Memorable Idol' Auditions 2009: Salt Lake City
- Worst 'Idol' Performances
- 'Idol' Stars: Where Are They Now?
- Simon's Meanest Quotes
- Biggest 'Idol' Cliches
- Worst 'Idol' Performances
- 'Idol' Stars: Where Are They Now?
- Simon's Meanest Quotes
- Biggest 'Idol' Cliches
- Worst 'Idol' Performances
- 'Idol' Stars: Where Are They Now?
- Simon's Meanest Quotes
- Biggest 'Idol' Cliches
- Worst 'Idol' Performances
- 'Idol' Stars: Where Are They Now?
- Simon's Meanest Quotes
- Biggest 'Idol' Cliches
- Worst 'Idol' Performances
- 'Idol' Stars: Where Are They Now?
- Simon's Meanest Quotes
- Biggest 'Idol' Cliches
- Worst 'Idol' Performances
- 'Idol' Stars: Where Are They Now?
- Simon's Meanest Quotes
- Biggest 'Idol' Cliches
- Worst 'Idol' Performances
- 'Idol' Stars: Where Are They Now?
- Simon's Meanest Quotes
- Biggest 'Idol' Cliches
- Worst 'Idol' Performances
- 'Idol' Stars: Where Are They Now?
- Simon's Meanest Quotes
- Biggest 'Idol' Cliches
- Worst 'Idol' Performances
- 'Idol' Stars: Where Are They Now?
- Simon's Meanest Quotes
- Biggest 'Idol' Cliches
Sweet and Low: Salt Lake City
Nicest audition city ever? Well, what else would you expect from the hometown of last season's runner-up, David Archuleta? Even as the judges dismissed them, wannabes took the trouble to say "thank you." But not everybody was sent home. Thirteen hopefuls earned tickets to Hollywood. Will they follow Archie's path to the finale? Only time (and Simon) will tell.
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SALT LAKE CITY
David Osmond
Age: 28
Hometown: Provo, Utah
Occupation: Musician
Song: 'Something Within Me'
Claim to Fame: A member of the famous Osmond clan (see: Donny, Marie); suffers from multiple sclerosis
Paula Said: "You need to start thinking of yourself as a solo artist."
Link: David's MySpace Page
Status: Going to Hollywood
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SALT LAKE CITY
Chris Kirkham
Age: 26
Hometown: Ogden, Utah
Occupation: Telemarketer
Song: 'Pretty Baby' and 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough'
Claim to Fame: Brought his friend, "Greg the Rabbit," as well as Simon's head on a stick
Simon Said: "I'm sorry, I can't do this ... Neither of you are going to Hollywood."
Link: n/a
Status: Staying home
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SALT LAKE CITY
Rose Flack
Age: 17
Hometown: Rathdrum, Idaho
Occupation: Student
Song: 'I Feel the Earth Move'
Claim to Fame: Living with her best friend's family after both her parents died
Paula Said: "You've got such a beautiful face, such a beautiful aura about you -- gotta work on the vocals, though."
Link: Rose's MySpace Page
Status: Going to Hollywood
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SALT LAKE CITY
Taylor Vaifanua
Age: 16
Hometown: Hurricane, Utah
Occupation: Student
Song: 'Joyful, Joyful'
Claim to Fame: A very tall Pacific Islander who reminded Randy of Jordin Sparks
Randy Said: "I think it's one of the best vocals I've heard since we've been doing this this season."
Link: Taylor's MySpace Page
Status: Going to Hollywood
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Tara Matthews
Age: 21
Hometown: Salt Lake City
Occupation: Bill collector
Song: 'One Day I'll Fly Away'
Claim to Fame: Psychic Goth girl who knows "when certain people are going to die"
Simon Said: "That whole thing was horrendous -- from the outfit to the song choice. What was even more frightening was that you sounded like a baby."
Link: n/a
Status: Staying home
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Austin Sisneros
Age: 17
Hometown: Riverton, Utah
Occupation: Student
Song: 'When I Look to the Sky' and 'It Takes a Village'
Claim to Fame: Gee-golly senior class president
Simon Said: "We haven't quite joined the fan club yet."
Link: Austin's Facebook Page
Status: Going to Hollywood
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Megan Corkrey
Age: 23
Hometown: Sandy, Utah
Occupation: Font designer
Song: 'Can't Help Lovin' That Man'
Claim to Fame: Recently divorced mother with an elaborate arm tattoo
Simon Said: "One of my favorite auditions because you're different. You are the one of the few I'm gonna remember."
Link: n/a
Status: Going to Hollywood
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Frankie Jordan
Age: 23
Hometown: Hollywood, Calif.
Occupation: Waitress/mom
Song: 'You Know I'm No Good'
Claim to Fame: Amy Winehouse wannabe
Simon Said: "I quite like your voice and you've got a cute little face."
Link: Frankie's MySpace Page
Status: Going to Hollywood
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Stay tuned for commentary from the blogosphere ...
Jane at TV Squad said: "One of my favorite things about the auditions is seeing the expressions on the judges' faces – when they're witnessing true talent and also when they're being tortured by the voice of the devil."
Vote For the Worst said: "Seacrest promises: 'Saving our best for last.' And if you believe that then Season 7 was 'the Most Talented Ever.' And Seacrest 'likes' girls."
Rickey.org said: "I am amazed that we had 2 audition cities tonight, and the show in general sucked. Read: the show had zero material to work with. But Hollywood Week is upon us next week so we still have reason to be happy."
Michael Slezak at EW.com said: "Maddeningly, despite Simon's explanation that Idol isn't 'looking for some ghastly cabaret comedy singer,' Kara, Paula, and Randy gave [Nick Mitchell] a Golden Ticket. I especially enjoyed Kara's open admission that the dude didn't ''have a shot in hell'' right before casting her ''yes'' vote."
Sound off about last night's episode in the comments below. Who knocked your socks off? Who had you reaching for the mute button?
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
I do believe Nick Mitchell made it through to Hollywood week...whats with saying he didnt?
Oops. Fixed that.