BuyCostumes.com Blog: American Idol's Top 24

After last night's finale to "Hollywood Week," Simon, Randy and even Paula were able to decide on the final 24 contestants who will battle it out to become America's next idol. This year, Hollywood week was different in that you could play your own instruments and they nixed the group songs / performances. I didn't even miss those, however. I don't think many did. Now, it's time to rally up those American Idol party supplies because things are really going to get interesting...

Top 12 Female Contestants:

Alex Lushington
Amanda Overmyer - this is the nurse on a motorcycle that sound like Janis!
Amy Davis
Brook White - this is the one that has never drank, smoked or seen an R-rated movie!
Carly Hennessey Smithson - from Ireland, had VISA issues two seasons ago but she's ready to rock now
Kady Malloy
Kristy Lee Cook - does an amazing rendition of 'Amazing Grace'
Ramielle Malubay - wants to be the first Asian American Idol
Syesha Mercado - lost her voice during Hollywood week but still pulled it off
Asiah Epperson - sounds very hoarse when she talks but not when she sings, she lost her daddy just days before Hollywood week. :(
Joanne Borgella - plus size fashion model with a set of lungs

Top 12 Male Contestants:

Chikezie Eze - this is a sweet name, voting for him as long as possible
Colton Berry - has really long eyelashes, beat out Kyle (Oklahoma politician) in final two
Danny Noriega - snapped his fingers with lots of attitude during his performances
David Archuleta - 16 year old heart throb who is real smiley and makes me want to adopt him
David Cook - this is the rocker with crazy hair but a hellava voice
David Hernandez - probably had the best Hollywood week out of anyone
Garrett Haley
Jason Castro - white Bob Marley
Jason Yeager
Luke Menard
Michael Lee Johns - Aussie contestant that sang Queen and actually sounded good
Robbie Carrico - he's always wearing a funky hat low on his forehead