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We've gotten word from even more sources that David Osmond was definitely cut in Hollywood for singing terribly. It isn't looking good for him! Some early standouts we're hearing about are a pianist named Stephen Fowler, last year's Hollywood contestant Angela Martin, a goth guy named Adam, and a guy named Ju'Not that Paula has the hots for.
Also, we've been hearing from multiple sources that there will be more than a top 24 this year. It's rumored that there is a top 36 instead. Sounds like it might be a giant group to hide some plants in? Guess we'll see what happens. A top 36 could be interesting.
Edited to Add: UPDATE. Sharon Wilbur was cut during Hollywood. Yay! And Ju'Not's full name is Ju'Not Joyner. Apparently Ju'Not was the "star" of Hollywood. Also, Adam seems to be openly gay.
The Hollywood week just took place for American Idol 8, and we're digging up information as we speak. Thanks to JoesPlace, we have a partial list of contestants who made it to Hollywood. Check out some of the people who made it to at least Hollywood that we may love (or love to hate) this year. If you know anything about these contestants, please let us know and we'll make sure to keep the information anonymous:
JoesPlace has updated her top 50 list today. Here are the contestants that we know are definitely in this year's top 50. If they make the next cut, they are in the top 36, and will compete for our votes.
Angela Martin, Emily Wynne-Hughes, Jackie Tohn, Jakob McKay, Ju'Not Joyner, Justin Williams, Michael Bartul, Ryan P.A. Johnson, Stephen Fowler, Taylor Vaifanua, and T.K. Hash.
If you know anything about these contestants (especially Michael, Stephen, and T.K., since we know so little about them), let us know, anonymity guaranteed.