American Idol‘s audition round is coming to a close: On the season’s first Monday show, judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie saw a great assortment of talent that included a backflipping pipeliner, a dog groomer, a country couple, and a ballet dancer. Luke also got pranked by a stagehand and a contestant that weren’t who they appeared to be—it was quite a memorable evening! In the end, who secured golden tickets? Who received the last platinum fastpass to bypass the start of Hollywood Week? Find out below. Tobias Hill ABC/Eric McCandless The 26-year-old from Como, North Carolina, came in dressed the part, in Katy’s eyes. The music director and chorus teacher sounded the part too as he sang “Knocks Me Off My Feet” by Stevie Wonder. Katy could feel the nerves in his vocals and wanted a little more movement away from the piano.
- 3/22/2022
- TV Insider
“American Idol” continues on March 21 for its fifth season on ABC and 20th overall. As always, Ryan Seacrest hosts the reality TV competition series while country superstar Luke Bryan, pop princess Katy Perry and Oscar-winning singer/songwriter Lionel Richie make up the judging panel. This is the last full episode of auditions, however, behind-the-scenes footage and a few additional tryouts will be shown following the Oscars on March 27.
This season the judges embark on yet another nationwide search for America’s next singing sensation. Auditions were held in Nashville, Tennessee, Austin, Texas and Los Angeles, California. If given a golden ticket, hopeful idols will advance to the Hollywood round. In a new twist this season, three contestants will be given a Platinum Ticket, which allows them to skip the first phase of Hollywood week. Huntergirl and Kenedi Anderson received the first two. Who will win the final Platinum Ticket on...
This season the judges embark on yet another nationwide search for America’s next singing sensation. Auditions were held in Nashville, Tennessee, Austin, Texas and Los Angeles, California. If given a golden ticket, hopeful idols will advance to the Hollywood round. In a new twist this season, three contestants will be given a Platinum Ticket, which allows them to skip the first phase of Hollywood week. Huntergirl and Kenedi Anderson received the first two. Who will win the final Platinum Ticket on...
- 3/22/2022
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
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