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Ah! 16 00:00:36,662 --> 00:00:38,079 This is your career. 17 00:00:38,079 --> 00:00:39,414 [ Gun cocks, fires ] 18 00:00:39,414 --> 00:00:41,082 ♪ I'm checking my vital signs ♪ 19 00:00:41,082 --> 00:00:43,210 Whatever we thought we knew, throw it out the window. 20 00:00:43,210 --> 00:00:44,419 [ Chuckles ] We thought we had 21 00:00:44,419 --> 00:00:45,546 everything planned, 22 00:00:45,546 --> 00:00:46,881 and now it's like, "Whoo!" No. 23 00:00:46,881 --> 00:00:48,089 Courtney: Singing, it's all I have. 24 00:00:48,089 --> 00:00:49,717 ♪ I know I was born for this ♪ 25 00:00:49,717 --> 00:00:51,218 And hopefully it's enough. 26 00:00:51,218 --> 00:00:53,595 ♪ I was born for this ♪ 27 00:00:53,595 --> 00:00:56,557 Lionel: You can give up backstage. 28 00:00:58,058 --> 00:00:59,434 You can give up at home. 29 00:00:59,434 --> 00:01:00,728 Just relax. 30 00:01:00,728 --> 00:01:02,730 [ Crying ] You can give up in your mind. 31 00:01:02,730 --> 00:01:04,105 [ Siren wailing in distance ] 32 00:01:04,105 --> 00:01:05,482 Wherever you want to give up. 33 00:01:05,482 --> 00:01:06,901 [ Crying ] I can't! 34 00:01:06,901 --> 00:01:07,985 [ Gasps ] 35 00:01:07,985 --> 00:01:10,612 But you never give up onstage. 36 00:01:10,612 --> 00:01:12,781 ♪ We are the warriors ♪ 37 00:01:12,781 --> 00:01:14,742 ♪ Who learned to love the pain ♪ 38 00:01:14,742 --> 00:01:16,869 ♪ We come from different places ♪ 39 00:01:16,869 --> 00:01:18,704 It's the end of the road for you. 40 00:01:18,704 --> 00:01:20,581 ♪ 'Cause we were, 'cause we were ♪ 41 00:01:20,581 --> 00:01:22,165 [ Crying ] I didn't know it would be this hard. 42 00:01:22,165 --> 00:01:24,251 You okay? 43 00:01:24,251 --> 00:01:25,669 Woman: Oh, my God! 44 00:01:25,669 --> 00:01:27,004 Where have you been? 45 00:01:27,004 --> 00:01:29,006 I've been in my room eating chicken wings. 46 00:01:31,258 --> 00:01:34,636 Ryan: It's Hollywood week like you've never seen it before. 47 00:01:34,636 --> 00:01:38,766 And the first brand-new round starts right now. 48 00:01:38,766 --> 00:01:42,101 This is "American Idol." 49 00:01:42,101 --> 00:01:44,271 ♪♪ 50 00:01:48,316 --> 00:01:50,861 [ Welshly Arms' "Legendary" plays ] 51 00:01:50,861 --> 00:01:53,280 Ryan: It's the evening of the first day 52 00:01:53,280 --> 00:01:55,824 of Hollywood Week 2020. 53 00:01:55,824 --> 00:02:00,161 Everyone in this room has already sung for their life. 54 00:02:00,161 --> 00:02:02,998 It's very, very nerve-racking. So fingers crossed. 55 00:02:02,998 --> 00:02:04,332 This is because, 56 00:02:04,332 --> 00:02:06,543 for the first time in "Idol" history, 57 00:02:06,543 --> 00:02:10,005 the judges have seen all 167 contestants perform 58 00:02:10,005 --> 00:02:11,715 before making any decisions. 59 00:02:11,715 --> 00:02:13,216 Lionel: We get to see every single person... 60 00:02:13,216 --> 00:02:14,426 Wow! 61 00:02:14,426 --> 00:02:15,677 Lionel: ...and compare every voice. 62 00:02:15,677 --> 00:02:17,220 It's gonna get rough. [ Chuckles ] 63 00:02:17,220 --> 00:02:19,807 ♪ 'Cause we're gonna be legends ♪ 64 00:02:19,807 --> 00:02:21,600 Luke: We're separating the contestants. 65 00:02:21,600 --> 00:02:23,351 We're making them pick a genre. 66 00:02:23,351 --> 00:02:25,186 Ryan: And in this brand-new challenge, 67 00:02:25,186 --> 00:02:27,689 the contestants must identify a genre 68 00:02:27,689 --> 00:02:30,109 to show who they are as artists, 69 00:02:30,109 --> 00:02:32,945 but they can pick any song. 70 00:02:32,945 --> 00:02:35,322 Katy: These artists could one day be competing 71 00:02:35,322 --> 00:02:36,824 in the same charts. 72 00:02:36,824 --> 00:02:39,242 Luke: If we put you next to your competition, 73 00:02:39,242 --> 00:02:40,911 can you stand out? 74 00:02:40,911 --> 00:02:42,579 Lionel: We've got pop, rock, R&B... 75 00:02:42,579 --> 00:02:45,332 Luke: Soul, country, singer/songwriter. 76 00:02:45,332 --> 00:02:48,752 If you want to be a star, you're gonna have some pressure. 77 00:02:49,670 --> 00:02:51,254 Makayla: It's intimidating 78 00:02:51,254 --> 00:02:53,757 because there's a lot of talented people in my genre. 79 00:02:53,757 --> 00:02:55,467 Some people, some of the things that they've sang, 80 00:02:55,467 --> 00:02:56,718 I'm like, "How?" 81 00:02:56,718 --> 00:02:58,512 Ryan: So after a grueling first day, 82 00:02:58,512 --> 00:03:00,639 all the contestants can do is wait 83 00:03:00,639 --> 00:03:02,891 as the judges deliberate and decide 84 00:03:02,891 --> 00:03:05,060 who gets through to the next round. 85 00:03:05,060 --> 00:03:08,480 Not sure if it's nervous or scared. 86 00:03:08,480 --> 00:03:10,231 Ready? I'm ready. 87 00:03:10,231 --> 00:03:12,860 [ Sighs ] Just put my head on my mom's shoulder. [ Chuckles ] 88 00:03:12,860 --> 00:03:15,070 We do have to cut a bunch of people. 89 00:03:15,070 --> 00:03:16,446 That is the reality. 90 00:03:16,446 --> 00:03:18,073 It's time to get serious. 91 00:03:18,073 --> 00:03:19,491 Ryan: For the contestants in the holding room, 92 00:03:19,491 --> 00:03:21,035 it's time to face the judges. 93 00:03:21,035 --> 00:03:23,162 Man: Everyone in the singer/songwriter genre, 94 00:03:23,162 --> 00:03:24,496 please stand up. 95 00:03:24,496 --> 00:03:26,707 That means the judges want to see you now. 96 00:03:26,707 --> 00:03:28,667 Alright, let's go. 97 00:03:28,667 --> 00:03:32,546 Ryan: First to hear the news are some of our singer/songwriters. 98 00:03:33,672 --> 00:03:35,298 Lionel: Singer/songwriter, 99 00:03:35,298 --> 00:03:37,092 you're the life's blood of the business. 100 00:03:37,092 --> 00:03:39,344 You produce the music, you write the song, 101 00:03:39,344 --> 00:03:41,055 you deliver the goods. 102 00:03:41,055 --> 00:03:46,267 Unfortunately, some will go forward and some will stay back. 103 00:03:46,267 --> 00:03:48,020 Will the following people step forward? 104 00:03:48,020 --> 00:03:49,646 [ Clears throat ] 105 00:03:49,646 --> 00:03:51,439 Alyssa. 106 00:03:52,858 --> 00:03:54,735 Julia. 107 00:03:54,735 --> 00:03:58,321 Ryan: Julia may be nervous now, but it was smooth sailing 108 00:03:58,321 --> 00:04:00,032 at her Washington, D.C., audition 109 00:04:00,032 --> 00:04:01,616 when she blew the judges away 110 00:04:01,616 --> 00:04:04,078 with her original song "Growing Pains." 111 00:04:04,078 --> 00:04:06,830 ♪ I feel okay ♪ 112 00:04:06,830 --> 00:04:10,042 ♪ All these growin' pains ♪ 113 00:04:10,042 --> 00:04:12,335 [ Laughs ] 114 00:04:12,335 --> 00:04:14,504 A lot of folks just don't come in the door here, 115 00:04:14,504 --> 00:04:15,630 "And here's my new song." 116 00:04:15,630 --> 00:04:17,298 [ Laughs ] That was big-time. 117 00:04:17,298 --> 00:04:19,843 Best moment of my life to date. 118 00:04:19,843 --> 00:04:22,637 How are you trying to frame up what to do best this week 119 00:04:22,637 --> 00:04:24,139 so you're successful? 120 00:04:24,139 --> 00:04:25,390 I guess I have to take a song 121 00:04:25,390 --> 00:04:26,892 and really try to make it my own 122 00:04:26,892 --> 00:04:29,269 because the judges only heard originals. 123 00:04:29,269 --> 00:04:32,189 So it's almost like I have to re-audition. 124 00:04:32,189 --> 00:04:33,982 Julia: Singer/songwriter is something that 125 00:04:33,982 --> 00:04:36,026 I so strongly identify with. 126 00:04:36,026 --> 00:04:37,736 So when I saw that on the genre list, 127 00:04:37,736 --> 00:04:39,988 my heart just, like, kind of fluttered a little bit. 128 00:04:39,988 --> 00:04:41,656 Like, it was a big weight lifted. 129 00:04:41,656 --> 00:04:44,159 I was like, "Oh, like, that's my spot." 130 00:04:44,159 --> 00:04:49,497 ♪ You're feeling nervous, aren't you, boy? ♪ 131 00:04:49,497 --> 00:04:53,210 ♪ With your quiet voice ♪ 132 00:04:53,210 --> 00:04:56,463 ♪ And impeccable style ♪ 133 00:04:56,463 --> 00:05:03,511 ♪ Oh, let 'em laugh while they can ♪ 134 00:05:03,511 --> 00:05:07,599 ♪ Let 'em spin ♪ 135 00:05:07,599 --> 00:05:14,148 ♪ Let 'em scatter in the wind ♪ 136 00:05:14,148 --> 00:05:16,942 ♪ I have been to the movies ♪ 137 00:05:16,942 --> 00:05:22,281 ♪ I've seen how it ends ♪ 138 00:05:22,281 --> 00:05:29,412 ♪ And the joke's on them ♪ 139 00:05:30,831 --> 00:05:32,249 [ Cheers and applause ] 140 00:05:32,249 --> 00:05:33,667 Thank you. 141 00:05:33,667 --> 00:05:35,836 ♪♪ 142 00:05:40,757 --> 00:05:43,426 I have no idea what the judges thought about that. 143 00:05:43,426 --> 00:05:45,304 Katy: Here's the thing. I like her a lot. 144 00:05:45,304 --> 00:05:46,554 I think she's amazing. 145 00:05:46,554 --> 00:05:48,098 I think she kind of blew through that. 146 00:05:48,098 --> 00:05:50,100 She's incredible, though. 147 00:05:50,100 --> 00:05:52,727 Ryan: Waiting nervously alongside Julia 148 00:05:52,727 --> 00:05:54,896 are her singer/songwriter rivals, 149 00:05:54,896 --> 00:05:58,775 including Marna Michele from the L.A. auditions. 150 00:05:58,775 --> 00:06:04,281 ♪ Wise men say ♪ 151 00:06:04,281 --> 00:06:07,742 It's always been my dream to be a musician. 152 00:06:07,742 --> 00:06:10,369 And I've been fighting for it my entire life. 153 00:06:10,369 --> 00:06:11,496 And it's just a wonderful thing 154 00:06:11,496 --> 00:06:12,914 to be able to fight for it here. 155 00:06:12,914 --> 00:06:18,712 ♪ For I can't help ♪ 156 00:06:18,712 --> 00:06:24,259 ♪ Falling in love ♪ 157 00:06:24,259 --> 00:06:30,389 ♪ With you ♪ 158 00:06:30,389 --> 00:06:33,768 [ Cheers and applause ] 159 00:06:33,768 --> 00:06:35,354 Ryan: SoCal native Marna 160 00:06:35,354 --> 00:06:37,981 must now wait for the judges' decision... 161 00:06:37,981 --> 00:06:39,233 Arthur. 162 00:06:39,233 --> 00:06:40,817 ...while the next contestant 163 00:06:40,817 --> 00:06:43,278 has come from a little further away. 164 00:06:43,278 --> 00:06:44,612 So, what did you say your name was again? 165 00:06:44,612 --> 00:06:45,739 Arthur. Arthur. 166 00:06:45,739 --> 00:06:46,865 What's your name? Alex. 167 00:06:46,865 --> 00:06:48,158 Alex. Nice to meet you, Alex. 168 00:06:48,158 --> 00:06:49,326 Nice to meet you too. 169 00:06:49,326 --> 00:06:50,618 Where are you from? From Nepal. 170 00:06:50,618 --> 00:06:52,704 Okay. That's where Mount Everest is. 171 00:06:52,704 --> 00:06:54,248 Yeah, it is where the Mount Everest is. 172 00:06:54,248 --> 00:06:55,498 The famous mountain. Exactly. Right. 173 00:06:55,498 --> 00:06:57,918 Yep. And now here we are in Hollywood. 174 00:06:57,918 --> 00:07:00,587 ♪ Oh ♪ 175 00:07:00,587 --> 00:07:01,796 [ Crowd cheering ] 176 00:07:01,796 --> 00:07:03,131 It's Hollywood. It's Hollywood. 177 00:07:03,131 --> 00:07:04,341 Yes, it is Hollywood. 178 00:07:04,341 --> 00:07:05,759 Hollywood. It's mind-blowing, you know? 179 00:07:05,759 --> 00:07:08,469 Bright lights, very shiny. 180 00:07:08,469 --> 00:07:10,555 It is like a diamond. 181 00:07:10,555 --> 00:07:12,057 ♪ Keep on shining ♪ 182 00:07:12,057 --> 00:07:13,641 ♪ Let the good times ♪ 183 00:07:13,641 --> 00:07:16,978 My genre is singer/songwriter. 184 00:07:16,978 --> 00:07:20,523 And I'm singing "Hard to Handle" 185 00:07:20,523 --> 00:07:23,568 by Otis Redding and The Black Crowes. 186 00:07:23,568 --> 00:07:25,279 Go! 187 00:07:25,279 --> 00:07:26,529 Hello, everyone. 188 00:07:26,529 --> 00:07:28,115 Uh, can you hear me? 189 00:07:28,115 --> 00:07:29,783 Yes! Okay, namaste. 190 00:07:29,783 --> 00:07:31,701 Namaste! Alright. 191 00:07:31,701 --> 00:07:33,078 [ Chuckles ] 192 00:07:33,078 --> 00:07:34,121 And here goes. 193 00:07:34,121 --> 00:07:36,123 MAN: Whoo! One, two, three. 194 00:07:36,123 --> 00:07:38,250 [ Guitar playing ] 195 00:07:46,216 --> 00:07:48,635 ♪ Baby, here I am ♪ 196 00:07:48,635 --> 00:07:51,679 ♪ I'm the man on the scene ♪ 197 00:07:51,679 --> 00:07:53,974 ♪ Well, I can give you what you want ♪ 198 00:07:53,974 --> 00:07:56,726 ♪ But you got to come home with me ♪ 199 00:07:56,726 --> 00:07:59,187 ♪ Well, I forgot some good old lovin' ♪ 200 00:07:59,187 --> 00:08:01,773 ♪ And I got some more in store ♪ 201 00:08:01,773 --> 00:08:04,318 ♪ When I get to throwin' it on ♪ 202 00:08:04,318 --> 00:08:07,112 ♪ You got to come back for more ♪ 203 00:08:07,112 --> 00:08:09,823 ♪ Boys and things, a dime by the dozen ♪ 204 00:08:09,823 --> 00:08:12,159 ♪ But that ain't nothin' but a drugstore lovin' ♪ 205 00:08:12,159 --> 00:08:14,744 ♪ Pretty little thing, let me light your candle ♪ 206 00:08:14,744 --> 00:08:17,164 ♪ 'Cause, mama, I'm sure hard to handle ♪ 207 00:08:17,164 --> 00:08:20,041 ♪ It gets around ♪ 208 00:08:20,041 --> 00:08:23,086 ♪ Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah ♪ 209 00:08:23,878 --> 00:08:26,089 More! Yeah, come on! 210 00:08:26,089 --> 00:08:28,467 Right, right, right! Thank you very much. 211 00:08:28,467 --> 00:08:30,844 A little more! ♪ La-da-la-da-la-da-da ♪ 212 00:08:30,844 --> 00:08:32,095 Come on! Right, come on! 213 00:08:32,095 --> 00:08:33,305 More! Come on! 214 00:08:33,305 --> 00:08:35,265 ♪ Baby, here I am ♪ 215 00:08:35,265 --> 00:08:38,518 ♪ I'm the man on your scene ♪ 216 00:08:38,518 --> 00:08:40,187 ♪ Action speaks louder than words ♪ 217 00:08:40,187 --> 00:08:41,396 Come on! 218 00:08:41,396 --> 00:08:43,731 ♪ I'm a man of great experience ♪ 219 00:08:43,731 --> 00:08:46,151 ♪ But I know you've got you another man ♪ 220 00:08:46,151 --> 00:08:49,321 ♪ But I can you love you better than him ♪ 221 00:08:49,321 --> 00:08:51,948 ♪ But take my hand now, don't be afraid ♪ 222 00:08:51,948 --> 00:08:54,326 ♪ I'm gonna prove every word I say ♪ 223 00:08:54,326 --> 00:08:56,577 ♪ Well, I'm advertising love for free ♪ 224 00:08:56,577 --> 00:08:59,914 ♪ So won't you place your ad with me? ♪ 225 00:08:59,914 --> 00:09:02,709 ♪ Boys and things, a dime by the dozen ♪ 226 00:09:02,709 --> 00:09:05,086 ♪ That ain't nothing but 10-cent lovin' ♪ 227 00:09:05,086 --> 00:09:06,796 ♪ Pretty little thing, let me your candle ♪ 228 00:09:06,796 --> 00:09:08,382 I like how he's doing that different. 229 00:09:08,382 --> 00:09:10,175 ♪ 'Cause, mama, I'm so hard to handle ♪ 230 00:09:10,175 --> 00:09:12,635 ♪ It gets around ♪ 231 00:09:12,635 --> 00:09:15,305 ♪ Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah ♪ 232 00:09:15,305 --> 00:09:18,392 ♪ Now, it gets around ♪ 233 00:09:18,392 --> 00:09:20,477 ♪ Yeah, yeah, yeah ♪ 234 00:09:20,477 --> 00:09:21,728 Wow! 235 00:09:21,728 --> 00:09:23,146 [ Cheers and applause ] 236 00:09:23,146 --> 00:09:26,316 Alright, thank you. Way to go! Way to go! 237 00:09:26,316 --> 00:09:28,860 Arthur Gunn, ladies and gentlemen. 238 00:09:28,860 --> 00:09:30,404 Welcome to the world. 239 00:09:30,404 --> 00:09:33,114 [ Laughing ] I love it. Welcome to the world. 240 00:09:33,114 --> 00:09:34,157 Nama-you-stay. 241 00:09:34,157 --> 00:09:36,034 Nama-you-stay. 242 00:09:36,034 --> 00:09:37,411 Whoa! [ Chuckles ] 243 00:09:37,411 --> 00:09:39,037 Man: Wow! It was an amazing experience, 244 00:09:39,037 --> 00:09:40,747 you know? 245 00:09:40,747 --> 00:09:42,665 I totally connected to all the audience and judges, you know? 246 00:09:42,665 --> 00:09:44,959 They were standing and rocking out on it 247 00:09:44,959 --> 00:09:46,169 and singing along with me. 248 00:09:46,169 --> 00:09:47,504 And that was great, you know? 249 00:09:47,504 --> 00:09:48,671 Lionel: You know who he reminds me of? 250 00:09:48,671 --> 00:09:49,756 Huh? It's like the-- 251 00:09:49,756 --> 00:09:51,341 He reminds me of Bob Marley. 252 00:09:51,341 --> 00:09:55,095 The spirit that came off of that stage-- Oh, my God. 253 00:09:55,095 --> 00:09:56,846 Ryan: With all the performances done, 254 00:09:56,846 --> 00:09:59,224 it's time for this line of singer/songwriters 255 00:09:59,224 --> 00:10:01,017 to hear the judges' decisions. 256 00:10:01,017 --> 00:10:03,019 Well, I think there's some stars here, buddy. 257 00:10:03,019 --> 00:10:04,687 Luke: They don't even know how wonderful they are. 258 00:10:04,687 --> 00:10:06,189 Katy: They don't know. 259 00:10:08,108 --> 00:10:10,777 The front row will continue forward. 260 00:10:10,777 --> 00:10:12,279 [ Cheers and applause ] The back row, 261 00:10:12,279 --> 00:10:13,613 this is the end of the line. 262 00:10:13,613 --> 00:10:15,198 Thank you so much, you guys. Love you. 263 00:10:15,198 --> 00:10:18,159 Ryan: So Arthur and Julia are through, 264 00:10:18,159 --> 00:10:19,786 but Marna is out. 265 00:10:19,786 --> 00:10:21,455 Marna: I told my mom I wasn't gonna cry on camera, 266 00:10:21,455 --> 00:10:22,663 but it's very important to me. 267 00:10:22,663 --> 00:10:26,167 I've tried to be here many times. 268 00:10:26,167 --> 00:10:27,544 [ All cheering ] 269 00:10:27,544 --> 00:10:29,129 ♪ All we ever do ♪ 270 00:10:29,129 --> 00:10:30,880 Whoo-whoo-whoo! 271 00:10:30,880 --> 00:10:33,174 To be right here in "American Idol" 272 00:10:33,174 --> 00:10:36,094 and to step on to the next round in Hollywood Week, 273 00:10:36,094 --> 00:10:37,596 this-- It feels amazing. 274 00:10:37,596 --> 00:10:39,389 ♪ La-la-la-la-la-la ♪ 275 00:10:39,389 --> 00:10:41,433 ♪ La-la-la-la-la-la ♪ 276 00:10:41,433 --> 00:10:44,311 I get to stay in Hollywood! 277 00:10:44,311 --> 00:10:46,229 [ Laughs ] 278 00:10:46,229 --> 00:10:48,648 I love you. We're so proud of you. 279 00:10:48,648 --> 00:10:49,899 ♪ La-la-la-la-la-la ♪ 280 00:10:49,899 --> 00:10:51,276 Just got to keep on fighting. 281 00:10:51,276 --> 00:10:53,903 ♪ La-la-la-la-la ♪ 282 00:10:57,657 --> 00:10:59,075 [ X Ambassadors' "BOOM" plays ] 283 00:10:59,075 --> 00:11:00,494 Ryan: For the first time ever, 284 00:11:00,494 --> 00:11:03,288 contestants are singing in their genres. 285 00:11:03,288 --> 00:11:05,123 I feel like the competition this year 286 00:11:05,123 --> 00:11:07,167 is more competitive than it's ever been. 287 00:11:07,167 --> 00:11:08,793 These guys are next-level talented. 288 00:11:08,793 --> 00:11:09,961 They're so good. 289 00:11:09,961 --> 00:11:11,463 [ Cheers and applause ] 290 00:11:11,463 --> 00:11:13,590 Geena: If you're even slightly competitive... 291 00:11:13,590 --> 00:11:15,258 He was insane. What? 292 00:11:15,258 --> 00:11:16,468 ...you start comparing yourself, 293 00:11:16,468 --> 00:11:18,470 and that is completely, like, the enemy. 294 00:11:18,470 --> 00:11:20,388 [ Vocalizing ] 295 00:11:20,388 --> 00:11:22,015 Yeah! Come on! That's smooth. 296 00:11:22,015 --> 00:11:23,266 Oh! 297 00:11:23,266 --> 00:11:24,976 I mean, honestly, there's a lot of-- 298 00:11:24,976 --> 00:11:27,103 of great ones that we have. Great talent. Great talent. 299 00:11:27,103 --> 00:11:30,773 Ryan: And by far, the largest pool of contestants is the pop genre. 300 00:11:30,773 --> 00:11:32,691 ♪ I can't wait, no, for nobody ♪ 301 00:11:32,691 --> 00:11:35,736 Man: Okay, if you're in the pop genre, please stand up. 302 00:11:35,736 --> 00:11:38,031 Ryan: With so many people sharing the same passion, 303 00:11:38,031 --> 00:11:40,241 it's easy to develop friendly rivalries... 304 00:11:40,241 --> 00:11:41,993 All: "Idol"! 305 00:11:41,993 --> 00:11:44,120 I got your back. You got my back. We're good. We're gonna... 306 00:11:44,120 --> 00:11:46,789 I love you! Yes! ...kick Hollywood Week butt! 307 00:11:46,789 --> 00:11:47,748 ...and make new friends. 308 00:11:47,748 --> 00:11:48,916 Hey, man! What's up? 309 00:11:48,916 --> 00:11:50,460 I'm Louis. Oh, you're Louis? 310 00:11:50,460 --> 00:11:51,586 Yeah. Oh, Francisco. 311 00:11:51,586 --> 00:11:53,296 Francisco? Nice to meet you. 312 00:11:53,296 --> 00:11:55,423 I heard the judges are, like, really excited about you. 313 00:11:55,423 --> 00:11:57,133 Oh, I heard too, man. Yeah, thank you. Yeah. 314 00:11:57,133 --> 00:11:58,717 Is that-- is that an English accent? 315 00:11:58,717 --> 00:12:00,345 Yeah. I'm originally from London, 316 00:12:00,345 --> 00:12:01,929 but I-I've been living in Philly 317 00:12:01,929 --> 00:12:03,515 for like the last 8 1/2, 9 years. 318 00:12:03,515 --> 00:12:05,058 Oh. How do you like it? 319 00:12:05,058 --> 00:12:07,477 I love Philly. I love-- Philly's home now. 320 00:12:07,477 --> 00:12:08,978 Oh, nice, nice. Yeah. 321 00:12:08,978 --> 00:12:10,564 England are gonna hate me for saying that now. 322 00:12:10,564 --> 00:12:11,981 [ Laughs ] 323 00:12:11,981 --> 00:12:14,025 ♪ London calling to the faraway towns ♪ 324 00:12:14,025 --> 00:12:17,111 My name's Louis Knight. I am 19 years old. 325 00:12:17,111 --> 00:12:19,489 I am currently a pizza delivery driver. 326 00:12:19,489 --> 00:12:21,824 I'm basically just writing every day. 327 00:12:21,824 --> 00:12:24,494 ♪ I'm lucky to live ♪ 328 00:12:24,494 --> 00:12:27,664 From a songwriter, you're on to something big. 329 00:12:27,664 --> 00:12:29,999 ♪ I'll hold you down ♪ 330 00:12:29,999 --> 00:12:32,335 Frankly, I was never that great at school, 331 00:12:32,335 --> 00:12:34,379 so this is, frankly, all I'm really good at. 332 00:12:34,379 --> 00:12:36,339 It's funny. I did the same thing. 333 00:12:36,339 --> 00:12:37,798 When I was in college... 334 00:12:37,798 --> 00:12:39,800 Yeah. ...I went for one year, 335 00:12:39,800 --> 00:12:41,595 and then I dropped out because I wanted 336 00:12:41,595 --> 00:12:43,388 to do this so badly. 337 00:12:43,388 --> 00:12:45,014 And I never turned back. 338 00:12:45,014 --> 00:12:48,184 Hopefully, it works for me like it clearly worked for you. 339 00:12:48,184 --> 00:12:50,228 ♪ Yeah, I'll hold you down ♪ 340 00:12:50,228 --> 00:12:51,896 This is my shot, and this is-- 341 00:12:51,896 --> 00:12:54,190 "American Idol" have given me this opportunity 342 00:12:54,190 --> 00:12:56,401 to really make this dream of mine a reality, 343 00:12:56,401 --> 00:12:58,486 and, like, just put my best foot forward. 344 00:12:58,486 --> 00:13:01,364 ♪ I will still hold you down ♪ 345 00:13:01,364 --> 00:13:03,157 [ Cheers and applause ] 346 00:13:03,157 --> 00:13:04,825 Oh! 347 00:13:06,953 --> 00:13:08,622 Luke: Easy, Katy. 348 00:13:08,622 --> 00:13:11,207 He's giving me, like, "Harry Styles 349 00:13:11,207 --> 00:13:14,502 comes on 'X Factor'" moment. Oh, oh, my God. 350 00:13:14,502 --> 00:13:16,045 I know that's a different show, 351 00:13:16,045 --> 00:13:19,382 but it's just giving me that vibe. 352 00:13:19,382 --> 00:13:20,634 [ Laughs ] 353 00:13:20,634 --> 00:13:21,760 Thank you. 354 00:13:21,760 --> 00:13:23,344 [ Laughter ] 355 00:13:23,344 --> 00:13:25,221 [PIANO PLAYING] 356 00:13:25,221 --> 00:13:27,890 ♪ If you need me, call me ♪ 357 00:13:27,890 --> 00:13:29,892 ♪ No matter where you are ♪ 358 00:13:29,892 --> 00:13:31,810 ♪ No matter how far ♪ 359 00:13:31,810 --> 00:13:33,563 ♪ Just call my name ♪ 360 00:13:33,563 --> 00:13:35,732 ♪ I'll be there in a hurry ♪ 361 00:13:35,732 --> 00:13:39,611 ♪ You don't have to worry ♪ 362 00:13:39,611 --> 00:13:44,491 ♪ Oh, baby, there ain't no mountain high enough ♪ 363 00:13:44,491 --> 00:13:48,369 ♪ Ain't no valley low enough ♪ 364 00:13:48,369 --> 00:13:51,539 ♪ Ain't no river wide enough ♪ 365 00:13:51,539 --> 00:13:55,376 ♪ To keep me from getting to you, babe ♪ 366 00:13:55,376 --> 00:14:01,341 ♪ There ain't no mountain high enough ♪ 367 00:14:01,341 --> 00:14:03,760 ♪ Ain't no valley low ♪ 368 00:14:03,760 --> 00:14:06,137 ♪ Ain't no river wide enough ♪ 369 00:14:06,137 --> 00:14:10,975 ♪ To keep me from getting to you, babe ♪ 370 00:14:10,975 --> 00:14:12,310 Thank you. 371 00:14:12,310 --> 00:14:13,936 [ Cheers and applause ] 372 00:14:17,774 --> 00:14:19,609 ♪ Oh, I can't stop it ♪ 373 00:14:19,609 --> 00:14:21,235 ♪ Whoa ♪ 374 00:14:21,235 --> 00:14:22,696 It's a lot of pressure. 375 00:14:22,696 --> 00:14:25,490 But the people here are just extraordinarily-- 376 00:14:25,490 --> 00:14:27,450 like, I've never seen talent like it. 377 00:14:27,450 --> 00:14:30,119 So I hope I did enough to make it to the next round. 378 00:14:30,119 --> 00:14:32,288 He should have put a little bit more fire on that one. 379 00:14:32,288 --> 00:14:34,290 Yeah, a little-- a little bit more, 380 00:14:34,290 --> 00:14:35,583 a little bit more sausage on it, as we say. 381 00:14:35,583 --> 00:14:37,794 Sausage? 382 00:14:37,794 --> 00:14:39,629 [ Laughs ] What? 383 00:14:39,629 --> 00:14:41,840 I didn't say "sausage." Lionel did. 384 00:14:41,840 --> 00:14:43,257 O-Okay, excuse me. Barbecue. 385 00:14:43,257 --> 00:14:44,342 Barbecue sauce. 386 00:14:44,342 --> 00:14:45,968 Barbecue-- some barbecue sauce. 387 00:14:45,968 --> 00:14:47,679 [ Laughs ] 388 00:14:47,679 --> 00:14:49,305 Ryan: It takes a special kind of sauce to stand out 389 00:14:49,305 --> 00:14:50,682 during Hollywood Week. 390 00:14:50,682 --> 00:14:52,517 And no one understands that better 391 00:14:52,517 --> 00:14:55,144 than returning contestants Margie Mays 392 00:14:55,144 --> 00:14:56,646 and Genavieve Linkowski. 393 00:14:56,646 --> 00:14:58,898 This is your second time in Hollywood Week, right? 394 00:14:58,898 --> 00:15:00,775 I know. It's mine too. 395 00:15:00,775 --> 00:15:02,943 How are you feeling? 396 00:15:02,943 --> 00:15:04,571 Just as nervous. [ Squeals ] 397 00:15:04,571 --> 00:15:06,030 Just as ner-- Oh, I relate. I relate. 398 00:15:06,030 --> 00:15:08,115 There's gonna be things done in this Hollywood 399 00:15:08,115 --> 00:15:09,450 that have never been done in, like, 400 00:15:09,450 --> 00:15:10,535 any of the other Hollywood Weeks, 401 00:15:10,535 --> 00:15:11,911 like, ever before. 402 00:15:11,911 --> 00:15:13,287 And then I got scared, and they were like, 403 00:15:13,287 --> 00:15:14,914 "There's gonna be a genre challenge." 404 00:15:14,914 --> 00:15:16,499 And I was like, "No." 405 00:15:16,499 --> 00:15:21,588 ♪ Oh, 'cause I need you ♪ 406 00:15:21,588 --> 00:15:26,175 ♪ To see ♪ 407 00:15:26,175 --> 00:15:31,222 ♪ How ♪ 408 00:15:33,182 --> 00:15:38,396 ♪ That you are the reason ♪ 409 00:15:38,396 --> 00:15:41,482 [PIANO PLAYING] 410 00:15:41,482 --> 00:15:44,193 [ Cheers and applause ] 411 00:15:44,193 --> 00:15:45,319 She's definitely growing. 412 00:15:45,319 --> 00:15:46,905 Yeah. I like it. 413 00:15:46,905 --> 00:15:48,823 Very, very strong. 414 00:15:48,823 --> 00:15:51,451 Ryan: Looks like Genavieve is starting to feel at home 415 00:15:51,451 --> 00:15:52,911 here on "American Idol." 416 00:15:52,911 --> 00:15:55,288 Our next contestant, Robert Taylor, 417 00:15:55,288 --> 00:15:57,540 has always felt like an outsider, 418 00:15:57,540 --> 00:15:59,500 but during his audition in Oregon, 419 00:15:59,500 --> 00:16:02,295 he had an instant connection with one of our judges. 420 00:16:02,295 --> 00:16:03,588 You show them who you are, 421 00:16:03,588 --> 00:16:05,465 and don't be afraid to be who you are. 422 00:16:05,465 --> 00:16:08,175 That's what I'm doing. I just want to give you guys me. 423 00:16:08,175 --> 00:16:09,552 Well, we hope so. Hope so. 424 00:16:09,552 --> 00:16:11,262 You already got us to the point of tears. 425 00:16:11,262 --> 00:16:12,722 [ Laughs ] 426 00:16:12,722 --> 00:16:15,809 I represent the outcasts, the misfits, 427 00:16:15,809 --> 00:16:17,184 and the misunderstood. 428 00:16:17,184 --> 00:16:21,606 I had to move from my home in Louisiana 429 00:16:21,606 --> 00:16:23,149 because of my sexuality. 430 00:16:23,149 --> 00:16:26,861 ♪ You with the sad eyes ♪ 431 00:16:26,861 --> 00:16:29,155 ♪ Don't be discouraged ♪ 432 00:16:29,155 --> 00:16:30,531 ♪ Oh, I realize ♪ 433 00:16:30,531 --> 00:16:33,117 I come from a religious background, 434 00:16:33,117 --> 00:16:36,120 and unfortunately, it was not accepted. 435 00:16:36,120 --> 00:16:38,080 So right now, I'm somewhat homeless. 436 00:16:38,080 --> 00:16:41,083 ♪ You can lose sight of it all ♪ 437 00:16:41,083 --> 00:16:45,296 ♪ The darkness inside you will make you feel so small ♪ 438 00:16:45,296 --> 00:16:46,798 [ Voice breaking ] Like, I may be going through 439 00:16:46,798 --> 00:16:48,299 a world of hell right now, 440 00:16:48,299 --> 00:16:52,136 but I am beyond grateful to "American Idol." 441 00:16:52,136 --> 00:16:57,851 ♪ I see your true colors shinin' through ♪ 442 00:16:57,851 --> 00:16:59,519 ♪ I see your true colors ♪ 443 00:16:59,519 --> 00:17:01,479 All of my life, I've been different. 444 00:17:01,479 --> 00:17:03,690 And for most of my life, I hated that. 445 00:17:03,690 --> 00:17:06,860 And I realize that in that difference lies my beauty 446 00:17:06,860 --> 00:17:08,695 and what makes me beautiful. 447 00:17:08,695 --> 00:17:10,530 [ Cheers and applause ] 448 00:17:10,530 --> 00:17:12,323 Very good. Very good. 449 00:17:12,323 --> 00:17:15,242 My roots, that's soul. 450 00:17:15,242 --> 00:17:17,537 But I consider myself pop. 451 00:17:17,537 --> 00:17:20,498 So today I am singing "Natural Woman." 452 00:17:20,498 --> 00:17:21,666 [ Laughs ] 453 00:17:21,666 --> 00:17:23,459 ♪ Are beautiful ♪ 454 00:17:23,459 --> 00:17:26,420 This song for me is kind of like, "I'll stick it to you. 455 00:17:26,420 --> 00:17:28,381 Here I am." 456 00:17:29,382 --> 00:17:32,259 [ Piano plays ] 457 00:17:32,259 --> 00:17:37,807 ♪ Looking out on the morning rain ♪ 458 00:17:40,100 --> 00:17:44,564 ♪ I used to feel so uninspired ♪ 459 00:17:47,775 --> 00:17:54,741 ♪ And when I knew I had to face another day ♪ 460 00:17:54,741 --> 00:17:57,326 ♪ Lord, it made me feel ♪ 461 00:17:57,326 --> 00:17:58,703 Got to get a scream. 462 00:17:58,703 --> 00:18:01,873 ♪ So tired ♪ 463 00:18:01,873 --> 00:18:05,501 ♪ Before the day I met you ♪ 464 00:18:05,501 --> 00:18:09,088 ♪ My life was so unkind ♪ 465 00:18:09,088 --> 00:18:14,218 ♪ You're the key to my peace of mind ♪ 466 00:18:14,218 --> 00:18:18,514 ♪ Oh, you ♪ 467 00:18:18,514 --> 00:18:23,477 ♪ Make me feel ♪ 468 00:18:23,477 --> 00:18:27,023 ♪ You make me feel ♪ 469 00:18:27,023 --> 00:18:33,362 ♪ You make me feel like a natural ♪ 470 00:18:33,362 --> 00:18:35,489 ♪ Woman ♪ 471 00:18:35,489 --> 00:18:37,116 [ Cheers and applause ] 472 00:18:37,116 --> 00:18:39,201 [VOCALIZING] 473 00:18:44,791 --> 00:18:45,792 Yes! 474 00:18:45,792 --> 00:18:48,086 [ Laughs ] 475 00:18:48,086 --> 00:18:50,588 [ Cheers and applause ] 476 00:18:50,588 --> 00:18:52,465 Thank y'all. 477 00:18:53,424 --> 00:18:54,884 Killed it. 478 00:18:54,884 --> 00:18:57,136 He's got so much in him. 479 00:18:57,136 --> 00:18:59,680 I've just never heard that song in all falsetto. 480 00:18:59,680 --> 00:19:01,140 He had the one little missed note, 481 00:19:01,140 --> 00:19:02,516 but he looked like he was ready. 482 00:19:02,516 --> 00:19:04,393 [ Chuckles ] 483 00:19:04,393 --> 00:19:06,020 Ryan: With this pop line complete, 484 00:19:06,020 --> 00:19:08,815 the contestants now await their fate 485 00:19:08,815 --> 00:19:11,692 as the judges make their final decision. 486 00:19:11,692 --> 00:19:12,986 A little nervous. 487 00:19:12,986 --> 00:19:14,988 There's a lot of talent in this group, 488 00:19:14,988 --> 00:19:18,074 and this is a huge group of singers. 489 00:19:21,035 --> 00:19:27,792 Luke, Katy, and myself have heard "no" 490 00:19:27,792 --> 00:19:32,254 more than we ever heard "yes" before we made it. 491 00:19:32,254 --> 00:19:36,509 Don't let anyone talk you out of your dream. 492 00:19:37,927 --> 00:19:39,929 Will the following names step forward? 493 00:19:41,722 --> 00:19:43,599 Genavieve. 494 00:19:45,184 --> 00:19:46,644 Robert. 495 00:19:48,146 --> 00:19:49,229 Demi. 496 00:19:51,231 --> 00:19:52,817 Louis. 497 00:19:54,777 --> 00:19:56,154 Geena. 498 00:19:57,947 --> 00:20:00,324 Front row, you're going through to the next round. 499 00:20:00,324 --> 00:20:02,160 [ Cheers and applause ] The back row, 500 00:20:02,160 --> 00:20:03,369 this is the end of the line. 501 00:20:03,369 --> 00:20:04,704 Thank you very much. 502 00:20:04,704 --> 00:20:06,497 ♪ Boom, clap, the sound of my heart ♪ 503 00:20:06,497 --> 00:20:09,416 ♪ The beat goes on and on and on and on and ♪ 504 00:20:09,416 --> 00:20:10,877 ♪ Boom, clap ♪ 505 00:20:10,877 --> 00:20:12,170 [ All cheering ] 506 00:20:12,170 --> 00:20:14,421 ♪ Come on to me, come on to me now ♪ 507 00:20:14,421 --> 00:20:17,175 I can remember being a kid watching this show, 508 00:20:17,175 --> 00:20:20,594 seeing moments like this on TV, telling my mom, you know, 509 00:20:20,594 --> 00:20:22,513 "Mommy, I'm gonna be on there one day." 510 00:20:22,513 --> 00:20:25,516 And what makes it sweeter for me is I'm doing it in my own skin. 511 00:20:25,516 --> 00:20:27,226 ♪ Boom, clap, you make me feel good ♪ 512 00:20:27,226 --> 00:20:29,020 ♪ Come on to me, come on to me now ♪ 513 00:20:29,020 --> 00:20:30,354 I'm very excited for group round 514 00:20:30,354 --> 00:20:32,023 because that was actually my favorite part 515 00:20:32,023 --> 00:20:34,108 when I came to Hollywood Week for the first time. 516 00:20:34,108 --> 00:20:36,069 So singing with other people is my jam, 517 00:20:36,069 --> 00:20:37,361 and I'm super excited to do it. 518 00:20:37,361 --> 00:20:39,530 ♪ Come on to me, come on ♪ 519 00:20:41,991 --> 00:20:43,826 I over-manscaped. 520 00:20:43,826 --> 00:20:44,827 What?! 521 00:20:44,827 --> 00:20:46,495 I over-manscaped. 522 00:20:46,495 --> 00:20:47,997 What is-- What is-- Where? 523 00:20:47,997 --> 00:20:49,540 Everywhere. [ Laughs ] 524 00:20:49,540 --> 00:20:50,583 Oh, my God. 525 00:20:50,583 --> 00:20:51,959 With a str-- with a razor. 526 00:20:51,959 --> 00:20:53,711 Ow! Oh. Ow! 527 00:20:53,711 --> 00:20:54,962 Not trimmers. 528 00:20:54,962 --> 00:20:56,714 I don't even want to know this. 529 00:20:56,714 --> 00:20:58,591 Oh, you gonna be in pain for a minute, 530 00:20:58,591 --> 00:21:00,134 you know that, on the grow-back. 531 00:21:00,134 --> 00:21:01,969 I need some powder. Oh, stop talking. 532 00:21:01,969 --> 00:21:04,764 Ryan: While Luke tends to his manscaping situation, 533 00:21:04,764 --> 00:21:07,641 our next contestant, Kay Genyse, puts a new meaning 534 00:21:07,641 --> 00:21:09,227 to the word "landscaping." 535 00:21:09,227 --> 00:21:11,229 ♪ I just took a DNA test ♪ 536 00:21:11,229 --> 00:21:13,564 ♪ Turns out I'm 100%... ♪ 537 00:21:13,564 --> 00:21:16,150 Kay: I definitely do feel like I stand out. 538 00:21:16,150 --> 00:21:18,360 Like, when I wake up in the morning, 539 00:21:18,360 --> 00:21:20,029 as soon as I open my eyes, I'm on 10. 540 00:21:20,029 --> 00:21:22,281 Like, I'm just always just, "Aah!" 541 00:21:22,281 --> 00:21:25,034 ♪ Why men great till they gotta be great? ♪ 542 00:21:25,034 --> 00:21:27,620 All my life, people been telling me I'm extra, 543 00:21:27,620 --> 00:21:30,206 I'm too much, I'm just too theatrical. 544 00:21:30,206 --> 00:21:32,208 But, you know, it's just who I am as a person, 545 00:21:32,208 --> 00:21:34,501 how I like to express myself. 546 00:21:34,501 --> 00:21:37,088 ♪ Fresh photos with the bomb lighting ♪ 547 00:21:37,088 --> 00:21:38,923 I have an alter ego, and her name is Honey Girl, 548 00:21:38,923 --> 00:21:40,549 and she's just full of flowers. 549 00:21:40,549 --> 00:21:42,593 That's amazing! She's serene, peaceful, 550 00:21:42,593 --> 00:21:44,095 and Kay Genyse is fierce. 551 00:21:50,810 --> 00:21:53,353 Oh. Okay, okay. 552 00:21:53,353 --> 00:21:57,316 I seen a vision in my head, and for me to create it, 553 00:21:57,316 --> 00:21:58,818 I feel so beautiful. 554 00:21:58,818 --> 00:22:00,653 Like, I feel like myself. 555 00:22:00,653 --> 00:22:02,321 I couldn't feel more confident. 556 00:22:02,321 --> 00:22:04,824 I'm ready for the challenges. Like, throw them at me. 557 00:22:04,824 --> 00:22:06,242 I've already had one challenge, 558 00:22:06,242 --> 00:22:08,077 you know, in my first audition in Savannah... 559 00:22:08,077 --> 00:22:09,787 Let's go sing in the streets right now. 560 00:22:09,787 --> 00:22:10,830 Okay. 561 00:22:10,830 --> 00:22:12,039 ...Katy made me sing outside. 562 00:22:12,039 --> 00:22:13,791 That was a tremendous challenge. 563 00:22:13,791 --> 00:22:16,335 And I took it on the chin. 564 00:22:16,335 --> 00:22:18,587 What's up? I'm ready. 565 00:22:18,587 --> 00:22:21,465 So I took that same energy that I had, 566 00:22:21,465 --> 00:22:23,759 and I'm gonna put it in my performance today 567 00:22:23,759 --> 00:22:26,220 because the more that I realize how much 568 00:22:26,220 --> 00:22:28,306 I love singing, the more I realize 569 00:22:28,306 --> 00:22:30,683 I don't want to do anything else in the world. 570 00:22:30,683 --> 00:22:34,228 ♪ Say, whoa, oh, oh, oh ♪ 571 00:22:34,228 --> 00:22:36,689 ♪ Ain't nobody ♪ 572 00:22:36,689 --> 00:22:38,274 ♪ Loves me better ♪ 573 00:22:38,274 --> 00:22:39,357 Come on! Hey! 574 00:22:39,357 --> 00:22:41,944 ♪ And makes me happy ♪ 575 00:22:41,944 --> 00:22:45,405 ♪ Makes me feel this way ♪ 576 00:22:45,405 --> 00:22:46,740 ♪ Na, na, na, na, na, na ♪ 577 00:22:46,740 --> 00:22:49,660 ♪ First you put your arms around me ♪ 578 00:22:51,078 --> 00:22:56,250 ♪ And you put your charm around me ♪ 579 00:22:56,250 --> 00:23:00,004 ♪ I guess it's just the sweet surrender ♪ 580 00:23:01,297 --> 00:23:06,302 ♪ And a love so good I cannot measure ♪ 581 00:23:06,302 --> 00:23:12,266 ♪ Nobody makes me feel this way ♪ 582 00:23:12,266 --> 00:23:14,518 [ Cheers and applause ] 583 00:23:16,687 --> 00:23:17,771 She's a cutie pie. 584 00:23:17,771 --> 00:23:20,274 She's fun. She's a party. 585 00:23:20,274 --> 00:23:21,817 Kay: I did really good. 586 00:23:21,817 --> 00:23:24,611 But I don't really know the-the standards. 587 00:23:24,611 --> 00:23:26,947 I would just hope and pray that what I gave them 588 00:23:26,947 --> 00:23:28,699 was enough to just put me through the first round. 589 00:23:28,699 --> 00:23:31,493 Ryan: So Kay's confidence couldn't be higher. 590 00:23:31,493 --> 00:23:34,454 And next up is 19-year-old Bilaal Avaz. 591 00:23:34,454 --> 00:23:37,375 ♪ Stone cold ♪ 592 00:23:37,375 --> 00:23:40,378 ♪ Stone cold ♪ 593 00:23:40,378 --> 00:23:44,215 I was raised in a very strict, religious Muslim family. 594 00:23:44,215 --> 00:23:46,092 My parents are from Pakistan, 595 00:23:46,092 --> 00:23:50,388 and my upbringing was very much oriented around my religion. 596 00:23:50,388 --> 00:23:52,306 I couldn't listen to music growing up 597 00:23:52,306 --> 00:23:54,392 because, where I come from, the Islamic community, 598 00:23:54,392 --> 00:23:55,559 music is prohibited. 599 00:23:55,559 --> 00:23:57,686 ♪ Happy for you ♪ 600 00:23:57,686 --> 00:24:00,189 But now my parents are my biggest fans. 601 00:24:00,189 --> 00:24:01,982 They want me to succeed, 602 00:24:01,982 --> 00:24:04,068 honestly, more than I want to succeed. 603 00:24:04,068 --> 00:24:06,486 ♪ Can't understand ♪ 604 00:24:06,486 --> 00:24:12,201 ♪ Yeah, if happy is her ♪ 605 00:24:12,201 --> 00:24:15,913 ♪ Her ♪ 606 00:24:15,913 --> 00:24:17,123 [ Cheers and applause ] 607 00:24:17,123 --> 00:24:18,665 [ Luke laughs ] 608 00:24:18,665 --> 00:24:20,334 ♪ Tried to keep it small, it wasn't enough ♪ 609 00:24:20,334 --> 00:24:21,794 It went way better than I expected. 610 00:24:21,794 --> 00:24:24,797 I mean, I didn't always have support growing up. 611 00:24:24,797 --> 00:24:26,673 So it really means a lot to me. 612 00:24:26,673 --> 00:24:28,092 He's a humble giant. Yeah. 613 00:24:28,092 --> 00:24:29,969 So when he opens his mouth, you go, "What?" 614 00:24:29,969 --> 00:24:31,553 Ryan: Bilaal hopes his performance 615 00:24:31,553 --> 00:24:33,389 will be strong enough to move him forward. 616 00:24:33,389 --> 00:24:35,557 But he'll have to wait while the rest of his genre 617 00:24:35,557 --> 00:24:37,475 gets their turn... 618 00:24:37,475 --> 00:24:38,685 [ Cheers and applause ] 619 00:24:38,685 --> 00:24:40,229 How you doing? 620 00:24:40,229 --> 00:24:42,773 Ryan: ...including 20-year-old Shannon Gibbons. 621 00:24:42,773 --> 00:24:48,612 ♪ All I want is nothing more ♪ 622 00:24:49,905 --> 00:24:55,286 ♪ Than to hear you knocking at my door ♪ 623 00:24:55,286 --> 00:24:57,079 Wow. 624 00:24:57,079 --> 00:24:58,414 ♪ 'Cause if I could see ♪ 625 00:24:58,414 --> 00:24:59,832 I remember being 4 years old. 626 00:24:59,832 --> 00:25:01,583 My whole family would watch "American Idol," 627 00:25:01,583 --> 00:25:03,419 and we would sit around the TV and, like, you know, 628 00:25:03,419 --> 00:25:04,920 have dinner or whatever. 629 00:25:04,920 --> 00:25:07,965 And I remember I would just sit there and be like, 630 00:25:07,965 --> 00:25:09,633 "I just need one shot." 631 00:25:09,633 --> 00:25:11,344 Like, "I just need one shot." 632 00:25:11,344 --> 00:25:15,055 ♪ If you loved me ♪ 633 00:25:15,055 --> 00:25:19,310 ♪ Why'd you leave me? ♪ 634 00:25:19,310 --> 00:25:22,188 ♪ Take my body ♪ 635 00:25:22,188 --> 00:25:25,649 [ Cheers and applause ] 636 00:25:25,649 --> 00:25:27,818 Man: Go get 'em! 637 00:25:28,902 --> 00:25:30,821 My name is Lauren Spencer-Smith. 638 00:25:30,821 --> 00:25:32,239 I'm 16 years old. 639 00:25:32,239 --> 00:25:34,700 I'm from Canada! 640 00:25:34,700 --> 00:25:37,911 In March of 2019, my life really changed 641 00:25:37,911 --> 00:25:40,206 when a video of me went viral, 642 00:25:40,206 --> 00:25:42,916 and it ended up getting 29 million views. 643 00:25:42,916 --> 00:25:49,756 ♪ The part of me that's you will never die ♪ 644 00:25:49,756 --> 00:25:51,717 From that specific moment on, I was like, 645 00:25:51,717 --> 00:25:53,719 "That's what I want to do with my life." 646 00:25:53,719 --> 00:25:56,638 I feel like I'm here to prove I'm capable of doing this, 647 00:25:56,638 --> 00:26:00,434 that I'm more than just a viral video. 648 00:26:00,434 --> 00:26:03,479 ♪ Because of you I learned to play ♪ 649 00:26:03,479 --> 00:26:08,108 ♪ On the safe side so I don't get hurt ♪ 650 00:26:08,108 --> 00:26:10,069 ♪ But because of you ♪ 651 00:26:10,069 --> 00:26:13,739 ♪ I find it hard to trust not only me ♪ 652 00:26:13,739 --> 00:26:16,158 ♪ But everyone around me ♪ 653 00:26:16,158 --> 00:26:19,703 ♪ Because of you ♪ 654 00:26:19,703 --> 00:26:24,375 ♪ I am afraid ♪ 655 00:26:26,085 --> 00:26:27,961 [ Cheers and applause ] 656 00:26:27,961 --> 00:26:29,171 Good. Thank you. 657 00:26:29,171 --> 00:26:31,215 Good. 658 00:26:31,215 --> 00:26:33,133 Katy: Wow! Lionel: That's a "wow." 659 00:26:33,133 --> 00:26:35,886 It's so fabulous when they get it right. 660 00:26:35,886 --> 00:26:37,637 The judges are kind of really particular. 661 00:26:37,637 --> 00:26:39,223 They're looking for something special. 662 00:26:39,223 --> 00:26:40,849 So I'm hoping that it was enough to get me through 663 00:26:40,849 --> 00:26:42,642 to the next round. 664 00:26:42,642 --> 00:26:45,396 Ryan: While the contestants wait to hear their fate... 665 00:26:45,396 --> 00:26:46,980 I just want them to call my name. 666 00:26:46,980 --> 00:26:48,357 I know. I'm so ready. 667 00:26:48,357 --> 00:26:50,901 ...the judges must come to a decision. 668 00:26:50,901 --> 00:26:52,319 A couple of them really need to brush up. 669 00:26:52,319 --> 00:26:54,405 She-- She's a little sleeper. 670 00:26:54,405 --> 00:26:59,868 Man: Kay Genyse, Bilaal Avaz, Lauren Spencer. 671 00:26:59,868 --> 00:27:02,079 Yeah, there's pro-- I think there's one. 672 00:27:04,081 --> 00:27:06,584 Shannon, please step forward. 673 00:27:08,502 --> 00:27:10,837 Bilaal, step forward. 674 00:27:10,837 --> 00:27:12,172 Lauren, step forward. 675 00:27:12,172 --> 00:27:14,758 And the front line is gonna move forward. 676 00:27:14,758 --> 00:27:16,802 [ Cheering ] 677 00:27:16,802 --> 00:27:19,012 ♪ Yeah, and I don't care ♪ 678 00:27:19,012 --> 00:27:21,432 ♪ If I sing off-key ♪ 679 00:27:21,432 --> 00:27:23,142 ♪ I find myself ♪ 680 00:27:23,142 --> 00:27:24,768 [ All cheering ] 681 00:27:24,768 --> 00:27:27,645 ♪ I sing for love, I sing for me ♪ 682 00:27:27,645 --> 00:27:29,731 I made it to the next round of Hollywood Week. 683 00:27:29,731 --> 00:27:31,858 I could not be more excited right now. 684 00:27:31,858 --> 00:27:35,028 This is, like, more than I ever could imagine. 685 00:27:35,028 --> 00:27:36,654 ♪ Oh ♪ 686 00:27:36,654 --> 00:27:38,157 ♪ Oh ♪ 687 00:27:38,157 --> 00:27:39,617 Bilaal: I feel, like, absolutely stoked. 688 00:27:39,617 --> 00:27:40,784 That was amazing. 689 00:27:40,784 --> 00:27:42,077 I'm moving to the next step 690 00:27:42,077 --> 00:27:43,870 on being able to achieve my dreams 691 00:27:43,870 --> 00:27:46,290 and inspire the people that I'm hoping to inspire. 692 00:27:46,290 --> 00:27:49,168 ♪ Oh ♪ 693 00:27:49,168 --> 00:27:51,337 ♪ Oh ♪ 694 00:27:53,755 --> 00:27:55,508 I couldn't be more proud of myself. 695 00:27:55,508 --> 00:27:57,593 I did the best that I knew that I could do. 696 00:27:57,593 --> 00:28:02,348 So if that's all that matters, then that's all that matters. 697 00:28:02,348 --> 00:28:04,016 I'm a little broken-hearted. 698 00:28:04,016 --> 00:28:06,143 ♪ Clipped wings, I was a broken thing ♪ 699 00:28:06,143 --> 00:28:08,270 I tried really hard. 700 00:28:08,270 --> 00:28:09,438 But... 701 00:28:09,438 --> 00:28:11,231 ♪ You would wind me down ♪ 702 00:28:11,231 --> 00:28:12,774 ...I'm still a star. 703 00:28:12,774 --> 00:28:15,819 And I performed my butt off. 704 00:28:15,819 --> 00:28:18,322 Like...I have personality. 705 00:28:18,322 --> 00:28:20,782 I have that star quality, 706 00:28:20,782 --> 00:28:23,452 and if this was performance "Idol," 707 00:28:23,452 --> 00:28:24,828 I would have been number one. 708 00:28:24,828 --> 00:28:26,413 ♪ Oh, I'll shout it out ♪ 709 00:28:26,413 --> 00:28:27,914 ♪ Like a bird set free ♪ 710 00:28:30,125 --> 00:28:33,795 Ryan: They say there are two gifts a parent gives to their child. 711 00:28:33,795 --> 00:28:35,130 One is roots. 712 00:28:35,130 --> 00:28:36,590 The other, wings. 713 00:28:36,590 --> 00:28:38,050 ♪ This could be the moment ♪ 714 00:28:38,050 --> 00:28:39,552 ♪ We've been waiting for it ♪ 715 00:28:39,552 --> 00:28:41,928 ♪ The chance to feel alive ♪ 716 00:28:41,928 --> 00:28:43,681 And for many of these contestants, 717 00:28:43,681 --> 00:28:46,517 Hollywood Week is a place for them to soar. 718 00:28:46,517 --> 00:28:49,436 ♪ And I raise my hands to the sky ♪ 719 00:28:49,436 --> 00:28:50,854 ♪ What a feeling ♪ 720 00:28:50,854 --> 00:28:53,232 But ultimately, it's their families 721 00:28:53,232 --> 00:28:54,525 that keep them grounded. 722 00:28:54,525 --> 00:28:58,696 ♪ Time to feel it ♪ 723 00:28:58,696 --> 00:29:00,656 ♪ This is where it all begins ♪ 724 00:29:00,656 --> 00:29:01,990 ♪ Whoa, oh, whoa ♪ 725 00:29:01,990 --> 00:29:03,867 This is not Santa Cruz. This is L.A. 726 00:29:03,867 --> 00:29:05,578 Yeah. It's very different. 727 00:29:05,578 --> 00:29:08,830 And for 17-year-old standout R&B singer Cyniah Elise, 728 00:29:08,830 --> 00:29:10,749 family ties mean everything, 729 00:29:10,749 --> 00:29:13,293 which is why at her Savannah audition, 730 00:29:13,293 --> 00:29:15,879 she brought a huge entourage. 731 00:29:15,879 --> 00:29:18,298 We pray for everybody that's performing, God, 732 00:29:18,298 --> 00:29:20,467 but we ask a special blessing upon Cyniah. 733 00:29:20,467 --> 00:29:21,427 Yeah. Amen. 734 00:29:21,427 --> 00:29:22,678 All: Amen! 735 00:29:22,678 --> 00:29:24,971 ♪ This is where it all begins ♪ 736 00:29:24,971 --> 00:29:28,308 Cyniah: At my Savannah audition, I had close to 30 people there. 737 00:29:28,308 --> 00:29:30,728 And seeing my whole entire family there, 738 00:29:30,728 --> 00:29:32,020 it means everything to me. 739 00:29:32,020 --> 00:29:33,897 It's like I'm very grateful to have 740 00:29:33,897 --> 00:29:35,691 the support system that I have. 741 00:29:35,691 --> 00:29:37,901 As you can see, my mother is right here 742 00:29:37,901 --> 00:29:38,944 helping me pack. 743 00:29:38,944 --> 00:29:40,571 Hi, Mom. Hi! 744 00:29:40,571 --> 00:29:42,155 [ Cheers and applause ] 745 00:29:42,155 --> 00:29:43,741 Hello, hello! 746 00:29:43,741 --> 00:29:46,201 I'm a little nervous, but it's good nerves. 747 00:29:46,201 --> 00:29:48,287 It's like, "Go do your thing, girl. 748 00:29:48,287 --> 00:29:49,788 Go do it." [ Laughs ] 749 00:29:49,788 --> 00:29:51,831 [PIANO PLAYING] 750 00:29:52,916 --> 00:29:59,798 ♪ All I ask is if ♪ 751 00:29:59,798 --> 00:30:02,551 ♪ This my last ♪ 752 00:30:02,551 --> 00:30:08,766 ♪ Night with you ♪ 753 00:30:08,766 --> 00:30:15,689 ♪ Hold me like I'm more than just a friend ♪ 754 00:30:15,689 --> 00:30:18,942 ♪ Give me a memory ♪ 755 00:30:18,942 --> 00:30:23,739 ♪ I can use ♪ 756 00:30:23,739 --> 00:30:26,825 ♪ Take me by the hand ♪ 757 00:30:26,825 --> 00:30:33,540 ♪ While we do what lovers do ♪ 758 00:30:33,540 --> 00:30:39,672 ♪ It matters how this ends ♪ 759 00:30:39,672 --> 00:30:46,637 ♪ 'Cause what if I never love ♪ 760 00:30:46,637 --> 00:30:48,847 ♪ Again? ♪ 761 00:30:48,847 --> 00:30:53,977 [ Cheers and applause ] 762 00:30:53,977 --> 00:30:56,355 Whoo! [ Laughs ] 763 00:30:57,314 --> 00:31:00,275 ♪ Bring me a higher love ♪ 764 00:31:00,275 --> 00:31:02,778 ♪ Where's that higher love I keep thinking of? ♪ 765 00:31:02,778 --> 00:31:05,447 Got some R&B singers. Oh, man! 766 00:31:05,447 --> 00:31:07,073 Don't play with that! 767 00:31:07,073 --> 00:31:11,495 It means everything to me 'cause I'm a 17-year-old girl 768 00:31:11,495 --> 00:31:12,746 from Atlanta. 769 00:31:12,746 --> 00:31:14,540 And my dreams are coming true. 770 00:31:14,540 --> 00:31:15,749 [ Laughs ] 771 00:31:15,749 --> 00:31:18,001 ♪ Bring me a higher love ♪ 772 00:31:18,001 --> 00:31:20,713 ♪ Just a friend ♪ 773 00:31:20,713 --> 00:31:23,006 Luke is gonna challenge her. 774 00:31:23,006 --> 00:31:24,216 Nevah! [ Chuckles ] 775 00:31:24,216 --> 00:31:26,510 I got better sense than that. 776 00:31:26,510 --> 00:31:29,304 ♪ This is my last night ♪ 777 00:31:29,304 --> 00:31:31,598 [ Chuckles ] There you go! 778 00:31:31,598 --> 00:31:33,141 ♪ With you ♪ 779 00:31:33,141 --> 00:31:34,852 Lionel: Sing it, Luke. 780 00:31:34,852 --> 00:31:37,354 Ryan: While Luke tries to show off his best Adele, 781 00:31:37,354 --> 00:31:40,524 17-year-old Makayla Phillips and her mom reminisce 782 00:31:40,524 --> 00:31:42,693 about some impressions of her own. 783 00:31:42,693 --> 00:31:45,404 Remember when I was little and I used to do, like, 784 00:31:45,404 --> 00:31:46,655 Shakira impressions... [ Laughs ] 785 00:31:46,655 --> 00:31:48,741 ...and Kermit the Frog impressions? 786 00:31:48,741 --> 00:31:50,283 I forgot about Shakira. 787 00:31:50,283 --> 00:31:52,703 Aw. Can you do a Kermit for me? 788 00:31:52,703 --> 00:31:54,079 I really don't want to. 789 00:31:54,079 --> 00:31:56,289 [ Laughs ] 790 00:31:56,289 --> 00:31:58,625 [ Cheers and applause ] 791 00:31:58,625 --> 00:32:01,587 Hi, guys! Hi! 792 00:32:01,587 --> 00:32:03,756 [PIANO PLAYING] 793 00:32:03,756 --> 00:32:09,762 ♪ And I am tellin' you ♪ 794 00:32:09,762 --> 00:32:13,932 ♪ I'm not going ♪ 795 00:32:13,932 --> 00:32:15,350 There it was. 796 00:32:15,350 --> 00:32:20,606 ♪ You're the best man I'll ever know ♪ 797 00:32:20,606 --> 00:32:24,401 ♪ There's no way I could ever go ♪ 798 00:32:24,401 --> 00:32:27,237 ♪ No, no, no, no way ♪ 799 00:32:27,237 --> 00:32:30,073 ♪ There's no, no, no, no, no way ♪ 800 00:32:30,073 --> 00:32:33,702 ♪ I'm livin' without you ♪ 801 00:32:33,702 --> 00:32:37,915 ♪ I'm not livin' without you, baby ♪ 802 00:32:37,915 --> 00:32:43,545 ♪ I don't wanna be free, no ♪ 803 00:32:43,545 --> 00:32:45,589 ♪ I'm stayin', baby ♪ 804 00:32:45,589 --> 00:32:47,048 ♪ I'm stayin' ♪ 805 00:32:47,048 --> 00:32:49,134 ♪ And you and you ♪ Us? 806 00:32:49,134 --> 00:32:50,636 [ Chuckles ] 807 00:32:50,636 --> 00:32:53,806 ♪ Oh, you're gonna love me ♪ 808 00:32:53,806 --> 00:32:57,601 ♪ No, no ♪ 809 00:32:57,601 --> 00:33:01,313 ♪ Baby, you're gonna love me ♪ 810 00:33:01,313 --> 00:33:05,233 ♪ No ♪ 811 00:33:05,233 --> 00:33:07,569 [ Scattered applause ] 812 00:33:07,569 --> 00:33:13,909 ♪ You're gonna love ♪ 813 00:33:13,909 --> 00:33:17,579 ♪ Me ♪ 814 00:33:17,579 --> 00:33:19,957 [ Cheers and applause ] 815 00:33:19,957 --> 00:33:22,334 Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, Phred. 816 00:33:22,334 --> 00:33:23,752 Thank you. 817 00:33:23,752 --> 00:33:27,422 [ Cheers and applause ] 818 00:33:27,422 --> 00:33:28,674 I mean... 819 00:33:28,674 --> 00:33:31,343 She came on in, that one. ...you know... 820 00:33:31,343 --> 00:33:33,386 She's so gosh-darn beautiful too. 821 00:33:33,386 --> 00:33:36,807 She is the next Ariana dadgum Grande, y'all. 822 00:33:36,807 --> 00:33:38,517 Ariana dadgum Grande. 823 00:33:38,517 --> 00:33:40,894 [ Laughter ] 824 00:33:40,894 --> 00:33:42,980 ♪ Put 'em up ♪ 825 00:33:42,980 --> 00:33:45,774 Ryan: With so much talent already on display in the R&B genre, 826 00:33:45,774 --> 00:33:48,527 our next contestant is hoping that a good-luck charm 827 00:33:48,527 --> 00:33:51,780 might help her rise above the rest of the competition. 828 00:33:51,780 --> 00:33:54,115 Ah, there's my girl! 829 00:33:54,115 --> 00:33:55,367 [ Cheers and applause ] 830 00:33:55,367 --> 00:33:56,827 Katy: Oh, shoot! 831 00:33:56,827 --> 00:33:57,870 [ Laughing ] How are you? 832 00:33:57,870 --> 00:33:59,287 Hi, honey! 833 00:33:59,287 --> 00:34:01,247 Uh, I just want to say thank you, first of all, 834 00:34:01,247 --> 00:34:02,332 for your time. 835 00:34:02,332 --> 00:34:03,750 What is on the floor? Come on. 836 00:34:03,750 --> 00:34:06,003 Ooh, ooh, yes, yes! This is my lucky box! 837 00:34:06,003 --> 00:34:08,005 You guys know I sing on the trains. 838 00:34:08,005 --> 00:34:09,506 Ah! Oh! 839 00:34:09,506 --> 00:34:11,717 So I brought my lucky box just to, you know, 840 00:34:11,717 --> 00:34:13,802 make me feel comfortable, like I'm in the train 841 00:34:13,802 --> 00:34:16,513 'cause that's when I feel most comfortable singing. 842 00:34:16,513 --> 00:34:17,681 Katy: Alright! 843 00:34:17,681 --> 00:34:19,307 Love it! Love it! 844 00:34:19,307 --> 00:34:20,851 [ Cheers and applause ] 845 00:34:20,851 --> 00:34:22,644 Just Sam: I've always said I wanted to come to L.A. 846 00:34:22,644 --> 00:34:25,772 to just sing, even if I just sing by the stars 847 00:34:25,772 --> 00:34:28,233 and put my box out, you know? 848 00:34:28,233 --> 00:34:31,862 ♪ All your life, no ♪ 849 00:34:31,862 --> 00:34:33,572 ♪ You couldn't be mad about it ♪ 850 00:34:33,572 --> 00:34:35,407 I flew for the first time on a plane. 851 00:34:35,407 --> 00:34:37,242 [ Imitates explosion ] It was mind-blowing. 852 00:34:37,242 --> 00:34:40,037 I was looking at the clouds in the air this time. 853 00:34:40,037 --> 00:34:41,454 [ Laughs ] 854 00:34:41,454 --> 00:34:44,082 ♪ You are shining, shining, it seems ♪ 855 00:34:44,082 --> 00:34:45,375 Ooh! 856 00:34:45,375 --> 00:34:49,046 Fancy! Wow! I love this! 857 00:34:49,046 --> 00:34:52,382 This is one of the biggest weeks of my life. 858 00:34:52,382 --> 00:34:56,469 To say that I am actually auditioning 859 00:34:56,469 --> 00:34:58,638 for "American Idol"... 860 00:34:58,638 --> 00:35:00,181 ♪ And it gets you down ♪ 861 00:35:00,181 --> 00:35:01,266 ♪ Yeah, yeah ♪ 862 00:35:01,266 --> 00:35:03,769 ♪ But that's okay ♪ 863 00:35:03,769 --> 00:35:06,688 ...knowing that I'm here. 864 00:35:06,688 --> 00:35:09,649 I went through security, 865 00:35:09,649 --> 00:35:12,903 I got on the plane... 866 00:35:12,903 --> 00:35:14,654 um... 867 00:35:15,989 --> 00:35:20,619 I'm emotional because I just-- I'm so grateful. 868 00:35:20,619 --> 00:35:24,748 Like, I'm so grateful. Wow. 869 00:35:24,748 --> 00:35:28,460 Being me, from the projects [laughs] 870 00:35:28,460 --> 00:35:30,253 this is a gift. 871 00:35:30,253 --> 00:35:32,672 Well, let's talk about your audition 872 00:35:32,672 --> 00:35:33,924 that got you here. 873 00:35:33,924 --> 00:35:35,968 ♪ We will rise ♪ 874 00:35:35,968 --> 00:35:38,011 ♪ We will rise ♪ 875 00:35:38,011 --> 00:35:43,767 ♪ We will rise, whoa ♪ 876 00:35:43,767 --> 00:35:46,269 I think out of all the people back home, 877 00:35:46,269 --> 00:35:47,813 they know that I have this gift, you know, 878 00:35:47,813 --> 00:35:49,773 but I don't think they expected me 879 00:35:49,773 --> 00:35:51,357 to really make it out of there. 880 00:35:51,357 --> 00:35:53,986 So my entire life, my grandmother's been saying 881 00:35:53,986 --> 00:35:57,072 that she doesn't believe that people like us 882 00:35:57,072 --> 00:35:58,782 could have their dreams come true. 883 00:35:58,782 --> 00:36:01,701 You know how we used to always say that we would be 884 00:36:01,701 --> 00:36:03,996 on "The Ellen Show"? 885 00:36:09,001 --> 00:36:11,920 Girl, this is gonna change our lives. 886 00:36:11,920 --> 00:36:14,673 This is just proof to her. 887 00:36:14,673 --> 00:36:18,760 This is more than enough proof to her that it's possible. 888 00:36:20,261 --> 00:36:22,305 [PIANO PLAYING] 889 00:36:24,850 --> 00:36:28,478 ♪ It's not what you said ♪ 890 00:36:28,478 --> 00:36:31,230 ♪ It's how you said it ♪ 891 00:36:31,230 --> 00:36:35,318 ♪ And don't you say you love me when you know ♪ 892 00:36:35,318 --> 00:36:37,904 ♪ You'll regret it ♪ 893 00:36:37,904 --> 00:36:44,870 ♪ When love don't feel right ♪ 894 00:36:44,870 --> 00:36:48,581 ♪ We get along, get along on the outside ♪ 895 00:36:48,581 --> 00:36:53,586 ♪ Head out the door, but our heart's on the inside ♪ 896 00:36:53,586 --> 00:36:56,464 ♪ We're half of the same ♪ 897 00:36:56,464 --> 00:36:59,300 ♪ Don't take that the wrong way ♪ 898 00:36:59,300 --> 00:37:00,301 Whoo! 899 00:37:00,301 --> 00:37:01,928 ♪ You know what I mean ♪ 900 00:37:01,928 --> 00:37:06,599 ♪ Hearts ain't gonna, hearts ain't gonna lie ♪ 901 00:37:06,599 --> 00:37:09,268 ♪ Won't do this again ♪ 902 00:37:09,268 --> 00:37:12,731 ♪ Don't take that the wrong way ♪ 903 00:37:12,731 --> 00:37:14,983 ♪ You know what I mean ♪ 904 00:37:14,983 --> 00:37:20,906 ♪ Hearts ain't gonna, hearts ain't gonna lie ♪ 905 00:37:21,990 --> 00:37:25,202 ♪ Ah, oh ♪ 906 00:37:25,202 --> 00:37:27,537 ♪ Ah ♪ 907 00:37:27,537 --> 00:37:32,834 ♪ Hearts ain't gonna, hearts ain't gonna lie ♪ 908 00:37:32,834 --> 00:37:35,420 [ Cheers and applause ] 909 00:37:35,420 --> 00:37:37,881 ♪♪ 910 00:37:59,903 --> 00:38:01,613 ♪ We're still standing ♪ 911 00:38:01,613 --> 00:38:04,699 ♪ When the bones are good, the rest don't matter ♪ 912 00:38:04,699 --> 00:38:08,912 I came out here to have fun, and I made some money 913 00:38:08,912 --> 00:38:12,040 for doing what I do every day. [ Chuckles ] 914 00:38:12,040 --> 00:38:13,166 I think what she's doing 915 00:38:13,166 --> 00:38:14,751 is she's watching this competition 916 00:38:14,751 --> 00:38:20,132 and realizing that she needs to rise to the occasion. 917 00:38:20,132 --> 00:38:23,135 Ryan: Now the judges need to make some tough decisions 918 00:38:23,135 --> 00:38:24,719 for the R&B genre. 919 00:38:24,719 --> 00:38:26,096 Katy: I-I got to tell you 920 00:38:26,096 --> 00:38:29,766 I see one major star in here, but... 921 00:38:32,102 --> 00:38:33,770 If I call your name... 922 00:38:36,522 --> 00:38:38,357 please step forward. 923 00:38:38,357 --> 00:38:39,525 Travis. 924 00:38:43,155 --> 00:38:44,864 Just Sam. 925 00:38:46,658 --> 00:38:48,034 Elijah. 926 00:38:49,327 --> 00:38:50,829 Jordan. 927 00:38:51,537 --> 00:38:53,372 Makayla. 928 00:38:55,667 --> 00:38:56,918 Cyniah. 929 00:38:59,963 --> 00:39:04,717 Front row, we don't think... 930 00:39:06,344 --> 00:39:07,804 you are ready... 931 00:39:09,181 --> 00:39:10,431 to go home yet. 932 00:39:10,431 --> 00:39:12,725 ♪ This is where we come alive ♪ 933 00:39:12,725 --> 00:39:14,060 [ Cheering ] 934 00:39:14,060 --> 00:39:16,855 ♪ Out of the shadows ♪ 935 00:39:16,855 --> 00:39:20,399 ♪ And into the light ♪ 936 00:39:20,399 --> 00:39:24,029 ♪ Braving the unknown ♪ 937 00:39:24,029 --> 00:39:28,074 ♪ This is where we come alive ♪ 938 00:39:28,074 --> 00:39:30,576 [ All cheering ] 939 00:39:30,576 --> 00:39:32,912 What?! What?! 940 00:39:32,912 --> 00:39:34,789 Yeah! 941 00:39:35,874 --> 00:39:38,251 One round down, two rounds to go! 942 00:39:38,251 --> 00:39:40,670 So proud of you, baby. I love you so much. 943 00:39:40,670 --> 00:39:42,297 Thank you. Thank you. Oh, my God. 944 00:39:42,297 --> 00:39:44,007 ♪ Out of the shadows ♪ 945 00:39:44,007 --> 00:39:45,383 Just Sam: I'm super happy. 946 00:39:45,383 --> 00:39:47,719 I'm about to call my grandma in New York. 947 00:39:47,719 --> 00:39:49,846 Last week, I was singing in the subway. 948 00:39:49,846 --> 00:39:52,724 This week, they ended my [laughing] subway career 949 00:39:52,724 --> 00:39:54,934 and brought me onto a better path. 950 00:39:54,934 --> 00:39:56,769 And I'm so grateful for that. 951 00:39:56,769 --> 00:39:59,064 ♪ This is where we come alive ♪ 952 00:40:00,315 --> 00:40:02,025 ♪♪ 953 00:40:02,025 --> 00:40:03,442 Ryan: Welcome back to Hollywood Week, 954 00:40:03,442 --> 00:40:05,278 where the singer/songwriter genre 955 00:40:05,278 --> 00:40:07,613 is already impressing the judges. 956 00:40:07,613 --> 00:40:14,037 ♪ I don't want nobody else ♪ 957 00:40:14,037 --> 00:40:17,456 ♪ 'Cause you make me feel ♪ 958 00:40:17,456 --> 00:40:19,417 Wow! 959 00:40:19,417 --> 00:40:22,212 Ryan: Proving themselves to be one of the most talented genres, 960 00:40:22,212 --> 00:40:25,257 these singer/songwriters seem to be having an impact 961 00:40:25,257 --> 00:40:26,549 on the competition. 962 00:40:26,549 --> 00:40:28,885 ♪ No, I don't want your body ♪ 963 00:40:28,885 --> 00:40:33,890 ♪ But hate to think about you with somebody else ♪ 964 00:40:33,890 --> 00:40:37,060 ♪ No, no, no ♪ 965 00:40:37,060 --> 00:40:38,686 [ Chuckles ] 966 00:40:38,686 --> 00:40:41,356 [ Cheers and applause ] 967 00:40:43,108 --> 00:40:45,026 There was some legitimacy in that. 968 00:40:45,026 --> 00:40:46,736 That was artistry. 969 00:40:46,736 --> 00:40:48,487 That's the guy that's gonna come in 970 00:40:48,487 --> 00:40:50,407 and you're not gonna expect to win it. 971 00:40:50,407 --> 00:40:52,575 It's definitely the biggest stage 972 00:40:52,575 --> 00:40:54,660 I will have ever performed on. 973 00:40:54,660 --> 00:40:56,246 Remember one thing when you walk out there: 974 00:40:56,246 --> 00:40:57,747 Just do what you do. 975 00:40:57,747 --> 00:40:59,874 Don't get intimidated by everything else. 976 00:40:59,874 --> 00:41:02,252 Just make sure you do you. 977 00:41:02,252 --> 00:41:04,212 Okay? There's gonna be a lot of folks 978 00:41:04,212 --> 00:41:06,005 in front of you doing some other stuff. 979 00:41:06,005 --> 00:41:07,548 Don't get psyched out. 980 00:41:07,548 --> 00:41:11,844 ♪ I keep fighting voices in my mind that say ♪ 981 00:41:11,844 --> 00:41:14,013 ♪ I'm not enough ♪ 982 00:41:14,013 --> 00:41:15,681 [ Cheers and applause ] 983 00:41:15,681 --> 00:41:17,309 You put in a lot of time and practice on this. 984 00:41:17,309 --> 00:41:19,185 You're ready as you're gonna be. 985 00:41:19,185 --> 00:41:20,353 Just go out there and do your thing. 986 00:41:20,353 --> 00:41:21,813 It's just the people around me 987 00:41:21,813 --> 00:41:23,356 that are doing so good, and I hear them singing, 988 00:41:23,356 --> 00:41:24,941 that's what makes me the most nervous. 989 00:41:24,941 --> 00:41:26,651 Well, they wouldn't be here if they wasn't good. 990 00:41:26,651 --> 00:41:28,611 I know. Everybody's good, baby. 991 00:41:28,611 --> 00:41:30,989 Ryan: One contestant who had a really hard time 992 00:41:30,989 --> 00:41:34,784 overcoming his nerves at the auditions was Francisco Martin. 993 00:41:34,784 --> 00:41:36,995 I got to just go back to what happened with you 994 00:41:36,995 --> 00:41:39,414 in your audition, when the judges said 995 00:41:39,414 --> 00:41:40,915 some really cool things... 996 00:41:40,915 --> 00:41:43,293 Mm-hmm. ...like possibly going on 997 00:41:43,293 --> 00:41:45,003 to be one of the best in the competition. 998 00:41:45,003 --> 00:41:46,879 That was crazy when they said that. 999 00:41:46,879 --> 00:41:48,131 I did not expect that. 1000 00:41:48,131 --> 00:41:50,133 I came into the audition very, like, 1001 00:41:50,133 --> 00:41:52,718 nervous, and I had low expectations. 1002 00:41:52,718 --> 00:41:53,803 Are you nervous? 1003 00:41:53,803 --> 00:41:55,180 A little bit. 1004 00:41:55,180 --> 00:41:56,722 "A little bit," my ass! 1005 00:41:56,722 --> 00:41:58,057 I'm excited to be here. 1006 00:41:58,057 --> 00:41:59,100 You got to calm down. 1007 00:41:59,100 --> 00:42:00,810 [ Both laugh ] 1008 00:42:00,810 --> 00:42:02,437 I get nervous, but I don't get, like, that-that nervous. 1009 00:42:02,437 --> 00:42:04,563 'Cause my body was, like-- I don't know what my body 1010 00:42:04,563 --> 00:42:06,149 was doing, but my mind was fine. 1011 00:42:06,149 --> 00:42:09,944 Would you faint if I told you that you are top 10? 1012 00:42:09,944 --> 00:42:10,987 I would-- Oh, my... 1013 00:42:10,987 --> 00:42:12,822 This is what Luke thought. 1014 00:42:12,822 --> 00:42:14,366 Lionel: Yeah. 1015 00:42:14,366 --> 00:42:16,575 The-- The judges' positive feedback did make me 1016 00:42:16,575 --> 00:42:19,787 feel more confident, but I also still doubt myself 1017 00:42:19,787 --> 00:42:22,248 a little bit because, you know, it's Hollywood Week. 1018 00:42:22,248 --> 00:42:23,708 It's going to be nerve-racking. 1019 00:42:23,708 --> 00:42:25,084 I'm gonna give you a little advice 1020 00:42:25,084 --> 00:42:26,085 about these nerves. 1021 00:42:26,085 --> 00:42:28,129 You can't will them away. 1022 00:42:28,129 --> 00:42:30,465 So what I would suggest that you do is just embrace 1023 00:42:30,465 --> 00:42:32,925 the fact that you're just a nervous person. Mm-hmm. 1024 00:42:32,925 --> 00:42:34,886 ♪ You give all that sweat and blood ♪ 1025 00:42:34,886 --> 00:42:37,638 ♪ Now you think you're gonna drown ♪ 1026 00:42:37,638 --> 00:42:39,891 We want to take nerves and go, "Do not come with me." 1027 00:42:39,891 --> 00:42:41,184 Mm-hmm. 1028 00:42:41,184 --> 00:42:42,601 But the more we push them away, 1029 00:42:42,601 --> 00:42:43,686 the more they jump on our back. 1030 00:42:43,686 --> 00:42:45,021 Exactly. So you're like, 1031 00:42:45,021 --> 00:42:46,314 "Get in the backpack, nerves. 1032 00:42:46,314 --> 00:42:47,815 We're going up on the stage." 1033 00:42:47,815 --> 00:42:49,234 Yeah. "It's time to go sing." 1034 00:42:49,234 --> 00:42:51,027 It's like you have your own backing band. 1035 00:42:51,027 --> 00:42:52,237 Yeah. The Nerves. 1036 00:42:52,237 --> 00:42:53,446 [ Laughing ] The Nerves. 1037 00:42:53,446 --> 00:42:54,447 [ Cheers and applause ] 1038 00:42:54,447 --> 00:42:57,325 ♪ Ooh, you got it in you ♪ 1039 00:42:57,325 --> 00:42:59,577 MAN: Hey! 1040 00:42:59,577 --> 00:43:01,746 Hi, guys. 1041 00:43:01,746 --> 00:43:03,915 Today I'll be singing "Hold Back the River." 1042 00:43:03,915 --> 00:43:05,166 Thank you. 1043 00:43:05,166 --> 00:43:07,293 [GUITAR PLAYING] 1044 00:43:10,129 --> 00:43:15,843 ♪ Tried to keep you close to me ♪ 1045 00:43:15,843 --> 00:43:21,516 ♪ But life got in between ♪ 1046 00:43:24,227 --> 00:43:27,897 ♪ Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes ♪ 1047 00:43:27,897 --> 00:43:31,067 ♪ Hold back the river, so I ♪ 1048 00:43:31,067 --> 00:43:34,571 ♪ Can stop for a minute and see where you hide ♪ 1049 00:43:34,571 --> 00:43:36,573 ♪ Hold back the river ♪ 1050 00:43:36,573 --> 00:43:38,408 ♪ Hold back the river ♪ 1051 00:43:38,408 --> 00:43:41,411 ♪ Lonely water ♪ 1052 00:43:41,411 --> 00:43:44,122 ♪ Lonely water ♪ 1053 00:43:44,122 --> 00:43:47,792 ♪ Won't you let us wander ♪ 1054 00:43:47,792 --> 00:43:52,880 ♪ Let us hold each other? ♪ 1055 00:43:52,880 --> 00:43:54,132 Oh, yeah! 1056 00:43:54,132 --> 00:43:56,008 [ Cheers and applause ] 1057 00:43:56,008 --> 00:43:57,051 Thank you. 1058 00:43:57,051 --> 00:43:59,053 That's right! 1059 00:43:59,053 --> 00:44:01,680 That's my boy. 1060 00:44:01,680 --> 00:44:03,475 My boy. 1061 00:44:05,602 --> 00:44:07,853 Ah, it went, uh... 1062 00:44:07,853 --> 00:44:10,440 I don't know. I'm very half-and-half about it. 1063 00:44:10,440 --> 00:44:13,151 I'm-- I'm happy that it's, uh-- that I got it done, 1064 00:44:13,151 --> 00:44:14,986 but I feel like I should have done better. 1065 00:44:14,986 --> 00:44:16,237 Katy: Ah, he's so sweet. 1066 00:44:16,237 --> 00:44:17,572 Oh. He just needs some steerin'. 1067 00:44:17,572 --> 00:44:18,781 Phew! 1068 00:44:18,781 --> 00:44:20,575 He is nervous. 1069 00:44:20,575 --> 00:44:22,368 Ryan: While Francisco waits for the judges' decision, 1070 00:44:22,368 --> 00:44:24,829 the rest of his line gets their shot, 1071 00:44:24,829 --> 00:44:27,165 including 23-year-old Jonny West, 1072 00:44:27,165 --> 00:44:28,791 who earned a ticket to Hollywood 1073 00:44:28,791 --> 00:44:31,043 with his longtime girlfriend, Margie Mays, 1074 00:44:31,043 --> 00:44:32,795 during the Los Angeles auditions. 1075 00:44:32,795 --> 00:44:34,380 ♪ What I want, you've got ♪ 1076 00:44:34,380 --> 00:44:35,590 The Dynamic Duo stays together. 1077 00:44:35,590 --> 00:44:37,091 That's right. 1078 00:44:37,091 --> 00:44:39,344 ♪ But like the flame that burns the candle ♪ 1079 00:44:39,344 --> 00:44:42,430 Jonny: To be doing Hollywood Week with Margie is sweet. 1080 00:44:42,430 --> 00:44:44,641 She's definitely warned me about this week. 1081 00:44:44,641 --> 00:44:46,392 [ Buzzing lips ] 1082 00:44:46,392 --> 00:44:48,227 Every time, she's like, "It'll be the worst week of your life." 1083 00:44:48,227 --> 00:44:51,356 [ Laughing ] So she definitely hasn't sugarcoated it. 1084 00:44:51,356 --> 00:44:54,984 But having her tell me what I might expect, 1085 00:44:54,984 --> 00:44:56,486 I don't take it for granted at all. 1086 00:44:56,486 --> 00:44:57,736 It's super nice. 1087 00:44:57,736 --> 00:44:59,905 ♪ You make my dreams come true ♪ 1088 00:44:59,905 --> 00:45:02,575 ♪ Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh ♪ 1089 00:45:02,575 --> 00:45:04,076 Nervous? 1090 00:45:07,079 --> 00:45:08,289 Yeah. 1091 00:45:20,385 --> 00:45:21,927 Welcome back to Hollywood Week, 1092 00:45:21,927 --> 00:45:23,221 where the fierce competition 1093 00:45:23,221 --> 00:45:24,972 in the singer/songwriter genre... 1094 00:45:24,972 --> 00:45:26,932 Great group. This is a great group. 1095 00:45:26,932 --> 00:45:29,018 I'm very happy about the whole squad. 1096 00:45:29,018 --> 00:45:31,854 ...is taking its toll on Jonny West. 1097 00:45:31,854 --> 00:45:33,314 Margie: Nervous? 1098 00:45:35,608 --> 00:45:40,613 Jonny: I'm most nervous about the other competitors, I think. 1099 00:45:40,613 --> 00:45:42,240 I never figured that I would be in 1100 00:45:42,240 --> 00:45:44,576 any position like this, to be able to perform 1101 00:45:44,576 --> 00:45:47,036 and-- and sing in front of such a talented 1102 00:45:47,036 --> 00:45:49,997 group of singers and-- and artists and performers. 1103 00:45:49,997 --> 00:45:52,584 So I'm blessed to be here, happy to be here. 1104 00:45:52,584 --> 00:45:56,671 But, yeah, just got the tummy-- the tummy's going. 1105 00:45:56,671 --> 00:45:58,089 So, yeah. 1106 00:45:58,089 --> 00:45:59,756 ♪ I'm going under ♪ 1107 00:45:59,756 --> 00:46:04,470 ♪ And this time I fear there's no one to save me ♪ 1108 00:46:06,889 --> 00:46:12,019 ♪ This all-or-nothing really got a way of driving me crazy ♪ 1109 00:46:12,978 --> 00:46:15,648 ♪ I need somebody to heal ♪ 1110 00:46:15,648 --> 00:46:17,734 ♪ Somebody to know ♪ 1111 00:46:17,734 --> 00:46:19,776 ♪ Somebody to have ♪ 1112 00:46:19,776 --> 00:46:21,946 ♪ Somebody to hold ♪ 1113 00:46:21,946 --> 00:46:23,948 ♪ It's easy to say ♪ 1114 00:46:23,948 --> 00:46:26,200 ♪ But it's never the same ♪ 1115 00:46:26,200 --> 00:46:30,580 ♪ I guess I kinda liked the way you numbed all the pain ♪ 1116 00:46:30,580 --> 00:46:32,415 ♪ And now the day bleeds ♪ 1117 00:46:32,415 --> 00:46:34,417 ♪ Into nightfall ♪ 1118 00:46:34,417 --> 00:46:36,419 ♪ And you're not here ♪ 1119 00:46:36,419 --> 00:46:38,837 ♪ To get me through it all ♪ 1120 00:46:38,837 --> 00:46:40,797 ♪ I let my guard down ♪ 1121 00:46:40,797 --> 00:46:43,175 ♪ And then you pulled the rug ♪ 1122 00:46:43,175 --> 00:46:48,765 ♪ I was getting kinda used to being someone you loved ♪ 1123 00:46:48,765 --> 00:46:52,143 [ Cheers and applause ] 1124 00:46:53,352 --> 00:46:54,979 Ryan: While Jonny waits to find out 1125 00:46:54,979 --> 00:46:57,231 if he did enough to sway the judges, 1126 00:46:57,231 --> 00:46:59,400 our next performer, Dillon James, 1127 00:46:59,400 --> 00:47:02,612 is hoping his journey doesn't end here. 1128 00:47:02,612 --> 00:47:04,280 [ Cheers and applause ] 1129 00:47:04,280 --> 00:47:06,115 Dillon: About five years ago, my life wasn't like this, 1130 00:47:06,115 --> 00:47:08,451 how it is today. I lived a very negative life. 1131 00:47:08,451 --> 00:47:10,328 I didn't have anything really going for me. 1132 00:47:10,328 --> 00:47:12,829 I lost myself in drugs and alcohol. 1133 00:47:12,829 --> 00:47:15,832 After high school, I really wanted to do music. 1134 00:47:15,832 --> 00:47:18,169 Through that, I kind of fell into the acting world 1135 00:47:18,169 --> 00:47:20,129 and started doing auditions down here in L.A. 1136 00:47:20,129 --> 00:47:23,007 ♪ It's been seven minutes now since I lost my way ♪ 1137 00:47:23,007 --> 00:47:26,093 I was doing a lot of, like, the boyfriend roles 1138 00:47:26,093 --> 00:47:29,597 and doing Lifetime stuff, and I got to meet Dolly Parton. 1139 00:47:29,597 --> 00:47:31,056 ♪ Now I sink a little deeper ♪ 1140 00:47:31,056 --> 00:47:32,891 ♪ Think a little clearer ♪ 1141 00:47:32,891 --> 00:47:35,019 Being back in Hollywood, I have a lot of 1142 00:47:35,019 --> 00:47:38,439 good memories here, and I have a lot of bad memories here too. 1143 00:47:38,439 --> 00:47:42,276 ♪ Is it too late to turn around? ♪ 1144 00:47:42,276 --> 00:47:44,069 I was making a little bit of money, 1145 00:47:44,069 --> 00:47:45,530 kind of started slipping up. 1146 00:47:45,530 --> 00:47:46,947 And every single day, 1147 00:47:46,947 --> 00:47:48,907 I would be using drugs and alcohol 1148 00:47:48,907 --> 00:47:51,828 and found myself on the street. 1149 00:47:51,828 --> 00:47:56,290 ♪ Oh, I finally figured it out ♪ 1150 00:47:56,290 --> 00:47:58,835 I knew I had to go this way or that way. 1151 00:47:58,835 --> 00:48:01,962 One way led me to my demise [chuckles] 1152 00:48:01,962 --> 00:48:04,423 and the other one led me to a second chance 1153 00:48:04,423 --> 00:48:07,552 at doing what I wanted to do and being honest with myself. 1154 00:48:07,552 --> 00:48:09,470 So that's what I chose to do. 1155 00:48:09,470 --> 00:48:12,640 Through just the help of my friends and my family, 1156 00:48:12,640 --> 00:48:16,018 I just really would like to show people that you can be 1157 00:48:16,018 --> 00:48:19,188 all the way lost, in the face of death, and still become found, 1158 00:48:19,188 --> 00:48:20,523 you know? 1159 00:48:20,523 --> 00:48:22,400 [ Applause ] I'm two years sober. 1160 00:48:22,400 --> 00:48:24,777 I'm doing really good. I'm the happiest I've ever been. 1161 00:48:24,777 --> 00:48:26,987 Thank you very much. Thank you. 1162 00:48:26,987 --> 00:48:30,115 ♪ Is it too late to turn around? ♪ 1163 00:48:30,115 --> 00:48:31,868 Thank you very much. 1164 00:48:35,538 --> 00:48:37,582 [GUITAR PLAYING] 1165 00:48:45,882 --> 00:48:48,925 ♪ Slow down, you crazy child ♪ 1166 00:48:48,925 --> 00:48:52,555 ♪ You're so ambitious for a juvenile ♪ 1167 00:48:52,555 --> 00:48:54,682 ♪ If you're so smart, then tell me ♪ 1168 00:48:54,682 --> 00:48:57,435 ♪ Why are you still so afraid? ♪ 1169 00:48:57,435 --> 00:48:59,936 ♪ Afraid ♪ 1170 00:48:59,936 --> 00:49:01,188 ♪ And where's the fire? ♪ 1171 00:49:01,188 --> 00:49:02,774 ♪ What's the hurry about? ♪ 1172 00:49:02,774 --> 00:49:05,610 ♪ You better cool it off before you burn it out ♪ 1173 00:49:05,610 --> 00:49:07,779 ♪ You've got so much to do ♪ 1174 00:49:07,779 --> 00:49:11,156 ♪ And only so many hours in a day ♪ 1175 00:49:11,156 --> 00:49:13,534 ♪ A day ♪ 1176 00:49:13,534 --> 00:49:16,328 ♪ But you know that when the truth is told ♪ 1177 00:49:16,328 --> 00:49:19,916 ♪ You can get what you want or you can just get old ♪ 1178 00:49:19,916 --> 00:49:26,088 ♪ You're gonna kick off before you even get halfway through ♪ 1179 00:49:26,088 --> 00:49:33,178 ♪ When will you realize Vienna waits for you? ♪ 1180 00:49:33,178 --> 00:49:36,557 ♪ When will you realize ♪ 1181 00:49:36,557 --> 00:49:40,102 ♪ Vienna waits for you? ♪ 1182 00:49:40,102 --> 00:49:42,146 [ Cheers and applause ] 1183 00:49:42,146 --> 00:49:43,689 Thank you, guys, very much. Thank you. 1184 00:49:43,689 --> 00:49:45,942 Very good, man. Very good. 1185 00:49:45,942 --> 00:49:48,360 I'm nervous, but, still, I got through it. 1186 00:49:48,360 --> 00:49:49,986 I'm alive. [ Laughs ] 1187 00:49:49,986 --> 00:49:51,196 I feel pretty good. 1188 00:49:51,196 --> 00:49:52,740 Ryan: With their line complete, 1189 00:49:52,740 --> 00:49:55,242 it's now judgment time for this group. 1190 00:49:55,242 --> 00:49:56,911 The winner might be in this group. 1191 00:49:56,911 --> 00:49:58,913 He was the biggest surprise to me. 1192 00:49:58,913 --> 00:50:00,915 Oh, my God, he came out-- Yes, he did. Showed up. 1193 00:50:00,915 --> 00:50:02,999 Lionel: The following people, step forward, please. 1194 00:50:02,999 --> 00:50:04,543 Sofie. 1195 00:50:04,543 --> 00:50:05,962 Adam. 1196 00:50:05,962 --> 00:50:07,797 Madison. 1197 00:50:07,797 --> 00:50:09,507 Now, here's what I want you to do. 1198 00:50:09,507 --> 00:50:12,551 I want you to, uh, write a song, 1199 00:50:12,551 --> 00:50:16,180 and I want the song to say... 1200 00:50:16,180 --> 00:50:19,684 "I made it to the next round." 1201 00:50:19,684 --> 00:50:22,687 ♪ Would you believe me now ♪ 1202 00:50:22,687 --> 00:50:25,230 Because... 1203 00:50:25,230 --> 00:50:27,692 [ Cheers and applause ] 1204 00:50:30,110 --> 00:50:31,529 Because you all did. 1205 00:50:31,529 --> 00:50:33,781 [ Cheers and applause ] Congratulations. 1206 00:50:33,781 --> 00:50:35,783 ♪ If you keep reaching out ♪ 1207 00:50:35,783 --> 00:50:37,702 ♪ Then I'll keep coming back ♪ 1208 00:50:37,702 --> 00:50:39,328 ♪ And if you're gone for good ♪ 1209 00:50:39,328 --> 00:50:40,538 [ All cheering ] 1210 00:50:40,538 --> 00:50:42,331 Yeah! Yeah! 1211 00:50:42,331 --> 00:50:45,250 Slowly but surely, I'm getting used to being onstage. 1212 00:50:45,250 --> 00:50:46,919 That's where I get nervous. 1213 00:50:46,919 --> 00:50:48,713 So, yeah, I'm really happy 1214 00:50:48,713 --> 00:50:52,090 that it's slowly fading away and that I can truly be myself. 1215 00:50:52,090 --> 00:50:54,468 ♪ And I am finding out there's just no other way ♪ 1216 00:50:54,468 --> 00:50:56,136 Dillon: It is one of the best feelings. 1217 00:50:56,136 --> 00:50:58,514 I can't stop smi-- My cheeks are hurting right now, so... 1218 00:50:58,514 --> 00:51:01,017 I wasn't the same person I was a few years ago, 1219 00:51:01,017 --> 00:51:02,727 and I feel pretty good to be doing something 1220 00:51:02,727 --> 00:51:04,812 positive with my life. It feels real good. 1221 00:51:04,812 --> 00:51:07,523 ♪ Then I'll leave the light on ♪ 1222 00:51:07,523 --> 00:51:09,358 I'm so proud of him. 1223 00:51:09,358 --> 00:51:12,361 He's-- Look at this guy. 1224 00:51:12,361 --> 00:51:13,779 Freaking hot. 1225 00:51:13,779 --> 00:51:15,322 [ Laughing ] Stop! He's hot. 1226 00:51:15,322 --> 00:51:16,908 And talented. 1227 00:51:16,908 --> 00:51:19,035 Ryan: So Jonny's through as a singer/songwriter. 1228 00:51:19,827 --> 00:51:21,787 ♪♪ 1229 00:51:21,787 --> 00:51:23,831 Ryan: Welcome back to "Idol," where Hollywood Week veteran 1230 00:51:23,831 --> 00:51:27,543 Margie Mays hopes to impress in the pop genre. 1231 00:51:27,543 --> 00:51:30,004 ♪ Young girl, don't cry ♪ 1232 00:51:30,004 --> 00:51:36,134 ♪ I'll be right here when your world starts to fall ♪ 1233 00:51:36,134 --> 00:51:38,262 Hollywood Week, Round 2. 1234 00:51:38,262 --> 00:51:39,764 I'm here for the second time. 1235 00:51:39,764 --> 00:51:42,433 This was an emotional week for me last time, 1236 00:51:42,433 --> 00:51:44,309 but I pulled myself back up, and I was like, 1237 00:51:44,309 --> 00:51:46,228 "Let's just try again. What can it hurt?" 1238 00:51:46,228 --> 00:51:50,858 ♪ Of a place where nothing's harder than it seems ♪ 1239 00:51:50,858 --> 00:51:54,904 ♪ When there's no one else ♪ 1240 00:51:54,904 --> 00:51:58,407 ♪ Look inside yourself ♪ 1241 00:51:58,407 --> 00:52:01,994 I'm most excited to get another chance to prove myself. 1242 00:52:01,994 --> 00:52:05,081 I have to be 200 times better. 1243 00:52:05,081 --> 00:52:06,707 ♪ And you'll find ♪ 1244 00:52:06,707 --> 00:52:08,751 I want to show that I'm a serious artist 1245 00:52:08,751 --> 00:52:11,336 who can make you feel something when I sing. 1246 00:52:11,336 --> 00:52:13,047 ♪ Your way ♪ 1247 00:52:13,047 --> 00:52:16,383 ♪ You will learn to begin ♪ 1248 00:52:16,383 --> 00:52:21,430 ♪ To trust the voice ♪ 1249 00:52:21,430 --> 00:52:24,683 ♪ Within ♪ 1250 00:52:24,683 --> 00:52:27,645 [ Cheers and applause ] 1251 00:52:30,022 --> 00:52:31,857 Thank you! 1252 00:52:31,857 --> 00:52:34,359 Ryan: Although Margie has survived Hollywood Week before, 1253 00:52:34,359 --> 00:52:37,655 one of our judges has tips, tricks, and potions 1254 00:52:37,655 --> 00:52:39,949 for everyone else to make it through. 1255 00:52:39,949 --> 00:52:41,742 Tamara, if you can hear me, 1256 00:52:41,742 --> 00:52:44,328 I need some Vitamin C and some Counter Attack. 1257 00:52:44,328 --> 00:52:45,329 Vitamin C. 1258 00:52:45,329 --> 00:52:46,413 Please. 1259 00:52:46,413 --> 00:52:48,415 My immune system is going down. 1260 00:52:48,415 --> 00:52:51,460 ♪ It ain't my fault that I'm out here gettin' loose ♪ 1261 00:52:51,460 --> 00:52:54,588 Hollywood Week is survival of the fittest. 1262 00:52:54,588 --> 00:52:56,423 ♪ Gotta blame it on my juice, baby ♪ 1263 00:52:56,423 --> 00:53:00,845 People go down like flies to colds, to vocal problems, 1264 00:53:00,845 --> 00:53:02,930 to stress, to pressure. 1265 00:53:02,930 --> 00:53:07,893 And it is really a part of our jobs to look after ourselves. 1266 00:53:07,893 --> 00:53:10,062 What is that tomfoolery you're drinking? 1267 00:53:10,062 --> 00:53:11,647 [ Laughing ] What is that? 1268 00:53:11,647 --> 00:53:12,815 Grapeseed oil. 1269 00:53:12,815 --> 00:53:14,525 Oh, you are kidding me. 1270 00:53:15,943 --> 00:53:17,277 Celery juice. 1271 00:53:17,277 --> 00:53:19,155 Yuck! [ Laughs ] 1272 00:53:19,155 --> 00:53:20,405 Really? 1273 00:53:20,405 --> 00:53:21,532 God, what is your stomach gonna do? 1274 00:53:21,532 --> 00:53:22,867 ♪ Ya-ya-ee, ya-ya-ee ♪ 1275 00:53:22,867 --> 00:53:24,160 You want to ta-- taste my bone broth? 1276 00:53:24,160 --> 00:53:25,494 No, I'm good. Come on. 1277 00:53:25,494 --> 00:53:27,412 Let me smell it. It's actually-- 1278 00:53:27,412 --> 00:53:29,915 ♪ Ya-ya-ee, ya-ya-ee ♪ 1279 00:53:29,915 --> 00:53:32,334 [ Laughs ] 1280 00:53:32,334 --> 00:53:34,294 Trying to keep these boys healthy up here. 1281 00:53:34,294 --> 00:53:36,797 Did you just poison me on national TV? 1282 00:53:36,797 --> 00:53:38,007 Probably. Yeah. 1283 00:53:38,007 --> 00:53:39,925 I feel like this happened in 1284 00:53:39,925 --> 00:53:41,468 "Game of Thrones" or something. 1285 00:53:41,468 --> 00:53:43,137 Am I Joffrey to you? 1286 00:53:43,137 --> 00:53:45,097 [ Laughs ] 1287 00:53:45,097 --> 00:53:48,559 Ryan: Hoping he's in top condition is 23-year-old Nick Merico, 1288 00:53:48,559 --> 00:53:52,188 who the judges met in last year's competition. 1289 00:53:52,188 --> 00:53:54,857 I auditioned last year, and I got through. 1290 00:53:54,857 --> 00:53:56,400 You're going to Hollywood, baby boy. 1291 00:53:56,400 --> 00:53:57,735 Thank you, guys. Katy: You're going to Hollywood! 1292 00:53:57,735 --> 00:53:59,361 Pleasure. 1293 00:53:59,361 --> 00:54:01,072 But I backed out. 1294 00:54:01,072 --> 00:54:04,491 I didn't go to Hollywood because I didn't feel like I was ready. 1295 00:54:04,491 --> 00:54:07,828 And honestly, like, I didn't know who I was. 1296 00:54:07,828 --> 00:54:09,955 There was a lot of regret involved in that. 1297 00:54:09,955 --> 00:54:12,583 And then I spent the last year just refocusing, 1298 00:54:12,583 --> 00:54:15,169 regrouping to come back even stronger this year. 1299 00:54:15,169 --> 00:54:16,837 You look very familiar. 1300 00:54:16,837 --> 00:54:18,422 I auditioned last year. 1301 00:54:18,422 --> 00:54:20,507 Yeah! Yeah, you abandoned us. 1302 00:54:20,507 --> 00:54:23,385 My audition went well, relatively speaking. 1303 00:54:23,385 --> 00:54:26,346 ♪ When I think I am weak ♪ 1304 00:54:26,346 --> 00:54:28,933 I sang okay, but they did give me a hard time. 1305 00:54:28,933 --> 00:54:30,893 I got to be honest with you. I don't like you. 1306 00:54:30,893 --> 00:54:33,229 I don't like your attitude. 1307 00:54:33,229 --> 00:54:35,355 And I don't really think 1308 00:54:35,355 --> 00:54:36,732 you're gonna make it in Hollywood. 1309 00:54:36,732 --> 00:54:38,525 ♪ I don't want to feel a thing ♪ 1310 00:54:38,525 --> 00:54:41,070 Lionel Richie gave me some tough love, you know? 1311 00:54:41,070 --> 00:54:43,155 To hear that from your favorite artist, like, 1312 00:54:43,155 --> 00:54:44,573 my heart sank in my stomach. 1313 00:54:44,573 --> 00:54:46,784 ♪ Do you love me and why not? ♪ 1314 00:54:46,784 --> 00:54:48,911 It broke my heart a little bit. 1315 00:54:48,911 --> 00:54:51,789 So this is now or never. This is make it or break it. 1316 00:54:51,789 --> 00:54:54,125 These opportunities don't come knocking around twice. 1317 00:54:54,125 --> 00:54:56,127 And that's definitely looming over my shoulder, 1318 00:54:56,127 --> 00:54:57,586 that-that pressure. 1319 00:54:57,586 --> 00:55:01,548 ♪ If I ever leave you, baby ♪ 1320 00:55:04,635 --> 00:55:08,139 ♪ You can say, "I told you so" ♪ 1321 00:55:10,224 --> 00:55:13,185 ♪ Yeah ♪ 1322 00:55:13,185 --> 00:55:17,439 ♪ Is that any way for a man to carry on? ♪ 1323 00:55:19,275 --> 00:55:25,281 ♪ Do you think I want my loved ones gone? ♪ 1324 00:55:25,281 --> 00:55:30,368 ♪ Oh, said I love you ♪ 1325 00:55:33,455 --> 00:55:37,626 ♪ More than you'll ever know ♪ 1326 00:55:38,294 --> 00:55:41,046 ♪ No ♪ 1327 00:55:41,046 --> 00:55:46,468 ♪ More than you'll ever know ♪ 1328 00:55:46,468 --> 00:55:48,179 [ Cheers and applause ] 1329 00:55:48,179 --> 00:55:49,805 Thank you. 1330 00:55:49,805 --> 00:55:52,808 [ Shawn Mendes' "There's Nothing Holding Me Back" plays ] 1331 00:55:54,476 --> 00:55:56,187 I felt pretty good. Um... 1332 00:55:56,187 --> 00:55:58,772 There's some things I could have done better, but, you know, 1333 00:55:58,772 --> 00:56:01,233 I think what I did is enough to make the judges think 1334 00:56:01,233 --> 00:56:02,901 that I deserved a second chance and that they made 1335 00:56:02,901 --> 00:56:04,611 the right decision bringing me back to Hollywood Week. 1336 00:56:04,611 --> 00:56:06,697 ♪ Baby, there's nothing holding me back ♪ 1337 00:56:06,697 --> 00:56:08,490 Katy: I think you scared him to death, Lionel. 1338 00:56:08,490 --> 00:56:10,326 You really talked mean to that kid. 1339 00:56:10,326 --> 00:56:12,161 But you know what? He's gonna be okay. 1340 00:56:12,161 --> 00:56:13,620 Lionel Richie is mean for the first time. 1341 00:56:13,620 --> 00:56:15,371 Lionel was, like, gloves off. 1342 00:56:15,371 --> 00:56:17,082 Lionel: So Lionel's tough love 1343 00:56:17,082 --> 00:56:19,210 may have helped Nick in his genre performance. 1344 00:56:19,210 --> 00:56:21,461 But there was nothing but love from the judges 1345 00:56:21,461 --> 00:56:24,131 for Kimmy Gabriela at her Savannah audition. 1346 00:56:24,131 --> 00:56:26,300 [ Kimmy vocalizing ] 1347 00:56:26,300 --> 00:56:31,263 ♪ I'll hit the lights, and you lock the doors ♪ 1348 00:56:31,263 --> 00:56:32,848 That was great. That was fabulous. 1349 00:56:32,848 --> 00:56:33,891 Thank you so much. 1350 00:56:33,891 --> 00:56:35,851 Top 10? Oh, my God! 1351 00:56:35,851 --> 00:56:36,935 Just... 1352 00:56:36,935 --> 00:56:38,229 You've had a really good day. 1353 00:56:38,229 --> 00:56:40,231 [ Laughing ] Yeah, right. [ Laughs ] 1354 00:56:40,231 --> 00:56:42,066 I'm so curious because here we are. 1355 00:56:42,066 --> 00:56:43,108 It's Hollywood Week. 1356 00:56:43,108 --> 00:56:45,610 You had such a great audition. 1357 00:56:45,610 --> 00:56:47,363 Like, how do you follow up on that? 1358 00:56:47,363 --> 00:56:50,866 Uh, you know, I'm asking myself that every second today. 1359 00:56:50,866 --> 00:56:51,992 I'm a little bit nervous. 1360 00:56:51,992 --> 00:56:53,451 All my confidence right now is 1361 00:56:53,451 --> 00:56:54,703 because of that audition. 1362 00:56:54,703 --> 00:56:56,538 ♪ If I show you all my demons ♪ 1363 00:56:56,538 --> 00:56:58,832 Kimmy: I'm a little bit afraid that they're not gonna like me 1364 00:56:58,832 --> 00:57:00,751 as much this time. 1365 00:57:00,751 --> 00:57:02,169 They said I was top-10 material, 1366 00:57:02,169 --> 00:57:04,838 which I-I still can't wrap my head around. 1367 00:57:04,838 --> 00:57:06,965 ♪ I would tell you all my secrets ♪ 1368 00:57:09,093 --> 00:57:10,802 Yeah. 1369 00:57:10,802 --> 00:57:12,221 My dad is here in Hollywood. 1370 00:57:12,221 --> 00:57:14,181 I could not do this without him, honestly. 1371 00:57:14,181 --> 00:57:15,974 ♪ Stay vulnerable ♪ 1372 00:57:15,974 --> 00:57:18,852 When he was around my age, he started getting into music, 1373 00:57:18,852 --> 00:57:20,896 and he did a competition in Puerto Rico 1374 00:57:20,896 --> 00:57:22,564 that's similar to "American Idol." 1375 00:57:22,564 --> 00:57:25,317 And he actually won first place in the competition. 1376 00:57:25,317 --> 00:57:27,027 Ever since then, he was touring 1377 00:57:27,027 --> 00:57:28,695 and living a life of his passion. 1378 00:57:28,695 --> 00:57:29,988 I listen to his stories, 1379 00:57:29,988 --> 00:57:31,573 and I just want to follow in his footsteps. 1380 00:57:31,573 --> 00:57:32,866 When you're out there, you talk right into it 1381 00:57:32,866 --> 00:57:34,534 and you sing right into it. 1382 00:57:34,534 --> 00:57:35,953 Like, my brain isn't nervous, but my body's shaking. 1383 00:57:35,953 --> 00:57:37,537 So I'm more nervous about my body shaking 1384 00:57:37,537 --> 00:57:39,164 and affecting my voice, but my brain's not nervous. 1385 00:57:39,164 --> 00:57:40,791 But, like, I'm nervous. I don't know what's going on. 1386 00:57:40,791 --> 00:57:42,667 ♪ I would tell you all my secrets ♪ 1387 00:57:42,667 --> 00:57:44,253 ♪ Wrap your arms around my weakness ♪ 1388 00:57:44,253 --> 00:57:45,837 Ahh! 1389 00:57:45,837 --> 00:57:48,048 Oh, God, she's gonna kill too. 1390 00:57:49,883 --> 00:57:51,676 [PIANO PLAYING] 1391 00:57:51,676 --> 00:57:56,932 ♪ And I, I will stumble ♪ 1392 00:57:56,932 --> 00:58:01,770 ♪ And I'll fall, oh ♪ 1393 00:58:01,770 --> 00:58:06,733 ♪ I'm still learning to love ♪ 1394 00:58:06,733 --> 00:58:13,782 ♪ Just starting to crawl ♪ 1395 00:58:15,909 --> 00:58:20,831 ♪ Say something, I'm giving up on you ♪ 1396 00:58:20,831 --> 00:58:26,962 ♪ Oh ♪ 1397 00:58:26,962 --> 00:58:33,093 ♪ I'm sorry that I couldn't get to you ♪ 1398 00:58:33,093 --> 00:58:36,221 ♪ You ♪ 1399 00:58:38,723 --> 00:58:43,728 ♪ Anywhere, I would've followed you ♪ 1400 00:58:43,728 --> 00:58:50,194 ♪ Oh, whoa ♪ 1401 00:58:50,194 --> 00:58:52,237 ♪ Say something ♪ 1402 00:58:52,237 --> 00:58:56,950 ♪ I'm giving up on you ♪ 1403 00:58:56,950 --> 00:59:03,207 ♪ You ♪ 1404 00:59:03,207 --> 00:59:04,416 [ Cheers and applause ] 1405 00:59:04,416 --> 00:59:06,001 Luke: Good start! 1406 00:59:06,001 --> 00:59:07,961 Yeah, yeah, yeah. 1407 00:59:07,961 --> 00:59:09,880 [ Cheers and applause ] 1408 00:59:13,050 --> 00:59:14,468 The show's over. 1409 00:59:14,468 --> 00:59:15,469 [ Laughs ] 1410 00:59:15,469 --> 00:59:16,720 No, no, no, no, come back. 1411 00:59:16,720 --> 00:59:17,846 Come back. We need-- Come back. 1412 00:59:17,846 --> 00:59:19,890 We got 165 more. 1413 00:59:19,890 --> 00:59:21,558 We told y'all! [ Laughs ] 1414 00:59:21,558 --> 00:59:22,851 We told y'all there was talent! 1415 00:59:22,851 --> 00:59:24,061 Congratulations. Very good. Very good. 1416 00:59:24,061 --> 00:59:26,104 Thank you so much! Very good. 1417 00:59:26,104 --> 00:59:27,314 ♪ Mm-mm-mm, mm-mm-mm, mm-mm ♪ 1418 00:59:27,314 --> 00:59:28,606 ♪ Look at her now ♪ 1419 00:59:28,606 --> 00:59:29,774 Luke: Wow. 1420 00:59:29,774 --> 00:59:31,193 That was good. A little busy. 1421 00:59:31,193 --> 00:59:33,028 A little busy at the end. No. 1422 00:59:33,028 --> 00:59:35,072 Kimmy: There are some things that I could have done better, 1423 00:59:35,072 --> 00:59:37,157 but I'm gonna hope it was enough to keep me here. 1424 00:59:37,157 --> 00:59:39,243 It's everything I ever dreamed of. 1425 00:59:39,243 --> 00:59:41,245 Girl! Get it together! [ Laughs ] 1426 00:59:41,245 --> 00:59:43,414 ♪ Look at her now Look at her now ♪ 1427 00:59:43,414 --> 00:59:45,416 Katy: She's a pro, and she's 17. 1428 00:59:45,416 --> 00:59:47,376 I think she's lying about her age. 1429 00:59:47,376 --> 00:59:50,087 [ Laughs ] [ Laughing ] Exactly. 1430 00:59:50,087 --> 00:59:53,882 The line complete, the judges make their final decisions. 1431 00:59:53,882 --> 00:59:56,093 Her? No. 1432 00:59:56,093 --> 00:59:58,136 He let me down a little bit. 1433 00:59:58,136 --> 01:00:01,348 Lionel: I was thinking this was gonna be his moment. 1434 01:00:01,348 --> 01:00:03,434 Some of you have grown, grown, grown, 1435 01:00:03,434 --> 01:00:07,687 even in this short time, and it's so inspiring to watch. 1436 01:00:07,687 --> 01:00:11,108 But unfortunately, we have to send some people home. 1437 01:00:14,069 --> 01:00:15,237 Nick. 1438 01:00:17,739 --> 01:00:19,908 Kimmy. 1439 01:00:19,908 --> 01:00:22,327 Margie Mays. 1440 01:00:23,495 --> 01:00:24,871 You're going to the next round. 1441 01:00:24,871 --> 01:00:27,583 ♪ I'd go back to you ♪ 1442 01:00:27,583 --> 01:00:29,251 [ Cheers and applause ] 1443 01:00:31,336 --> 01:00:33,713 Keep it up. Keep it up. We love you. 1444 01:00:33,713 --> 01:00:36,258 Luke: Thanks, guys. Lionel: Thanks, guys. 1445 01:00:36,258 --> 01:00:38,302 [ All cheering ] 1446 01:00:38,302 --> 01:00:40,429 ♪♪ 1447 01:00:40,429 --> 01:00:42,931 Nick: They gave me a second chance at this. 1448 01:00:42,931 --> 01:00:45,016 ♪ I know I'd go back to you ♪ 1449 01:00:45,016 --> 01:00:47,018 And I couldn't be more thankful, man. 1450 01:00:47,018 --> 01:00:49,146 This is, like, the biggest moment in my life right now. 1451 01:00:49,146 --> 01:00:51,148 ♪ You could break my heart in two ♪ 1452 01:00:51,148 --> 01:00:53,108 Margie: We did it! 1453 01:00:53,108 --> 01:00:54,610 Down one! It feels good. 1454 01:00:54,610 --> 01:00:56,694 I smell so bad. [ Laughs ] 1455 01:00:56,694 --> 01:00:58,363 Hopefully, the next thing goes smoothly, 1456 01:00:58,363 --> 01:00:59,948 and we can just keep celebrating. 1457 01:00:59,948 --> 01:01:01,908 ♪ You know my thoughts are running loose ♪ 1458 01:01:01,908 --> 01:01:03,118 ♪ It's a thing you make me do ♪ 1459 01:01:03,118 --> 01:01:04,661 You did it. Oh! 1460 01:01:04,661 --> 01:01:07,372 No-- No time for crying. Work, work, work. 1461 01:01:07,372 --> 01:01:08,582 Oh! 1462 01:01:08,582 --> 01:01:11,209 [ Both laugh ] 1463 01:01:11,209 --> 01:01:13,003 Next! [ Laughing ] Yeah! 1464 01:01:14,338 --> 01:01:15,880 Ryan: Welcome back to "American Idol," 1465 01:01:15,880 --> 01:01:17,674 where the all-new genre challenge 1466 01:01:17,674 --> 01:01:20,718 is proving itself to be a very long day for the judges. 1467 01:01:20,718 --> 01:01:22,387 Luke: Are we doing all of these today? 1468 01:01:22,387 --> 01:01:24,181 Isn't there, like, a labor law 1469 01:01:24,181 --> 01:01:25,807 y'all are violating or something? 1470 01:01:25,807 --> 01:01:27,309 [ Chuckles ] 1471 01:01:27,309 --> 01:01:28,810 We almost-- Hello? [ Cooing ] 1472 01:01:28,810 --> 01:01:30,061 Hello? Hello? 1473 01:01:30,061 --> 01:01:31,188 Hello? 1474 01:01:31,188 --> 01:01:32,856 [ Cooing continues ] Hello? Hello? 1475 01:01:32,856 --> 01:01:36,360 Hello? You sound like a furry animal. 1476 01:01:37,110 --> 01:01:38,778 That's a frog. 1477 01:01:38,778 --> 01:01:42,491 But good thing for Luke, his favorite genre is up next. 1478 01:01:42,491 --> 01:01:43,908 [ Cheers and applause ] 1479 01:01:43,908 --> 01:01:46,620 [ Cooing ] 1480 01:01:48,205 --> 01:01:50,248 [ Laughs ] 1481 01:01:50,248 --> 01:01:51,916 My name's Lauren Mascitti. 1482 01:01:51,916 --> 01:01:54,169 I'm 27 years old. 1483 01:01:54,169 --> 01:01:56,254 And I want to be the next American Idol 1484 01:01:56,254 --> 01:01:59,090 because I believe that the Lord gave me a story. 1485 01:01:59,090 --> 01:02:00,842 And I believe that He wants me to share it 1486 01:02:00,842 --> 01:02:02,386 with the world through my songs. 1487 01:02:02,386 --> 01:02:05,639 ♪ Can I get a hallelujah? ♪ 1488 01:02:05,639 --> 01:02:07,849 Last time we saw you, you had a great audition. 1489 01:02:07,849 --> 01:02:09,393 You had your fiancé with you, and... 1490 01:02:09,393 --> 01:02:10,435 Yeah. 1491 01:02:10,435 --> 01:02:11,728 Y'all know Shawn. 1492 01:02:11,728 --> 01:02:13,522 He's-- He's an incredible songwriter. 1493 01:02:13,522 --> 01:02:14,565 Is he a big deal? 1494 01:02:14,565 --> 01:02:15,691 He's a badass. 1495 01:02:15,691 --> 01:02:17,526 [ Laughter ] 1496 01:02:17,526 --> 01:02:18,818 Now you're here, 1497 01:02:18,818 --> 01:02:20,612 and you're on your own a little bit here. 1498 01:02:20,612 --> 01:02:22,698 Yeah. It's a little different not having him here, 1499 01:02:22,698 --> 01:02:24,241 but he wanted me to be here and learn 1500 01:02:24,241 --> 01:02:25,867 as much as I could. 1501 01:02:25,867 --> 01:02:28,161 Feeling a little-- a little jittery, but I'm excited. 1502 01:02:28,161 --> 01:02:29,746 Just need to be yourself. 1503 01:02:29,746 --> 01:02:32,082 Shawn's not here in Hollywood Week with me, 1504 01:02:32,082 --> 01:02:36,336 but he's cheering me on 100 percent. 1505 01:02:36,336 --> 01:02:42,884 ♪ I didn't mean to treat you bad ♪ 1506 01:02:42,884 --> 01:02:49,600 ♪ I didn't know just what I had ♪ 1507 01:02:49,600 --> 01:02:54,521 ♪ But, honey, now I do ♪ 1508 01:02:54,521 --> 01:02:58,400 ♪ And don't it make my brown eyes ♪ 1509 01:02:58,400 --> 01:03:01,445 ♪ Don't it make my brown eyes ♪ 1510 01:03:01,445 --> 01:03:05,365 ♪ Don't it make my brown eyes ♪ 1511 01:03:05,365 --> 01:03:11,037 ♪ Blue? ♪ 1512 01:03:12,830 --> 01:03:14,708 [ Cheers and applause ] Very good. 1513 01:03:14,708 --> 01:03:17,544 Thank you. Very good. 1514 01:03:17,544 --> 01:03:19,546 Very good. 1515 01:03:19,546 --> 01:03:23,049 If she had a band that just played that thing... 1516 01:03:23,049 --> 01:03:24,968 ♪ Don't know when ♪ 1517 01:03:24,968 --> 01:03:27,345 She's-- She could be really cool. 1518 01:03:27,345 --> 01:03:30,641 ♪ Can I get a hallelujah? ♪ 1519 01:03:30,641 --> 01:03:32,392 I want to go through to the next round 1520 01:03:32,392 --> 01:03:33,977 because this is my dream. 1521 01:03:33,977 --> 01:03:36,313 I've done it ever since I was wee little. 1522 01:03:36,313 --> 01:03:38,106 And, you know, it's my heart. 1523 01:03:38,106 --> 01:03:40,858 I don't see myself doing anything else. 1524 01:03:40,858 --> 01:03:43,695 The thing about country people that I've realized 1525 01:03:43,695 --> 01:03:48,866 is that whatever happens, whether it's good or it's bad, 1526 01:03:48,866 --> 01:03:53,580 you guys do more than survive. 1527 01:03:53,580 --> 01:03:54,581 [ Light laughter ] 1528 01:03:54,581 --> 01:03:55,873 That is the country way. 1529 01:03:55,873 --> 01:03:57,709 It is the country way. [ Laughs ] 1530 01:03:57,709 --> 01:03:59,877 Ryan: And waiting backstage is Hannah Prestridge, 1531 01:03:59,877 --> 01:04:02,130 who shared her story of survival 1532 01:04:02,130 --> 01:04:04,299 when she auditioned with her husband 1533 01:04:04,299 --> 01:04:06,926 as the group Treble Soul. 1534 01:04:06,926 --> 01:04:10,888 ♪ 'Cause it's like living day to day ♪ 1535 01:04:10,888 --> 01:04:14,017 A recovering addict, Hannah impressed the judges 1536 01:04:14,017 --> 01:04:15,769 with her original song. 1537 01:04:15,769 --> 01:04:18,855 ♪ Going through the motions, can't be tamed ♪ 1538 01:04:18,855 --> 01:04:23,610 Songwriting has helped me focus on the good parts of my life 1539 01:04:23,610 --> 01:04:25,362 instead of the negative. 1540 01:04:25,362 --> 01:04:27,989 Instead of going to get a bottle and drink, you know, 1541 01:04:27,989 --> 01:04:32,661 I cope by writing lyrics and singing music. 1542 01:04:32,661 --> 01:04:36,373 ♪ I know it's all you've got to just be strong ♪ 1543 01:04:36,373 --> 01:04:40,502 Why do you think that you could be the next American Idol? 1544 01:04:40,502 --> 01:04:42,838 One, 'cause I'm gonna show 1545 01:04:42,838 --> 01:04:47,592 my kids that no matter what happens in life, 1546 01:04:47,592 --> 01:04:50,178 don't ever set your dreams aside. 1547 01:04:50,178 --> 01:04:52,514 You can push through and make it. 1548 01:04:52,514 --> 01:04:55,809 ♪ But hope is never lost ♪ 1549 01:04:55,809 --> 01:04:57,769 I'm missing my family very much. 1550 01:04:57,769 --> 01:05:01,064 I think the most hardest part is not being with my kids. 1551 01:05:01,064 --> 01:05:02,691 I'm doing this for them. 1552 01:05:02,691 --> 01:05:05,861 ♪ Hold on, don't let go ♪ 1553 01:05:05,861 --> 01:05:08,112 I want to show my girls that dreams can come true. 1554 01:05:08,112 --> 01:05:09,865 If you're down in the dumps, 1555 01:05:09,865 --> 01:05:11,449 it's hard, but if you're-- 1556 01:05:11,449 --> 01:05:13,410 if you're willing to do the work, 1557 01:05:13,410 --> 01:05:14,952 then it's always possible. 1558 01:05:14,952 --> 01:05:16,954 [GUITAR PLAYING] 1559 01:05:16,954 --> 01:05:19,750 ♪ But you went away ♪ 1560 01:05:19,750 --> 01:05:23,002 ♪ How dare you ♪ 1561 01:05:23,002 --> 01:05:25,963 ♪ I miss you ♪ 1562 01:05:27,758 --> 01:05:31,344 ♪ They say I'll be okay ♪ 1563 01:05:31,344 --> 01:05:35,139 ♪ But I'm not going to ♪ 1564 01:05:35,139 --> 01:05:40,604 ♪ Ever get over you ♪ 1565 01:05:49,696 --> 01:05:50,655 Alright. 1566 01:05:50,655 --> 01:05:51,615 Very good. 1567 01:05:51,615 --> 01:05:53,658 ♪♪ 1568 01:05:57,245 --> 01:05:59,790 She has-- She has some realness. 1569 01:05:59,790 --> 01:06:00,916 Yeah. 1570 01:06:00,916 --> 01:06:02,500 She definitely has some realness. 1571 01:06:02,500 --> 01:06:04,294 She does, yeah. 1572 01:06:04,294 --> 01:06:06,463 There's definitely a story there to unfold. 1573 01:06:06,463 --> 01:06:10,383 ♪ Today will be the day ♪ 1574 01:06:10,383 --> 01:06:14,053 Hannah: I'm doing this for my kids, and I hope that what I did 1575 01:06:14,053 --> 01:06:18,475 on that stage is-- Hopefully God gives it to me. 1576 01:06:18,475 --> 01:06:20,226 Baby! Yes! 1577 01:06:20,226 --> 01:06:22,270 ♪ Today will be the day ♪ 1578 01:06:22,270 --> 01:06:24,397 You're my closest country friend... 1579 01:06:24,397 --> 01:06:25,857 Aw! ...I would say. 1580 01:06:25,857 --> 01:06:27,442 Wow! I mean, I-I have other 1581 01:06:27,442 --> 01:06:30,278 friends that are country, but this is probably 1582 01:06:30,278 --> 01:06:33,156 the most hours that I spend with a person 1583 01:06:33,156 --> 01:06:34,658 in the country genre. 1584 01:06:34,658 --> 01:06:35,700 Thank you. 1585 01:06:35,700 --> 01:06:37,410 ♪ Today will be the day ♪ 1586 01:06:37,410 --> 01:06:39,120 Ryan: Coming hot on Hannah's heels 1587 01:06:39,120 --> 01:06:42,165 is our next contestant, Grace Leer. 1588 01:06:42,165 --> 01:06:46,419 ♪ My darling ♪ 1589 01:06:46,419 --> 01:06:52,634 ♪ I've hungered for your touch ♪ 1590 01:06:52,634 --> 01:06:54,051 There are a lot of country singers here, 1591 01:06:54,051 --> 01:06:56,680 but me being in more of the classic country vibe 1592 01:06:56,680 --> 01:06:57,973 I think is gonna help me stand out. 1593 01:06:57,973 --> 01:07:04,980 ♪ I need your love ♪ 1594 01:07:04,980 --> 01:07:10,652 ♪ Godspeed your love ♪ 1595 01:07:10,652 --> 01:07:15,198 ♪ To ♪ 1596 01:07:15,198 --> 01:07:19,619 ♪ Me ♪ 1597 01:07:19,619 --> 01:07:22,038 [ Cheers and applause ] 1598 01:07:22,038 --> 01:07:24,207 ♪♪ 1599 01:07:25,876 --> 01:07:28,586 ♪ To get a little Southbound, unwound ♪ 1600 01:07:28,586 --> 01:07:30,338 I think it went well, yeah. 1601 01:07:30,338 --> 01:07:33,049 I really wanted the j-judges and everybody in that room 1602 01:07:33,049 --> 01:07:35,677 to feel what I was singing about was important to me. 1603 01:07:35,677 --> 01:07:38,013 So I hope that came through with my song. 1604 01:07:38,013 --> 01:07:39,723 And I know it was an old-fashioned song, 1605 01:07:39,723 --> 01:07:41,558 so I hope the judges recognized it. 1606 01:07:41,558 --> 01:07:43,518 ♪ And get a little Southbound, Southbound ♪ 1607 01:07:43,518 --> 01:07:45,729 Ryan: As the genre challenge rolls into the evening 1608 01:07:45,729 --> 01:07:48,147 and the country singers continue to take the stage, 1609 01:07:48,147 --> 01:07:51,150 it seems like Luke is finally at the end of his rope. 1610 01:07:51,150 --> 01:07:52,652 [ Yawning ] Yoo! 1611 01:07:52,652 --> 01:07:54,863 [ Cheers and applause ] 1612 01:07:54,863 --> 01:07:57,281 Well, they chose me, the country guy, 1613 01:07:57,281 --> 01:07:59,701 to do the country group. No. Really? 1614 01:07:59,701 --> 01:08:00,994 Yes. Wow! 1615 01:08:00,994 --> 01:08:03,329 Oh, my God. I can't believe it. 1616 01:08:03,329 --> 01:08:06,374 You guys over, take a step forward. 1617 01:08:06,374 --> 01:08:10,211 Middle three, take a step back. 1618 01:08:10,211 --> 01:08:13,172 Other three, take a step forward. 1619 01:08:13,172 --> 01:08:14,340 Wait, are you sure? 1620 01:08:14,340 --> 01:08:17,134 Are you sure for... this three? 1621 01:08:17,134 --> 01:08:18,595 I kind of may do it my way. 1622 01:08:18,595 --> 01:08:20,680 Do it your way! I told you that. 1623 01:08:20,680 --> 01:08:22,432 Leon, look at Grace and tell her 1624 01:08:22,432 --> 01:08:24,059 she's going to the next round. 1625 01:08:24,059 --> 01:08:25,643 Alex, look at Hannah. 1626 01:08:25,643 --> 01:08:27,353 Tell Hannah she's going to the next round. 1627 01:08:27,353 --> 01:08:28,939 Okay, slow down. Slow down. 1628 01:08:28,939 --> 01:08:31,066 Hannah, tell Peyton he's going to the next round. 1629 01:08:31,066 --> 01:08:33,359 Peyton, look over at Madison and say, 1630 01:08:33,359 --> 01:08:35,236 "You're going to the next round." 1631 01:08:36,487 --> 01:08:37,864 [ Echoing ] Madison, tell Hayden that 1632 01:08:37,864 --> 01:08:39,449 she's going to the next round. 1633 01:08:39,449 --> 01:08:41,284 Hannah, tell Cole he's going to the next round. 1634 01:08:41,284 --> 01:08:42,786 ...next round, next round... 1635 01:08:42,786 --> 01:08:46,289 Hannah, Lauren, Chloe, join hands. 1636 01:08:49,166 --> 01:08:50,835 Hug each other 'cause... 1637 01:08:53,129 --> 01:08:55,590 all y'all are going through to the next round. 1638 01:08:55,590 --> 01:08:57,842 ♪ Let me die onstage ♪ 1639 01:08:57,842 --> 01:08:59,302 Oh, my God! 1640 01:08:59,302 --> 01:09:01,096 ♪ Singing the last song I know ♪ 1641 01:09:01,096 --> 01:09:03,640 ♪ Let the spotlight shine the skin off my bones ♪ 1642 01:09:03,640 --> 01:09:05,224 We need new ideas. 1643 01:09:05,224 --> 01:09:07,143 [ Laughs ] 1644 01:09:07,143 --> 01:09:08,853 Honestly, that was kind of funny. 1645 01:09:08,853 --> 01:09:10,563 That was actually pretty darn good. 1646 01:09:10,563 --> 01:09:12,273 ♪ And not much left to go ♪ 1647 01:09:12,273 --> 01:09:13,566 [ All cheering ] 1648 01:09:13,566 --> 01:09:17,070 ♪ Till I get to the end of my rope ♪ 1649 01:09:17,070 --> 01:09:20,073 Oh, my gosh! Our whole entire line made it through. 1650 01:09:20,073 --> 01:09:21,658 I can't even believe it. 1651 01:09:21,658 --> 01:09:23,118 Trickery, Luke Bryan. 1652 01:09:23,118 --> 01:09:24,744 Trickery! 1653 01:09:24,744 --> 01:09:26,496 ♪ Well, I'm at the end of my rope ♪ 1654 01:09:26,496 --> 01:09:28,372 Lionel: Oh! 1655 01:09:28,372 --> 01:09:30,249 I'm fresh as a daisy! Oh! 1656 01:09:31,626 --> 01:09:35,130 Luke: Alright, these are our soul children. 1657 01:09:35,130 --> 01:09:37,548 If I call your name, please step back. 1658 01:09:37,548 --> 01:09:39,926 Ryan: As the genre challenge draws to a close... 1659 01:09:39,926 --> 01:09:41,803 Amber. Ryan: ...the final line have 1660 01:09:41,803 --> 01:09:43,805 had a long day to reflect on their journey 1661 01:09:43,805 --> 01:09:45,181 to the "Idol" stage, 1662 01:09:45,181 --> 01:09:47,266 including 23-year-old Amber Fiedler. 1663 01:09:47,266 --> 01:09:48,726 [ Laughs ] 1664 01:09:48,726 --> 01:09:50,227 I mean, I might look a little different because 1665 01:09:50,227 --> 01:09:52,605 I definitely was 9 months' pregnant 1666 01:09:52,605 --> 01:09:54,440 when I auditioned in Oregon. [ Laughs ] 1667 01:09:54,440 --> 01:09:55,692 Katy: How are you doing? 1668 01:09:55,692 --> 01:09:57,068 Really good, honestly. 1669 01:09:57,068 --> 01:09:58,235 I-I had her three weeks ago. 1670 01:09:58,235 --> 01:09:59,612 Wow! And I feel really good. 1671 01:09:59,612 --> 01:10:00,613 I feel good. 1672 01:10:00,613 --> 01:10:01,823 Lionel: Very good! Yeah. 1673 01:10:01,823 --> 01:10:04,200 [ Cheers and applause ] Yeah! 1674 01:10:04,200 --> 01:10:05,994 Very good. Thank you. 1675 01:10:07,537 --> 01:10:09,956 It was such a beautiful moment when she came out. 1676 01:10:09,956 --> 01:10:14,251 And just seeing the adoptive mom hold her, it felt right, 1677 01:10:14,251 --> 01:10:16,504 it felt good, it felt peaceful, 1678 01:10:16,504 --> 01:10:18,089 and I'm really happy about my decision. 1679 01:10:18,089 --> 01:10:21,968 ♪ Come on, skinny love, just last the year ♪ 1680 01:10:21,968 --> 01:10:25,096 The adoptive family named her. They named her Nora Rose. 1681 01:10:25,096 --> 01:10:27,515 They chose Rose because of my red hair. 1682 01:10:27,515 --> 01:10:29,308 She's really gonna bring a lot of light 1683 01:10:29,308 --> 01:10:30,894 to a lot of people's lives. 1684 01:10:30,894 --> 01:10:32,896 And, I mean, she's brought a lot of light to my life. 1685 01:10:32,896 --> 01:10:35,523 ♪ My, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my ♪ 1686 01:10:35,523 --> 01:10:37,316 If I'm not ready to be a mom, 1687 01:10:37,316 --> 01:10:39,110 why would I put her through that, you know? 1688 01:10:39,110 --> 01:10:40,862 ♪ Staring at the sink of blood and crushed veneer ♪ 1689 01:10:40,862 --> 01:10:42,739 [ Sniffles ] Sorry. 1690 01:10:42,739 --> 01:10:44,490 [ Sniffles ] 1691 01:10:44,490 --> 01:10:47,702 ♪ Who will love you? ♪ 1692 01:10:47,702 --> 01:10:49,495 ♪ Who will fight? ♪ 1693 01:10:49,495 --> 01:10:52,040 It is a weird thing going through all of this, 1694 01:10:52,040 --> 01:10:53,332 and I never would have thought 1695 01:10:53,332 --> 01:10:54,959 that this would have been my life. 1696 01:10:54,959 --> 01:10:57,128 ♪ Come on, skinny love ♪ 1697 01:10:57,128 --> 01:11:00,006 But I have a really good feeling 1698 01:11:00,006 --> 01:11:02,466 that I really am gonna help people 1699 01:11:02,466 --> 01:11:04,260 and help girls that are going through 1700 01:11:04,260 --> 01:11:06,012 what I went through. 1701 01:11:06,012 --> 01:11:08,305 The song I'm gonna be singing today is "Rise Up" by Andra Day. 1702 01:11:08,305 --> 01:11:09,807 There you go. 1703 01:11:09,807 --> 01:11:12,227 It's all for her. [ Chuckles ] 1704 01:11:12,227 --> 01:11:16,606 ♪ You're broken down and tired ♪ 1705 01:11:16,606 --> 01:11:21,027 ♪ Of living life on the merry-go-round ♪ 1706 01:11:21,027 --> 01:11:25,281 ♪ You can't find the fighter ♪ 1707 01:11:25,281 --> 01:11:30,369 ♪ But I see it in you, so we can walk it out ♪ 1708 01:11:30,369 --> 01:11:35,625 ♪ And move ♪ 1709 01:11:35,625 --> 01:11:38,086 ♪ Mountains ♪ 1710 01:11:38,086 --> 01:11:40,379 ♪ We gonna walk it out ♪ 1711 01:11:40,379 --> 01:11:45,885 ♪ And move ♪ 1712 01:11:45,885 --> 01:11:48,888 ♪ Mountains ♪ 1713 01:11:48,888 --> 01:11:51,557 ♪ And I'll rise up ♪ 1714 01:11:51,557 --> 01:11:53,935 ♪ I'll rise like the day ♪ 1715 01:11:53,935 --> 01:11:56,104 ♪ I'll rise up ♪ 1716 01:11:56,104 --> 01:11:58,522 ♪ I'll rise unafraid ♪ 1717 01:11:58,522 --> 01:12:00,817 ♪ I'll rise up ♪ 1718 01:12:00,817 --> 01:12:05,113 ♪ And I'll do it a thousand times again ♪ 1719 01:12:05,113 --> 01:12:06,697 [ Cheers and applause ] 1720 01:12:06,697 --> 01:12:09,284 ♪ And I'll rise up ♪ 1721 01:12:09,284 --> 01:12:11,202 ♪ High like the waves ♪ 1722 01:12:11,202 --> 01:12:13,537 ♪ I'll rise up ♪ 1723 01:12:13,537 --> 01:12:15,957 ♪ In spite of the ache ♪ 1724 01:12:15,957 --> 01:12:19,335 ♪ I'll rise up ♪ 1725 01:12:19,335 --> 01:12:26,467 ♪ And I'll do it a thousand times again ♪ 1726 01:12:26,467 --> 01:12:30,263 [ Cheers and applause ] 1727 01:12:30,263 --> 01:12:32,056 Thank you! 1728 01:12:35,810 --> 01:12:38,479 I mean, there's so many talented people here, 1729 01:12:38,479 --> 01:12:40,148 but I laid my heart out on the stage 1730 01:12:40,148 --> 01:12:43,400 and, you know, um-- I did everything 1731 01:12:43,400 --> 01:12:44,652 that I could do the best I could. 1732 01:12:44,652 --> 01:12:46,737 So hopefully that's enough for them. 1733 01:12:46,737 --> 01:12:50,325 Ryan: There's nothing more Amber can do to win the judges' approval. 1734 01:12:50,325 --> 01:12:51,868 Sophia, step back. 1735 01:12:51,868 --> 01:12:53,995 Ryan: And next in the soul genre is Sophia, 1736 01:12:53,995 --> 01:12:56,747 who won the judges over right from her first audition. 1737 01:12:56,747 --> 01:12:59,209 The judges got a kick out of my last name. 1738 01:12:59,209 --> 01:13:00,210 Sophia Wackerman. 1739 01:13:00,210 --> 01:13:01,418 Ah. Wackerman! 1740 01:13:01,418 --> 01:13:03,213 Wackerman. It's a quirky last name. 1741 01:13:03,213 --> 01:13:05,631 Katy Perry actually suggested that I take on 1742 01:13:05,631 --> 01:13:06,883 my mother's last name. 1743 01:13:06,883 --> 01:13:08,509 You can always take Sophia Star. 1744 01:13:08,509 --> 01:13:10,427 Actually, it sounds really good. 1745 01:13:10,427 --> 01:13:12,263 Sophia Star? Yeah. 1746 01:13:12,263 --> 01:13:15,058 [ Echoing ] Sophia Star. 1747 01:13:15,058 --> 01:13:16,642 [ Record scratches ] 1748 01:13:16,642 --> 01:13:18,728 You know, I'm just gonna stick with Wackerman for now. 1749 01:13:18,728 --> 01:13:22,106 [PIANO PLAYING] 1750 01:13:22,106 --> 01:13:27,070 ♪ When I find myself in times of trouble ♪ 1751 01:13:27,070 --> 01:13:30,948 ♪ Mother Mary comes to me ♪ 1752 01:13:30,948 --> 01:13:35,161 ♪ Speaking words of wisdom ♪ 1753 01:13:35,161 --> 01:13:38,206 ♪ Let it be ♪ 1754 01:13:38,206 --> 01:13:40,666 Paul McCartney wrote this song about his mother 1755 01:13:40,666 --> 01:13:44,379 who had passed away and how he finds comfort in her memory. 1756 01:13:44,379 --> 01:13:46,589 And I feel that that sentiment 1757 01:13:46,589 --> 01:13:49,008 is really applicable to my situation. 1758 01:13:49,008 --> 01:13:51,344 I do find a lot of comfort 1759 01:13:51,344 --> 01:13:52,762 in my mother's memory. 1760 01:13:52,762 --> 01:13:55,598 And I want to sort of pay a little tribute 1761 01:13:55,598 --> 01:13:56,682 to her with this song. 1762 01:13:56,682 --> 01:13:58,475 ♪ Let it be, let it be ♪ 1763 01:13:58,475 --> 01:14:01,854 ♪ Let it be ♪ 1764 01:14:01,854 --> 01:14:05,024 ♪ Let it be ♪ 1765 01:14:05,024 --> 01:14:06,359 Whoa, love that. 1766 01:14:06,359 --> 01:14:10,154 ♪ There will be an answer ♪ 1767 01:14:10,154 --> 01:14:16,286 ♪ Let it be ♪ 1768 01:14:16,286 --> 01:14:21,540 [ Cheers and applause ] 1769 01:14:21,540 --> 01:14:23,000 Lionel: Yes, sir! 1770 01:14:23,000 --> 01:14:25,711 ♪ Wackerman, Wackerman, Wackerman ♪ 1771 01:14:25,711 --> 01:14:29,382 ♪ Got a... ♪ Lionel: There you go. 1772 01:14:29,382 --> 01:14:32,635 I know you don't necessarily want to consider 1773 01:14:32,635 --> 01:14:34,345 changing your last name. 1774 01:14:34,345 --> 01:14:38,849 I think that it will work in your favor since you're so good. 1775 01:14:38,849 --> 01:14:41,894 "Sophia whacked it out of the park... 1776 01:14:41,894 --> 01:14:44,147 tonight at Madison Square Garden." 1777 01:14:44,147 --> 01:14:45,564 Okay, that'll be all. 1778 01:14:45,564 --> 01:14:47,691 ♪♪ 1779 01:14:49,068 --> 01:14:52,113 Ooh. That was so fun! [ Chuckles ] 1780 01:14:52,113 --> 01:14:54,907 I definitely felt my mom there with me today. 1781 01:14:54,907 --> 01:14:57,410 I felt everything she's ever taught me. 1782 01:14:57,410 --> 01:14:59,120 I hope I made her proud. 1783 01:14:59,120 --> 01:15:01,414 I think I did. 1784 01:15:01,414 --> 01:15:05,668 Ryan: Waiting nervously alongside Sophia is Jovin Webb... 1785 01:15:05,668 --> 01:15:06,919 Jovin. 1786 01:15:06,919 --> 01:15:08,712 ...who also has family on his mind 1787 01:15:08,712 --> 01:15:11,215 as he awaits his results. 1788 01:15:11,215 --> 01:15:15,636 ♪ Well, I know there came fire from the sky ♪ 1789 01:15:15,636 --> 01:15:20,308 ♪ To refine the purest of kings ♪ 1790 01:15:20,308 --> 01:15:21,684 Wow. [ Laughs ] 1791 01:15:21,684 --> 01:15:23,394 ♪ Yeah ♪ So real. 1792 01:15:23,394 --> 01:15:25,855 ♪ And even though I know this fire brings me pain ♪ 1793 01:15:25,855 --> 01:15:27,731 I'm doing this for my family. 1794 01:15:27,731 --> 01:15:29,733 I just want to show my son that you can rise 1795 01:15:29,733 --> 01:15:31,902 from the dirt and reach for the sky. 1796 01:15:31,902 --> 01:15:34,780 ♪ Make it rain ♪ 1797 01:15:34,780 --> 01:15:37,825 ♪ Oh, make it rain, Lord ♪ 1798 01:15:37,825 --> 01:15:40,661 ♪ Make it rain ♪ 1799 01:15:40,661 --> 01:15:45,458 ♪ Oh, make it rain ♪ 1800 01:15:45,458 --> 01:15:47,251 [ Cheers and applause ] Whoo! 1801 01:15:47,251 --> 01:15:48,336 Come on. 1802 01:15:48,336 --> 01:15:50,505 So real. 1803 01:15:50,505 --> 01:15:54,300 Ryan: Also thinking of home is garbage man Doug Kiker. 1804 01:15:54,300 --> 01:15:56,344 Together: You're going to Hollywood. 1805 01:15:56,344 --> 01:15:57,887 His first audition went viral, 1806 01:15:57,887 --> 01:16:00,181 reaching 200 million people worldwide. 1807 01:16:00,181 --> 01:16:04,185 And now he's here to take Hollywood by storm. 1808 01:16:04,185 --> 01:16:05,520 Look at these guys. 1809 01:16:05,520 --> 01:16:07,438 Let's go over here to people I don't know. 1810 01:16:07,438 --> 01:16:08,689 Doug. Doug. 1811 01:16:08,689 --> 01:16:09,899 Nice to meet you. Nice to meet you. 1812 01:16:09,899 --> 01:16:12,318 Y'all look famous. Good for you. 1813 01:16:12,318 --> 01:16:13,652 God! 1814 01:16:13,652 --> 01:16:15,071 You want me to get everybody to quiet down? 1815 01:16:15,071 --> 01:16:16,822 I hit 'em with that voice. 1816 01:16:16,822 --> 01:16:18,408 [ Shouting loudly ] Hey! 1817 01:16:18,408 --> 01:16:19,409 [ Normal voice ] Please be quiet. 1818 01:16:19,409 --> 01:16:21,035 Boss man thank you. 1819 01:16:21,035 --> 01:16:22,203 [ Scattered laughter ] 1820 01:16:22,203 --> 01:16:24,163 [ Beep ] This opportunity-- 1821 01:16:24,163 --> 01:16:27,375 it means more than you could possibly imagine. 1822 01:16:27,375 --> 01:16:29,460 Like, I can't put it into words. 1823 01:16:29,460 --> 01:16:31,254 Yesterday, I was a garbage man. 1824 01:16:31,254 --> 01:16:34,382 A garbage man. I've never sang for anybody. 1825 01:16:34,382 --> 01:16:36,217 I'm here to have a good time and learn. 1826 01:16:36,217 --> 01:16:39,011 And-- And hopefully become the next American Idol. 1827 01:16:39,011 --> 01:16:40,096 Lionel: Hey! 1828 01:16:40,096 --> 01:16:41,638 I auditioned in Savannah, 1829 01:16:41,638 --> 01:16:43,891 and it went far better than I could have expected. 1830 01:16:43,891 --> 01:16:45,642 ♪ I set out ♪ 1831 01:16:45,642 --> 01:16:46,894 Can you hit that note? 1832 01:16:46,894 --> 01:16:48,771 ♪ I set out on ♪ 1833 01:16:48,771 --> 01:16:50,356 And I've always loved to sing. 1834 01:16:50,356 --> 01:16:52,775 And I've just-- I never believed in myself enough to-- 1835 01:16:52,775 --> 01:16:56,653 to try something, and I'm starting to become 1836 01:16:56,653 --> 01:16:58,739 who I want to be. 1837 01:16:58,739 --> 01:17:01,534 What motivates you to be here today? 1838 01:17:01,534 --> 01:17:04,787 I'm doing it mainly for my daughter. 1839 01:17:04,787 --> 01:17:07,081 I just want to prove to her, like, her daddy 1840 01:17:07,081 --> 01:17:09,166 is so much more than meets the eye. 1841 01:17:09,166 --> 01:17:11,544 ♪♪ 1842 01:17:11,544 --> 01:17:13,003 ♪ Recycle me ♪ 1843 01:17:13,003 --> 01:17:14,713 You love your daughter! I do, man. 1844 01:17:14,713 --> 01:17:16,924 God, I love her so much! 1845 01:17:16,924 --> 01:17:19,218 I see purpose in your eyes when you talk about her. 1846 01:17:19,218 --> 01:17:21,137 [ Crying ] I want so much for her. 1847 01:17:21,137 --> 01:17:23,806 Like, for real, when you have a child, 1848 01:17:23,806 --> 01:17:25,015 it changes everything. 1849 01:17:25,015 --> 01:17:26,476 ♪ Recycle me ♪ 1850 01:17:26,476 --> 01:17:28,269 ♪ They say that it's insanity to stay ♪ 1851 01:17:28,269 --> 01:17:30,480 I'm proud that you took a big chance on yourself. 1852 01:17:30,480 --> 01:17:31,981 Thank you. 1853 01:17:31,981 --> 01:17:33,483 Doug: Now I'm about to perform on a-- 1854 01:17:33,483 --> 01:17:35,901 on a stage for the first time. 1855 01:17:35,901 --> 01:17:37,236 God. 1856 01:17:37,236 --> 01:17:38,821 This is getting-- Whoo. 1857 01:17:38,821 --> 01:17:40,239 It's getting real, real quick. 1858 01:17:40,239 --> 01:17:41,616 [ Laughs ] Oh, God. 1859 01:17:43,659 --> 01:17:45,953 I'm just scared. I'm nervous. 1860 01:17:47,663 --> 01:17:49,873 [ Crying ] Just don't want to let my family down. 1861 01:17:49,873 --> 01:17:53,294 At the same time, I miss my daughter. 1862 01:17:53,294 --> 01:17:56,589 It's just one step further to changing my family's life. 1863 01:17:57,423 --> 01:17:59,592 ♪♪ 1864 01:18:04,555 --> 01:18:07,141 Doug: I want the judges to give me a chance, man. 1865 01:18:07,141 --> 01:18:08,559 I hope that I deserve a chance. 1866 01:18:10,060 --> 01:18:11,479 [ Sniffles ] 1867 01:18:11,479 --> 01:18:13,022 [ Breathes deeply ] 1868 01:18:13,022 --> 01:18:15,149 Man: Go, Doug. Break a leg. 1869 01:18:15,149 --> 01:18:18,235 [ Heart pounding ] 1870 01:18:18,235 --> 01:18:20,196 [ Cheers and applause ] 1871 01:18:20,196 --> 01:18:22,239 Hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo! 1872 01:18:23,991 --> 01:18:25,034 You ready? 1873 01:18:25,034 --> 01:18:26,369 Katy: Yeah. Let's do this. 1874 01:18:26,369 --> 01:18:28,329 ♪ I know you wanna ♪ 1875 01:18:28,329 --> 01:18:30,873 Oh, I done turn-- I done sang the wrong song. 1876 01:18:30,873 --> 01:18:32,958 [ Laughter ] 1877 01:18:34,918 --> 01:18:36,337 What are you gonna sing for us? 1878 01:18:36,337 --> 01:18:38,464 I'm gonna sing "Ain't No Mountain High." 1879 01:18:38,464 --> 01:18:40,216 That was the wrong song. 1880 01:18:40,216 --> 01:18:42,218 [ Laughter ] 1881 01:18:42,218 --> 01:18:45,596 ♪ Listen, baby ♪ 1882 01:18:45,596 --> 01:18:47,848 ♪ Ain't no mountain high ♪ 1883 01:18:47,848 --> 01:18:50,393 ♪ Ain't no valley low ♪ 1884 01:18:50,393 --> 01:18:54,271 ♪ No river wide enough, baby ♪ 1885 01:18:54,271 --> 01:18:56,607 ♪ When you need me, call me ♪ 1886 01:18:56,607 --> 01:18:59,443 ♪ No matter where you are ♪ 1887 01:18:59,443 --> 01:19:01,612 ♪ No matter how far ♪ 1888 01:19:01,612 --> 01:19:02,946 ♪ Baby, there ♪ 1889 01:19:02,946 --> 01:19:06,576 ♪ Ain't no mountain high enough ♪ 1890 01:19:06,576 --> 01:19:08,202 There you go! There you go! 1891 01:19:08,202 --> 01:19:10,829 ♪ Ain't no valley low enough ♪ 1892 01:19:10,829 --> 01:19:11,955 Come on, now! 1893 01:19:11,955 --> 01:19:16,293 ♪ Ain't no river wide enough ♪ 1894 01:19:16,293 --> 01:19:21,298 ♪ Keep me from gettin' to you, baby, baby ♪ 1895 01:19:21,298 --> 01:19:23,884 [ Chuckles ] Thank you so much. 1896 01:19:23,884 --> 01:19:26,220 [ Cheers and applause ] Whoo! 1897 01:19:28,598 --> 01:19:30,725 He has trouble with staying in the key. 1898 01:19:30,725 --> 01:19:32,476 Well, the problem is, he-- he-- because 1899 01:19:32,476 --> 01:19:34,811 he's singing a cappella, he doesn't understand 1900 01:19:34,811 --> 01:19:36,063 he's in the wrong key. 1901 01:19:36,063 --> 01:19:37,607 So when he starts off, he's too high. 1902 01:19:37,607 --> 01:19:39,108 Will we hear him with a band? 1903 01:19:39,108 --> 01:19:40,276 I don't-- I don't know. 1904 01:19:40,276 --> 01:19:41,985 I love him, but I'm just not sure. 1905 01:19:41,985 --> 01:19:44,780 ♪ I'll be your friend ♪ 1906 01:19:44,780 --> 01:19:48,576 Doug: Seeing all the support, I was just flabbergasted, man! 1907 01:19:48,576 --> 01:19:50,953 That was one of the craziest things I've ever done. 1908 01:19:50,953 --> 01:19:52,413 [ Voice breaking ] Being a garbage man, 1909 01:19:52,413 --> 01:19:54,915 and now I'm singing onstage. 1910 01:19:54,915 --> 01:19:56,417 I miss my daughter. 1911 01:19:56,417 --> 01:19:57,793 I want her to grow up and be-- 1912 01:19:57,793 --> 01:20:01,255 have everything, have every opportunity. 1913 01:20:01,255 --> 01:20:03,257 This is getting too real now. 1914 01:20:03,257 --> 01:20:05,551 I'mma walk off now. 1915 01:20:09,054 --> 01:20:10,347 Ryan: It's judgment time... 1916 01:20:10,347 --> 01:20:11,641 Michael. 1917 01:20:11,641 --> 01:20:14,644 ...for the final line of the night. 1918 01:20:17,229 --> 01:20:18,606 Back row... 1919 01:20:20,608 --> 01:20:22,318 ...you're going through to the next round. 1920 01:20:22,318 --> 01:20:24,361 Front row, this is the end of the line. 1921 01:20:24,361 --> 01:20:25,780 [ Cheers and applause ] 1922 01:20:25,780 --> 01:20:29,032 So, Sophia, Amber, and Jovin are through. 1923 01:20:29,032 --> 01:20:31,535 But fan-favorite Doug is out. 1924 01:20:32,536 --> 01:20:36,873 ♪ Pack your things ♪ 1925 01:20:37,916 --> 01:20:39,627 Hello? 1926 01:20:39,627 --> 01:20:41,211 Doug: I-I didn't make it, baby girl. 1927 01:20:41,211 --> 01:20:43,631 ♪ Leave somehow ♪ 1928 01:20:43,631 --> 01:20:45,966 I could have sang better, but I may-- I messed up. 1929 01:20:45,966 --> 01:20:47,760 ♪ Blackbird song ♪ 1930 01:20:47,760 --> 01:20:50,179 But I think I did pretty well for it being my first time. 1931 01:20:50,179 --> 01:20:51,722 Like... I know that you 1932 01:20:51,722 --> 01:20:53,307 did your best, and I know how you sounded. 1933 01:20:53,307 --> 01:20:56,059 And I think you sound great, 1934 01:20:56,059 --> 01:20:58,688 and your daughter thinks you sound great. 1935 01:20:58,688 --> 01:21:00,815 ♪ Ooh ♪ 1936 01:21:00,815 --> 01:21:02,191 And you said, "You know what? 1937 01:21:02,191 --> 01:21:04,026 I'm gonna go do what I want to do 1938 01:21:04,026 --> 01:21:05,736 because I believe in myself." 1939 01:21:05,736 --> 01:21:07,446 That's right. And I'm glad you did it. 1940 01:21:07,446 --> 01:21:08,614 Thank you, baby. 1941 01:21:08,614 --> 01:21:10,157 That means a lot. 1942 01:21:10,157 --> 01:21:13,285 Doug: It was definitely an amazing experience. 1943 01:21:13,285 --> 01:21:16,580 A lot of firsts happened since I started "American Idol." 1944 01:21:16,580 --> 01:21:19,208 That's-- Thank you for that. 1945 01:21:19,208 --> 01:21:21,502 [ All cheering ] 1946 01:21:21,502 --> 01:21:24,296 But for Sophia, Amber, and Jovin, 1947 01:21:24,296 --> 01:21:26,465 their "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" Week 1948 01:21:26,465 --> 01:21:28,884 ends with a happily ever after. 1949 01:21:28,884 --> 01:21:31,887 Jovin: I'm closer to my dream. That's what this means, man. 1950 01:21:31,887 --> 01:21:34,014 Just doing this for my-- for my family, for my son. 1951 01:21:34,014 --> 01:21:35,725 It means everything to me. 1952 01:21:35,725 --> 01:21:37,934 I'm just gonna take everything I can 1953 01:21:37,934 --> 01:21:39,311 and-- and learn and grow, 1954 01:21:39,311 --> 01:21:41,188 and I can't wait to grow even more. 1955 01:21:41,188 --> 01:21:42,939 This is incredible. 1956 01:21:45,108 --> 01:21:50,030 Ryan: Sadly, not everyone's Hollywood story has a happy ending. 1957 01:21:50,030 --> 01:21:51,699 Like Stephen Sylvester... 1958 01:21:51,699 --> 01:21:54,034 I gave it my best shot on the stage, and my best shot 1959 01:21:54,034 --> 01:21:55,619 wasn't good enough. 1960 01:21:55,619 --> 01:21:58,414 ...Meghan Fitton... This is the end of the line. 1961 01:21:58,414 --> 01:22:00,207 ♪ And we're all craving change ♪ 1962 01:22:00,207 --> 01:22:01,834 [ Crying ] I can't even talk. 1963 01:22:01,834 --> 01:22:03,544 ♪ Tomorrow, tomorrow ♪ 1964 01:22:03,544 --> 01:22:04,587 I'm sorry. 1965 01:22:04,587 --> 01:22:06,296 ♪ Is better than today ♪ 1966 01:22:06,296 --> 01:22:07,923 [ Crying ] I feel like I failed. 1967 01:22:07,923 --> 01:22:09,717 ♪ We're all searchin' for somewhere ♪ 1968 01:22:09,717 --> 01:22:12,595 [ Voice breaking ] I had to make it for my son. 1969 01:22:12,595 --> 01:22:13,763 I'm sorry. 1970 01:22:13,763 --> 01:22:15,305 ♪ Hopin' tomorrow, tomorrow ♪ 1971 01:22:15,305 --> 01:22:16,390 This is the end of the line. 1972 01:22:16,390 --> 01:22:17,850 ♪ Is better than today ♪ 1973 01:22:17,850 --> 01:22:19,976 ♪ Just hold on when fear shakes you ♪ 1974 01:22:19,976 --> 01:22:21,687 ...and Gilberto. 1975 01:22:21,687 --> 01:22:24,774 This has been a lesson that I'm gonna take with me forever. 1976 01:22:24,774 --> 01:22:27,651 ♪ Just hold on when darkness takes you ♪ 1977 01:22:27,651 --> 01:22:29,403 [ Voice breaking ] Right now I just want to go home 1978 01:22:29,403 --> 01:22:31,572 and hug my mom. Yeah. 1979 01:22:31,572 --> 01:22:36,034 ♪ Just hold on ♪ 1980 01:22:36,034 --> 01:22:38,245 I'm disappointed, but I want to be a performer. 1981 01:22:38,245 --> 01:22:40,080 ♪ 'Cause we're all reaching for something ♪ 1982 01:22:40,080 --> 01:22:41,916 I didn't realize how much I wanted 1983 01:22:41,916 --> 01:22:43,125 until I had it taken away. 1984 01:22:43,125 --> 01:22:44,585 ♪ We're all craving change ♪ 1985 01:22:44,585 --> 01:22:46,211 ♪ Hopin' tomorrow, tomorrow ♪ 1986 01:22:46,211 --> 01:22:48,505 [ Crying ] "Idol" really has changed my life. 1987 01:22:48,505 --> 01:22:50,966 ♪ Is better than today ♪ 139888

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