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

View pictures of the Top 24 American Idol contestants here

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American Idol Season is Back!

Hello again Paula, Simon and Randy!! Guess what everyone? America’s number 1 show is BACK and its going to be better than ever, I can FEEL IT! So, I don’t know about you, but I absolutely Love American Idol. My love for the show is almost overwhelming, but hey we all have our passions right? It makes me feel good that someone can turn into a star pretty much over night with votes from us! And, isn’t it also neat how we all keep tabs and stay interested in these stars in seeing what they really become? I’m a die hard fan of Carrie Underwood now and where would SHE be without American Idol? Who knows, but I know one things for sure, I probably wouldn’t have her cd, which I adore by the way!

Let me tell you the one reason of MANY that you too should love American idol and will actually benefit from it! Well, unless you don’t like to have fun that is. And that reason is to PARTY, PARTY, PARTY!!! I love excuses for Parties. Now a days it seems so freaking hard to get people together and this is just another great idea to get my lazy friends off their butts and to my house!!! AND do you want to know what’s even better? All you need is a T.V. (not even cable) and round up some friends, even if it’s just one or two! I like to make it a celebration so if you are anything like me here’s what you need to do!

1) Make a calendar for all of your friends listing the times and dates of the entire American idol series and make sure they post it on their refrigerator.

2) Have everyone bring a snack, what’s a party without them right?

3) Have an assortment of drinks.

4) Make sure to get American Idol Party Supplies and Decorations. This just makes the environment much more perfect!

In case anyone is wondering, yes, I watched the first two nights and YES, my first two American Idol nights were great. We had so much fun AND I know everyone will be back for more, FOR SURE!

However, I would have to say I’m just a little disappointed they didn’t keep some of the contestants. How’d everyone like the Star Wars Chick? Some character she was! I’m so excited to see what’s next and I’m even more excited for my friends to come over and share a ton of laughs together all over again! How can you not laugh during this show? If you’ve missed the first two days of American Idol, please don’t miss anymore because you are SO missing out!

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