Top 24 semi-finalists selected, just in time for the live performances.
Last night was the second half of the final audition weeding out. Amid many tears and endless teasers (After the break) the last of the 24 top semi-finalists were announced. Here they are in no particular order.
TOP 12 GUYS
Colton Dixon
Creighton Fraker
Reed Grimm
Heejun Han
Joshua Ledet
Phillip Phillips
DeAndre Brackensick
Adam Brock
Eben Franckewitz
Chase Likens
Aaron Marcellus
Jeremy Rosado
TOP 12 GIRLS
Baylie Brown
Jen Hirsh
Haley Johnsen
Jessica Sanchez
Chelsea Sorrell
Elise Testone
Erika Van Pelt
Brielle Von Hugel
Hollie Cavanagh
Skylar Laine
Shannon Magrane
Hallie Day
And, in a teaser to rival any so far, they added a surprise twist that will bring one previously eliminated male contestant — Jermaine Jones, Johnny Keyser, Richie Law or David Leathers — back just in time for next Tuesday’s live performance , returning to the competition as a wildcard.
Next week finally starts the live competition, and we will be there watching and waiting.
Leave a comment, and let us know who you favor. You can also leave comments on the individual contestant pages – links to the right.
