Welcome back to hell week.
The past two days have been full of struggle.
That was ridiculous.
It's heartbreaking to have to go home.
Defeat.
I blew it.
And triumph.
That was genius.
I'm like, shaking, I'm so excited... I can't believe it.
But the worst is yet to come.
Tonight starts the ultimate test for the contestants
since survived the first cut.
It doesn't look great.
It doesn't feel good.
My god.
I'm like, shaking.
You don't know what you're doing.
It's rubbish.
I know you guys lost somebody.
I'm out of here.
You guys were two seconds away from falling on the floor and passing out.
We were such idiots.
This is it for me.
You blew it out the box, dog.
It's group day.
And it starts right now.
Don't panic.
It's 11:00 and the first
round of the Hollywood auditions is just now finishing up.
That is a wrap.
During the first two days, 96 idol dreams came to a crashing halt.
I just ruined my only chance.
Now, 95 contestants remain.
And they are here inside the Kodak Theatre.
It's the dreaded group night.
And for the last 30 minutes,
contestants have been trying to find groups and agree on a song.
That would be awesome.
They will eventually have to add choreography.
While this seems like a simple process, contestants are careful...
We can do this... This is doable.
because a bad decision here can cost everything.
Are you... I... I feel dreams.
Do you want to sing with us?
Dreams?
Come on.
What do you mean us?
Who's us?
The dreamers were one group that started out as a threesome
with contestants Mary Powers, Alex Lambert and Margo May.
But their song selection quickly attracted Hope Johnson and Erynne Hundley.
We're adding two more girls,
but it'll be fine... It'll be...
Wait, wait, wait, what?
Here she is.
Hi, what's up?
Pretty much, they just like,
kinda forced their way into the group.
Are we okay with all these girls?
Ha ha ha.
Let's go sit down because...
Anybody want to do "No one"?
Anybody for "No one"?
"No one"?
While some formations are difficult...
Damn, we got it.
We got it?
We got it.
Yay!
Others like the Mighty Rangers happen naturally.
Number one group.
We all auditioned in Denver.
Denver.
This is a power house group right here.
We were just drawn to each other.
And other groups skip the formalities and get right down to business.
Whatever we gotta do, we're gonna make it creative and different.
This group called phoenix includes Jermaine Sellers,
Kat Nestel, and Moorea Masa.
Moorea made it to Hollywood last season and had a successful performance
in a group with Danny Gokey and Jamar Rogers.
I got a spot from last year that's better... Okay, we better go get it now.
Moorea thinks that rehearsing in the same spot
as last year will bring the group good luck.
I had a stroke of genius and we came into the closet.
And we're never gonna leave until we're done.
Back out in the lobby, Maddie Penrose,
Danny Jones, Mark Labriola, Tori Kelly,
and Kim Kerbow complete the Denver ensemble known as the Mighty Rangers.
I can't do that.
You can be like...
No one seems to be clear on where they really stand.
We don't know what we're doing.
It's just that first move.
We're just, like, at the beginning of this whole thing.
I mean...
No, we're not.
I don't think it's that big of a deal, but that's just me.
I'm pissed about it.
It's okay, Simmer.
And the rest of the dreamers are nowhere to be found.
I don't know where my group went.
I can't find them.
Once Mary and Alex appear...
# go to your... #
So do concerns about the
group's new members.
Two girls want to join our group... They're really sweet,
but I don't have that captivating vibe about them.
See, you know what?
These two are fired.
They're not here.
When we come back, the drama unfolds as the toughest round
in hollywood turns downright nasty.
They stole our idea.
Ah!
Some groups shine onstage...
That was very good.
While others crumble under the pressure.
It was as bad as I've ever,
ever heard in my life.
Plus, incredible auditions you don't want to miss.
And an even bigger dream comes true for Big Mike.
I just can't believe I'm not there for this.
All right, here we go.
We've got another push coming.
It's 12:00 and the sound of
Groups rehearsing fills the night air.
# I hear voices when I'm
Dreaming #
The contestants have all
settled in except for the dreamers who have yet to begin.
See, you know what?
These two are fired.
They're not here.
Our other two people aren't here right now.
Before the group can even
start, they rehash the idea of dropping newcomers Erynne and Hope.
I don't want to do this.
Can we have three... Can we have three people?
I'm not okay.
Is it possible for us to have three people?
Do you not want us to be in the group?
No, it's not...
We can go pick another song and we can do this by ourselves 'cause it's cool.
I mean...
I feel bad.
Without a clear leader, Mary decides to take control of the group's fate.
What was your announcement,
uh, on stage about how many people need to be in the groups?
While they fight over who's in and who's out,
Dallas contestants Paige Miles and Thaddeus Johnson would be happy just
to find a place for their group to rehearse.
We just need some space.
Jessica Cunningham and Liz Rooney finish up the quartet known as Neapolitan.
As soon as they find a spot,
They get right down to work on lady Gaga's Bad Romance.
Yeah, that's it.
That's the one.
Across the room, Destiny's Wild is also rehearsing lady Gaga.
But their enthusiastic rehearsing has caused a bit of a stir.
# ooh yeah #
We're the only group that we
have to keep moving because
we're being so loud 'cause we're so amazing, so...
And everybody's jealous of us.
So Siobhan Magnus, Jareb Liewer,
Theiry and Todrick Hall make what will hopefully
be their final move of the night.
And they parked themselves right next to Neapolitan,
who quickly take note of their new neighbors
and adjust their volume accordingly.
# ahhhhh #
With both groups rehearsing
so close to each other, it's only natural that frustration sets in.
# ah-ha love love love #
Right now, we're just trying
to rehearse without any drama.
Sydnee was like, " it'll be a cool part if you go like this... "
And right... They looked at us and then they was like,
" oh, we like that. "
Then they started doing it,
like, right after us.
# they're going down #
# mm-mmm... #
They're trying to compete with us.
Oh, I thought they were behind me.
I was like, "no, I'm just kidding, y'all just sound good.
you sound great."
Meanwhile, inside this closet,
The plan of group night Veteran Moorea has long since come out.
Let's hit every single one of them, okay?
Just trust me.
We'll work it out.
But her arrangement doesn't seem so hot to some members of the Phoenix.
There's no possible way that we're gonna do that,
and be able to do any harmonies in this verse.
Yeah, we have to.
That's like a cop-out.
We have to do harmonies on it.
I promise we can do it.
Let's just get all the harmonies right and then be done for the night.
Back in the rehearsal hall,
Erynne and Hope are still waiting to find out
if their going to be a part of the Dreamers.
Mary wants to take charge of everybody, she wants to lead everybody,
and that's not cool because we're a group.
They didn't know if they could do, like,
choreograph it or split it up into a five-part thing.
Yeah, 'cause it's...
But they didn't tell us until right now.
Until right now.
Okay, we're gonna do it.
We're gonna do it.
It's not we like them... It's just tension right now.
So the Dreamers are still alive.
Okay, let's get our blocking done, okay?
And now, it's a race against time to catch up with
the progress of the other groups.
# ooh #
It's 2:30 in the morning and
far from the drama going on below is big Mike.
His group team, Awesome, got ahead of the game and was the first to finish.
We got the song, we got the harmonies, we got the moves.
We got the moves.
We sat down and we got it done.
Just practiced.
Now big Mike is taking a moment to touch base with his wife,
who is about to deliver their first child.
My water just broke.
All right.
Of course I want to be there.
I got a long week and my wife wants me to succeed right now,
so I gotta do it.
I gotta do it.
Hopefully we'll have a baby here before the sun come up,
so we'll see.
That'd be nice... That'd be great, baby.
It's been a very long day.
Some of the contestants have gone to bed.
But a lot of them are still rehearsing.
# whoo hoo #
# you #
And the late hour is beginning to take its toll.
And the Mighty Rangers are no exception.
I'm very, very tired right now.
It's 3:20 in the morning.
There's two of our group still in there.
I'm not sure what they're doing,
but it's time to call it.
People, our dance moves were not down at all.
I think the choreography is definitely gonna make us stand out,
because, uh, we have our moves down.
This round is like, all of us need to have each others' backs,
you know, or else we're not gonna make it.
Good night.
See you tomorrow.
While some of the others call it a night,
the power struggle within the Dreamers is getting a second wind.
We're all in a group, listen to my opinion too.
I'm listening to you.
Listen to me.
I didn't come this far to put my confidence in someone else.
If they hold theirs, they hold theirs.
If they don't, they don't.
I'm gonna do what I do.
It ain't about them carrying me to the 24, honey.
And during the group's nighttime run-through,
Mary's leadership even becomes too much for people outside the group.
Just listen, honey.
Listen, honey, I'm trying to accommodate you, okay?
You gotta just go with me.
I just wanna sing it through for the key.
Okay. Oh, good.
All right? I'm trying to add a couple measures for you.
Okay, I'm not trying to be pushy,
but I don't wanna waste our time, that's all.
You are, I promise we're gonna get through it, I promise.
Okay, good.
# yeah, I want your love #
Having a more successful
run-through with our other vocal coaches is Destiny's Wild.
Good, good, good.
But rival group, Neapolitan,
grows frustrated while waiting.
What's taking them so long?
We've been waiting a really long time to give them our key.
You got it.
Now, go forth and practice.
We're pumped and we're all a little punchy 'cause we're tired.
So we're gonna go to the rooms.
# rah-rah-ah-ah-ah #
# roma roma-ma #
# gaga ooh la la #
# want your bad romance #
See you tomorrow.
With Destiny's Wild dancing confidently off to bed,
Neapolitan finally gets their chance to rehearse.
# caught in a bad romance #
But fatigue has made it much more difficult.
# I want your... #
See we're gonna go into the...
- Sorry, yeah. - OK.
We're gonna have probably a very short night
and get right back to this in the morning.
What do you think, Ray?
It's been wonderful.
After the break, Neapolitan and Destiny's Wild square off on stage.
They can't do it like Destiny's Wild, but...
It's not about intimidation.
Fatigue and frustration take over.
You don't know what you're doing.
If you forget the words,
you're gonna get kicked out of the competition.
This is it for me.
And big Mike finally gets the news he's been waiting for.
I cannot believe that baby's coming out right now.
# it's a beautiful morning #
It's the beginning of a brand new day.
And during breakfast, the groups pick up where
they left off just hours earlier.
That sounded good.
The harmony sounded good.
The morning sun has brought a renewed energy to last night's weary contestants.
# people keep seeing #
# more and more each day #
# gotta say #
Wah!
And unlike most group days,
today almost everyone seems calm and confident about last night's progress.
We all got along really,
really well.
It's a really, really great collaboration on all of our parts.
Now, it's 10:30 and the groups are running
through their final dress rehearsals.
For a few of them, something is missing.
# and I just jump in to din #
# the way #
It was the words.
# all this illusion #
Do any of you guys know the lyric?
It's one verse you have to remember.
But it's Phoenix who gets a reality check.
You don't know what you're doing.
Each of you...
You just schedule our stuff out...
Sorry.
It's not your turn.
And as the morning progressed...
this group stuff is for the birds.
Things began to look a little more like group day.
You are the weakest link right now,
because you're not singing at something when you need to sing something.
Even if it's like,
# ooh go again and say what you're feeling #
I don't care what you do, sing something
and as the intensity rises,
Big Mike gets an update from his wife.
She's 8 centimeters, so they think within the next, like,
Hour and a half.
Throughout all this drama,
the group, Destiny's Wild, was still getting all the attention.
Everybody keeps coming up to us saying,
"wow, you're group is really good, it's really creative."
I was watching this group perform...
and it's just, that's what I want to do.
It's like they have fun,
You know?
They're up there, it's like,
"somebody forgot to snap.
Who cares?"
You know what I mean?
They didn't stop the whole production.
As Mary makes one last effort to smooth out her group's discord...
We have a chance right now,
To do callbacks.
We can learn different ways.
Okay.
The moment they've all been preparing for has finally arrived.
The Contemptations, right here.
Destiny's Wild, the Parkettes.
And just as they're being called in,
big Mike gets the most important phone call of his life.
Hello?
Team Awesome stays with him for moral support.
Mike got pulled away and then they pulled him out on the phone.
He's been getting pulled away this whole time.
# I have been searching #
# all of my days #
I just can't believe I'm not
there for this, but god's got a plan, has to...
'Cause this is too big to miss.
Push that baby out.
I'm real excited for Big Mike, though.
Yeah, I know.
Talking his wife through labor, that's pretty cool.
# before I look around me #
# and it seems you found me #
All right, here we go.
We got another push coming.
# as the days keep turning #
# into night #
Oh, the baby's coming out now.
# as the days keep turning #
# into night #
The whole baby's out?
# even breathing #
# feels all right #
Now that Mrs. Lynche has done her part,
It's Big Mike's turn to deliver, as he makes his way inside.
Yeah, I still got work to do though, still got work to do.
This group in the theater is mentally drained and physically exhausted.
Today is their toughest day in front of our four judges,
Because today's challenge...
group day.
Let's get it started.
Making their way onstage is Faith, the first group of the day.
Hi, I'm Michelle.
Charity.
I'm Ashley.
And we're Faith.
# to the left, to the left #
# everything you own #
# in a box to the left #
# in the closet #
# that's my stuff #
# yes, if I bought it #
# now please don't touch #
# don't touch #
# it's my name #
# that's on that jag #
# remove your bag #
# let me call you a cab #
# you must not know #
# 'bout me #
# you must not know 'bout me #
# I could have another you #
# in a minute #
# matter fact #
# he'll be here in a minute #
# baby #
Faith's performance is over,
but have they made believers out of the judges?
Uh, Charity, step forward.
They're about to find out right now.
Front row and back row,
you're all through.
So group day is off to a good start.
Ashley Rodriguez, Charity Vance,
and Michelle Delamor have all breezed through.
Over here!
And as they take a moment to celebrate, back onstage, this day has been anything
but a breeze for newly-named father Big Mike and team Awesome.
# I never met a girl #
# who made me feel #
# the way that you do #
# you're all right #
# oh, yeah #
# whenever I'm asked #
# to make some of my dreams #
# real I say that you do #
# you're outta sight #
# so fee fi fo fum #
# look out baby #
# 'cause here I come #
# i'll try to make you #
# love me too #
# so get ready, so get ready #
# 'cause here I come #
# get ready 'cause here I come #
Has team Awesome lived up to its name?
That decision is up to the judges.
Michael Lynche, step forward.
Tim Urban, step forward.
The other half of this group is Michael Castro and Seth Rollins,
who we first met back in Orlando.
I'm married.
I have two kids.
My son, uh, is diagnosed with autism.
That would be such a blessing to be able to afford everything
and get the best care for him that we need.
Daddy's going to Hollywood.
Yeah!
Yay, whoo!
And now the fate of these four men, two of them young fathers,
is about to be decided...
Front row...
After the break.
Find out which one of these dads survives the brutal cut.
Plus more amazing performances with spectacular victories...
You could be the potential winner.
And shocking defeats, as the tension of group round...
They stole our idea.
Boils over.
I'm not power hungry.
I will never work with them again.
Welcome back to group day.
Where team Awesome has just finished their performance.
On the front row is big Mike and on the back row is Seth Rollins.
Front row, through to the next round.
Back row, end of the line, sorry.
Sorry, guys.
It's a bittersweet ending for team Awesome...
Ooh!
Whoo!
And for these fathers who started their journey together
in Orlando, this moment brings them to a fork in the road.
- One returns home... - I feel pretty bad, you know.
It was my last chance.
Uh, my third time trying out.
So go back and take care of my family.
And for the other, he's going to have to wait a little longer.
I just... I can't wait to get home and meet her.
It's unbelievable, it's a good day, it's her birthday.
Back inside the theater, our next group Neapolitan, is ready to go.
Since last night, they've been locked in a feud with the group Destiny's Wild.
Both groups are singing the same song.
And Destiny's Wild sits and watches as Neapolitan takes the stage.
# rah-rah-ah-ah-ah #
# roma roma-ma #
# gaga ooh, la la #
# want your bad romance #
# I want your lovin' #
# I want your disease #
# I want your everything #
# as long as it's free #
# I want your love #
# love love love #
# I want your love #
Things seem to be going well
For Neapolitan, but Destiny's Wild is not happy about it.
And earlier today, they explained why.
When we rehearsed in the room with Bird,
we were the first ones to go up and start
rehearsing and we told them we wanted to do an a cappella.
That's why we were thinking with just the arpeggio and then
we would do it a cappella because we had that arrangement.
They were the second group to go.
You got it, a cappella yourselves.
We came up with that from the get-go.
That was one of the first things we decided to do.
What they're trying to say is that they stole our idea.
# I want your lovin' #
# I want your revenge #
Okay.
I... I actually thought, in its own way, that was very good.
I genuinely do.
- I do because... - You passed it.
I can see you worked hard at it... You made an effort.
I like to see effort at this point, as we've said before.
Um, I thought you all came over well.
I thought it was great.
No one had chose this song,
Actually, so we just decided to take it and
try to have fun with it, so...
All right, here goes.
Um, Liz, step forward.
Paige, step forward.
Jessica, step forward.
Thaddius, step forward.
You're all going through.
Thank you.
As Neapolitan takes their victory lap, their rivals take the stage.
# rah-rah-ah-ah-ah #
# roma roma-ma #
# gaga ooh la la #
# want your bad romance #
# I want your ugly #
# I want your disease #
# I want your everything #
# as long as it's free #
# I want your love #
# love love love #
# I want your love #
# I want your ugly #
# I want your disease #
# I want your everything #
# as long as it's free #
# love #
# oh oh oh #
# oh oh #
# caught in a bad romance #
Huh...
Oh, man.
Now it's up to the judges.
Okay, you four.
Um, it really was... weird.
It... you gotta know that.
You're... you're dressed like it's gonna be cirque du soleil or something.
All of you are... are in these outfits that we...
But it was... it was, uh, it was surreal as what it was.
But you're stickin' around.
So just like their rivals,
Everyone made it through.
But they still weren't satisfied.
Maybe they got intimidated
and wanted to try what we tried.
'Cause we're leaders and... they're followers.
And we rock.
We're very much trendsetters.
And back on stage...
You guys are all through.
It seems Destiny's Wild has sparked yet another trend.
# 'cause I am super woman #
You all made it to the next round.
# I never met a girl #
# who could make me feel #
# the way that you do #
Good news, you're through.
# you went to school #
# to learn girl #
# something you never #
# never learned before #
You're all in the same boat.
But it's a good boat to be in.
Another group hoping to follow in their footsteps are
the Mighty Rangers from Denver.
Last night the group was torn over the idea of rehearsing or going to bed.
But how will the split decision affect today's audition?
To be honest like, they haven't wanted to practice very much,
So I'm really worried that today's gonna be my last day.
# turn the music up in here #
# I can hear him #
# loud and clear #
# like he's whisperin' #
# in my ear #
# tellin' me that he #
# wants to own me #
# to control me #
Things are off to a good start for Tori and Maddie.
# and I just can't take it #
# anymore #
# yeah #
# na-na random by the ear #
# when you're standin' #
# by my ear #
- Hey, hey, hold on. - wait up.
# it's a ra... #
I'm so sorry.
Oh, my gosh.
Danny, step forward please.
Kimberly, step forward.
Mark, step forward.
Good news for you, back row, you're going through.
Thank you.
Thanks, guys.
Can I please get one more chance?
I mean, this is it for me.
I don't get to come back next year.
You know what, we've all heard no more than yes.
And yeah, Mark, you know what, don't beg.
It's not cool.
So we say farewell to three people from the Denver auditions.
Danny Jones, Kimberly Kerbow,
And a devastated Mark Labriola.
What are you feeling?
Just sadness, you know?
I just feel like, if I was given another chance...
Sorry.
This was a dream, you know?
And, uh, I was really hoping
that it would, uh, come true.
But, uh, maybe in another... another life.
When we return, more tears and even bigger cheers.
As the groups put everything on the line.
And the pressure is so intense,
One contestant bails on the competition.
I just left because I didn't wanna, like, humiliate myself.
Don't panic.
Welcome back to Hollywood week at the Kodak Theatre.
It's 5:00 and from the beginning, Jermaine Sellers' Group
has had nothing but trouble.
It would take away from the verse.
But that's one of the things that... that's like a cop-out.
We have to do harmonies on it.
You don't know what you're doing.
Each of you.
And now, they're just minutes away from their audition.
And to add to their troubles,
Group member Kat Nestel decides to quit without warning.
This is... you know, this is your life,
so if you wanna walk out on a great opportunity then... then walk out.
I just left because I... I knew that I would mess up, and like,
I didn't wanna, like, humiliate myself, you know?
It's all good though.
Okay, you guys, just relax.
We got it.
Okay.
I know you guys lost somebody.
Don't panic.
It might change your choreography a little bit.
It will not change anything you do vocally.
All right?
You're needed on the stage right now.
Thank you.
The Phoenix now coming out on stage... they started out with five in their group,
and then Kat decided to bail at the last minute,
leaving them with virtually no time to rehearse as a group of four.
So let's see how they step up or not.
So guys,
That felt like survivor to me.
Especially you, Moorea.
You were looking at your guys like, you know,
I needed something to hang on to.
And you gotta be careful about that.
After all that we've come through,
I think that we're gonna feel okay whether we made
it or not 'cause we went through a lot, so...
What did you go through?
Well, just the struggle at the beginning of us all working together...
No, the struggle was you had 12 hours to learn a song.
That is not hardship.
No, they're saying with the girl leaving.
Yeah, but you know what?
That happens in life.
It's not a hardship.
It's rubbish.
Ben, step forward.
Moorea, step forward.
Front row, it's the end of the line.
Back row, you're through to the next round.
Thank you.
Only Jeff and Jermaine will be moving on to the last day of Hollywood.
It was fire, it was hell and brimstone.
I know I am not meant to be in no group.
I'm not.
And the struggle of group round continues to take its
toll as Ben and Moorea say good-bye to Hollywood.
I don't think I'll come back to Idol.
In the past year, I've grown as a person so much.
And I'm very, very thankful for that.
And throughout the day,
contestants continued to struggle with one song more than any other.
We're gonna sing Sweet Escape by Gwen Stefani.
Uh-oh.
# ooh yeah #
# do do do do da-da #
# ba da da da #
# ee da nay dee dee #
# dee dee de dee dee #
# dee dee doo #
# 'cause i've been #
# actin' like sour milk #
# fell on the floor #
# fuddry fidgery #
# doot doot #
# that's the reason #
# I've been acting so cold #
This is the way the middle
part sounded like to me.
Blah blah blah blah...
Bluh bluh bluh bluh...
# like somethin' that fell #
# on the floor and she said #
# that's the reason I've been #
# acting so cold #
It's like how I sing it
and then I get to refrigerator,
and that's all I know.
# 'cause I've been acting #
# like sour milk fell #
# on the floor #
# it's your fault you didn't #
# shut the refrigerator #
# maybe that's the reason #
# I've been acting so cold #
Well, good for you, you're
the first person all night long
- that's gotten that entire chorus right. - Thank you very much.
It was.
And the last group taking a stab at Gwen Stefani is Big Dreams.
It includes Matt Lawrence,
who shared his story of hardship in the Orlando auditions.
I spent four birthdays behind bars.
It hurt my family so much.
You can really, really sing.
Definitely one of the best today.
Welcome to Hollywood, Matt!
As well as Amanda Shechtman from the Boston tryouts,
whose dramatic pleas earned her a spot in Hollywood.
Singing is what I love to do.
Man, please listen to me.
Yes.
You got four yeses!
Welcome to Hollywood!
# whoo hoo #
# if I could escape #
# oh, well, first of all #
# let me say I must apologize #
# for acting stank #
# and treatin' you this way #
# 'cause I've been acting #
# like sour milk #
# fell on the floor #
# to shut the refrigerator #
# maybe that's the reason #
# I've been acting so cold #
# tell me, boy #
Whoa...
Do you know what?
There isn't gonna be any you step forward,
you step back. I mean, what's the point?
I mean, it was so horrific.
I mean, it was as bad as I've ever, ever heard in my life.
Please, anything you could consider...
No, I'm not going to take anything into consideration.
Seriously.
You're all in the same boat.
And I'm sorry, it's the end.
Thank you.
Thank you, all.
Thank you.
Try again.
Everyone in Big Dreams is headed home.
You know, this meant the world to me.
It was, uh, a really big opportunity.
And, uh, yeah, I got a lot of
people behind me kinda looking for something there.
So that's, you know, it's gonna be a bit of a disappointment.
I have a lot of... of...
I have a lot in me and I'm just sad I didn't get to share that.
As the day went on, we said good-bye to many other familiar faces,
like Leah Laurenti who auditioned in Boston.
And Carmen Turner who tried out with her best friend in Atlanta,
as well as Kimberly Carver and
Dave Pittman from the Dallas auditions.
Dave, keep at it.
Thank you for the opportunity... I really appreciate it.
# hey everybody has #
# their song #
And for many, saying good-bye
is even tougher than they imagined.
They looked at us like we were such idiots.
I'm going home, so it's fine.
# don't you know #
# that you still belong #
# na na na na na #
# in the California sun #
Hollywood.
Hollywood!
Coming up,
incredible performances you don't want to miss.
Plus, the final groups hit the stage and The Dreamers come crashing down.
That's just gonna look ignorant.
Now I'm really starting to get frustrated.
Mary, step forward.
Front row...
welcome back to American Idol in Hollywood.
It's been a day full of drama on and off stage.
But despite the rising tension,
the group, Middle "C" is shining.
# tellin' me that he #
# wants to own me #
# to control me #
# come closer #
# and I just can't bring #
# myself no way #
# and I don't want to escape #
# I just can't stop #
Another standout was the
group, Three Men and A Baby.
# you can be sure #
# that it'll only get better #
# you and me together #
# through the days and nights #
# I don't worry 'cause #
# everything's gonna be #
# all right #
# no one, no one #
# no one #
Thank you.
You all made it to the next round.
Congratulations.
But it was a different atmosphere backstage.
The Dreamers are the last group of the day,
and for them, it's been a nightmare.
We really do need to, like,
not just go like this the whole time, you know?
That's just gonna look ignorant.
We gotta get it.
Really... now, I'm really starting to get frustrated.
She thinks that she knows everything that she's supposed
to know and instead of listening to someone else's opinion,
she doesn't want to hear it.
That's not the way I was taught to rehearse.
That's not the way.
Mary tries to overpower people when we're all singing.
She'll throw in the uhh...
# oh, yeah #
She'll throw in her trills,
and I think the judges will see that and say,
"what is she doing?"
We looked great, we sounded great up there.
This does not look great.
This doesn't look great, it doesn't feel good.
The Dreamers, five big personalities that,
uh, had a little bit of trouble last night,
well into this morning.
Let's see if they can pull it off collectively onstage.
# ay-oh #
# and here I go again you say #
# you want your freedom #
# freedom #
# listen carefully #
# to the sound #
# sound #
# oh, thunder only happens #
# when it's raining #
How do we switch her?
Microphone off?
# players only love you #
# when they're playin' #
Oh.
# there you go again #
# you say #
# these are for freedom #
Okay, no more, no more, no
more, please.
Wow...
wow.
It's like the dream died, somewhere on that stage, guys.
Wow.
Those backgrounds were painful, Dude... they were, like,
what is going on up there?
Now it's down to this last decision by the judges.
Mary, step forward.
Hope, step forward.
Alex, step forward.
You had a tough ride today, right?
Tough, really tough.
Front row, you made it.
You're through to the next round.
Girls in the back row, sorry.
Thank you for coming out.
As the group says good-bye,
and head their separate ways...
Keep Hope alive.
Ha ha ha, yeah.
Mary shares her final thoughts.
For like, the 12 hours of just insanity we went through,
just... our group was just...
I love'em all and I wish them all the best,
but I will never work with them again.
But the day wasn't all casualties.
Of the 96 that started the day,
71 are headed to their last performance in Hollywood.
Whoo!
You're all through.
Like, John Park and Haeley Vaughn,
Angela Martin and Tasha Layton,
Tyler grady, Katelyn Epperly,
Lloyd Thomas, Keia Johnson, and Christian Spears.
Katie, you could be the potential winner.
Yeah!
And for those that endured,
group round was an experience they will never forget.
Just the journey, you know,
up to this day has been, uh,
more living than I've done in all my years.
One more day.
I think anybody that gets a chance to change their lives,
there's no words or feelings that can describe it.
Next week the contestants take the stage for the last time
to prove to the judges that they deserve to be in the top 24.
It's terrifying, and there are a lot of shockers.
Who rises to the top?
And who falls right at the finish line?
Call my name, please.
Call it!