by Gabrielle Abrams

 

With five spots already taken in the Top 24, American Idol starts collecting the other 19 contestants who will make up their Top 24.

Karen Rodriguez was the first tonight to be informed she was to perform next week. Robbie Rosen was told by the judges that he is "One of the best singers we have" and was told to be ready to be performing next week live. Also joining those two is Tatynisa Wilson.

Brittany and Jimmy were not as lucky as the others. They were told that this is the end of the road for them on Idol.

More contestants were told that they were coming back next week. Tim Halperin, Julie Zorrilla and Scotty McCreery all made the long walk and came back happy.

 

Jovany Barreto was number 12 in the Top 24. The judges particularly like his "crazy upper register". Lauren, Rachel, Kendra and Jordan Dorsey will also be joining the others in the stiff competition next week.

 

Sadly we had to say goodbye to contestant John Wayne Shulz. Seems like there is only room for one cowboy on this show. Jackie Wilson also said goodbye. Her last performance was a bit of a mess because she messed up the words. Not the best thing to do on the redemption performance.

 

Lauren Alaina, wearing a very Halloween-like dress, but the judges liked her anyways and compared her to Dolly Parton. Joining her in the top 24 is Stefano Langone and the always amazing Jacob Lusk. Jacob is always entertaining to watch, as his performances are phenomenal, but offstage he is just as fun to watch. Jacob danced off the stage, spun Ryan Seacrest around a bit, and continued running and dancing around.

 

Pia Toscano and James Durbin were quick verdicts with the judges since they took no time at all telling them they are in the top 24. Casey Abrams showed the judges in his last performance that "people like him can be sexy." Casey is in the top 24 and he was so excited that he knocked over his chair.

 

Thia Megia and Jessica Cunnigham were the last two girls left and were brought in to see the judges at the same time. Jessica went off telling the judges it was her birthday and this was her seventh time auditioning for American Idol. Sadly the judges told her she didn't make it again and that Thia would be moving on to the next round.

 

With one spot remaining, the judges bring in Jacee, Brett and Colton. Jacee became a quick fan favorite on the show while Colton crooned on the piano. But surprisingly the guy to get the last spot was Brett Loewenstern. All three guys were talented, but Brett was a bit of surprise over Colton.

 

Next week the Top 24 will perform for your vote! 

 

 

American Idol airs Wednesday at 8/7c and Thursday at 8/7c on FOX.

 

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