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American Idol
Season 9, Episode 11: Hollywood Round: Part 3
Original Air Date—16 February 2010

It's the final time for the 71 contenders onstage before the final judgement. Over the course of the two hours we see some contestants full Hollywood week journey but mostly just their final performance with the "Idol" band.

Ryan talks about the journey to Hollywood and the struggle while you're there as we see a clip package of auditionees from stadium auditions to Hollywood group rounds.

He explains that the 71 contestants each took to the stage with a full band but got no feedback from the judges, they just have to wait.

We get a look at the four judges going through the Polaroids and giving yes's and no's.

The contestants are spilt into three different rooms. Each group has a few familiar faces and a bunch we haven't been introduced to.

We get to see most of the very strong, effortless audition of Angela Martin doing "American Boy." She feels good and emotional.

We get another look at Casey James, the guy who doffed his shirt at the judges auditions. He does "Bubbly," it sounds fine but kind of boring.

We also get a look at Jermaine Purifoy who's excited to be the only one singing "Brick House." He does a fine job with it.

Casey's in Room 1, Jermaine's in Room 2. Casey is not thrilled but Jermaine is excited.

After the break we get more shots of the judges looking at Polaroids and the contestants stressing out as we get a recap of comments both good and bad from the judges.

Jermaine Sellers did "Man in the Mirror" and he did it well but then he felt the need at the end to say something negative about the band. Not cool.

Siobhan Magnus sang "Living For the City" in an attempt to seem looser and more youthful. It seems the judges liked it.

Crystal Bowersox did "If It Makes You Happy" and accompanied herself on guitar and harmonica and acquitted herself nicely.

Alex Lambert struggled with charisma issues on his first day and then was stuck in the bossy Mary group but still made it through. He pulls out his ukulele for "I'm Yours." It's fine, kind of busker-ish, good busker-ish.

Then we get an "I'm Yours" medley.

"Big" Michael Lynche also did this one with the band, but he played acoustic guitar. He's definitely more charismatic. Todrick Hall threw some sweet falsetto sexiness on the Jason Mraz song.

We then get a montage of Thaddeus Johnson's very excited mother, cheering him on in the early rounds and comforting him while he's stressing out. He sang "Man in the Mirror" after a false start when the band thought he was someone else. He gives a very warm, spirited performance if a little slow. His mother cheers him loudly.

We get another shot of the stressing contestants in Room 1.

More shots of the judges and the Polaroids.

We then get a shot of the folks in Room 2 stressing out.

Charity Vance sang "Gravity" gently and nicely. We see Tasha Layton the worship pastor on Day 1 singing "The Scientist" in a very tender, acoustic arrangement. Both are very Lilith-y, in a nice way.

In: "Big" Mike Lynche (who must still be in, even though it was reported that he was out after his dad spilled the beans). (Simon says it was unanimous). Didi Benami Katelyn Epperly (after some extended faking out from Ellen) Casey James Aaron Kelly Lee Dewyze Todrick Hall

Out: Shelby (they encourage her to keep singing) Jessica (she's upset, and begs a little, it's rough, she believes she deserved to move on)

They will reveal the rest of the top 24 tomorrow night.

American Idol "Season 9" "Episode 11" episode 11 Hollywood Round "Part 3" 16 February 2010 Ellen DeGeneres Simon Cowell Randy Jackson Victoria Beckham Kara DioGuardi big mike lynche didi benami katelyn epperly casey james aaron kelly lee dewyze todrick hall Shelby Dressel