You sing great.
I feel like i'm seeing, like, a true legend rock performer.
You are like a michael hutchins.
You were the bomb tonight, baby.
That was hot. I love that.
It was an excellent way to end the night.
And you did set everyone on fire.
I mean, this was a great, great ending. Really was.
And you are a great part of the show.
- ??? - Glad to be here.
I would say, michael,
You are the most consistent
Contestant we have had.D.
Every onofer your auditions i loved.
I didn't like it as much s bohemian rhapsody.
I think you were over trying.
You have hathe natural charisma of a
Lead singer. You've just got it.
No problem
Michael, cong
Beefore the show,
You said to me you were worried abobt what simon might think.
Thinking back to hollywood week.
??? When wchose these songs,???
Cause ???
I wasn't sure if simon was going to go with the we have seen that next."
I'm sure you are happy with the ouomthe then.
Yeah, thanks guys
Good job then
If you want to vote for michael:
1-866-Idols-12 1-866-43657-12
Or if you ???
To 5712
Good luck to you, man. Thank you very much.
- Thank you very much. - Appreciate it.
We will open the lines soon.
Remember, hetw who pull the lowest number of votes
Are out on thursday night.???
My point is
Don't let your favorite driappear.
Here are your you mberbers one more time:
So, there are the guys.
??? 12 different numbers.
Let me go to the judges before we say good night.
Randy, t ndsum up hat we saw here on stage.
Dude, some fierce competition, man.
Season 7 was blazing hot tonight, ryan.???
It is anybody's game right now. Strong.
???? All right.
That is almost it for tonight.
Thank you to randy jackson,
Paula abdul,
And thanks to ricky minor and the band
But most of all,
Thank you for watching.
Tomorrow, the girls will be taking the stage by storm.
And here they are:
All right.
That reminds me of your show.
Time to get to work, america.
The lines will stay open for at least two hours.
Be patient if you don't geg through the first time. Keep on trying.
We will be back with the ladies at 8:00, 7:00c0entral tomorrow
Stay tuned for yur local news.
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