1 00:00:00,794 --> 00:00:03,696 This week began with 327 dreamers. 2 00:00:03,764 --> 00:00:06,899 They had to deal with the grueling rounds of Hollywood week. 3 00:00:08,735 --> 00:00:11,671 And some dreams have ended just as quickly as they began. 4 00:00:11,738 --> 00:00:14,207 Thanks for the opportunity, America. 5 00:00:14,274 --> 00:00:16,776 But for those who have survived the cut, each hurdle 6 00:00:16,844 --> 00:00:20,246 has brought them closer to the hope living inside them. 7 00:00:20,314 --> 00:00:22,648 But they aren't there yet. 8 00:00:22,716 --> 00:00:25,785 Only the most promising contestants remain... 9 00:00:26,889 --> 00:00:31,459 One more test of their skill... One more chance to shine... 10 00:00:31,527 --> 00:00:34,762 In the most important audition of their life. 11 00:00:34,830 --> 00:00:37,131 This is American Idol. 12 00:00:39,799 --> 00:00:40,732 [Upbeat techno music] 13 00:00:40,800 --> 00:00:48,740 ♪ ♪ 14 00:01:10,964 --> 00:01:15,101 Inside this giant holding room sit 100 of the most gifted 15 00:01:15,168 --> 00:01:18,104 contestants American Idol has ever seen. 16 00:01:18,171 --> 00:01:21,641 Every single one of them is at breaking point. 17 00:01:21,708 --> 00:01:25,478 Their fate is being decided downstairs in the theater as the 18 00:01:25,546 --> 00:01:28,314 judges lay it all out on the table. 19 00:01:28,382 --> 00:01:32,184 So I mean, who do we think is really gonna rock... And deliberate who goes 20 00:01:32,252 --> 00:01:33,819 through and who heads home. 21 00:01:33,887 --> 00:01:35,454 I think she's not ready. 22 00:01:35,522 --> 00:01:37,557 A couple of years, she's gonna be a killer. 23 00:01:37,624 --> 00:01:40,326 This day has witnessed some of the most outstanding 24 00:01:40,394 --> 00:01:44,764 performances of our ten-year history. 25 00:01:44,831 --> 00:01:48,034 Whoo! 26 00:01:48,101 --> 00:01:50,169 [Beeping] 27 00:01:50,170 --> 00:01:52,672 But the morning began just like any other. 28 00:01:52,739 --> 00:01:53,739 Gonna coat the throat. 29 00:01:53,740 --> 00:01:55,608 Let me get some, uh, tea going here. 30 00:01:55,676 --> 00:01:56,576 Hello. Good morning. 31 00:01:56,643 --> 00:01:57,910 Morning. 32 00:01:57,978 --> 00:02:00,313 It was pretty standard fare for a morning in Hollywood week. 33 00:02:00,380 --> 00:02:01,147 How do I look? 34 00:02:01,214 --> 00:02:02,114 Do I look all right? 35 00:02:02,182 --> 00:02:04,283 I need to wake up a little bit more. 36 00:02:04,351 --> 00:02:05,952 Full of nerves... [Squeaking sounds] 37 00:02:06,019 --> 00:02:11,157 Excitement... and plenty of rehearsing to make sure everything was just right 38 00:02:11,224 --> 00:02:13,159 for the day's performance. 39 00:02:13,226 --> 00:02:18,798 This is the day that everyone's been working for and waiting for. 40 00:02:18,865 --> 00:02:23,502 After everyone completed their last-minute preparations... 41 00:02:23,570 --> 00:02:26,038 It was time to hit the stage. 42 00:02:26,106 --> 00:02:28,441 This is it. 43 00:02:28,508 --> 00:02:32,111 They survived the week and gotten to this point, so it's 44 00:02:32,179 --> 00:02:33,379 time to raise the stakes. 45 00:02:33,447 --> 00:02:36,315 Today the contestants will sing with Michael there on keyboard, 46 00:02:36,383 --> 00:02:37,550 background singers. 47 00:02:37,618 --> 00:02:41,821 They can use bass and drums or they can choose to sing a cappella. 48 00:02:41,888 --> 00:02:47,026 But it's one final shot on the final day of Hollywood week. 49 00:02:47,094 --> 00:02:48,694 She's headin' on out. 50 00:02:48,762 --> 00:02:54,767 Up first was 20-year-old Milwaukee contestant Haley reinhart. 51 00:02:54,835 --> 00:02:56,802 I'm gonna be doing God bless the child. 52 00:02:56,870 --> 00:02:58,304 Hope you enjoy it. 53 00:02:58,372 --> 00:03:02,108 Haley knows that her future hangs in the balance. 54 00:03:02,175 --> 00:03:05,578 On day one, she showed her confidence on stage. 55 00:03:05,646 --> 00:03:07,546 ♪ 'Cause I get so ♪ 56 00:03:07,614 --> 00:03:09,181 ♪ breathless ♪ 57 00:03:09,249 --> 00:03:13,119 ♪ when you call my name ♪ 58 00:03:13,186 --> 00:03:16,255 But that confidence was short-lived as she fumbled 59 00:03:16,323 --> 00:03:18,190 through yesterday's group round. 60 00:03:18,258 --> 00:03:19,659 ♪ Doesn't matter ♪ 61 00:03:19,726 --> 00:03:21,794 ♪ oh ho oh ah ♪ 62 00:03:21,862 --> 00:03:24,897 It's killing me seeing, you know, talented kids that I know 63 00:03:24,965 --> 00:03:27,900 that we're gonna have to send home. 64 00:03:27,968 --> 00:03:30,469 You made it through by the skin of your teeth. 65 00:03:30,537 --> 00:03:35,207 After barely making it through yesterday, this performance means everything. 66 00:03:35,275 --> 00:03:36,175 First of the day. 67 00:03:36,243 --> 00:03:37,143 Let's see what happens. 68 00:03:37,210 --> 00:03:38,711 [Jazzy music] 69 00:03:38,779 --> 00:03:40,913 ♪ Money ♪ 70 00:03:40,981 --> 00:03:46,819 ♪ you've got lots of friends ♪ 71 00:03:46,887 --> 00:03:50,423 [Deep voice] ♪ crowding 'round ♪ 72 00:03:50,490 --> 00:03:54,493 ♪ your door ♪ 73 00:03:54,561 --> 00:03:58,030 ♪ when you're gone ♪ 74 00:03:58,098 --> 00:04:03,469 ♪ and spending ends ♪ 75 00:04:03,537 --> 00:04:06,305 ♪ they don't come around ♪ 76 00:04:06,373 --> 00:04:07,273 ♪ no more ♪ 77 00:04:07,340 --> 00:04:11,911 ♪ ♪ 78 00:04:11,978 --> 00:04:15,114 ♪ mama may have ♪ 79 00:04:15,182 --> 00:04:18,451 ♪ and papa may have ♪ 80 00:04:18,518 --> 00:04:20,286 ♪ but God ♪ 81 00:04:20,353 --> 00:04:22,855 ♪ bless the child ♪ 82 00:04:22,923 --> 00:04:26,559 ♪ that's got his own ♪ 83 00:04:26,560 --> 00:04:29,261 ♪ that's got ♪ 84 00:04:29,329 --> 00:04:35,201 ♪ his own ♪ 85 00:04:35,202 --> 00:04:37,036 [Cheers and applause] 86 00:04:37,104 --> 00:04:39,438 Yeah, baby! 87 00:04:39,506 --> 00:04:40,339 Good job. 88 00:04:40,407 --> 00:04:41,307 Redemption. 89 00:04:41,374 --> 00:04:43,008 Very nice, very nice. 90 00:04:43,076 --> 00:04:43,976 You made my day. 91 00:04:44,044 --> 00:04:45,344 Thank you. 92 00:04:45,412 --> 00:04:49,415 So Haley jumpstarts the day with a great performance. 93 00:04:49,483 --> 00:04:52,885 And up next, a new face takes the spotlight. 94 00:04:52,953 --> 00:04:53,819 My name is Ashton Jones. 95 00:04:53,887 --> 00:04:55,588 I'm from Nashville, Tennessee. 96 00:04:55,655 --> 00:04:59,792 Ashton had survived the process of working in a group with Ashley Sullivan. 97 00:04:59,860 --> 00:05:01,494 [Screaming] 98 00:05:01,561 --> 00:05:05,264 But when she had the stage to herself, she truly shined. 99 00:05:05,332 --> 00:05:09,568 ♪ And I am telling you ♪ 100 00:05:09,636 --> 00:05:13,506 ♪ I'm not going ♪ 101 00:05:13,573 --> 00:05:16,242 ♪ even though the rough times ♪ 102 00:05:16,309 --> 00:05:17,576 ♪ are showin' ♪ 103 00:05:17,644 --> 00:05:19,745 ♪ there's no way ♪ 104 00:05:19,813 --> 00:05:24,316 ♪ there's just no way ♪ 105 00:05:24,384 --> 00:05:25,885 ♪ tear down the mountains ♪ 106 00:05:25,952 --> 00:05:27,820 ♪ yell, scream, and shout ♪ 107 00:05:27,888 --> 00:05:29,355 ♪ you can say what you want ♪ 108 00:05:29,422 --> 00:05:32,625 ♪ I'm not runnin' out ♪ 109 00:05:32,692 --> 00:05:34,727 ♪ stop all the rivers ♪ 110 00:05:34,795 --> 00:05:36,662 ♪ push, strike, and kill ♪ 111 00:05:36,730 --> 00:05:37,630 ♪ there's no way ♪ 112 00:05:37,697 --> 00:05:38,697 ♪ I'll leave you ♪ 113 00:05:38,765 --> 00:05:43,235 ♪ there's no way I will ♪ 114 00:05:43,303 --> 00:05:45,337 All right, sweetie, you did really well. 115 00:05:45,405 --> 00:05:46,605 It was really nice. 116 00:05:46,673 --> 00:05:47,606 Beautiful song. 117 00:05:47,674 --> 00:05:49,041 I like the way you attacked it. 118 00:05:49,109 --> 00:05:50,176 Thank you. 119 00:05:50,243 --> 00:05:51,410 We'll see you later. 120 00:05:51,478 --> 00:05:54,046 It's still early in the day, and the judges are already 121 00:05:54,114 --> 00:05:57,049 floored by the power of the female talent. 122 00:05:59,419 --> 00:06:03,622 And 15-year-old thia megia is another shining example. 123 00:06:03,690 --> 00:06:08,394 ♪ I hear babies cry ♪ 124 00:06:08,461 --> 00:06:11,597 ♪ I watch them grow ♪ 125 00:06:11,665 --> 00:06:12,565 ♪ they'll learn much more ♪ 126 00:06:12,632 --> 00:06:18,304 ♪ than I'll ever know ♪ 127 00:06:18,371 --> 00:06:23,609 ♪ and I think to myself ♪ 128 00:06:23,677 --> 00:06:26,145 ♪ what a wonderful ♪ 129 00:06:26,213 --> 00:06:29,682 ♪ world ♪ 130 00:06:29,749 --> 00:06:32,651 ♪ yeah ♪ 131 00:06:32,719 --> 00:06:38,490 ♪ I think to myself ♪ 132 00:06:38,558 --> 00:06:42,828 ♪ what a wonderful ♪ 133 00:06:42,896 --> 00:06:48,701 ♪ world ♪ 134 00:06:48,768 --> 00:06:51,971 One thing was clear... Right out of the gate, the girls were on fire. 135 00:06:52,038 --> 00:06:53,172 Thank you so much. 136 00:06:53,240 --> 00:06:56,208 Coming up... Will the boys pack the same punch? 137 00:06:56,276 --> 00:06:57,910 Band. 138 00:06:57,978 --> 00:07:00,379 Plus, the pressures of Hollywood takes its toll. 139 00:07:00,447 --> 00:07:02,014 [Sniffling] 140 00:07:02,082 --> 00:07:07,119 Stay tuned for some of the best performances of any season. 141 00:07:07,187 --> 00:07:08,988 And it's decision time for the judges. 142 00:07:09,055 --> 00:07:11,090 I think it's between these two. 143 00:07:11,157 --> 00:07:12,591 Yeah. 144 00:07:19,761 --> 00:07:21,928 Welcome back to Hollywood week. 145 00:07:21,996 --> 00:07:24,331 The day was off to a stellar start. 146 00:07:24,399 --> 00:07:25,432 Whoo. 147 00:07:25,500 --> 00:07:28,635 As the girls really found a groove with the band. 148 00:07:28,703 --> 00:07:30,904 That was ♪ hot ♪ 149 00:07:30,972 --> 00:07:36,076 But as the morning went on... ♪ what a wonderful... ♪ 150 00:07:36,144 --> 00:07:37,044 Can I start over? 151 00:07:37,111 --> 00:07:40,614 I thought they... and on... Right when I hit the... 152 00:07:40,682 --> 00:07:42,949 it just threw me off, 'cause we had the beat going. 153 00:07:43,017 --> 00:07:45,819 Other contestants found themselves out of sync. 154 00:07:45,887 --> 00:07:48,088 He, um... you wanna try with the drumbeat? 155 00:07:48,156 --> 00:07:50,123 ♪ Surrounded by ♪ 156 00:07:50,191 --> 00:07:51,024 ♪ four walls ♪ 157 00:07:51,092 --> 00:07:53,093 ♪ that ain't so pretty ♪ 158 00:07:53,161 --> 00:07:54,761 Wait. Is that in "g"? 159 00:07:54,829 --> 00:07:55,662 Oh. 160 00:07:55,730 --> 00:07:56,630 [Music continues] 161 00:07:56,698 --> 00:07:57,998 ♪ Ey ♪ 162 00:07:58,066 --> 00:08:01,935 And it seemed some weren't exactly comfortable working with professionals. 163 00:08:02,003 --> 00:08:03,870 One of the smoother days for you? 164 00:08:03,938 --> 00:08:05,572 Oh, my God, do you believe this? 165 00:08:05,640 --> 00:08:08,542 ♪ Your lipstick stains ♪ 166 00:08:08,609 --> 00:08:09,910 ♪ on the front lobe ♪ 167 00:08:09,977 --> 00:08:13,580 ♪ of my left side brains ♪ 168 00:08:13,648 --> 00:08:15,615 ♪ I knew I wouldn't ♪ 169 00:08:15,683 --> 00:08:16,650 ♪ forget you ♪ 170 00:08:16,718 --> 00:08:17,851 ♪ and so I went ♪ 171 00:08:17,919 --> 00:08:19,853 ♪ and let you go ♪ 172 00:08:19,921 --> 00:08:22,122 ♪ my my ♪ 173 00:08:22,190 --> 00:08:23,090 Hold on a minute. 174 00:08:23,157 --> 00:08:24,991 Start over again and grab your key. 175 00:08:25,059 --> 00:08:26,693 Give her the key, Michael. 176 00:08:26,761 --> 00:08:29,963 ♪ Lipstick stain ♪ 177 00:08:30,031 --> 00:08:31,765 ♪ la da da da da da ♪ 178 00:08:31,833 --> 00:08:32,733 There you go. 179 00:08:32,800 --> 00:08:33,900 Come on, now. 180 00:08:33,968 --> 00:08:38,205 Someone who could appreciate a little backup... band. 181 00:08:38,272 --> 00:08:40,507 Was Clint "June bug" gamboa. 182 00:08:40,575 --> 00:08:43,543 He first wowed the judges back in San Francisco. 183 00:08:43,611 --> 00:08:45,512 Definitely yes for me. 184 00:08:45,580 --> 00:08:46,413 Welcome to Hollywood! 185 00:08:46,481 --> 00:08:47,481 Yeah! 186 00:08:47,548 --> 00:08:53,887 And once Clint made it to Hollywood, he was in it to win it... at all costs. 187 00:08:53,955 --> 00:08:56,456 Did you guys have a member at one time that's missing? 188 00:08:56,524 --> 00:08:58,725 It seems like his vibe was better with another group. 189 00:08:58,793 --> 00:09:01,661 I'm sorry, who... who... who are we speaking of? 190 00:09:01,729 --> 00:09:02,629 Jaycee. 191 00:09:02,697 --> 00:09:03,797 Oh, jaycee, right. 192 00:09:03,865 --> 00:09:04,765 [Booing] 193 00:09:04,832 --> 00:09:07,501 But would his cutthroat move cost him the competition? 194 00:09:07,568 --> 00:09:11,705 ♪ Ooh, yeah ♪ 195 00:09:11,773 --> 00:09:15,275 ♪ Georgia ♪ 196 00:09:15,343 --> 00:09:19,346 ♪ Georgia ♪ 197 00:09:19,414 --> 00:09:22,482 ♪ no peace, no peace ♪ 198 00:09:22,550 --> 00:09:25,485 ♪ I find, yeah ♪ 199 00:09:25,553 --> 00:09:27,387 ♪ just an old ♪ 200 00:09:27,455 --> 00:09:30,824 ♪ sweet song ♪ 201 00:09:30,892 --> 00:09:35,028 ♪ keeps Georgia ♪ 202 00:09:35,096 --> 00:09:37,397 ♪ yeah ♪ 203 00:09:37,465 --> 00:09:41,835 ♪ on my mind ♪ 204 00:09:41,903 --> 00:09:46,840 ♪ oh yeah ♪ 205 00:09:46,908 --> 00:09:49,976 [Cheers and applause] 206 00:09:50,044 --> 00:09:50,644 Thank you. 207 00:09:50,711 --> 00:09:51,311 Oh, yeah. 208 00:09:51,379 --> 00:09:52,145 Huh? 209 00:09:52,213 --> 00:09:52,979 Oh, yeah. 210 00:09:53,047 --> 00:09:54,147 Very nice, baby. 211 00:09:54,215 --> 00:09:55,182 Very nice. 212 00:09:55,249 --> 00:09:58,418 So Clint, still brimming with confidence, had dazzled with a 213 00:09:58,486 --> 00:10:04,357 classic, leaving several ladies... ♪ just an old, sweet song ♪ 214 00:10:04,425 --> 00:10:06,893 To follow suit. 215 00:10:06,961 --> 00:10:08,528 ♪ The road ♪ 216 00:10:08,596 --> 00:10:15,368 ♪ leads back to you ♪ 217 00:10:15,436 --> 00:10:19,105 ♪ Georgia ♪ 218 00:10:19,173 --> 00:10:23,743 ♪ Georgia ♪ 219 00:10:23,811 --> 00:10:29,649 ♪ no peace I find ♪ 220 00:10:29,717 --> 00:10:33,453 ♪ just an old sweet song ♪ 221 00:10:33,521 --> 00:10:35,589 ♪ it keeps Georgia ♪ 222 00:10:35,656 --> 00:10:43,597 ♪ oh, on my mind ♪ 223 00:10:43,664 --> 00:10:44,931 ♪ yes ♪ 224 00:10:44,999 --> 00:10:48,735 ♪ just an old, sweet song ♪ 225 00:10:48,803 --> 00:10:50,637 ♪ keeps Georgia ♪ 226 00:10:50,705 --> 00:10:54,007 ♪ on ♪ 227 00:10:54,075 --> 00:10:59,779 ♪ my mind ♪ 228 00:10:59,847 --> 00:11:02,716 ♪ ♪ 229 00:11:02,783 --> 00:11:04,084 Thank you. 230 00:11:04,151 --> 00:11:05,418 [Cheers and applause] 231 00:11:05,486 --> 00:11:06,353 Impressive. 232 00:11:06,420 --> 00:11:07,254 Very impressive. 233 00:11:07,321 --> 00:11:09,122 Very impressive. 234 00:11:09,190 --> 00:11:10,657 That was beautiful, Sophia. 235 00:11:10,725 --> 00:11:11,525 Thank you. 236 00:11:11,592 --> 00:11:12,993 That was really impressive. 237 00:11:13,060 --> 00:11:14,194 Y'all are gonna make me cry. 238 00:11:14,262 --> 00:11:15,228 Thank you for that. 239 00:11:15,296 --> 00:11:16,596 Well, you made us. 240 00:11:16,664 --> 00:11:20,133 So sometimes it pays to stick with what's popular. 241 00:11:20,201 --> 00:11:24,804 However, Milwaukee's Chris medina tried to think outside the box. 242 00:11:24,872 --> 00:11:26,106 ♪ Why don't they ♪ 243 00:11:26,173 --> 00:11:27,073 ♪ just let me live ♪ 244 00:11:27,141 --> 00:11:31,244 What I decided to do for my solo today was, uh, Bobby brown's my prerogative. 245 00:11:31,312 --> 00:11:33,813 ♪ Make my own decisions, oh ♪ 246 00:11:33,881 --> 00:11:37,717 It just seemed like the most unlikely song that anyone would pick. 247 00:11:37,785 --> 00:11:39,452 ♪ Everybody's talking ♪ 248 00:11:39,520 --> 00:11:41,555 I guess he didn't see this coming. 249 00:11:41,622 --> 00:11:42,556 [Surfer music] 250 00:11:42,623 --> 00:11:44,424 ♪ ♪ 251 00:11:44,492 --> 00:11:46,059 Carson Higgins came to our L.A. 252 00:11:46,127 --> 00:11:50,263 Auditions from just up the road in... Malibu, California, brah. 253 00:11:50,331 --> 00:11:54,000 And he turned out to be one of the few bright spots in the entire city. 254 00:11:54,068 --> 00:11:55,101 ♪ Do you, do you, do you ♪ 255 00:11:55,169 --> 00:11:56,570 ♪ now do you think ♪ 256 00:11:56,637 --> 00:11:58,872 ♪ you love me, Mary Jane ♪ 257 00:11:58,940 --> 00:12:00,273 ♪ yeah, yeah, yeah ♪ 258 00:12:00,341 --> 00:12:01,841 [Randy and Jennifer laugh] 259 00:12:01,909 --> 00:12:04,945 Wow, I think if we bottled your fire, we could light all of L.A. 260 00:12:05,012 --> 00:12:06,046 Yeah, baby. 261 00:12:06,113 --> 00:12:09,215 Carson and Chris had joined forces during group round, where 262 00:12:09,283 --> 00:12:11,885 Carson's outgoing personality dominated. 263 00:12:11,953 --> 00:12:13,887 ♪ I said if I was richer ♪ 264 00:12:13,955 --> 00:12:16,756 ♪ I'd still be with you ♪ 265 00:12:16,757 --> 00:12:18,792 ♪ ain't that some shh... ♪ 266 00:12:18,859 --> 00:12:19,993 ♪ now though there's ♪ 267 00:12:20,061 --> 00:12:21,561 ♪ pain in my chest ♪ 268 00:12:21,562 --> 00:12:23,129 ♪ I still wish you the best ♪ 269 00:12:23,197 --> 00:12:26,733 ♪ with a forget you ♪ 270 00:12:26,801 --> 00:12:30,704 But now, on solo day, for better or worse, they were still 271 00:12:30,771 --> 00:12:32,339 singing the same tune. 272 00:12:32,406 --> 00:12:33,773 So he's doing it totally different. 273 00:12:33,841 --> 00:12:35,775 I'm doing it with the band and the backup singers and stuff. 274 00:12:35,843 --> 00:12:37,577 So, uh, it's gonna be cool. 275 00:12:37,645 --> 00:12:41,748 Uh, he went from, uh, "oh, it's that guy," to, "it's that guy." 276 00:12:41,816 --> 00:12:45,418 If today's the last day for me, I'm going out with... 277 00:12:45,486 --> 00:12:46,820 ♪ Bah dah dum dah doo dah ♪ 278 00:12:46,887 --> 00:12:47,487 ♪ ah ♪ 279 00:12:47,555 --> 00:12:49,155 ♪ doo doo doo doo dut ♪ 280 00:12:49,223 --> 00:12:50,123 [Intro to my prerogative] 281 00:12:50,224 --> 00:12:50,991 ♪ ♪ 282 00:12:51,058 --> 00:12:53,760 ♪ they say I'm crazy ♪ 283 00:12:53,828 --> 00:12:56,262 ♪ I really don't care ♪ 284 00:12:56,330 --> 00:13:00,066 ♪ that's my prerogative ♪ 285 00:13:00,134 --> 00:13:02,335 ♪ they call me nasty ♪ 286 00:13:02,403 --> 00:13:05,105 ♪ I don't give a damn, oh ♪ 287 00:13:05,172 --> 00:13:07,540 ♪ getting girls is how I live ♪ 288 00:13:07,608 --> 00:13:08,441 Hit it! 289 00:13:08,509 --> 00:13:10,176 ♪ Everybody's talking ♪ 290 00:13:10,244 --> 00:13:12,345 ♪ all this stuff about me ♪ 291 00:13:12,413 --> 00:13:13,546 ♪ why don't they ♪ 292 00:13:13,614 --> 00:13:15,115 ♪ just let me live ♪ 293 00:13:15,182 --> 00:13:16,916 ♪ tell me why ♪ 294 00:13:16,984 --> 00:13:18,718 ♪ I don't need permission ♪ 295 00:13:18,786 --> 00:13:21,588 ♪ make my own decisions, oh ♪ 296 00:13:21,656 --> 00:13:23,690 ♪ that's my prerogative ♪ 297 00:13:23,758 --> 00:13:26,426 ♪ it's my prerogative ♪ 298 00:13:26,494 --> 00:13:27,527 ♪ yeah ♪ 299 00:13:27,595 --> 00:13:29,429 ♪ I do what I want to do ♪ 300 00:13:29,497 --> 00:13:31,498 ♪ it's my prerogative ♪ 301 00:13:31,565 --> 00:13:32,332 [Cheers and applause] 302 00:13:32,400 --> 00:13:33,500 ♪ Yeah ♪ 303 00:13:33,567 --> 00:13:38,672 So the judges saw two very different performances from two very different guys. 304 00:13:38,739 --> 00:13:39,906 Interesting. 305 00:13:39,974 --> 00:13:40,974 Interesting. 306 00:13:41,042 --> 00:13:42,075 [Cheers and applause] 307 00:13:42,143 --> 00:13:42,976 Thank you. 308 00:13:43,044 --> 00:13:43,810 Thank... thank you. 309 00:13:43,878 --> 00:13:44,477 Yeah, yeah. 310 00:13:44,545 --> 00:13:45,145 Thank you, Chris. 311 00:13:45,212 --> 00:13:45,945 Yeah, baby! 312 00:13:46,013 --> 00:13:49,282 And one left the stage a little more pleased than the other. 313 00:13:49,350 --> 00:13:52,952 That didn't go, like, as well as I wanted it to, but I was 314 00:13:53,020 --> 00:13:54,287 happy I got through it, you know? 315 00:13:54,355 --> 00:13:56,322 Getting to work with the band, I thought I wanted it 316 00:13:56,390 --> 00:13:58,158 then, like, ten minutes ago. 317 00:13:58,225 --> 00:13:59,659 I want it even more right now. 318 00:13:59,727 --> 00:14:03,730 Even though Carson knows what he wants, only time would tell 319 00:14:03,798 --> 00:14:06,800 if either of the two have what the judges are looking for. 320 00:14:06,867 --> 00:14:08,234 I want to just stay forever. 321 00:14:08,302 --> 00:14:10,103 Do it forever. 322 00:14:10,171 --> 00:14:14,474 When we come back, the competition heats up... She woke up the whole place. 323 00:14:14,542 --> 00:14:18,344 With some of the best singing ever to hit the Idol stage... 324 00:14:18,412 --> 00:14:20,647 breakout performances that will amaze you. 325 00:14:20,715 --> 00:14:21,314 [Cheers and applause] 326 00:14:21,382 --> 00:14:23,049 Yeah, baby! 327 00:14:23,117 --> 00:14:25,318 Results that will astound you. 328 00:14:25,386 --> 00:14:28,421 And the stress pushes everyone to their limits. 329 00:14:28,489 --> 00:14:30,590 Oh, my God, I'm freaking out. 330 00:14:30,658 --> 00:14:31,391 I can't say it. 331 00:14:31,459 --> 00:14:32,058 Jennifer. 332 00:14:32,126 --> 00:14:34,060 Oh, my God. 333 00:14:36,339 --> 00:14:37,272 [Upbeat techno music] 334 00:14:37,340 --> 00:14:39,007 ♪ ♪ 335 00:14:39,075 --> 00:14:40,008 [Upbeat music] 336 00:14:40,076 --> 00:14:43,345 Welcome back to solo day of Hollywood week. 337 00:14:43,413 --> 00:14:47,316 This audition carried a little more weight because today marked 338 00:14:47,383 --> 00:14:50,052 the first time everyone could play their instruments. 339 00:14:50,119 --> 00:14:54,156 And this year's contestants proved they really had the music in them. 340 00:14:54,223 --> 00:14:55,157 [Intro to love song] 341 00:14:55,224 --> 00:14:56,158 ♪ ♪ 342 00:14:56,225 --> 00:14:58,060 ♪ you mean well ♪ 343 00:14:58,127 --> 00:15:02,064 ♪ but you make this hard on me ♪ 344 00:15:02,131 --> 00:15:03,632 ♪ I'm not gonna write you ♪ 345 00:15:03,700 --> 00:15:05,300 ♪ a love song ♪ 346 00:15:05,368 --> 00:15:07,269 ♪ 'cause you asked for it ♪ 347 00:15:07,337 --> 00:15:09,338 ♪ 'cause you need one ♪ 348 00:15:09,405 --> 00:15:10,339 ♪ you see ♪ 349 00:15:10,406 --> 00:15:11,873 ♪ I'm not gonna write you ♪ 350 00:15:11,941 --> 00:15:13,308 ♪ a love song ♪ 351 00:15:13,376 --> 00:15:17,412 ♪ they can feel it all over ♪ 352 00:15:17,480 --> 00:15:19,982 ♪ they can feel it all over ♪ 353 00:15:20,049 --> 00:15:21,383 ♪ now, people, yeah ♪ 354 00:15:21,451 --> 00:15:24,386 ♪ they can feel it all over ♪ 355 00:15:24,454 --> 00:15:25,253 ♪ yeah ♪ 356 00:15:25,321 --> 00:15:28,457 ♪ they can feel it all over ♪ 357 00:15:28,524 --> 00:15:29,491 ♪ now, people, yeah ♪ 358 00:15:29,559 --> 00:15:32,194 ♪ what about now? ♪ 359 00:15:32,261 --> 00:15:35,364 ♪ what about today? ♪ 360 00:15:35,431 --> 00:15:38,433 ♪ and what if you're making me ♪ 361 00:15:38,501 --> 00:15:41,803 ♪ all that I was meant to be? ♪ 362 00:15:41,871 --> 00:15:43,705 ♪ but these stories ♪ 363 00:15:43,773 --> 00:15:48,043 ♪ don't mean anything ♪ 364 00:15:48,111 --> 00:15:50,946 ♪ when you've got no one ♪ 365 00:15:51,014 --> 00:15:53,482 ♪ to tell them to ♪ 366 00:15:53,549 --> 00:15:55,751 ♪ it's true ♪ 367 00:15:55,818 --> 00:15:56,952 ♪ I don't want to fall ♪ 368 00:15:57,020 --> 00:15:58,520 ♪ another moment ♪ 369 00:15:58,588 --> 00:16:01,523 ♪ into your gravity ♪ 370 00:16:01,591 --> 00:16:04,359 ♪ here I am ♪ 371 00:16:04,427 --> 00:16:09,164 ♪ and I stand so tall ♪ 372 00:16:09,232 --> 00:16:10,565 ♪ just the way ♪ 373 00:16:10,633 --> 00:16:13,068 ♪ I'm supposed to be ♪ 374 00:16:13,136 --> 00:16:16,138 ♪â but you're onto me ♪ 375 00:16:16,205 --> 00:16:20,575 ♪ and all over me ♪ 376 00:16:20,643 --> 00:16:22,711 ♪ you're not a friend or foe ♪ 377 00:16:22,779 --> 00:16:25,981 ♪ though I try to let you go ♪ 378 00:16:26,049 --> 00:16:26,848 ♪ the one thing ♪ 379 00:16:26,916 --> 00:16:27,883 ♪ I think I know ♪ 380 00:16:27,950 --> 00:16:28,583 ♪ is that you're ♪ 381 00:16:28,651 --> 00:16:30,585 ♪ keeping me ♪ 382 00:16:30,653 --> 00:16:37,826 ♪ down ♪ 383 00:16:37,894 --> 00:16:38,760 Nice job on that. 384 00:16:38,828 --> 00:16:39,695 Nice playing. 385 00:16:39,762 --> 00:16:40,762 Thank you so much. 386 00:16:40,830 --> 00:16:43,298 For those with the chops, it's a chance to shine in a 387 00:16:43,366 --> 00:16:47,903 different way, and that's just what Casey Abrams planned to do. 388 00:16:47,970 --> 00:16:51,006 We already know he can jam on the melodica. 389 00:16:51,074 --> 00:16:55,544 ♪ ♪ 390 00:16:55,611 --> 00:16:59,548 Today, Casey had a slightly larger instrument in mind. 391 00:16:59,615 --> 00:17:02,150 Casey, it is a first. 392 00:17:02,218 --> 00:17:06,254 A stand-up bass and a contestant Hollywood week. 393 00:17:06,322 --> 00:17:07,823 You're breaking new ground, my friend. 394 00:17:07,890 --> 00:17:10,792 Am I... am I like Neil Armstrong? 395 00:17:10,860 --> 00:17:12,794 Well, in your own way. 396 00:17:12,862 --> 00:17:13,462 Yes. 397 00:17:13,529 --> 00:17:14,129 In your own way. 398 00:17:14,197 --> 00:17:15,664 I'm feeling a lot more comfortable. 399 00:17:15,732 --> 00:17:20,402 I think I'm gonna be able to knock it out of the park. 400 00:17:20,470 --> 00:17:21,970 ♪ ♪ 401 00:17:22,038 --> 00:17:23,772 It's all good, baby. 402 00:17:23,840 --> 00:17:24,639 ♪ ♪ 403 00:17:24,707 --> 00:17:26,875 ♪ other arms ♪ 404 00:17:26,943 --> 00:17:31,813 ♪ may reach out to me ♪ 405 00:17:31,881 --> 00:17:36,084 ♪ other eyes smile tenderly ♪ 406 00:17:36,152 --> 00:17:41,690 ♪ ♪ 407 00:17:41,758 --> 00:17:43,024 Really. 408 00:17:43,092 --> 00:17:44,459 ♪ ♪ 409 00:17:44,527 --> 00:17:47,362 ♪ other things ♪ 410 00:17:47,430 --> 00:17:51,533 ♪ and peace I see ♪ 411 00:17:51,601 --> 00:17:56,538 ♪ the road leads back to you ♪ 412 00:17:56,606 --> 00:17:58,707 [Scatting] 413 00:17:58,775 --> 00:18:01,810 ♪ And oh, Georgia ♪ 414 00:18:01,878 --> 00:18:06,214 ♪ ooh, Georgia ♪ 415 00:18:06,282 --> 00:18:11,319 ♪ oh, the whole day through ♪ 416 00:18:11,387 --> 00:18:12,687 ♪ ahh ♪ 417 00:18:12,755 --> 00:18:15,123 ♪ just an old sweet song ♪ 418 00:18:15,191 --> 00:18:17,859 ♪ yeah, unh ♪ 419 00:18:17,927 --> 00:18:20,028 ♪ old Jack, you gotta keep ♪ 420 00:18:20,096 --> 00:18:24,900 ♪ Georgia on my ♪ 421 00:18:24,967 --> 00:18:32,808 ♪ mind ♪ 422 00:18:32,875 --> 00:18:37,445 ♪ ♪ 423 00:18:37,513 --> 00:18:40,582 [Cheers and applause] 424 00:18:40,650 --> 00:18:42,417 Yes! 425 00:18:42,485 --> 00:18:45,554 [Cheers and applause] 426 00:18:45,621 --> 00:18:48,590 So it looks like the big bass was a huge hit. 427 00:18:48,658 --> 00:18:49,324 Great, baby. 428 00:18:49,392 --> 00:18:50,091 That was great. 429 00:18:50,159 --> 00:18:51,459 Being a bass player, I love it. 430 00:18:51,527 --> 00:18:53,528 Do you want to come play, Randy? 431 00:18:53,596 --> 00:18:55,030 Later. Next time. 432 00:18:55,097 --> 00:18:56,865 I love it, though. 433 00:18:56,933 --> 00:19:01,870 And as he heads to the holding room, Casey finds a distraught chelsee oaks. 434 00:19:01,938 --> 00:19:06,641 Last night, she had to say good-bye to her ex, rob bolin. 435 00:19:06,709 --> 00:19:10,111 But earlier today, chelsee had another heartache to deal with, 436 00:19:10,179 --> 00:19:13,515 as her Hollywood roommate and fast friend jacqueline dunford 437 00:19:13,583 --> 00:19:15,050 became incredibly ill. 438 00:19:15,117 --> 00:19:16,117 How are you feeling? 439 00:19:16,185 --> 00:19:20,188 Uh, you know... weak? 440 00:19:20,256 --> 00:19:24,392 Besides being really weak and sick, heartbroken. 441 00:19:24,460 --> 00:19:25,961 I can understand. 442 00:19:26,028 --> 00:19:28,997 But before heading to the hospital... Just remember something. 443 00:19:29,065 --> 00:19:30,765 You've got to take care of yourself first. 444 00:19:30,833 --> 00:19:31,666 That's the most important thing. 445 00:19:31,734 --> 00:19:33,635 Your health is the most important thing, sweetie. 446 00:19:33,703 --> 00:19:34,636 Most important thing here. 447 00:19:34,704 --> 00:19:39,307 She bows out of the competition. 448 00:19:39,375 --> 00:19:40,308 [Melancholy music] 449 00:19:40,376 --> 00:19:41,610 ♪ ♪ 450 00:19:41,677 --> 00:19:43,144 Love you. 451 00:19:43,212 --> 00:19:47,515 Chelsee is left distraught, emotional... You ready, Chel? 452 00:19:47,583 --> 00:19:52,120 She's my best friend in the entire world, and so... and alone. 453 00:19:52,188 --> 00:19:55,390 And she has to pull it together onstage. 454 00:19:55,458 --> 00:19:58,260 ♪ I will not make ♪ 455 00:19:58,327 --> 00:19:59,928 ♪ the same mistakes ♪ 456 00:19:59,996 --> 00:20:02,430 ♪ that you made ♪ 457 00:20:02,498 --> 00:20:04,900 ♪ I learned the hard way ♪ 458 00:20:04,967 --> 00:20:09,237 ♪ to never let it get that far ♪ 459 00:20:09,305 --> 00:20:10,772 ♪ because of you ♪ 460 00:20:10,840 --> 00:20:11,706 ♪ I learned to play ♪ 461 00:20:11,774 --> 00:20:13,041 ♪ on the safe side ♪ 462 00:20:13,109 --> 00:20:15,877 ♪ so I won't get hurt ♪ 463 00:20:15,945 --> 00:20:17,646 ♪ because of you ♪ 464 00:20:17,713 --> 00:20:18,880 ♪ I learned it's hard ♪ 465 00:20:18,948 --> 00:20:22,751 ♪ just to forget everything ♪ 466 00:20:22,818 --> 00:20:24,653 ♪ because of you ♪ 467 00:20:24,720 --> 00:20:29,791 ♪ I am afraid ♪ 468 00:20:29,859 --> 00:20:34,896 ♪ because of you ♪ 469 00:20:34,964 --> 00:20:35,897 ♪ ♪ 470 00:20:35,965 --> 00:20:37,866 [Applause] 471 00:20:37,934 --> 00:20:40,568 Thank you, thank you. 472 00:20:40,636 --> 00:20:45,473 It's obvious Hollywood has taken its toll on chelsee, 473 00:20:45,541 --> 00:20:49,544 and she fears she may become another casualty of the experience. 474 00:20:49,612 --> 00:20:53,548 I hope I came off well, but I just did the best I could for 475 00:20:53,616 --> 00:21:00,922 the circumstance at hand, so... Coming up, some early judge 476 00:21:00,990 --> 00:21:02,857 favorites leave it all on the stage. 477 00:21:02,925 --> 00:21:03,525 Unbelievable, man. 478 00:21:03,592 --> 00:21:04,326 Really great. 479 00:21:04,393 --> 00:21:05,060 [Cheers and applause] 480 00:21:05,127 --> 00:21:07,395 And others crumble under the pressure. 481 00:21:07,463 --> 00:21:08,663 I'm pissed off at myself. 482 00:21:08,731 --> 00:21:10,498 I know I could have done better. 483 00:21:10,566 --> 00:21:12,100 Oh, my God, I'm sorry. 484 00:21:12,168 --> 00:21:16,137 Plus, find out who moves on and who goes home. 485 00:21:16,205 --> 00:21:18,139 You didn't make it. 486 00:21:21,350 --> 00:21:22,283 [Upbeat techno music] 487 00:21:22,351 --> 00:21:24,619 ♪ ♪ 488 00:21:24,687 --> 00:21:27,222 Welcome back to solo day. 489 00:21:27,223 --> 00:21:29,791 The contestants have brought their "a" game, and the 490 00:21:29,858 --> 00:21:34,329 constant flow of unforgettable performances has set the bar high. 491 00:21:34,396 --> 00:21:38,733 A judge favorite, Lauren alaina, is ready to keep up the trend, 492 00:21:38,801 --> 00:21:41,302 whether at home in Georgia... Ta-da! 493 00:21:41,370 --> 00:21:44,105 Or here in Hollywood... You sure are cute. 494 00:21:44,173 --> 00:21:46,908 She's always having a good time. 495 00:21:46,976 --> 00:21:51,079 Today she sang a song that she and Steven are already familiar with. 496 00:21:51,146 --> 00:21:53,448 I'm gonna be singing I don't want to miss a thing. 497 00:21:53,515 --> 00:21:55,950 The song was lucky for her back in Nashville. 498 00:21:56,018 --> 00:21:57,952 ♪ Just to hear you ♪ 499 00:21:58,020 --> 00:21:59,821 ♪ breathin' ♪ 500 00:21:59,888 --> 00:22:00,622 Whoo! 501 00:22:00,689 --> 00:22:01,756 ♪ Watch you smile ♪ 502 00:22:01,824 --> 00:22:03,791 ♪ while you are sleepin' ♪ 503 00:22:03,859 --> 00:22:04,726 Sing it. 504 00:22:04,793 --> 00:22:07,028 ♪ While you're far away ♪ 505 00:22:07,096 --> 00:22:08,963 ♪ and dreamin' ♪ 506 00:22:09,031 --> 00:22:11,132 ♪ I could spend my life ♪ 507 00:22:11,200 --> 00:22:16,304 ♪ in this sweet surrender ♪ 508 00:22:16,372 --> 00:22:18,106 ♪ I could stay lost ♪ 509 00:22:18,173 --> 00:22:22,744 ♪ in this moment forever ♪ 510 00:22:22,811 --> 00:22:26,381 ♪ every moment spent with you ♪ 511 00:22:26,448 --> 00:22:32,020 ♪ is a moment I treasure ♪ 512 00:22:32,087 --> 00:22:35,590 ♪ I don't wanna close my eyes ♪ 513 00:22:35,658 --> 00:22:38,226 ♪ I don't wanna fall asleep ♪ 514 00:22:38,294 --> 00:22:40,228 ♪ 'cause I'd miss you, baby ♪ 515 00:22:40,296 --> 00:22:41,729 ♪ and I don't ♪ 516 00:22:41,797 --> 00:22:47,669 ♪ wanna miss a thing ♪ 517 00:22:47,736 --> 00:22:48,336 [Cheers and applause] 518 00:22:48,404 --> 00:22:49,003 Thank you. 519 00:22:49,071 --> 00:22:53,875 Once again, she proves she has what it takes to command the Idol stage. 520 00:22:53,942 --> 00:22:55,610 Well done, well done. 521 00:22:55,678 --> 00:22:56,778 Thank you much. 522 00:22:56,845 --> 00:22:57,445 Thank you. 523 00:22:57,513 --> 00:22:59,814 Giving the judges exactly what they had hoped for. 524 00:22:59,882 --> 00:23:01,182 Wow. 525 00:23:01,250 --> 00:23:03,685 15 years old. 526 00:23:03,752 --> 00:23:05,920 Fi-I-if-teen. 527 00:23:05,988 --> 00:23:07,055 Hey, everybody. 528 00:23:07,122 --> 00:23:10,992 But Jacob lusk's moment on that stage was an unexpected delight. 529 00:23:11,060 --> 00:23:15,129 ♪ But God bless the child ♪ 530 00:23:15,197 --> 00:23:17,432 ♪ that's got his own ♪ 531 00:23:17,499 --> 00:23:18,266 ♪ doo doo doo doo ♪ 532 00:23:18,334 --> 00:23:19,600 ♪ doobie doobie doobie doo ♪ 533 00:23:19,668 --> 00:23:21,969 ♪ that's got his own ♪ 534 00:23:22,037 --> 00:23:24,238 ♪ whoa ♪ 535 00:23:24,306 --> 00:23:27,942 ♪ money ♪ 536 00:23:28,010 --> 00:23:32,914 ♪ you've got lots of friends ♪ 537 00:23:32,981 --> 00:23:36,484 ♪ crowding 'round your ♪ 538 00:23:36,552 --> 00:23:37,819 ♪ deh deh den Dee Dee ♪ 539 00:23:37,886 --> 00:23:39,987 ♪ dah door ♪ 540 00:23:40,055 --> 00:23:43,891 ♪ when the money is gone ♪ 541 00:23:43,959 --> 00:23:44,992 ♪ heh heh ♪ 542 00:23:45,060 --> 00:23:47,829 ♪ and spending ends ♪ 543 00:23:47,896 --> 00:23:49,897 ♪ they don't dah dah dah dah ♪ 544 00:23:49,965 --> 00:23:50,965 ♪ dah dah don't don't ♪ 545 00:23:51,033 --> 00:23:54,068 ♪ come around no more ♪ 546 00:23:54,136 --> 00:23:57,105 ♪ oh ♪ 547 00:23:57,172 --> 00:23:59,741 ♪ mama, my mama may have ♪ 548 00:23:59,808 --> 00:24:00,708 ♪ heh heh ♪ 549 00:24:00,776 --> 00:24:02,143 ♪ and my papa ♪ 550 00:24:02,211 --> 00:24:04,679 ♪ heh, my papa may have ♪ 551 00:24:04,747 --> 00:24:08,750 ♪ but God bless the child ♪ 552 00:24:08,817 --> 00:24:11,018 ♪ that's got his own ♪ 553 00:24:11,086 --> 00:24:16,424 ♪ I ♪ 554 00:24:16,492 --> 00:24:22,530 ♪ need my own ♪ 555 00:24:22,598 --> 00:24:24,932 ♪ yeah, yeah, yeah ♪ 556 00:24:25,000 --> 00:24:28,236 ♪ yeah, yeah, yeah ♪ 557 00:24:28,303 --> 00:24:36,177 [Cheers and applause] 558 00:24:41,316 --> 00:24:43,251 Hard act to follow. 559 00:24:43,318 --> 00:24:44,852 Wow. 560 00:24:44,920 --> 00:24:45,520 [Laughs] 561 00:24:45,587 --> 00:24:49,190 He was like, in case, in case you had any doubt. 562 00:24:49,258 --> 00:24:50,291 In case you had any doubt. 563 00:24:50,359 --> 00:24:53,027 Let me just... let me just... let me show you something. 564 00:24:53,095 --> 00:24:56,631 And in showing them, he'd given absolutely everything. 565 00:24:56,698 --> 00:25:04,639 [Crying] 566 00:25:10,813 --> 00:25:12,280 I'm not a crier. 567 00:25:12,347 --> 00:25:13,381 I don't cry. 568 00:25:13,449 --> 00:25:15,683 Could have fooled me. 569 00:25:15,751 --> 00:25:19,387 You'd have to be a brave man to try and top that, but John 570 00:25:19,455 --> 00:25:22,523 Wayne Schultz was up for the challenge because he knew his 571 00:25:22,591 --> 00:25:26,294 inspiration, his mother, was out there, willing him on. 572 00:25:26,361 --> 00:25:28,029 I'm as prepared as I can be. 573 00:25:28,096 --> 00:25:28,963 I'm not really nervous. 574 00:25:29,031 --> 00:25:33,134 I just want to get out there and show the judges what I have to... to offer them. 575 00:25:33,202 --> 00:25:35,870 ♪ Well, I've been afraid ♪ 576 00:25:35,938 --> 00:25:38,706 ♪ of changin' ♪ 577 00:25:38,774 --> 00:25:42,810 ♪ 'cause I've built my life ♪ 578 00:25:42,878 --> 00:25:45,813 ♪ around you ♪ 579 00:25:45,881 --> 00:25:49,617 ♪ and time makes you bolder ♪ 580 00:25:49,685 --> 00:25:52,687 ♪ and children get older ♪ 581 00:25:52,754 --> 00:25:58,259 ♪ and I'm getting older too ♪ 582 00:25:58,327 --> 00:25:59,327 ♪ yeah ♪ 583 00:25:59,394 --> 00:26:04,532 ♪ I'm getting older too ♪ 584 00:26:04,600 --> 00:26:08,002 ♪ so I took my love ♪ 585 00:26:08,070 --> 00:26:11,472 ♪ and I took it down ♪ 586 00:26:11,540 --> 00:26:12,673 [Applause] 587 00:26:12,741 --> 00:26:15,443 Thank y'all so much. 588 00:26:15,511 --> 00:26:16,310 Thank you, John. 589 00:26:16,378 --> 00:26:17,044 Thank you. 590 00:26:17,112 --> 00:26:18,846 We always look forward to you. 591 00:26:18,914 --> 00:26:21,449 Steven's words and the support of his friends were a 592 00:26:21,517 --> 00:26:25,553 great comfort, but there was little anyone could do to calm 593 00:26:25,621 --> 00:26:28,789 down emotional time bomb Ashley Sullivan. 594 00:26:28,857 --> 00:26:31,926 This morning, there was no doubt in her mind she had chosen the 595 00:26:31,994 --> 00:26:33,928 perfect song for her big moment. 596 00:26:33,996 --> 00:26:37,331 Today I'm singing everything by Michael buble, and I'm gonna 597 00:26:37,399 --> 00:26:39,667 sing it a cappella, and I know that song. 598 00:26:39,735 --> 00:26:42,637 That's, like, my song to my boyfriend, so I scream it out 599 00:26:42,704 --> 00:26:43,905 loud to him all the time. 600 00:26:43,972 --> 00:26:47,775 I've kind of lucked out in that I haven't bombed in front of the 601 00:26:47,843 --> 00:26:50,444 judges at all but, um, it... this whole week was much more 602 00:26:50,512 --> 00:26:51,846 intense than I thought it would be. 603 00:26:51,914 --> 00:26:54,916 I didn't get to use my bathing suit, which I packed, but I didn't need to. 604 00:26:54,983 --> 00:26:55,583 [Laughs] 605 00:26:55,651 --> 00:26:56,684 ♪ ♪ 606 00:26:56,752 --> 00:26:59,954 I know it's kind of cheesy, but I'm dedicating this song to my boyfriend. 607 00:27:00,022 --> 00:27:02,723 This song helped me through when he was stationed in Iraq, so 608 00:27:02,791 --> 00:27:06,193 hopefully it'll help me in this journey. 609 00:27:06,261 --> 00:27:08,329 ♪ You're a falling star ♪ 610 00:27:08,397 --> 00:27:10,264 ♪ you're the getaway car ♪ 611 00:27:10,332 --> 00:27:12,133 ♪ you're the line in the sand ♪ 612 00:27:12,200 --> 00:27:14,402 ♪ when I go too far ♪ 613 00:27:14,469 --> 00:27:18,072 ♪ and in this crazy life ♪ 614 00:27:18,140 --> 00:27:18,739 I messed up a word. 615 00:27:18,807 --> 00:27:19,407 I messed up a word. 616 00:27:19,474 --> 00:27:20,074 Oh, my God. 617 00:27:20,142 --> 00:27:20,741 I'm sorry. 618 00:27:20,809 --> 00:27:21,409 Oh, my God. 619 00:27:21,476 --> 00:27:22,076 I'm sorry. 620 00:27:22,144 --> 00:27:23,444 It's okay, don't... can I start again? 621 00:27:23,512 --> 00:27:24,979 It's 'cause you love him so much. 622 00:27:25,047 --> 00:27:25,646 I know, I'm sorry. 623 00:27:25,714 --> 00:27:26,347 I'm not gonna look at him. 624 00:27:26,415 --> 00:27:27,315 Don't look at him. 625 00:27:27,382 --> 00:27:28,416 I'm gonna focus on you guys. 626 00:27:28,483 --> 00:27:29,150 Can I start again? 627 00:27:29,217 --> 00:27:29,817 Yeah, yeah, yeah. 628 00:27:29,885 --> 00:27:30,651 It's us. Yeah. 629 00:27:30,719 --> 00:27:31,319 I'm so sorry. 630 00:27:31,386 --> 00:27:31,986 I'm so sorry. 631 00:27:32,054 --> 00:27:33,187 You get me overwhelmed, baby. 632 00:27:33,255 --> 00:27:34,221 Okay. 633 00:27:34,289 --> 00:27:36,290 ♪ You're a falling star ♪ 634 00:27:36,358 --> 00:27:38,426 ♪ you're the getaway car ♪ 635 00:27:38,493 --> 00:27:39,093 ♪ you're... ♪ 636 00:27:39,161 --> 00:27:40,194 Oh, my God, I'm freaking out. 637 00:27:40,262 --> 00:27:41,529 [Exhales] 638 00:27:41,597 --> 00:27:42,263 Sorry. 639 00:27:42,331 --> 00:27:44,599 I can't believe I'm freaking out. 640 00:27:44,666 --> 00:27:45,499 Go to the chorus. 641 00:27:45,567 --> 00:27:46,467 Go to the chorus. 642 00:27:46,535 --> 00:27:48,235 ♪ It's you, it's you ♪ 643 00:27:48,303 --> 00:27:50,204 ♪ you make me sing ♪ 644 00:27:50,272 --> 00:27:52,006 ♪ it's every line ♪ 645 00:27:52,074 --> 00:27:53,708 ♪ it's every word ♪ 646 00:27:53,775 --> 00:27:55,476 ♪ it's everything ♪ 647 00:27:55,544 --> 00:27:56,944 I am so sorry. 648 00:27:57,012 --> 00:27:57,979 It's okay. It's good. 649 00:27:58,046 --> 00:28:00,281 All right. 650 00:28:00,349 --> 00:28:02,149 You're usually very comfortable up there. 651 00:28:02,217 --> 00:28:04,151 I think that I would have been better off choosing 652 00:28:04,219 --> 00:28:08,656 something that I have fun with, and not necessarily I'm trying to... you know. 653 00:28:08,724 --> 00:28:11,792 I think I just wasn't prepared for... it's about control when you 654 00:28:11,860 --> 00:28:12,927 sing slower songs. 655 00:28:12,995 --> 00:28:13,594 Right, right. 656 00:28:13,662 --> 00:28:15,997 And most of it is about controlling your emotions. 657 00:28:16,064 --> 00:28:16,731 Right, right. 658 00:28:16,798 --> 00:28:17,632 Okay. 659 00:28:17,699 --> 00:28:21,202 [Cheers and applause] 660 00:28:21,269 --> 00:28:25,473 I love you, Ashley. 661 00:28:25,540 --> 00:28:29,910 So Ashley falls apart again. 662 00:28:29,978 --> 00:28:31,512 [Crying] I'm sorry. 663 00:28:31,580 --> 00:28:32,313 I'm sorry. 664 00:28:32,381 --> 00:28:33,814 I'm sorry. 665 00:28:33,882 --> 00:28:34,582 No, you did good. 666 00:28:34,650 --> 00:28:35,483 You did good. 667 00:28:35,550 --> 00:28:36,217 You're lying. 668 00:28:36,284 --> 00:28:37,151 You're lying. 669 00:28:37,219 --> 00:28:38,986 [Speaking softly] 670 00:28:39,054 --> 00:28:44,458 Would this be her final performance on American Idol? 671 00:28:44,526 --> 00:28:50,464 Coming up... more spellbinding performances from our most talented season ever. 672 00:28:50,532 --> 00:28:53,768 And the judges' results are revealed. 673 00:28:53,835 --> 00:28:55,002 This is the worst part. 674 00:28:55,070 --> 00:28:58,939 Plus, a surprise that no one sees coming. 675 00:28:59,007 --> 00:29:00,174 Oh, my God. 676 00:29:00,242 --> 00:29:03,010 [Upbeat techno music] 677 00:29:05,808 --> 00:29:06,741 [Upbeat techno music] 678 00:29:06,809 --> 00:29:08,810 ♪ ♪ 679 00:29:08,811 --> 00:29:11,079 Welcome back to Hollywood week. 680 00:29:11,147 --> 00:29:12,514 It's 6:30 P.M. 681 00:29:12,581 --> 00:29:16,684 And as night falls in the city of angels, three young men prepare to take 682 00:29:16,752 --> 00:29:21,523 the stage, knowing that their future depends on this solo performance. 683 00:29:21,590 --> 00:29:22,490 This is our lives. 684 00:29:22,558 --> 00:29:24,225 This is it. 685 00:29:24,293 --> 00:29:25,693 ♪ Oh ♪ 686 00:29:25,761 --> 00:29:27,061 ♪ you can feel it ♪ 687 00:29:27,129 --> 00:29:29,898 ♪ all over ♪ 688 00:29:29,965 --> 00:29:31,499 ♪ you can feel it ♪ 689 00:29:31,567 --> 00:29:34,402 ♪ all over, people ♪ 690 00:29:34,470 --> 00:29:36,271 ♪ you can feel it ♪ 691 00:29:36,338 --> 00:29:39,107 ♪ all over ♪ 692 00:29:39,175 --> 00:29:41,142 ♪ I can feel it ♪ 693 00:29:41,210 --> 00:29:44,913 ♪ all over, people ♪ 694 00:29:44,980 --> 00:29:46,514 ♪ all the while you were ♪ 695 00:29:46,582 --> 00:29:48,016 ♪ in front of me ♪ 696 00:29:48,083 --> 00:29:50,919 ♪ I never realized ♪ 697 00:29:50,986 --> 00:29:54,589 ♪ how I didn't see you, baby ♪ 698 00:29:54,657 --> 00:29:56,758 ♪ in my eyes ♪ 699 00:29:56,826 --> 00:30:00,094 ♪ I didn't see... ♪ 700 00:30:00,162 --> 00:30:01,729 ♪ more than a name ♪ 701 00:30:01,797 --> 00:30:03,832 ♪ or a face in the crowd ♪ 702 00:30:03,899 --> 00:30:06,234 ♪ I know this is the time ♪ 703 00:30:06,302 --> 00:30:08,636 ♪ this is the time ♪ 704 00:30:08,704 --> 00:30:11,706 ♪ of my life ♪ 705 00:30:11,774 --> 00:30:13,508 ♪ this is the time ♪ 706 00:30:13,576 --> 00:30:16,711 ♪ of my life ♪ 707 00:30:16,779 --> 00:30:17,612 [Cheers and applause] 708 00:30:17,680 --> 00:30:18,646 Very nice. 709 00:30:18,714 --> 00:30:21,249 It's my pleasure to listen to you as many times as we have. 710 00:30:21,317 --> 00:30:22,550 Thank you so much. 711 00:30:22,618 --> 00:30:23,384 Wow. 712 00:30:23,452 --> 00:30:24,619 Well done. 713 00:30:24,687 --> 00:30:26,454 Thank you. 714 00:30:26,522 --> 00:30:28,590 You have a good time when you sing, don't you, dog? 715 00:30:28,657 --> 00:30:29,324 Always having fun. 716 00:30:29,391 --> 00:30:30,191 This is... this is it. 717 00:30:30,259 --> 00:30:31,159 This is it. Yeah. 718 00:30:31,227 --> 00:30:35,396 So James, jaycee, and stefano can breathe a little easier now. 719 00:30:35,464 --> 00:30:40,969 Which leaves our final two contestants... First up: Scotty mccreery. 720 00:30:41,036 --> 00:30:45,273 Since we met him, there's been one tune he couldn't get out of his head. 721 00:30:45,341 --> 00:30:46,207 ♪ Baby, lock them doors ♪ 722 00:30:46,275 --> 00:30:47,208 ♪ baby, lock them doors ♪ 723 00:30:47,276 --> 00:30:48,576 ♪ baby, lock them doors ♪ 724 00:30:48,644 --> 00:30:49,511 ♪ baby, lock them doors ♪ 725 00:30:49,578 --> 00:30:51,346 ♪ and turn the lights ♪ 726 00:30:51,413 --> 00:30:52,447 ♪ down low ♪ 727 00:30:52,515 --> 00:30:55,216 But today, that song wasn't on the list. 728 00:30:55,284 --> 00:30:58,086 So he's chosen another country hit. 729 00:30:58,153 --> 00:30:59,187 But there was one catch. 730 00:30:59,255 --> 00:31:01,956 He didn't know the lyrics. 731 00:31:02,024 --> 00:31:04,559 ♪ I hope you never lose ♪ 732 00:31:04,627 --> 00:31:05,860 You can do it. 733 00:31:05,928 --> 00:31:11,733 So Scotty hit the stage hoping his memory wouldn't fail him. 734 00:31:29,618 --> 00:31:32,520 But Scotty wasn't the only one to struggle with this country classic. 735 00:31:32,588 --> 00:31:36,524 Fellow Milwaukee contestant tatanisha Wilson also fell apart. 736 00:31:36,592 --> 00:31:38,726 ♪ I hope you always ♪ 737 00:31:38,794 --> 00:31:39,994 ♪ feel ♪ 738 00:31:40,062 --> 00:31:40,795 Whoo! 739 00:31:40,863 --> 00:31:42,597 I'm sorry, can I please start over? 740 00:31:42,665 --> 00:31:44,165 I'm begging you to start over, please. 741 00:31:44,233 --> 00:31:45,667 I'm sorry. Sorry. 742 00:31:45,734 --> 00:31:49,270 Okay. 743 00:32:16,231 --> 00:32:22,904 ♪ I hope you dance ♪ 744 00:32:22,972 --> 00:32:24,739 ♪ I hope ♪ 745 00:32:24,807 --> 00:32:27,442 ♪ you dance ♪ 746 00:32:27,509 --> 00:32:31,212 ♪ dance ♪ 747 00:32:31,280 --> 00:32:32,914 [Cheers and applause] 748 00:32:32,982 --> 00:32:36,317 So rough performances for tatanisha and for Scotty. 749 00:32:36,385 --> 00:32:37,819 I got mixed feelings. 750 00:32:37,886 --> 00:32:40,288 I mean, right now I think I deserve to get cut. 751 00:32:40,356 --> 00:32:41,856 If I was them, I'd cut me. 752 00:32:41,924 --> 00:32:45,026 I got on stage and, um, I forgot my words. 753 00:32:45,094 --> 00:32:46,260 I messed up everything. 754 00:32:46,328 --> 00:32:48,596 Everything. Everything. 755 00:32:48,664 --> 00:32:51,366 I'm kind of pissed off at myself. 756 00:32:51,433 --> 00:32:53,801 I don't think I deserve to keep going. 757 00:32:53,869 --> 00:32:57,071 The only thing that'll keep me in here is my deep voice. 758 00:32:57,139 --> 00:33:01,209 I could just see in Jennifer's face that everything was just really bad. 759 00:33:01,276 --> 00:33:06,314 She just looked so disappointed. 760 00:33:06,382 --> 00:33:10,918 Although their best may not have been enough... Going home tomorrow. 761 00:33:10,986 --> 00:33:12,253 It'll have to do. 762 00:33:12,321 --> 00:33:16,991 There are no second chances, and the day's solo auditions are over. 763 00:33:17,059 --> 00:33:23,064 All that remains is one final decision. 764 00:33:23,132 --> 00:33:27,135 Now, all 100 contestants must wait as the judges deliberate. 765 00:33:27,202 --> 00:33:30,405 Who's, like, gonna bring it and stand out and be crazy hot? 766 00:33:30,472 --> 00:33:32,273 He was great on the piano today, come on. 767 00:33:32,341 --> 00:33:33,841 I think it's between these two. 768 00:33:33,909 --> 00:33:34,509 Yeah. 769 00:33:34,576 --> 00:33:35,977 I think it's between these two. 770 00:33:36,045 --> 00:33:37,512 Lose this. 771 00:33:37,579 --> 00:33:38,279 Yeah. 772 00:33:38,347 --> 00:33:39,580 And let's put her in. 773 00:33:39,648 --> 00:33:43,785 With so many talented singers this year... He's adorable, but he's just not... 774 00:33:43,852 --> 00:33:44,686 he needs another year or two. 775 00:33:44,753 --> 00:33:45,720 He needs a couple of years. 776 00:33:45,788 --> 00:33:47,722 It's a very difficult task. 777 00:33:47,790 --> 00:33:52,360 The judges know that their decisions today will change lives forever. 778 00:33:52,428 --> 00:33:53,961 This girl was kind of a standout. 779 00:33:54,029 --> 00:33:56,531 But she messed up today. 780 00:33:56,598 --> 00:33:57,465 I know. 781 00:33:57,533 --> 00:34:00,368 And as the judges continue to whittle down the competition... 782 00:34:00,436 --> 00:34:02,236 Four, five, six, eight. 783 00:34:02,304 --> 00:34:03,171 Let's take them out. 784 00:34:03,238 --> 00:34:04,072 Take them out. 785 00:34:04,139 --> 00:34:06,507 The contestants also have time to reflect. 786 00:34:06,575 --> 00:34:08,309 If it wasn't good enough, it wasn't. 787 00:34:08,377 --> 00:34:09,744 I didn't really do the best I could. 788 00:34:09,812 --> 00:34:11,245 I don't know what's gonna happen. 789 00:34:11,313 --> 00:34:12,814 And that's what's driving me crazy. 790 00:34:12,881 --> 00:34:13,614 I really don't wanna go home. 791 00:34:13,682 --> 00:34:15,450 Who is an Idol in the making? 792 00:34:15,517 --> 00:34:18,453 And who has sung their last note? 793 00:34:18,520 --> 00:34:19,220 I'm happy with that. 794 00:34:19,288 --> 00:34:19,921 Are you guys happy with that? 795 00:34:19,988 --> 00:34:21,089 Looks good. 796 00:34:21,156 --> 00:34:22,356 Let's go tell 'em. 797 00:34:22,424 --> 00:34:25,193 Now the contestants will be split into four rooms. 798 00:34:25,260 --> 00:34:28,663 And as a group, they will be staying or going home. 799 00:34:28,731 --> 00:34:31,599 Uh, when I call your name, take all your stuff with you. 800 00:34:31,667 --> 00:34:32,734 Chris medina. 801 00:34:32,801 --> 00:34:34,068 Leticia Lewis. 802 00:34:34,136 --> 00:34:35,636 Alex Ryan. 803 00:34:35,704 --> 00:34:38,039 Coming up... four rooms. 804 00:34:38,107 --> 00:34:41,275 Everyone sharing the same dream. 805 00:34:41,343 --> 00:34:44,512 In these last four days, you went through hell. 806 00:34:44,580 --> 00:34:47,448 But whose dream will come to an end? 807 00:34:47,516 --> 00:34:50,718 You want me to just give it to you straight, just cut to the chase? 808 00:34:50,786 --> 00:34:55,223 Plus, a surprising twist that no one sees coming. 809 00:34:55,290 --> 00:34:57,625 We've got a little announcement to make. 810 00:35:02,806 --> 00:35:03,739 [Upbeat techno music] 811 00:35:03,807 --> 00:35:05,441 ♪ ♪ 812 00:35:05,442 --> 00:35:08,610 Welcome back to Idol. 813 00:35:08,611 --> 00:35:10,746 Before the break, the judges narrowed down the competition 814 00:35:10,814 --> 00:35:12,281 to the best of the best. 815 00:35:12,348 --> 00:35:13,449 Does everybody like her? 816 00:35:13,516 --> 00:35:20,155 And with all the contestants now split... I'm happy with that. 817 00:35:20,223 --> 00:35:21,023 Are you guys happy with that? 818 00:35:21,091 --> 00:35:21,924 Looks good. 819 00:35:21,991 --> 00:35:23,025 Let's go tell 'em. 820 00:35:23,093 --> 00:35:24,526 They can deliver the verdict. 821 00:35:24,594 --> 00:35:30,332 Behind these doors are 100 contestants totally sweating it out. 822 00:35:30,400 --> 00:35:35,704 The judges are on their way with big news. 823 00:35:35,772 --> 00:35:38,640 In room one is Ashley Sullivan. 824 00:35:38,708 --> 00:35:41,910 Did her previous meltdown blow her chances? 825 00:35:41,978 --> 00:35:45,080 Close by, Brett loewenstern is nervous. 826 00:35:45,081 --> 00:35:49,918 But he's keeping the room united. 827 00:35:49,919 --> 00:35:54,323 And with all the drama surrounding jaycee badeaux, do the judges believe he's 828 00:35:54,390 --> 00:35:57,392 strong enough to last? 829 00:35:57,460 --> 00:36:01,864 This is, for me, the worst part so far. 830 00:36:01,965 --> 00:36:02,564 No, no, no, no. 831 00:36:02,632 --> 00:36:03,365 It's gonna be good. 832 00:36:03,433 --> 00:36:07,970 For the people here in room one, the agonizing wait is about to end. 833 00:36:08,037 --> 00:36:09,004 Hi, guys. 834 00:36:09,072 --> 00:36:11,340 You know this is the hard part. 835 00:36:11,407 --> 00:36:13,509 Been a lot of up and down performances. 836 00:36:13,576 --> 00:36:16,678 'Cause I mean, you know, you guys know that you... that made it tough too. 837 00:36:16,746 --> 00:36:20,249 Having been here nine seasons, this is the most talented group I think we've 838 00:36:20,316 --> 00:36:21,450 ever, ever had. 839 00:36:21,518 --> 00:36:23,218 Oh, my God. 840 00:36:23,286 --> 00:36:31,493 So with that being said, it is my job to tell you... 841 00:36:31,561 --> 00:36:40,836 That everyone in this room... Is going on to the next. 842 00:36:40,904 --> 00:36:42,104 [All screaming and cheering] 843 00:36:42,172 --> 00:36:48,844 So the good times continue for many of our standouts including jaycee badeaux, 844 00:36:48,912 --> 00:36:52,814 Robbie rosen, Lauren alaina... I have to find my mom. 845 00:36:52,882 --> 00:36:56,552 James durbin, and Casey Abrams. 846 00:36:56,619 --> 00:36:59,454 [Laughter] 847 00:36:59,522 --> 00:37:00,522 Oh, my God. 848 00:37:00,590 --> 00:37:01,957 It feels like heaven. 849 00:37:02,025 --> 00:37:04,026 It's amazing. 850 00:37:04,027 --> 00:37:08,163 But the celebration didn't go unnoticed, as room two is 851 00:37:08,231 --> 00:37:10,999 visibly shaken by the excitement next door. 852 00:37:11,067 --> 00:37:12,834 Oh, my God. 853 00:37:12,902 --> 00:37:14,002 It's okay. 854 00:37:14,003 --> 00:37:17,873 New Jersey's brielle Von hugel is reduced to tears. 855 00:37:17,941 --> 00:37:22,477 And Austin's Corey lavoy is right there with her. 856 00:37:22,545 --> 00:37:27,015 Over in room three, L.A. 's mark Gutierrez forces a smile. 857 00:37:27,083 --> 00:37:31,220 He shares the room with chelsee oaks, who knows the drama of 858 00:37:31,287 --> 00:37:33,655 the day affected her performance. 859 00:37:33,723 --> 00:37:35,757 But would it end her journey? 860 00:37:35,825 --> 00:37:39,628 I'd really like this to be a yes room because I know that I really deserve it. 861 00:37:39,696 --> 00:37:42,364 She'll soon find out. 862 00:37:42,432 --> 00:37:52,874 As the judges continue dishing out the verdicts, room two is up next. 863 00:37:52,942 --> 00:37:59,081 All right, listen up, people. 864 00:37:59,148 --> 00:38:02,517 I'm sorry to say that you didn't make it. 865 00:38:02,585 --> 00:38:08,557 [Sniffles] 866 00:38:08,625 --> 00:38:10,759 Don't cry, baby. 867 00:38:10,827 --> 00:38:11,927 [Quiet chatter] 868 00:38:11,995 --> 00:38:15,397 I mean, you know, we all have auditioned for countless 869 00:38:15,465 --> 00:38:19,001 numbers of things, had the door slammed in our faces countless 870 00:38:19,068 --> 00:38:19,835 numbers of times. 871 00:38:19,902 --> 00:38:21,436 So many [Bleep]lng times. 872 00:38:21,504 --> 00:38:24,406 So many times no before we got the yeses. 873 00:38:24,474 --> 00:38:28,310 So you've gotta keep pushing for it, keep fighting for it, whatever it takes. 874 00:38:28,378 --> 00:38:29,511 [Applause] 875 00:38:29,579 --> 00:38:30,379 Come on, pick yourselves up. 876 00:38:30,446 --> 00:38:31,346 Get back on the horse. 877 00:38:31,414 --> 00:38:33,849 Get back into training. 878 00:38:33,916 --> 00:38:37,386 So it's the end of the line for brielle and Corey. 879 00:38:37,453 --> 00:38:39,254 Hang in there. 880 00:38:39,322 --> 00:38:40,322 Keep it moving. 881 00:38:40,390 --> 00:38:43,258 Don't give it up. 882 00:38:43,326 --> 00:38:49,898 And moments later, those in room three learn they share the same fate. 883 00:38:49,966 --> 00:38:52,367 You didn't make it. 884 00:38:52,435 --> 00:38:56,004 Chelsee oaks and mark Gutierrez say their good-byes. 885 00:38:56,072 --> 00:39:00,008 But for those who leave us tonight, the judges have some 886 00:39:00,076 --> 00:39:01,310 words of encouragement. 887 00:39:01,377 --> 00:39:05,814 I just want you guys to know that each one of you, for me, is 888 00:39:05,882 --> 00:39:07,215 very, very special. 889 00:39:07,283 --> 00:39:12,254 This is the type of business where you go on and on and consistency is the key. 890 00:39:12,322 --> 00:39:14,956 I always remember thinking, "you know what, I may not get 891 00:39:15,024 --> 00:39:17,693 this one, but I'm gonna make 'em a fan." 892 00:39:17,760 --> 00:39:18,694 And you made us a fan. 893 00:39:18,761 --> 00:39:21,897 There were moments when every one of you gave us goose bumps. 894 00:39:21,964 --> 00:39:23,365 That's why you made it this far. 895 00:39:23,433 --> 00:39:24,933 You broke our hearts. 896 00:39:25,001 --> 00:39:25,701 You made me cry. 897 00:39:25,768 --> 00:39:27,135 So don't stop singing, now. 898 00:39:27,203 --> 00:39:32,808 Unaware of the other results, the contestants in room four sit in silence. 899 00:39:32,875 --> 00:39:33,842 [Clears throat] 900 00:39:33,910 --> 00:39:34,676 Hello! 901 00:39:34,744 --> 00:39:36,111 Hey! 902 00:39:36,179 --> 00:39:37,979 [Contestants cheering] 903 00:39:38,047 --> 00:39:39,047 Hey, people. 904 00:39:39,115 --> 00:39:40,682 How goes the anxiety? 905 00:39:40,750 --> 00:39:42,784 Awesome. 906 00:39:42,852 --> 00:39:47,723 In these last four days, you went through hell. 907 00:39:47,790 --> 00:39:50,592 For every pain you guys felt, we felt it too. 908 00:39:50,660 --> 00:39:53,829 That's why it's so hard to, you know, have to say to you 909 00:39:53,896 --> 00:39:56,898 that, um... I can't say it. 910 00:39:56,966 --> 00:39:58,433 Jennifer. 911 00:39:58,501 --> 00:39:59,501 Yeah. 912 00:39:59,569 --> 00:40:03,739 Everybody in this room, without exceion, is going on to the next. 913 00:40:03,806 --> 00:40:06,141 [All screaming and cheering] 914 00:40:06,209 --> 00:40:10,512 Room four explodes with excitement. 915 00:40:10,580 --> 00:40:12,948 Carson Higgins... you! 916 00:40:13,015 --> 00:40:18,720 Julie Zarillo, Giovanni Barretto, Rachel Zevita... [High-pitched screaming] 917 00:40:18,788 --> 00:40:21,390 And Scotty mccreery are all moving on. 918 00:40:21,457 --> 00:40:28,130 [All screaming and cheering] 919 00:40:28,197 --> 00:40:29,131 [Inspirational pop music] 920 00:40:29,198 --> 00:40:33,034 ♪ ♪ 921 00:40:33,102 --> 00:40:37,372 It's out and out jubilation, but there's more work to be done. 922 00:40:37,440 --> 00:40:40,742 The judges still need to find the best of the best, 923 00:40:40,810 --> 00:40:42,744 and a new challenge was born. 924 00:40:42,812 --> 00:40:48,583 Next week, the contestants face their toughest and most demanding stage yet. 925 00:40:48,651 --> 00:40:50,252 We're looking for superstars here. 926 00:40:50,319 --> 00:40:53,121 As our remaining competitors take on the Beatles. 927 00:40:53,189 --> 00:40:59,728 They only have 24 hours to learn their song, with one chance to make it count. 928 00:40:59,796 --> 00:41:00,595 Oh, put the pedal down. 929 00:41:00,663 --> 00:41:02,731 More outstanding performances. 930 00:41:02,799 --> 00:41:03,598 You rocked my world. 931 00:41:03,666 --> 00:41:05,133 Very, very nice! 932 00:41:05,201 --> 00:41:07,636 The contestants soar to new heights. 933 00:41:07,703 --> 00:41:08,437 Wow! 934 00:41:08,504 --> 00:41:10,505 But cuts will be made. 935 00:41:10,573 --> 00:41:12,340 It's the end of the line. 936 00:41:12,341 --> 00:41:16,379 As next week we get down to your top 24. 937 00:41:16,579 --> 00:41:26,779 Sync by Behzadt www.addic7ed.com