Episode cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Ryan Seacrest | ... | Himself - Host | |
Randy Jackson | ... | Himself - Judge | |
Jennifer Lopez | ... | Herself - Judge | |
Steven Tyler | ... | Himself - Judge | |
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Andy Street | ... | Himself - Vocal Coach |
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Cari Quoyeser | ... | Herself |
Chase Likens | ... | Himself | |
Skylar Laine | ... | Herself | |
Colton Dixon | ... | Himself | |
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David Leathers Jr. | ... | Himself |
Jeremy Rosado | ... | Himself | |
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Ariel Sprague | ... | Herself |
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Gabi Carrubba | ... | Herself |
Adam Brock | ... | Himself | |
Erika Van Pelt | ... | Herself |
"American Idol" - "Performance Challenge" - Feb. 16, 2012
Hey baby, let's go to Vegas!
70 people are on the way to Sin City.
Heejun is on the bus shooting video and then we move into a recap of last night including the jubilant celebration and the judges telling them that they will be singing the songs of the '50s and performing on the "Viva, Elvis!" stage.
The contestants have to form in groups to sing a song chosen by the producers.
The groups rehearse with the vocal coaches.
Ryan tells us there will be brutal cuts in immediate elminations.
The first group includes Skylar Lane and Colton Dixon. Colton's sister watches from the audience. They sing "This is Dedicated to the One I Love." They all sound great. The harmonies that Skylar was struggling with come off just fine. The judges compliment them on the harmonies and the way they stretched. They single out the other girl Cari as weak. Colton, Skylar, and Chase are through, Cari is not. Caris says her goodbyes.
The next group inlcudes ...