Tonight on this very stage... Countless dreams will be tested
as we start this epic journey known as Hollywood week.
The talent, I'm telling you, it is most definitely better
than ever this season.
Season ten, dude, it's on fire already.
[Dramatic music]
♪ ♪
That golden ticket only amounts to this... One more shot.
I'm sorry, you're going home.
It's the end of the line for you guys--I'm sorry.
With the most talent we've ever seen, it will be the
toughest week of their lives.
This year is going to be twice as hard, because we have double
the amount of contestants... Two times the drama, two times the talent.
But there is only one Hollywood week.
Brace yourself.
This is American Idol!
[Upbeat techno music]
♪ ♪
Hollywood.
There's no place like it on earth.
But for 327 of the nation's best singers, there's nothing like Hollywood week.
I'm in Hollywood!
[Whooping, cheering]
It's unreal.
It's like living the dream.
Once-in-a-lifetime chance.
Ready to rock!
They've come from around the country... All: Hollywood!
Whoo!
Searching for the chance to chase their dreams.
Home sweet home!
I'm here!
I like it!
But there will be little time to relax, 'cause now they must
cash in their golden tickets for one shot onstage.
And as the judges arrive, they know they have a difficult task ahead.
You know, this is where the men from the boys and the women
from the girls, you know?
You get to see who your competition is.
Best of the best are here.
It's gonna be great.
These kids gotta bring it hard, dude, or forget about it.
Forget about it!
Ty y all swore up and down, "please just give me another chance.
I'll be good, I'll be good."
And we're hoping that they did their homework.
This is what's gonna happen.
Let's go.
We're gonna go in... goin' in.
We're gonna come out.
Come out.
Nobody gets hurt.
But that's far from the case as our veteran shares theruruth about this week.
You get one shot.
This is make it or break it.
Oh, my God, this is heart-wrenching.
Backstage, the tension is mounting for the first group of contestants.
Nervous.
There's so many emotions going through my head right now.
It's, uh...Really hard to, you know, take this all in.
So the judges are in their places.
Our new panel is ready to go.
It's time to officially begin the Hollywood competition.
Like every year, contestants will come out in lines of ten.
Walk that walk, baby.
They'll sing individually, a cappella, but will receive no feedback.
At this round is sudden death.
This is the end of the road for you guys.
That means you're either in or out.
Waiting in the wings is the first contestant to perform, Brett loewenstern.
Today's an important day for me because this could change my life.
And as he takes the stage, will the pressure prove to be too much?
Hi. I'm Brett loewenstern.
I'm from Boca raton, Florida, and I'm 16 years old.
And I'm shaking in my pants right now.
I'm not gonna lie.
And, um--sorry.
Take a deep breath, baby, take a deep breath.
Breathe, breathe.
[Inhales, exhales]
You got it, baby!
But there's a painful reason for these nerves.
Growing up, starting in about ththe third grade, people would
pick on me, and it would--it would hurt a lot.
But Brett's confidence was boosted... All: Yes!
With a golden ticket to Hollywood.
[Whooping]
Now is his time to shine.
♪ You know you got it ♪
Go ahead.
♪ When I find myself ♪
♪ in times of trouble ♪
♪ mother Mary comes to me ♪
♪ speaking words of wisdom ♪
♪ let ibebe ♪
♪ and in my hour of darkness ♪
♪ she is standing ♪
♪ right in front of me ♪
Come on.
♪ There will be an answer ♪
♪ let it be ♪
[Cheers and applause]
That boy's got the blues.
I love that kid.
With no feedback to guide him, Brett will have to wait
until the entire line has sung to find out the results.
[Low conversation]
In this group, you've got Brett who we saw in New Orleans.
With half of the contestants going home today...
Will the 16-year-old make the cut?
The judges are deliberating right now.
We're ready.
And here we go.
All right.
Symphony, step forward.
Brett, step forward.
[Whispers] God, this is awful.
Front row... guess we'll be seeing you in the next round.
So Brett's Idol dream lives on.
I would like to say to the people that, you know, tried to
bring me down, bully me, backstab me--whatever.
No negativity anymore.
I'm done, you know, with feeling--with being a victim.
Now I'm gonna really shine out and show that, you know what,
I'm very appreciative that I have this great opportunity.
And as the morning rolled on, that great opportunity continued as some early
favorites sailed through this first round.
How you doing, Hollywood?
Including New York's Rachel zevita.
Whoo-whoo!
♪ I'm leaving you ♪
♪ for the last time, baby ♪
♪ you say you're lovin' ♪
♪ but you don't love me ♪
♪ and I've been confused ♪
♪ out of my mind lately ♪
Thia, the 15-year-old who auditioned in Milwaukee... ♪ your daddy's rich ♪
♪ and your mama's ♪
♪ good-looki-I-in' ♪
♪ so I said, oh, baby ♪
♪ don't you cry ♪
♪ have you ever heard 1 and Casey, who auditioned in
Austin, was also an easy yes.
♪ When they love ♪
♪ that's the kinda magic ♪
♪ music we make ♪
♪ with our lips ♪
♪ when we kiss ♪
♪ there we'll go ♪
♪ flying high in bird land ♪
♪ high in the sky up above ♪
[Cheers and applause]
Guess we'll be seeing you in the next round.
Congratulations.
We'll check back in with those three in the next round.
And our next contestant... Oh, yay, Victoria!
With the support of her mother in the balcony... Plans to be there as well.
Hi. I'm Victoria huggins.
We first met this charismatic southern belle in new Jersey.
Hello, everybody.
Hey, everybody.
And she proved to have more than just the vocals.
The most personality ever on Idol!
And after making a strong impression on the road...
Victoria arrived in Hollywood prepared for a long stay.
I am really excited about this week and hopefully the next week.
Okay, there's mine.
Hollywood is always that one that some singers dread, but I'm
ready...Especially for group week.
I'm ready to put some choreography in there.
Gonna stay for a while.
'Cause I am the next American Idol, so duh.
[Laughs]
Look at those mountains!
Maybe people'll look at me like I'm looking at these mountains.
But can she bring this confidence center stage?
♪ Da da da-aar ♪
♪ wow ♪
♪ life is more than just ♪
♪ how many breaths you take ♪
♪ but the moments ♪
♪ that take your breath away ♪
♪ lord, take my breath away ♪
♪ look at me, can't believe ♪
♪ I finally made it here ♪
♪ I'm feelin' like ♪
♪ I'm where I belong ♪
♪ I'm singing my ♪
♪ hallelujah song ♪
♪ ye-ea-eah ♪
♪ hard to find, took some time ♪
♪ but I never was by myself ♪
♪ there were angels ♪
♪ helping me all along ♪
Whoo!
Now it's judgment time.
[Low conversation]
Of these, he did amazing, she did not.
Um... Victoria, step forward.
Back row...
You made it through to the next round.
Front row, it's the end of the line.
Thank you.
[Cheers and applause]
[Thoughtful piano music]
♪ ♪
I love you.
I feel more... Than just a 17-year-old.
I feel...Special.
Knknow north Carolina'll be proud of me and...I am their
American Idol, and I know that.
So their Idol dream is cut short, and Victoria is sent home
packg.G...All b bags.
All righty, taltoto you later.
Love you. Bye.
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One shot.
[Sniffling]
[Upbeat techno music]
♪ ♪
[Sad guitar music]
♪ ♪
It's been an emotional morning here in Hollywood.
For some, the promise of changing their life has ended all too soon.
Sorry. This is the end of the road for you guys.
But for others, it's less about the individual conquest and more
about being here for someone else.
James durbin and Paris tassin know that all too well.
My son and my fiancee are the whole reason that I'm doing this.
My daughter's name is kyra.
She has problems... With her hearing.
She has hearing loss.
We've...Been kind of struggling... And, uh, I got laid off and...
It's just been tough.
For both, today's audition bears the weight of the world.
Up first is Paris.
Set it off, Paris.
♪ Far across the distance ♪
♪ and spaces between us ♪
♪ you have come to show ♪
♪ you go on ♪
♪ you're here ♪
♪ there's nothing I fear ♪
♪ and I know ♪
♪ that my heart will ♪
♪ go on ♪
[Cheers and applause]
Next up is James, who's used to taking on challenges.
I was diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome and high functioning autism.
♪ Oh, darlin' ♪
♪ please believe me ♪
♪ I'll never do you no harm ♪
♪ believe me when I beg you ♪
[High note] ♪ I'll never ♪
♪ do you ♪
♪ no ha-aa-aa-aarm ♪
Wow!
Oh, damn!
Also in this line, two ladies who had a strong connection with
Steven in their Nashville auditions.
15-year-old Lauren won him over with a song.
Whoo!
Come on.
Sing it.
♪ When you're far away ♪
♪ and dreamin' ♪
Uh-oh!
While stormi charmed him with her looks.
Wow!
But miss teen usa split the panel.
Seriously, you two?
Seriously?
That might be the smallest voice we've ever heard.
Let's see if Jennifer's right as stormi takes on the big stage.
Oh, lord.
♪ Why don't you stay ♪
♪ I'm up off my knees ♪
♪ I can't take it any longer ♪
♪ you can't give me ♪
♪ what I need ♪
♪ when she begs you ♪
♪ not to go ♪
[Applause]
Whoo. Come on.
Now it's Lauren's turn.
♪ As time goes by ♪
♪ so slowly ♪
♪ that time can do ♪
♪ so much ♪
♪ are you still ♪
♪ mi-ii-ne ♪
♪ I need your love ♪
Thank you.
Yeah, baby!
Although we've made a lot of changes to the show this year,
one thing remains the same, and that is the pressure of this week.
James, step forward.
[Suspenseful music]
♪ ♪
Lauren, step forward.
Paris, step forward.
Front row... congratulations.
You're through to the next round.
Back row, thank you.
See you later.
So James, Lauren, and Paris are in.
We'll check back with these early favorites in the next round.
But for stormi, our pageant queen, it's the end of her reign.
I don't think there was much hope.
You had to have a really spectacular voice, and I
couldn't do anything to help that.
Hoping his voice makes more impact is Chris medina, whose
journey is dedicated to his fiancee.
How's Julie?
Thanks for asking.
She's gettin' better every day and... She's an inspiration to me every day.
She keeps trying every day.
She's, uh, she's incredible.
Good.
I swear he sings so good because he sings to you.
For me to come here and to have juliana's situation...I use
it as an inspiration, experience to get through this impossible
task in front of me now.
I want this for my entire family and especially juliana.
This is where it all can change or all can stay the same.
I don't want it to stay the same.
♪ 'Cause you and I both loved ♪
♪ what you and I spoke of ♪
♪ o-of ♪
♪ and others just read ♪
[Applause]
Thank you.
I'm happy with that.
Gut-wrenching.
Chris medina, move forward.
Front line, congratulations, you're through to the next round.
Sorry, back line, this is the end of the road for you guys.
It's a poignant victory for Chris.
Whoo!
What's up?
You're here for a reason.
The next level kicks it up, the groups, all right?
So good luck.
Get a little rest, and we'll see you soon.
Thank you.
[Inspirational music]
♪ ♪
Awesome.
♪ I will try to fix you ♪
Coming up... ah... I don't think either one.
The contestants realize that no one is safe... Sorry to put you through this.
As the Hollywood week auditions intensify.
♪ A-a-a-ah ♪
An early judge favorite is sent packing.
One shot.
So hard.
I gotta sit down--make myself look stupid on tv.
[Upbeat techno music]
♪ ♪
Welcome back.
It's now 5:00 P.M. here in Hollywood, and we're finally
nearing the end of day one auditions.
I'm really nervous.
Gotta get my act together a little bit.
I'm a little flustered.
I'm nervous 'cause I'm gettin' ready to walk out there.
But those nerves doubled once they hit the stage.
Oh, my gosh, I'm sorry.
I'm shaking right now.
[Ahem]
My stomach is in knots and my heart's pounding and my hands are shaking.
I'm sorry.
Wow.
I lost it.
Wow.
And after countless stumbles, Steven decides to put things into perspective.
Hey, listen, please sing your best song right now, because
it hurts our heart for someone to come back and sing something
and there's nothing we can do about it.
We understand.
We're singers too, so...Go for it.
For holly Cavanaugh... nerves played a huge part in her audition in Austin.
You okay?
At only 15, jacee badeaux was the baby of the group.
You are so sweet and so cute!
I know, man.
But for Robbie rosen, this moment was the realization of a ten-year dream.
I always envisioned myself on the Idol stage since seven years old.
Could they perform under the pressure?
♪ I set out on a narrow way ♪
[Whooping]
♪ Many years ago ♪
♪ hoping I would find ♪
♪ true love ♪
♪ along the broken road ♪
Nice.
[Applause]
♪ Pretty baby ♪
♪ you are the soul ♪
♪ who snaps my control ♪
♪ such a funny thing ♪
♪ but every time I'm near you ♪
♪ I never can behave ♪
♪ you give me a smile ♪
♪ and then I'm wrapped up ♪
♪ in your magic ♪
Wow!
Yow!
[Applause]
♪ This life is easy ♪
♪ when my ♪
♪ world is falling apart ♪
♪ and there's no ♪
♪ light to break up ♪
♪ the dark ♪
♪ that's when I ♪
♪ I ♪
♪ I look at you ♪
[Cheers and applause]
Oh, yeah.
I love her.
For our three youngsters, it was good news.
Congratulations.
[Cheers and applause]
I'm living my dream.
This is like... the coolest thing I've ever done in my entire life.
Next into the spotlight and under the microscope was accountant Steve bagoon.
He stunned our judges with his distinctive tone back in Milwaukee.
♪ I'm not moving ♪
♪ and I know someday ♪
♪ that it'll all turn out... ♪
But would that voice be strong enough to carry him any further?
♪ And I promise you, kid ♪
♪ that I'll give so much more ♪
♪ than I get ♪
♪ yeah ♪
Thank you.
This is [Bleep] Really hard for me.
Excited to be here.
I'm focused.
I'm finally pursuing my passion.
And, you know, by finding my own happiness, I hope I can spread
that to other people that are watching at home.
Steve, step forward.
Front line, we're not gonna be asking you to stay.
Thank you so much.
Back line, congratulations.
[Whooping]
So it's the end of the line for our accountant.
This was vote of confidence, making it to Hollywood... confidence that...
I do belong in this industry and I do belong onstage.
Whether or not I'm the next American Idol, you know, that's
kind of a side note at this point, because I'm not.
And the Idol dreams ended for scores more...
As we said good-bye to some familiar faces.
Front line, I'm sorry, you're goin' home.
Like New Orleans contestant Sarah sellers... And jacqueline dupree.
Uncle couldn't save me on this one.
Too bad, Uncle Jerry.
Maybe next year.
Goin' home.
♪ Oh, now look to the east ♪
♪ great mountain ♪
♪ remember me ♪
The front line, I'm sorry, that's the end for you guys.
And it's also farewell to Los Angeles belly dancer Heidi khzam.
Thanks for the opportunity, America.
♪ I sat down right there ♪
♪ and I stretched my ♪
I wanted it so bad.
Isn't it the saddest thing in the world to have these people
just...Especially peop--I didn't even know half the people I
hugged, but I just felt so bad.
I did this for you, dad.
I'm sorry.
[Sobbing]
I didn't make it.
What now, you just come home?
Yep. That's it.
It's gonna be real tough... 'Cause I have nothing.
Nothing.
[Sniffling]
When Idol continues, the second day of hell week claims
more victims... I think she was awful.
I can't believe it!
As the colossal pressure casts its shadow onstage.
♪ Maggie ♪ [Voice breaks]
Oh!
♪ Better prepare ♪
Oh, my gosh, guys.
But the best talent from across the country comes out to shine.
You're all through to the next round!
More from Hollywood week after the break.
[Upbeat techno music]
♪ ♪
♪ here we go ♪
It's day two, and the city of angels is calling out for a fresh crop of talent.
Yesterday, 160 people performed at the Pasadena civic auditorium.
And today, the remaining 163 contestants are ready to make
their dreams come true.
♪ We don't need roads ♪
Please say a command.
Destination Hollywood!
♪ To stars if you really ♪
♪ want it ♪
♪ got got a jetpack ♪
♪ with your name on it ♪
♪ above the clouds ♪
♪ and the atmosphere ♪
♪ just say the words ♪
♪ and we outta here ♪
♪ outta here ♪
♪ hold my hand ♪
♪ if you feelin' scared ♪
♪ we'll fly up up outta here ♪
♪ here we go ♪
♪ come with me ♪
Following behind, and at a leisurely pace, is our excited judging panel.
Whoo! Good morning!
Of course you're gonna edit the skipping.
I know that.
Well... so as the judges take their seats... I check in with the contestants
backstage.
Any nerves today?
Yeah.
I was having a horrible stomachache because I was so nervous.
I've thrown up a few times, actually.
You've been sick, literally?
This is the biggest thing I've ever done before.
Three times?
Yeah.
And once onstage, some were clearly buckling under the pressure.
♪ Feeling so lost ♪
Oh, I'm so sorry.
♪ For I leave it all behi-- ♪
Ah.
♪ You go ahead ♪
♪ let your hair down ♪
♪ boy, you know... ♪
Oh, my gosh, you guys.
It was turning into one of those mornings.
♪ Whoa-oa-oa-oh ♪
♪ ...every night ♪
♪ oh, my, I swear ♪
[Off-key] ♪ I am Maggie-- ♪
Oh!
♪ I am maggieeee ♪
Oh!
♪ Better prepare ♪
♪ for when I'm a billionaire ♪
Havin' fun yet, Randy?
[Chuckles]
As the contestants waiting backstage witness the horrors of
the morning eliminations, you can feel the tension in the air.
Luckily, our next two singers were used to stress...
So how you guys feeling today?
A little nervous.
Excited.
This sucks.
Rob and Chelsea, our ex-couple who blew us away at our Nashville auditions.
[Screaming]
She's goin' to Hollywood!
[Whispers] They're gonna get back together.
Unfortunately, Jennifer's prediction has not come true.
Have you... Mentally moved on from that?
You've gotten past everything in your ex-relationship?
No.
No, you're still hurt a little bit?
Yeah.
Adding insult to injury, Chelsea is rooming with jacqueline, and rob is bunking
with Nick--the two that taught us all about love in Austin.
It's couples' retreat.
This is really [Bleep]
Awkward.
We all brushed our teeth together last night.
How are we ever gonna move on from this relationship if we
continue to use the same sink?
♪ You're in love ♪
So with all this time together, they must be getting a little closer, right?
We're the cupids.
It's not gonna happen.
My mother's the only woman that I trust anymore.
[Laughs] Aw!
We disagree on quite a few things because we are exes, after all.
But it's really, really, really nice to have someone with me.
If he got voted off today, I would say something to the judges.
Aw, that's sweet.
Sounds like there's no reason for rob to be singing the blues.
♪ I hear the lonesome ♪
♪ whippoorwill ♪
♪ he sounds too blue ♪
♪ to fly ♪
♪ the midnight train ♪
♪ is winding along ♪
♪ I'm so lonesome ♪
♪ I could cry ♪
Wow!
♪ I could see all around me ♪
♪ everywhere ♪
♪ I could see all around me ♪
♪ everywhere ♪
Nice.
[Applause]
After a quick deliberation... Congratulations.
Front line is through.
So Chelsea and rob can breathe a sigh of relief as they
will be moving forward in the competition.
As the auditions continue in the theater, the exes take a seat to
watch their newfound friends, Nick and jacqueline.
Back at our Austin auditions, they earned the judges' love too.
[Screaming]
Favorite couple on Idol in ten years.
Now can our happy couple make it last in Hollywood?
What's going on, guys?
Hi.
First up is Nick.
♪ And I thought these shoes ♪
♪ just don't suit-a me ♪
♪ hey, I put some new shoes on ♪
♪ and suddenly ♪
♪ everything is right ♪
♪ and I say ♪
Thank you, guys.
Then it's jacqueline's turn in front of the judges.
♪ Well, if you ever ♪
♪ change your mind ♪
♪ about leavin' ♪
♪ leavin' me behind ♪
♪ whoa, bring it to me ♪
♪ bring your sweet lovin' ♪
♪ bring it on home to me ♪
♪ yeah-eah ♪
With the group singing complete, it's time for judgment.
So hard. Okay.
He was good today.
I had a maybe too, but I don't know.
[Overlapping conversation]
I don't think either one of them.
Me either.
And it has all come down to this.
Nick fink, step forward.
Back line... [suspenseful music]
♪ ♪
After the break... A shocking outcome for our couple.
It's kinda hard.
And later... more emotional departures as Hollywood week continues.
You get one shot.
[Dramatic music]
♪ ♪
[Upbeat techno music]
♪ ♪
Welcome back to American Idol.
Before the break... the judges were deciding the fate of Nick fink and his
girlfriend jacqueline dunford.
Either one.
Me either.
Nick fink, step forward.
Nick is in the front, and jacqueline is in the back.
Back line, congratulations.
[Scattered applause]
So jacqueline continues on while Nick is out.
If you guys would just... [laughs]
If you'd just let me--I mean, I just wanna sing some more.
I think I shine a lot at the end of that song.
I wanna continue with my baby.
I'm so happy for her, but... I just wish you guys would let me
sing like a teeny bit more.
Just let me get to the goods, you know?
No, no, no, you just had one shot.
You gotta leave it all on the stage.
I was ready to, man.
I was ready to.
I know, but that's what happens, you know?
I mean, great auditions-- sometimes you do it, sometimes
you don't, but that didn't quite happen.
Sorry.
All right.
[Scattered applause]
Mm!
I'm sorry, baby.
♪ 'Cause I'm wearing my ♪
♪ brand-new shoes ♪
That's the end.
No.
No, no.
[Randy laughing]
[Low conversation]
Man, it's not easy.
Come on, gang.
Hey.
Okay. What did you say to each other before you came out here about the result?
[Laughs]
I don't know.
Sucks, man, you know?
Put it out there.
That's all you can do.
I guess we just went into it not even like thinking that it
would be a negative outcome, you know what I mean?
Well, he's still got his arm around you, so... How you feeling, man?
Are you hurt by this, or are you just like washed out emotionally
'cause you've been here for ten years now?
No, I mean, it's interesting because I--there aren't ma
situations like yours... Where you're--you can sort of
bond on so many levels with somebody and sing together,
share that gift together and then be split apart.
Well, cheer her on and good luck to you, okay?
Nice to see you guys.
Good luck.
Thanks. We'll see you later.
So as Nick returns home... Jacqueline is left to think
about moving forward solo.
But back in the theater, there is no such pause as the auditions roll on.
Uh-oh, here comes Scotty.
My name is Scotty mccreery.
I'm 17 years old and I'm from Raleigh, north Carolina.
Back in Milwaukee, Scotty won the judges over with his surprising instrument.
You have a deep voice!
I get that a lot.
Thank you.
[Deep voice] "I get that a lot."
I'm actually thinking about singing the same song I sang
in Milwaukee, just showcasing my deep baritone voice and everything.
It's my best song.
If I got one shot, I wanna give my best.
♪ Baby, lock them doors ♪
♪ and turn the lights down low ♪
♪ put some music on ♪
♪ that's soft and slow ♪
♪ and maybe we ain't ♪
♪ got no place to go ♪
♪ and I hope you understand ♪
♪ that I been thinking ♪
♪ 'bout this all day long ♪
♪ never felt a feeling ♪
♪ quite as strong ♪
♪ and I can't believe how much ♪
♪ it turns me on ♪
♪ just to be your man ♪
[Cheers and applause]
So Scotty plays it safe with an encore performance.
When did I fall in love with a country singer?
When did this girl from the Bronx... The birthplace of hip-hop...
Fall in love with a country singer?
And he's not the only one, as some early favorites stick
with what they know best, including Jackie Wilson from our Nashville auditions.
♪ Said I'm gonna ♪
♪ camp by your steps ♪
♪ until I get through to you ♪
♪ till you come back to me ♪
♪ that's what I'm gonna do ♪
Thank you.
Also hoping to impress with a repeat song is Jerome bell from Milwaukee.
♪ And if you feel ♪
♪ like I feel, baby ♪
♪ then come on ♪
♪ oh, come on ♪
♪ let's get it on ♪
[High note] ♪ oh, baby ♪
♪ let's get it on ♪
Thank you.
But while they impress their peers, have the judges been left wanting more?
This I had like amazing before, and today... I mean, you know it wasn't
bad but it wasn't great.
So these are the real stars right here.
Here we go, guys.
You ready?
Can I have...Scott step forward?
Scott.
Jerome step forward.
Let's have Jackie step forward.
Front row, congratulations.
[Whooping]
So the strategy pays off big.
Turned out beautiful.
And waiting backstage, two very familiar faces with two
very memorable auditions.
Last time they mentioned that, um... I'm a little bit too
tight, little bit too stiff.
Since Jennifer Lopez did love me and she called me her girl
and she liked how I sang and everyone loves me, I'm pretty confident.
You won't believe what happens... Next.
[Upbeat techno music]
♪ ♪
Welcome back to Hollywood week.
It's 9:00 P.M., and the last line is about to take the stage.
Up first is the very robust Tiffany rios.
Jersey's here!
[Laughs]
This star came out during her first audition.
What's with the jujubes on your ooh-ooh bs?
[Lghghter]
What is goin' on in here?
[Laughter]
Whoa!
I'm gonna be honest.
I'm tired of seeing people try to do what I know I can.
Huh?
Ooh!
♪ I heard ♪
♪ church bells ringing ♪
♪ I saw my love ♪
♪ walk down the aisle ♪
♪ on her finger ♪
♪ he placed a ring ♪
♪ oh-oh-ohohoh-- ♪
[Applause]
Some velocity there.
I like her, she's crazy.
Sharing the line with Tiffany... Yo. What's up?
Is fellow new jerse auditioner Travis Orlando...
O o has lot ridingng on this moment.
We stayed in a shelter for about two or thr y yrsrs.
And at that time, my dad was sick, you know.
It was--it was hard for all of us.
And guess where you're going?
>>H,h, my God!
Oh, my--oh!
♪Hihispered gd-d-e ♪
♪ as she got on a plane ♪
♪ nev t trereturn aga ♪
♪ but always in my heart ♪
W wa,a,his s love ♪
♪as takenen I t tl l ♪ o omemeshe e sa ♪ good-bye ♪
♪ tooooany times before ♪
Thank you.
From what she said and everything, it's just not likeable, like...
It's a hard one, this one.
This guy here was strong but wrong.
I like her.
I liked her in the audition, but I don't like her today.
The only thing I like she did today is what she sings.
Jennifer.
Yep. Ready.
Travis, step forward.
Front line, this is the end of the line for you guys.
Congratulations, back line.
You're through to the next round.
So Tiffany celebrates her way to group round.
Lookit, lookit, lookit, lookit!
♪ Oh, lord ♪
Unfortunately, Travis just wasn't able to deliver a strong enough vocal.
It hurts.
It hurts a lot.
I mean, I had my mind set on this.
I gotta go back to the Bronx, but I'm not gonna give up.
I'm not gonna stop playing music.
I'm just gonna work at what I do best, and that's sing, so...
Maybe I'll be back next year, so... ♪ you just come back home ♪
And although we say good-bye to an early hopeful...
There's no question that this Hollywood stage can be a
pressure cooker that's full of surprises.
It's been a tough, long, long day.
Sorry to put you through this.
You're all through to the next round!
Moving on in this lucky line from our San Francisco
auditions, Clint gamboa... No frickin' way!
And Julie zorrilla.
They join the 168 contenders who get another shot at their dream...
Including naima adedapo... L.A.'s gutierrz brothers.
So I have to say you'll be seeing us tomorrow.
And Milwaukee auditioner Molly dewolf.
Also moving on is Emily Anne Reed and Stefan legoni from San Francisco.
Like I'm speechless right now.
I don't even know what to say.
And there was even a spot for new Jersey contestant Ashley Sullivan.
[Dance pop music]
♪ ♪
Mom!
What?
Next Wednesday... So I don't have a group.
That's cool with me, bro.
Just do the song.
Idol heats up... Take a look at yourselves!
As the dreaded group round pushes everyone to their breaking points.
Get outta here.
Not calling you a weak link.
I'm really not.
Favorites will fall.
You made it excruciatingly painful for us up here.
Little out of control.
And new stars will emerge.
Wow!
They just gave the performance of their life right there.
Don't miss a beat.
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