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Since SomethingPitchy host Andy Scott got called out yesterday for his red cheeks during his Tim Urban interview, it's fitting that Sp correspondent Gaby Dunn's flustered face is exposed today.
The 'American Idol' experts went backstage with the season 9 Idols at the Newark 'Idols Live' tour last week and filmed interviews with the Top 10.
First up today, Gaby was charmed by the country etiquette of 17-year-old Aaron Kelly. The two talked dental hygiene and tried to write a country song together. (Key word: Tried.)
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Since SomethingPitchy host Andy Scott got called out yesterday for his red cheeks during his Tim Urban interview, it's fitting that Sp correspondent Gaby Dunn's flustered face is exposed today.
The 'American Idol' experts went backstage with the season 9 Idols at the Newark 'Idols Live' tour last week and filmed interviews with the Top 10.
First up today, Gaby was charmed by the country etiquette of 17-year-old Aaron Kelly. The two talked dental hygiene and tried to write a country song together. (Key word: Tried.)
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- 7/28/2010
- by Gabrielle Dunn
- Aol TV.
Want to see Casey James, Aaron Kelly and all the rest of your favorite Idols from this past season sing live this summer? Better yet, want to see them for free? Have we got the contest for you! Idolator is holding a giveaway where you can win a pair of tickets to the American Idols Live Tour 2010 on your date of choice. How do you enter to win this awesome prize? It's easy; just head on over to Idolator for details. Good luck! (And if you don't score the free tickets, don't worry; tickets are now on sale for all dates. Buy...
- 7/7/2010
- by Celebuzz
- Celebuzz.com
Aaron Kelly has said that doing the 'American Idol Experience' at Walt Disney World Resort was a "good way to get a feel for the competition". The 17-year-old singer, who was voted off the Fox show this week, scooped the right to go to the top of the audition line in Orlando after winning a golden ticket at the theme park attraction last year. Speaking after his exit, he said: "You go through a set of auditions, and then the audience actually votes you through. "They had two different shows that day, and the first is where the audience puts you through. At the end of the day - they have a lot of shows - they pick one person from each show that day to go through to the finale, and at the finale the audience votes you through." He added: "The gold ticket from that puts you (more...
- 5/7/2010
- by By Lara Martin
- Digital Spy
Casey James put on such an awkward performance on Tuesday night that he publicly admitted he should go home.
Instead, Kara's former crush didn't even land in the bottom two this week. That dishonor befell Michael Lynche and Aaron Kelly instead.
When all the votes were counted, Kelly's name was finally called. Upon the elimination, the 16-year old simply said: "I've had a blast."
As for the evening's performances, Lady Gaga whipped out "Alejandro" and was her usual, eccentric, entertaining self. Harry Connick Jr. also sang a cover of the Beatles' "And I Love Her," off of his new album.
Finally, the top five regrouped for an anticlimactic medley of Connick's music. No matter how hard they try, these numbers never come across as anything but forced and cheesy.
But back to Aaron: Were you happy with his elimination? Can you believe Lynche was stuck in the bottom pair? Sound off now!
Instead, Kara's former crush didn't even land in the bottom two this week. That dishonor befell Michael Lynche and Aaron Kelly instead.
When all the votes were counted, Kelly's name was finally called. Upon the elimination, the 16-year old simply said: "I've had a blast."
As for the evening's performances, Lady Gaga whipped out "Alejandro" and was her usual, eccentric, entertaining self. Harry Connick Jr. also sang a cover of the Beatles' "And I Love Her," off of his new album.
Finally, the top five regrouped for an anticlimactic medley of Connick's music. No matter how hard they try, these numbers never come across as anything but forced and cheesy.
But back to Aaron: Were you happy with his elimination? Can you believe Lynche was stuck in the bottom pair? Sound off now!
- 5/6/2010
- by matt@iscribelimited.com (M.L. House)
- TVfanatic
Lady Gaga is many things, and everyone can agree on at least one: She never bores. Gaga's "Alejandro" brought the house down, and the ghosts of Frank Sinatra's Rat Pack amassed on stage ready to chuck Casey James, but America voted and saved the golden boy for yet another week. Sadly Aaron Kelly was sent home on 'American Idol.' His voice is so clean and pure, the kid is 17! I am amazed at his poise and bowled over by his talent. Whoever did the wardrobe, makeup and hair for Crystal Bowersox this week needs to win an Emmy for excellence in their respective crafts. So Americans voted, and Big Michael Lynche, Casey James and Aaron Kelly were...
- 5/6/2010
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
American Idols Live! has announced its 2010 dates, featuring the top 10 finalists of this season. Didi Benami, Crystal Bowersox, Lee DeWyze, Andrew Garcia, Casey James, Aaron Kelly, Michael Lynche, Siobhan Magnus, Katie Stevens and Tim Urban will be hitting the road together starting July 1, running through Sept. 14, for 49 dates. Tickets go up for several markets on May 14 and May 15 via LiveNation.com. The singers – some still contestants in the running – will be performing season fan favorites and will collaborate with one another in a mix of music and choreography. Click...
- 4/28/2010
- by Katie Hasty
- Hitfix
Somewhere, "High School Student" Aaron Kelly is doing a happy dance. That's because the Top 6 have been tasked with singing the songs of Shania Twain, a theme that should be near and dear to the country crooners heart.
Shania, who has already made an appearance as a guest judge this season, will return as a mentor and the source of songs for the Top 6. As a mentor, we hope that Shania brings the same level-headed expertise and wry sense of humor that made her our favorite guest judge of the audition.
Shania, who has already made an appearance as a guest judge this season, will return as a mentor and the source of songs for the Top 6. As a mentor, we hope that Shania brings the same level-headed expertise and wry sense of humor that made her our favorite guest judge of the audition.
- 4/22/2010
- by editor@buddytv.com
- buddytv.com
Wednesday evening's "Idol Gives Back" special raised millions for charity, featured a host of star cameos, and marked the end of the line for one of the week's bottom three: Casey James, Aaron Kelly and Tim Urban. Find out who got the boot! Tim Urban was sent packing after he failed to inspire enough votes with his omnipresent smile and previous night's performance of "Better Days" by the Goo Goo Dolls. Famous faces that appeared on the special -- which has raised $15 million so far, according to Simon Cowell -- included President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, Jim Carrey, Morgan Freeman, Ben Affleck, David Arquette, Bill and Melinda Gates, Queen Latifah, Russell Brand, Jonah Hill, Wanda Sykes and George Lopez, who roasted the judges. The show also featured musical performances from Elton John, The Black Eyed Peas, Alicia Keys, Annie Lennox, Carrie Underwood, Mary J. Blige, Jeff Beck,...
- 4/22/2010
- by TheInsider
- TheInsider.com
Andrew Garcia and Katie Stevens both got the chop for tonight's "Idol." No more saves left in the judges arsenal. Due to last week.s judges. save of Big Mike Lynche, two finalists . Andrew Garcia and Katie Stevens . were eliminated tonight after receiving the fewest of the season.s record-setting more than 34 million votes. Mentor Adam Lambert oversaw Tuesday.s Elvis Presley-themed performance show, Andrew Garcia, 24, from Moreno Valley, CA, sang .Hound Dog,. and Katie Stevens, 17, from Middlebury, Ct, performed .Baby What You Want Me To Do.. Next week, the Top 7 finalists . Crystal Bowersox, Lee DeWyze, Casey James, Aaron Kelly, Michael Lynche, Siobhan Magnus and Tim Urban . will take the stage...
- 4/15/2010
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
Both Andrew Garcia and Katie Stevens will be going home. They did not get the votes needed to stay in the competition. After his dismissal at the beginning of the show Andrew said “I’m glad I’ve been through what I’ve been through.”
However, Katie had to wait until the end of the show to find out about her fate.
The other finalists remaining in the competition are Crystal Bowersox, Lee Dewyze, Aaron Kelly, Michael Lynche, Siobhan Magnus, Casey James, and Tim Urban.
However, Katie had to wait until the end of the show to find out about her fate.
The other finalists remaining in the competition are Crystal Bowersox, Lee Dewyze, Aaron Kelly, Michael Lynche, Siobhan Magnus, Casey James, and Tim Urban.
- 4/15/2010
- by Staff
- Hollywoodnews.com
The people have spoken: Michael Lynche is not their "American Idol." However, the judges don't think so. Using their only save, Simon Cowell, Kara DioGuardi, Randy Jackson, and Ellen DeGeneres chose to save Big Mike from elimination on Wednesday's show.
The 26-year-old personal trainer was at the bottom three with Andrew Garcia and Aaron Kelly. But when it was announced that he received the lowers number of votes and when the audience chanted his name after he performed, the judges clearly felt they had to do something.
While his "Eleonor Rigby" didn't exactly scream brilliant performance on Tuesday, Lynche was one of the few contestants this season that is consistently favored by the judges.
The judges' save can only be used once so Lynch was very lucky, indeed.
The 26-year-old personal trainer was at the bottom three with Andrew Garcia and Aaron Kelly. But when it was announced that he received the lowers number of votes and when the audience chanted his name after he performed, the judges clearly felt they had to do something.
While his "Eleonor Rigby" didn't exactly scream brilliant performance on Tuesday, Lynche was one of the few contestants this season that is consistently favored by the judges.
The judges' save can only be used once so Lynch was very lucky, indeed.
- 4/8/2010
- icelebz.com
Nothing makes sense anymore after watching the results show from Fox "American Idol." The bottom three included Aaron Kelly, Andrew Garcia and Michael .Big Mike. Lynche as the finalists performed Beatles songs this week. And as the laggards winnowed down to two, even Andrew Garcia looked shocked when Ryan told him he was safe. Lynche performed the Kate Bush weeper "This Woman' Work" in a bid to save his life, and as he sang and the camera panned wide, you could see the judges frantically lobbying each other to save Mike, as the energy behind them seemed to demand it. Lynche's wife was bowled over by the shock of the news and was distraught. It made me...
- 4/8/2010
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
It was Lennon & McCartney night and not only did the kids pretty much rise to the occasion, no one sang "Imagine"! How many times have we heard that song trampled? I am a little disappointed no one did " Everybody's Got Something to Hide Except Me and My Monkey" and "I Am the Walrus" (I would have loved hearing Kara scold Katie Stevens for not making the lyric "yellow matter custard/dripping from a dead dog's eye" her own) but all in all a solid night. And what would a Beatles song be like without a didgeridoo or the bagpipes? Both were employed last night. I worry that this trend to be original and surprising will escalate to where Crystal is playing a musical saw with her teeth and Lee is accompanying himself on the Exedrin Thumb Piano. Aaron Kelly kicked...
- 4/7/2010
- by Ken Levine
- Huffington Post
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When natty nice guy Ryan Seacrest foolishly asks Simon to bestow a bit of wisdom to teen Aaron Kelly on how to sing about love without ever having experienced love—like he would know—things devolve into a snap-laden bitchfest. Thank God peacemaker Randy is on hand to make things clear. When you're singing "Ain't No Sunshine"—a song about the devastating pain a man feels when his woman has flown the coop—substitute the missing object of your overwhelming passion. With your parents. Unfortunately, he neglected to offer the number of a good therapist.
- 4/1/2010
- E! Online
Highlights, song choices and judges input from tonight's Top Ten Idol Guy Performances:
Michael Lynche--"This is a Man's World" (James Brown)--Rave reviews from all judges; Randy gave him a standing ovation. Simon said 'completely different from last week'. (Sure kept my attention!)
John Park-----"Gravity" (John Mayer)---Randy says it wasn't special with a few pitch problems. Ellen and Kara agree it was better than last week, but needed soul and connection to the audience. Simon says he thinks John will be returning to his own band this week. (Pretty forgettable.)
Casey James----"I Don't Wanna Be" (Gavin Degraw)---Randy praised his guitar playing, saying he was channeling Hendrix. Ellen says she wants to see him perform more. (??) Kara says Casey took two steps backwards for her and his singing wasn't distinct or on key. Simon says he was trying to be a rock star and agrees...
Michael Lynche--"This is a Man's World" (James Brown)--Rave reviews from all judges; Randy gave him a standing ovation. Simon said 'completely different from last week'. (Sure kept my attention!)
John Park-----"Gravity" (John Mayer)---Randy says it wasn't special with a few pitch problems. Ellen and Kara agree it was better than last week, but needed soul and connection to the audience. Simon says he thinks John will be returning to his own band this week. (Pretty forgettable.)
Casey James----"I Don't Wanna Be" (Gavin Degraw)---Randy praised his guitar playing, saying he was channeling Hendrix. Ellen says she wants to see him perform more. (??) Kara says Casey took two steps backwards for her and his singing wasn't distinct or on key. Simon says he was trying to be a rock star and agrees...
- 3/3/2010
- by noreply@blogger.com (realitytvnews)
It was the moment of truth for the Hollywood Week contestants on "American Idol." On Wednesday night, dreams were fulfilled, while others were slashed, as Simon Cowell, Kara DioGuardi, Randy Jackson, and Ellen DeGeneres announced the final 24 contestants. Janell Wheeler, 24, from Tampa, Fl was elated that she will progress to the show’s next round. She burst out of the theater doors to Ryan Seacrest and pronounced, "If I was Bikini Girl, I'd kiss you right now." Not everyone was a rookie auditioner. Lacey Brown, 24, returned after not making it through last year. She impressed the judges with her rendition of "What a Wonderful World," which offered as background vocals for a montage of other contestants receiving good news. Unfortunately, not all veterans to the "Idol" stage were so lucky. Angela Martin met a disappointing fate for the third time. The mother of a special needs daughter had to pull...
- 2/18/2010
- by TheInsider
- TheInsider.com
Aaron Kelly might not have much stage persona during his American Idol audition, but lucky for him he did have a good story.
Aaron was adopted as a young child by his aunt and uncle, after social services threatened to remove him from his parents. He is a 16-year-old country singer who qualified to audition this year by winning the “American Idol Experience” at DisneyWorld.
He sang a solid version of Miley Cyrus’ “The Climb.” But keeping his eyes closed throughout the song didn’t help him connect with his audience. Simon Cowell told him that he had made a good song choice and the mums would like him. He sailed right through to Hollywood!
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Aaron was adopted as a young child by his aunt and uncle, after social services threatened to remove him from his parents. He is a 16-year-old country singer who qualified to audition this year by winning the “American Idol Experience” at DisneyWorld.
He sang a solid version of Miley Cyrus’ “The Climb.” But keeping his eyes closed throughout the song didn’t help him connect with his audience. Simon Cowell told him that he had made a good song choice and the mums would like him. He sailed right through to Hollywood!
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- 2/4/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
On Wednesday night, the endless parade of costumed wannabes and ham-fisted sob stories came to an end as "American Idol" aired its final audition episode of the season. By my count, season nine has yielded two divorces, 26 foster families, two syndromes (Tourette's and Downs), one Alzheimer's, two cancer survivors, one Austistic child, one paralyzed face and a reformed bank robber, yet only one true breakout star: "Pants on the Ground" sensation General Larry Platt. And that dude isn't even eligible for the competition!
Gee, "Idol" producers, you think it's time to revamp these audition episodes?
Thankfully, Wednesday night's final helping — a hodgepodge of leftover tryouts from every city they visited — was packed with talented singers, some of whom I could even imagine at the Kodak Theater, singing a song about obstacles, fortitude and earthquakes.
My favorite was redhead crooner Lacey Brown, who made "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" sound like I...
Gee, "Idol" producers, you think it's time to revamp these audition episodes?
Thankfully, Wednesday night's final helping — a hodgepodge of leftover tryouts from every city they visited — was packed with talented singers, some of whom I could even imagine at the Kodak Theater, singing a song about obstacles, fortitude and earthquakes.
My favorite was redhead crooner Lacey Brown, who made "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" sound like I...
- 2/4/2010
- by Jim Cantiello
- MTV Newsroom
American Idol finally heads to Hollywood next week, as Ellen DeGeneres - and the top 181 contestants from season nine - will be featured on Tuesday night.
On the show's final edition before it truly gets down to business, it showcased a number of singers with real potential. Our favorites from the episode, which stuffed together the best of the unaired performances from the last few weeks?
Aaron Kelly, Crystal Bowersox, Did Benami and Lacey Brown.
Read more about each of these hopefuls in our American Idol recap. Who is your favorite going into Hollywood?...
On the show's final edition before it truly gets down to business, it showcased a number of singers with real potential. Our favorites from the episode, which stuffed together the best of the unaired performances from the last few weeks?
Aaron Kelly, Crystal Bowersox, Did Benami and Lacey Brown.
Read more about each of these hopefuls in our American Idol recap. Who is your favorite going into Hollywood?...
- 2/4/2010
- by matt@iscribelimited.com (M.L. House)
- TVfanatic
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On the final night of American Idol auditions before Hollywood Week begins, we met young Aaron Kelly. You'd be smart to remember that name, because you're going to be hearing it a lot over the next few months.
The sweet 16-year-old Aaron is the perfect contestant coming in at the perfect time, and I feel confident that he'll get very far in this competition, with a strong possibility of winning the whole thing. How can I be so sure Aaron Kelly is American Idol material? All you need to do is look at the facts.
The sweet 16-year-old Aaron is the perfect contestant coming in at the perfect time, and I feel confident that he'll get very far in this competition, with a strong possibility of winning the whole thing. How can I be so sure Aaron Kelly is American Idol material? All you need to do is look at the facts.
- 2/4/2010
- by editor@buddytv.com
- buddytv.com
Before we move on to Hollywood Week, here's a look back at season nine's best and wackiest hopefuls so far.
By James Montgomery
Katelyn Epperly
Photo: Fox
Thousands of hopefuls. Hundreds of songs. Seven cities. Four excruciating weeks. A dude in a two-piece bikini. One pair of pants on the ground. On Wednesday, "American Idol" wrapped up the auditions for its ninth season, and judging by the numbers — or, really, any other quantifier — it was a pretty interesting ride.
From the news that Simon Cowell would be leaving the show at season's end, to the spate of celebrity judges lined up by show producers (Neil Patrick Harris, we love you), "Idol" generated more than a few headlines, and in the auditioners rolled out for our viewing, uncovered some genuine diamonds in the rough.
Of course, producers also shined a spotlight on some lumps of coal too (we're looking at you,...
By James Montgomery
Katelyn Epperly
Photo: Fox
Thousands of hopefuls. Hundreds of songs. Seven cities. Four excruciating weeks. A dude in a two-piece bikini. One pair of pants on the ground. On Wednesday, "American Idol" wrapped up the auditions for its ninth season, and judging by the numbers — or, really, any other quantifier — it was a pretty interesting ride.
From the news that Simon Cowell would be leaving the show at season's end, to the spate of celebrity judges lined up by show producers (Neil Patrick Harris, we love you), "Idol" generated more than a few headlines, and in the auditioners rolled out for our viewing, uncovered some genuine diamonds in the rough.
Of course, producers also shined a spotlight on some lumps of coal too (we're looking at you,...
- 2/4/2010
- MTV Music News
"American Idol" reviewed back the past auditions in Road to Hollywood. The last audition episode revealed that there are a total of 181 people going to Hollywood. Soon the show will begin the Hollywood week where Ellen DeGeneres begins her stint as Paula Abdul's replacement.
The first in Hollywood episode was Jessica Furney who tried out once with a Janis Joplin song. With a new look and a new song choice, she sang Leona Lewis' "Footprints in the Sand" which Simon Cowell co-wrote. Victoria Adams said she had no idea Simon was behind the song while Simon kept self-praising the song. Jessica went through with four votes.
Amanda Shectman displayed her skill in impersonating Britney Spears' voice. But in the audition, she sang nothing like the pop star. Victoria advised her to work on the expression while Kara DioGuardi told her to connect with the song. Simon mocked...
The first in Hollywood episode was Jessica Furney who tried out once with a Janis Joplin song. With a new look and a new song choice, she sang Leona Lewis' "Footprints in the Sand" which Simon Cowell co-wrote. Victoria Adams said she had no idea Simon was behind the song while Simon kept self-praising the song. Jessica went through with four votes.
Amanda Shectman displayed her skill in impersonating Britney Spears' voice. But in the audition, she sang nothing like the pop star. Victoria advised her to work on the expression while Kara DioGuardi told her to connect with the song. Simon mocked...
- 2/4/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
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With Hollywood week finally on the horizon, it's time to start predicting who's going to go the distance on American Idol. So we're going to throw our proverbial money on the continued success of this little guy, 16-year-old Aaron Kelly from Pennsylvania, whose wide-eyed precociousness reminds us of another teen who stole the Idol spotlight two years ago. But Aaron doesn't yet appear to have that prepackaged quality which David Archuleta had, does he? What Aaron does have is the tween-friendly looks, the unassuming style, the good taste in music (auditioning with Miley Cyrus' "The Climb"? Score!) and the story: When he was 1, Aaron and his brother were adopted by their aunt and...
- 2/4/2010
- E! Online
The audition phase wraps up as the show prepares to head to Hollywood.
By Gil Kaufman
Michael Lynche on Wednesday's episode of "American Idol"
Photo: Fox
To the relief of anyone who's a true fan, Wednesday night's "American Idol" brought an end to the audition rounds, the traditional home of costumed jokers, cracked-voice clowns, delusional dingbats and the occasional kewpie-doll ringer and blue-eyed crooner with a broken heart of gold.
The clip show brought together a variety of the best of this year's wannabes, from raspy-voiced Lee DeWyze of Illinois, a paint store clerk who sang a sandpaper cover of Bill Withers' classic soul tune "Ain't No Sunshine," to dreadlocked hippie chick Crystal Bowersox, a 23-year-old musician mom who went with the rocker girl classic "Piece of My Heart" by Janis Joplin.
Theater student Amanda Shechtman, 19, impressed the judges with her delivery of Billie Holiday's "Good Morning Heartache,...
By Gil Kaufman
Michael Lynche on Wednesday's episode of "American Idol"
Photo: Fox
To the relief of anyone who's a true fan, Wednesday night's "American Idol" brought an end to the audition rounds, the traditional home of costumed jokers, cracked-voice clowns, delusional dingbats and the occasional kewpie-doll ringer and blue-eyed crooner with a broken heart of gold.
The clip show brought together a variety of the best of this year's wannabes, from raspy-voiced Lee DeWyze of Illinois, a paint store clerk who sang a sandpaper cover of Bill Withers' classic soul tune "Ain't No Sunshine," to dreadlocked hippie chick Crystal Bowersox, a 23-year-old musician mom who went with the rocker girl classic "Piece of My Heart" by Janis Joplin.
Theater student Amanda Shechtman, 19, impressed the judges with her delivery of Billie Holiday's "Good Morning Heartache,...
- 2/3/2010
- MTV Music News
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The names of the 24 finalists for this year's edition of American Idol have allegedly been leaked by a fan blog. According to E!, JoesPlaceBlog.com claimed that it has a list of the top 24 contestants following the conclusion of Hollywood Week taped two weeks ago. Among the names are Aaron Kelly, a former competitor on America's Most Talented Kids, and Alex Lambert, who shares the same last name as last year's runner-up Adam, despite no relation. The other possible finalists include Andrew (more)...
- 1/25/2010
- by By Aaron Broverman
- Digital Spy
Three more names from "American Idol's" Top 24 have leaked. Keep reading if you want to be spoiled.
Hollywood Week just finished filming and as with most years, the names of the Top 24 are leaking into the blogosphere.
As we reported Monday, Jan. 18, the list is as follows (audition cities are listed if known):
Top 24 Boys
Lee DeWyze (Chicago)
David Duke Jose Munoz
Andrew Garcia (Los Angeles)
Christopher "Chris" Golightly
Tyler Grady (Boston)
Benjamin Honeycutt (Atlanta)
Casey James
Aaron Kelly
Alexander Lambert
Michael Lynche
John Park (Chicago)
Jermaine Sellers (Atlanta)
Top 24 Girls
Lacey Brown
Michelle Delamor
Katelyn Epperly (Chicago)
Ashley Rodriguez (Boston)
Lillian "Lilly" Scott
Katie Stevens (Boston)
Haeley Vaughn
Janell Wheeler (Orlando)
According to Mj's Big Blog, we can now add Siobhan Magnus (Boston, top left), Vered Didi Benami (top center) and Crystal Bowersox (Chicago, top right) to the list of women, bringing the total to 23. There's only one spot left.
Hollywood Week just finished filming and as with most years, the names of the Top 24 are leaking into the blogosphere.
As we reported Monday, Jan. 18, the list is as follows (audition cities are listed if known):
Top 24 Boys
Lee DeWyze (Chicago)
David Duke Jose Munoz
Andrew Garcia (Los Angeles)
Christopher "Chris" Golightly
Tyler Grady (Boston)
Benjamin Honeycutt (Atlanta)
Casey James
Aaron Kelly
Alexander Lambert
Michael Lynche
John Park (Chicago)
Jermaine Sellers (Atlanta)
Top 24 Girls
Lacey Brown
Michelle Delamor
Katelyn Epperly (Chicago)
Ashley Rodriguez (Boston)
Lillian "Lilly" Scott
Katie Stevens (Boston)
Haeley Vaughn
Janell Wheeler (Orlando)
According to Mj's Big Blog, we can now add Siobhan Magnus (Boston, top left), Vered Didi Benami (top center) and Crystal Bowersox (Chicago, top right) to the list of women, bringing the total to 23. There's only one spot left.
- 1/21/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
American Idol has barely kicked off and already most of the names of the final 24 contestants have been leaked on various Us fansites.
The list is in no way confirmed but in previous years the leaked lists have proved to be mostly correct. Also there are already a few names here that we recognize from the Boston and Atlanta auditions. We will keep updating the list as names come in, so make sure and check back with us over the coming weeks.
Top 12 Boys:
1. Aaron Kelly
2. Benjamin “Ben” Honeycutt (auditions with Kings of Leon “Use Somebody)
3. Andrew Garcia
4. Alexander “Alex” Lambert (auditions with the Barney song, you know the one.)
5. Casey James
6. John Park (sang a Glee version of “Falling Slowly”)
7. David Duke
8. Jermaine Sellers
9. Christopher “Chris” Golightly
10. Lee DeWyze
11. Michael Lynche
12. Tyler Grady (the broken wrists guy!)
Top 12 Girls:
1. Ashley Rodriguez
2. Haeley Vaughn
3. Janell Wheeler
4. Katelyn Epperly
5. Katie...
The list is in no way confirmed but in previous years the leaked lists have proved to be mostly correct. Also there are already a few names here that we recognize from the Boston and Atlanta auditions. We will keep updating the list as names come in, so make sure and check back with us over the coming weeks.
Top 12 Boys:
1. Aaron Kelly
2. Benjamin “Ben” Honeycutt (auditions with Kings of Leon “Use Somebody)
3. Andrew Garcia
4. Alexander “Alex” Lambert (auditions with the Barney song, you know the one.)
5. Casey James
6. John Park (sang a Glee version of “Falling Slowly”)
7. David Duke
8. Jermaine Sellers
9. Christopher “Chris” Golightly
10. Lee DeWyze
11. Michael Lynche
12. Tyler Grady (the broken wrists guy!)
Top 12 Girls:
1. Ashley Rodriguez
2. Haeley Vaughn
3. Janell Wheeler
4. Katelyn Epperly
5. Katie...
- 1/18/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
On February 17, American Idol viewers will learn the identities of this season's top 24 contestants.
Or, in a few seconds, TV Fanatic readers will do the same.
With Hollywood week having just concluded its initial tapings, we've uncovered most of the names of the top contestants that have advanced to finals. We'll update the site with their photos and videos shortly, but just check out their names for now:
Men
Lee DeWyze
David Duke
Andrew Garcia
Chris Golightly
Tyler Grady
Benjamin Honeycutt
Casey James
Aaron Kelly
Alexander Lambert
Michael Lynche
John Park
Jermaine Sellers (pictured)
Women
Lacey Brown
Michelle Delamor
Katelyn Epperly
Ashley Rodriguez
Lilly Scott
Katie Stevens
Haeley Vaughn
Janell Wheeler...
Or, in a few seconds, TV Fanatic readers will do the same.
With Hollywood week having just concluded its initial tapings, we've uncovered most of the names of the top contestants that have advanced to finals. We'll update the site with their photos and videos shortly, but just check out their names for now:
Men
Lee DeWyze
David Duke
Andrew Garcia
Chris Golightly
Tyler Grady
Benjamin Honeycutt
Casey James
Aaron Kelly
Alexander Lambert
Michael Lynche
John Park
Jermaine Sellers (pictured)
Women
Lacey Brown
Michelle Delamor
Katelyn Epperly
Ashley Rodriguez
Lilly Scott
Katie Stevens
Haeley Vaughn
Janell Wheeler...
- 1/18/2010
- by matt@iscribelimited.com (M.L. House)
- TVfanatic
"American Idol's" Hollywood Week is essentially over -- which means the Top 24 has been chosen. Do not keep reading if you don't want to be spoiled because most names have leaked.
Between Joe's Place blog, Vote for the Worst and Mj's Big Blog, it seems there are 20 of the Top 24 out there already, all of the boys and eight of the girls. We've only seen a few of the Top 24 so far, but the ones we have seen have their audition city after their names (Ben Honeycutt we may not have actually seen in Atlanta, but that's where he auditioned).
Top 24 Boys
Lee DeWyze
David Duke
Andrew Garcia
Christopher "Chris" Golightly
Tyler Grady (Boston)
Benjamin Honeycutt (Atlanta)
Casey James
Aaron Kelly
Alexander Lambert
Michael Lynche
John Park
Jermaine Sellers (Atlanta)
Top 24 Girls
Lacey Brown
Michelle Delamor
Katelyn Epperly
Ashley Rodriguez (Boston)
Lillian "Lilly" Scott
Katie Stevens (Boston)
Haeley Vaughn...
Between Joe's Place blog, Vote for the Worst and Mj's Big Blog, it seems there are 20 of the Top 24 out there already, all of the boys and eight of the girls. We've only seen a few of the Top 24 so far, but the ones we have seen have their audition city after their names (Ben Honeycutt we may not have actually seen in Atlanta, but that's where he auditioned).
Top 24 Boys
Lee DeWyze
David Duke
Andrew Garcia
Christopher "Chris" Golightly
Tyler Grady (Boston)
Benjamin Honeycutt (Atlanta)
Casey James
Aaron Kelly
Alexander Lambert
Michael Lynche
John Park
Jermaine Sellers (Atlanta)
Top 24 Girls
Lacey Brown
Michelle Delamor
Katelyn Epperly
Ashley Rodriguez (Boston)
Lillian "Lilly" Scott
Katie Stevens (Boston)
Haeley Vaughn...
- 1/18/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
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