Last year,over 97 million votes were cast in our biggest finale ever.
Of course,david cook is the champion.
We've come back now to his home turf to see if the "show me" state
can show us the next american idol.
Have we found one here in kansas city?
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Ameirican Idol Season8 Episode02
May 9th,2008.
American idol hits kansas city to honor hometown hero david cook.
That day 7,000 people came out to support their future american idol.
Six months later,would they show up again to try it for themselves?
I think that's a yes.
By 8:00 A.M.,It seemed like the entire town showed up,
and the energy was the most enthusiastic we've ever seen.
American idol in kansas city.
Oh...freaking...yeah!
With over 11,000 in the crowd,
everyone had their mind set on exactly who they wanted to impress.
Simon makes american idol.
I love you,simon.
Simon says...
Pick me.
But he didn't get all the love.
Mr.Ryan seacrest!
Ryan,you're so dreamy!
Once inside the stadium,everyone was eager to get down to business.
Are you ready,kansas city?!
So we're good to go,but are the judges?
Is this kansas or missouri?
Missouri!
While simon greets his adoring fans,
kara makes some of her own.
I'm the new fourth judge.
I hope you guys like me.
And when paula arrived,she had a surprise waiting.
It's jason castro.
Man,what are you doing here?
Well,actually,my brother's here.
- Really?Yeah, - so I'm gonna support.
We'll check back with them later.
Now,after a last minute briefing...
So,we're judging today.
I thought we were performing.
No,no,we're judging.
The panel is ready to begin all over again.
Outside,19-year-old chelsea marquat is ready
to represent for the girls of kansas city.
I've been singing as long as I can remember.
I sang when I was in middle school.
In high school,I was in the varsity choir.
And I definitely think this is where I'm meant to be.
I was always afraid to come out for american idol.
Like,I didn't think I was good enough.
My family would always tell me,you know,"chelsea,you're really,really good.
You should do it," and it just seemed like a dream for me.
- hi - hi
You see me ,you see the little girl
************
And also *******
********
you want me to stop?
Yeah,it was
- Got another song? - No.
No,no,no.
I'll te you what it sounded like.
It sounded like a cat jumping off the empire state building,
and the noise it would make before it hit the floor.
- If that makes sense. - And then
- You are so cruel. - And wait a minute.
Then as it hit the floor,there's a siren--
- All right,guys. - You guys...
- Stop it now.... - Are really,really being bad.
- Chelsea,this is the - Does that help?
No,it doesn't help.
That doesn't help anybody.
Chelsea,take something that's positive in
that can help you
and do this to him,and that to him.
- Okay? - Right,
so can I just play devil's advocate just for a second?
Yeah,just a second.
All right,what positive things does she take out of this audition?
Well,she hasn't been able to hear anything from kara or myself.
So,that's the positive?
Well,I wouldn't say that she was a cat coming--I mean--
Baby,singing's not your thing,no.
- No,no. - Here's a positive.
- You're a pretty girl. - Yes.
You are not a good singer,sweetie.
I am so sorry.
You are beautiful,and I'm sorry that you had to hear some stuff that was harsh,
but it's the way these auditions go,and we have to pass.
Okay,it's a no,but thank you.
- Sorry,honey. - Other way.
Funny.
Chelsea,what happened?
- No ticket? - Actually,no,no ticket.
They said I sounded like a cat falling off a roof or something.
- What? - Yeah.
I'm sure she'll never hear that she's a cat
falling off the empire state building again in her life.
I think I just picked the wrong songs,you know,so...
How do you feel?
Um,I feel like I'm gonna cry.
- Oh,I'm sorry. - Thanks.
- I know it's tough. - Yeah.
And while a different selection might not have helped chelsea,
ashley anderson has done her homework.
She's picking a song by leona lewis and
co-written by a certain you-know-who.
What are you gonna sing?
Um,footsteps in the sand.
Good.
Great song.
Footprints.
- What did I say? - Footsteps.
- Let me do it again. - Yeah.
- Oh,do I remember this. - Yeah,good catch.
Um,there's a reason why.
Probably the best song I've heard the entire audition season.
It's a great song.It's an amazing song.
It's a difficult song to sing.
Tough song.
Beautiful song,though.
Uh,yes,yes,yes.
I like this girl,yes,yes.
Thank you.
Yeah,I think you have some chops.
I want to see what you can bring to the show.
Yes.
Actually,you got four yeses.
- Welcome to hollywood! - Thank you so much!
I like you.
- That way. - I was like,what?!
- Did she just - Thank you!
Do you think she's ready for this?
Absolutely.
Oh,yeah.Absolutely.
Think the judges liked her?
If they're smart.
Here she is.
Simon wrote it.
He's one of the premiere songwriters.Who knew?
You stacked the deck a little bit,right,
- by choosing one of simon's artists. - I did.
Was that part of your plan?
Um,somewhat.
Did you see it on his face that he was happy?
I saw that--well,he said it was a great song,of course,
but-- Next trip is to hollyod,so we'll see you there.
- Thank you. - Thank you!
Yay!You did it!
Over the next two hours,kansas city unleashes its true talent.
I think you are absolutely fantastic.
Very,very soulful.
- I think you're one of the best we've seen. - Yep,I do,too.
- But later... - I'm not happy.
What turns missouri into downright misery?
No...no..no.
I hated everything.
No!
- David Cook? - Yeah,it's me
- Are you ***** - I think so
********is amazing
The winner of American Idol is
David...
Cook
Dreams Begin Again
Welcome back to kansas city,
where it's now midmorning and thousands are still waiting for their shot.
Kansas city rocks!
The midwestern hospitality is overflowing...
Hello.How are you all today?
- Good morning. - Well,hey.
And even simon's having a good time.
I like kansas a lot.
Maybe he'll like it even more after meeting K.C.Carlson.
Come on in.Come on in.
- Hello. - How are you?
I'm good.How are you guys?
- And you are K.C. - Carlson.
K.C. Carlson in K.C.
Yes,and you're twenty years old,and where are you from?
I'm from minneapolis,minnesota.
What are you singing?
I'm gonna sing a thousand miles by vanessa carlton.
Good.
- Thanks,K.C. - All right.
- I like you. - I do,too. I do,too.
I think you have a nice voice and,uh--
You've got a good vibe about you.
I see a package here.
- Thanks. - Paula abdul?
Um,I would love to give you another chance.
- That's a yes? - Yes.
Yeah,that was a good call.I like you.
I'm gonna say yes.
- Kara? - I'm gonna say yes,too.
I like you.
I say yes,too.Welcome to hollywood,baby.
- Okay,out you go. - Thank you.
Okay.Thank you.
- Oh,my god. - You all right?
I'm so excited.
I just--aah!
I can't even believe that it's real right now.
I'm going to hollywood.
Group hug,group hug!
So things are coming together in kansas city.
Back out in line,each contestant hopes that
their special talent will also impress the judges.
We flip for american idol.
But brian hatler isn't bringing any bells and whistles.
He's relying solely on his instrument.
You know,I'm a big guy with a big heart and a big voice,
and I want to do some big old things.
I'm 20 years old,and I'm from kansas city,missouri.
I studied classically.
I was trained in opera and that was what I was originally going to go into in college.
I was that kid that practiced hours every night to try and get into a music conservatory.
music was my life and I gave it up,
I just left it completely for two years,
so this audition is so important to me today.
It's me returning to music and just
knowing that I have a place in this industry.
It's just what I dream of doing for the rest of my life.
Yeah,what's up,man?
Not much.How y'all doing?
Come on in,brian.
All right,baby.What you singing?
I'm gonna sing some aretha,think.
Thank you!
Brian,that was definitely,definitely different,dawg.
Definitely different.
Simon,what did you think of brian's difference?
From the horrendous outfit,the horrendous singing,
everything was wrong in this audition,brian.
I mean,seriously wrong.
I hated everything.
I mean,it was just awful.
Awful.
And wait a minute,people compare you to josh groban?
Could I sing some josh groban for you?
Or michael mcdonald.
I'll--I'll sing some josh groban for you.
Brian-- No,no,no.
After that,I don't want to hear you sing anything again.
Seriously,it was that bad.
Okay,it's nothing like
- Nothing like josh groban. - Not good,dude.
Honestly,brian,I'm surprised th you think you're like these people.
Brian,it was terrible,baby.
Come on,man.
You can't hear that,right?
You can't hear what we're hearing?
- No. - No?
We're gonna have to pass brian.
Brian,it's a no.
- Thank you. - Thanks,man.
Are you disappointed?
He looks not happy.
Not happy.
If you're expecting me to cry on camera,don't even try.
But as morning wore on,others weren't so successful in masking their emotions.
No.No!No!
No!
Coming up,it's all on the line in kansas city.
You get one song,von,so you make sure you choose the right one.
This is my dream.Please say yes.
I'm gonna say yes.
I'm gonna say no.
And later,we witness an emotional story of strength and courage.
I remember when the doctors pulled me in the room and they said,
there's nothing else we can do for you.
It all happens after the break.
Welcome back to kansas city.
The judges very happy with the day so far.
I mean,our expectations were high.
This is where david cook is from.
As a matter of fact,his parents just coincidentally in the shot.
So what should we expect from kansas city today?
Well,I think you'll probably see a lot of talent in here.
I mean,talent as good as a cook or just about as good as a cook?
Um,just about as good.
Not quite.
But it's not only his mother who's on board.
David has certainly proven he is a force in the music industry.
Last year,his signature move was taking well-known songs and making them his own.
Next.
So,coming here this year,we were hoping that kind of originality would run in the water.
Thank you.
James,you're like a singing ryan seacrest,aren't you?
Yes!
Let's just say good-bye.
Okay,thanks.
sorry,can I start over?
No.
Okay,well,let's just change blind to deaf and that song would make a lot of sense.
I mean,seriously,it was terrible.
Okay,the outlook for the guys,not so good.
Can von smith give the men of missouri a boost?
I am 22 years old,and I'm from greenwood,missouri.
My range is a little bit strange because I attempt things that most guys don't attempt to sing.
I'm not afraid to be who I am,so I mean the fact that I'm-- I'm genuine,I feel like that will come across.
I'm hoping that they see the positives in me and don't pick apart everything too much,
but who knows?
What are you gonna sing?
Over the rainbow.
Well,you get one song,von,so you make sure you choose the right one.
One song?
Excuse the phlegm.
Thank you.
After the break,von smith finds out his fate...
Randy,what do you think?
And we experience sibling rivalry,castro style.
He's more,like,girly.
What did you mean by that?
It's all coming up as kansas city continues.
You made the wrong choice!
Plus,one of the most heartfelt stories we've ever heard on american idol.
I hate talking about this 'cause it's so painful.
It's still so real,the wound is--it's so deep.
You won't want to miss this audition.
Welcome back to idol here in kansas city.
Now,we have seen some talent.
Have we seen the best yet?
That remains to be seen because before the break,von smith was in the hot seat.
His fate now lies in the hands of the judges.
Thank you.
Wow,that was powerful.
So randy,what do you think?
Actually,I thought the vocals were pretty good,man.
I think you've definitely got a voice.
You can definitely sing.
Uh,I was impressed.
Thank you so much.
Simon?
I like you,von.
I bet your family love it when you do that.
Love it.
Um,but I have to tell you,you've got a good voice,von.
Thank you,simon.
-Very good. -Paula?
I say absolutely yes.
Yeah,von,I think you have a really big instrument.
I really do.
And I think that you can take a lot of risks that other singers can't
because you have those chops.
I gonna say yes.This guy's definitely got a dope voice.
I'm gonna say yes.
-Paula? -Von,you are a very interesting one.
I can't wait to see more of you.Yes.
Von,you've got four yeses.
Congratulations.
Welcome to hollywood,baby.
Thank you very much.
See you later.
There's a future for you in hollywood,hopefully.
You can feel it all over
Mom,you're about to burst with something.
Well,he's just such a great joy,and I'm so glad that you guys get to--
will hear him some time,so...
Oh,you're sweet.
Hollywood!
So in years past,we have seen contestants bring their brothers or sisters
to audition after they've been through.
Fantasia brought hers by,he didn't make it.
David cook's brother didn't make it through.
What will happen with jason castro's?
Who could forget our fourth runner-up from last season?
He had the charm,the good looks,and the chops,
but was lacking in another department.
I--I really hate doing interviews.
Okay,starting over.
These are terrible answers.I'm so sorry.
Third time's the charm.
So,how did little bro michael compare?
We'll let you be the judge.
My name is michael castro.
I'm 20 years old--wait.
I'm 20 years old and what's the other one?
Okay.
Help me out here,guys.Who knows?
I heard you're pretty good at interviews,just like me.
My brother and I are different because he's more,like,
girly,and I'm more not girly.
Maybe we shouldn't put that in.
That was probably not good.
You said I was girly?
I--you know,it just came out.
What did you mean by that?
How do you explain it?
Like,'cause you get all emotional with the singing and stuff.
I'm a man.
You know,like,the emotional thing you do?
Like,I tried to explain it.I don't know if they got it.
Okay,so by girly,you mean I have emotions and I know how to express them well.
If that's what you want to call it.
Some people call that an artist.
Some people might.
Well,michael castro.
We had the pleasure of having your brother last season.
Yeah,man.
Why didn't you audition last yea
Uh,I didn't sing.
I just started singing,like,20 days before the auditions.
-20 days before the auds? -It's like,if jay can sing,I can sing,right?
What the hey!
-A little competition in the family. -I love this.
So,you think you can do this?
You thinyou--?
I'm pretty sure I can.
Well,let's--let's hear what you're gonna sing.
What are you gonna sing?
I'm gonna sing in love with the girl by gavin degraw.
-Love gavin degraw. -It's a great song.
Ready?
Ooh,michael,not bad.
-20 days before? -Right.I guess.
Pretty cool.
Pretty cool.Simon?
Michael,it was--it was... good-ish.
-You know,it's not the best-- -It's definitely not bad.
Yeah,it's not bad.
I can't really get anything from your voice at the moment.
I'm never quite sure with you castros,whether you're really,really into this or not.
I thought that,you know-- I think you can sing.
I think you're--you're kind of a ballsy dude,and I kind of like that about you.
You have this sort of "I have a secret" kind of vibe about you.
Do you?
-I don't know,he's just-- -Maybe I don't even know it.
-And he just comes out here. -He's like,eh,my brother did it,I can do it.
I'll--you know.I kind of like that about you.
It shows chutzpah.
You're fun.
I'm gonna say yes.
And I say yes,yes,yes.
I'm gonna say yes.
You know already,dawg.I say yes.Welcome to hollywood!
Way to go.
Say hi to your brother.
He's a little cocky that guy,huh?
Yeah.Cocky.
Wait,michael,give us that reaction one more time.
Yeah.
That runs in the family.
I know.
I'm blown away.
I never heard him sing in real life.
He's amazing.
I was really impressed.
I,h-- There's a lot of things we don't know about this family we're all gonna learn on american idol.
We're going to hollywood!
Again!
We'll see if michael will be able to step out from behind his brother's shadow when he hits hollywood.
Oh,come on!
Coming up,a cheering section like we've never seen before...
we meet a mom who lost everything...
Right now,we're still trying to recover.
Can she get it back?
And he has a powerful story...
We never got to say good-bye.
But does he have the voice to match?
Very,very soulful.
Welcome back idol in kansas city,where so far it's been a successful trip.
I have a feeling that's all about to change.
Hang on.What is this song?
What is going on here,man?
Odds are,the judges might find the next contestant a bit more appealing.
My name is matt bridesky.
I'm from bixby,oklahoma.
I'm 27 years old.
Singing for a living's been something I've always wanted to do,
but when I got married and had a child,you know,
it--it-- it turned into something that was fun
but it--it wasn't taking care of my home priorities.
So I put that on hiatus.
Took a--a day job.
-I love you. -I love you.
Me and my wife have always been fans of the show.
We--we've watched it,you know,and,uh,knowing that I sing and play guitar and whatnot,
she's like,"you know,that would be really neat if you were a part of that.
She said,if you want to go for this,then do it.
"Yeah,what's up,man?
How you doin'?
Welcome,welcome.
-Okay,your name is matt-- -Bridesky.
Bridesky.
Okay,and what do you do,matt?
Uh,I'm a welder/fabricator.
Okay,so why,doing that,do you now want to do this?
Well,actually,I've been singing since I was a little boy,
and,uh,I played the bar scene for a long time,
and,uh,turns out,you know,I--I got married and now I've got a three-year-old
and-- You know,so I--I've got responsibilities,
and it's a-- it's--it's a big undertaking being a father,
-so I-- -Yeah,I get that.
Definitely have to take care of home.
I get that.
Okay,um,what are you giggling at?
Nothing,simon.Nothing.
You're just funny,simon.
Simon's a funny dude.
Just a funny guy.
Okay,matt,what are you gonna sing?
Uh,bill withers,ain't no sunshine.
Yeah,I get that.
All right. Thank you,matt.Randy?"
Uh,mat Dude,I think you're probabl like,a great father.
You're probably just like a cool bar singer,you know?
You're singing in bars and in the clubs and doing your thing.
I'm not sure it's right for this,man,for me.
Okay,kara?
You know what?
I don't agree with randy on this one.
I like you.
-Thank you. -Something about you I like.
You know,you put a lot of heart into that.
I think you have natural talent.
Okay,paula?
Yes,you do have natural talent,and I like your v--i like the control of your vibrato.
And--and it just--it's--it's a nice tone.
It just is.
Okay,we're gonna vote.
Randy,yes or no?
No.
Not for me.
Kara?
I'm gonna say yes.
Paula?
I say yes.
Matt.
I have to agree...
with the girls.
Welcome to hollywood.
Yes,girl power!
I think you are really,really good and I like your heart and I like your ambition.
You're through to hollywood.
Yes,thank you!
Thank you so much.
Prove me wrong in hollywood,dawg.
I will,I will.
Out you go.
Well done,matt.
What does matt do for a living?
He's a welder.
See,the great thing about this show is that-- Yes!
It doesn't matter what you do.
We're working people.
You know,that's--that's what we do until we retire.
You know,and,uh,but this-- this could mean a lot of things.
It could mean a lot of things. This is amazing.
We'll follow up with matt when he hits hollywood.
So kansas city is rockin',
but this town is actually more known for jazz.
And this year,
we may have found the perfect girl to continue the legacy.
My name is jasmine joseph.
I'm 17,from norfolk,nebraska,
and I really actually go by "jazz.
"That's pretty much my name.
Call me jazz.
And--yeah.
I'm here to try out for american idol.
It's like nothing else exists out of my life other than this right now.
- Not happy at all. - Not happy at all.
Not happy.
And while jasmine won't see the other side of her rainbow,
back out in line,there are still many others looking to follow the yellow brick road to hollywood.
I came all the way from haysville,kansas,to be the next american idol!
Some are relying on brains.
We are in...
kansas city.
Some are trying with hearts.
Marry me,simon. Marry me.
But others just need a little courage.
My stomach feels like it's in my throat.
It's like maybe I might throw it up when I sing or something.
There's no place like kansas city.
But for our next contestant,home was a little closer to oz.
My name is jessica paige furney. I'm 20 years old from wamego,kansas.
My hometown is probably one of...
the major capitals of the wizard of oz,
which they are very proud of.
I'll be right back,grandma.
Um,I live with my 93-year-old grandmother.
These are my crazy pills. These are my crazy pills.
My grandma's really hard of hearing,so when you talk to her,you're kind of yelling at her.
Do you know that I sing?
- Do I what? - Know that I sing?
Which makes it fun.
I mean,I take care of her,but she got--has my back whenever i need her to,
and I think the challenge is worth it to keep her happy
in the home that she's lived in for so long.
I really want to make it to hollywood
and I think if there's anything I wanted in life,
it would be to be able to do my music for,you know,a living.
Hollywood's another step closer to that.
Hi
Hi,guys.
What's going on? What's your name?
My name is jessica paige furney.
All right,so what makes you think you're the next american idol,dear?
Um,you know,I've worked really hard at music my entire life,
and I am willing to work as hard as it takes to get there--to do what I have--
- All right,what y singing? - I am singing cry baby by janis joplin.
All right,do it.
- Thank you very much.Thank you - All right.
- I--jessica,I like you. - Thank you.
Yeah,I like you. You're a--you're--you stand out.
You know,small-town girl,big dreams--I like that.
Thank you.
What I like about you is you're a natural.
I could tell when you walked in,you were speaking to us,like,I bet she's got a nice,natural tone."
"Got a yes from me,jessica.
Paula abdul.
- Yes,I like you very much. - Great.
Kara--kara.
- 100%. - Thank you.
I say yes,too. Welcome to hollywood,baby!
Thanks! Thank you,guys.
- Happy birthday,by the way. It's her 20th birthday today. - Happy birthday!
See you guys.
So today is also jessie's birthday,
and here she comes with hopefully a gift for everybody.
I'm going to hollywood,baby!
Yeah!
Up next,
can these sisters rap their way to hollywood?
Okay, I think we've heard enough of that.
This guy may not have dressed to impress...
Little bit geeky,the look.
But you'll be blown away by his voice.
You had some crazy vocals jumping off there.
Welcome back to missouri.
It's 2:30 P.M.,And even though the contestants are here to audition...
Pick me please!
One perk of waiting in line is meeting new friends.
We just met. She's from wisconsin. I'm from here,so.
When I walked up to the crowd,I saw something that was so beautiful,
and I was like,wow,that's where I have to sit in line today."
- We just met this morning. - Yeah.
- Are you serious? - Yeah.
But then there's the flip side--conttants who came together.
I'm jamar rogers.
This is my,uh,brother,as far as I'm concerned.
Yes,sir. Danny goki.
And we're going all the way togeth,actually,yeah. Yes.
We're going side by side.
But first,a real pair of siblings.
My name is asia mcclain. I'm 24,and I'm from kansas city,missouri,
- and this is my sister. - India morrison. I'm 22.
My sister dragged me down here to audition.
I did,I convinced her to audition because I thought that she has,
like,a billion talents balled up into one person.
Ugh,sister kiss.
- Are you singing together? - We're rappers.
- You're rapping together? - Yeah.
You're looking at the two most talented individuals.
If you ever need a choreographer or-
- A bodyguard. - Bodyguard.
Got it.
Hi,guys.
- Hi - Hi
Right,okay,so,uh,who have we got here?
- I'm india. - I'm asia.
- You're sisters? - Yes.
-Okay,are you both good?
Yes.
Who's the better one?
India.
I am.
- I like that,india. - That's good. That's sisterly love.
- Okay,uh,but you're gonna be supportive of each other. - Yes.
What are you gonna sing? It's an original.
It's called cookies.
- You wrote it? - It's dedicated to randy.
- Yeah. - My dedication.
Okay,I've got it.
How was this an ode to randy?
That was good. I like it. It was funny.
My dawg,he loves stuff. You know,he's realistic.
Yeah.
Okay,right,who--which one's going first?
I'll go first.Asia.
All right,okay. I think we've heard enough of that. Thank you.
Can we have india,darling? Please?
India,what you singin',baby?
Okay.
Okay,do you know what? I like this girl.
- Well,she can sing. - I do,I like you.
- What do you think,kara? - I love both of them.
I think they're both great,and I love their--their love for one another.
- I think it's really refreshing to see sisters- - Real sisters.
Support each other. It's amazing.
And we're not twins,either. We're not.
No! No,come on!
You guys always do the twins thing which--time for a change! Something different.
Okay,it's time to vote. It's time to vote.
Uh,asia,no.
Well,here we are,standing here.
Scared.
Uh,I'm gonna say...
Please,please.
Okay,who's first?
Everybody needs sisters like that.
So we're celebrating india's success,but asia--
It's okay,I came- - How are you doing?
I came down to support my sister 'cause this is her dream.
To do everything--dance,sing,choreograph--this is what she wanted.
- Oh,my god,I'm so happy. - This is it.
- She's a nice lady. - Really nice.
I want a sister like that.
- She's the best. - Thank you.
I'm so happy you guys are letting her go to hollywood. This is what I wanted for you,dude,seriously.
So our sister act went one for two.
Up next,wisconsin native jamar rogers.
- Hi,jamar. - Hey there.
- How are you doing? - Fantastic.
- Ready to rock? You're a bartender? - Yes,ma'am.
All right. Good,what are you gonna sing?
I'm singing california dreamin' by the mamas and the papas.
Of course.
Okay.
- Thank you - Thank you
You can sing,jamar. You can sing.
- It's just--it got--it- - Too loud.
A little--too loud and--and fell off pitch at times.
It was just a little bit overdone,I think.
I actually thought it was pretty gd,man.It was just so over-the-top
and so affected a little bit with the faces and all that.
I thought it was quite good. You know,a bit corny.
- I'm gonna say yes. - Okay.
- I'm gonna say yeah. - Right on.
- Yes. - Thank you.
Okay,you got a yes from me as well,welcome.
- Welcome to hollywood,dawg! - Thank you so much. I appreciate it.
Along with jamar's family,his st friend danny goki
waits to hear his fate.
Thank y'all.
That a way. This a way,that a way.
What advice do you have for danny now that he's about to go in there and see the judges?
Man,do what you've been workin' on,bro. Do what you've been workin' on. You're gonna kill it.
Coming up,it's all on the line for danny.
You know,I was so close to not trying out because of the grief.
I mean,the grief is so intense.
But will his emotions get the best of him?
You ready for this? You think you can do this?
And later,who gets this comment from jackson?
I think you're one of the best we've seen.
A season eight frontrunner revealed after the break.
That's what I'm talkin' about.
It's mid-afternoon in kansas city,missouri.
Train from kansas city
28-year-old music teacher danny goki has come to audition today,
and before the break,his best friend jamar made it through.
- Welcome to hollywood,dawg! - Thank y so much. I appreciate it.
But now it's danny's turn,
and for him,coming to audition today is
nothing short of an emotional sacrifice.
I hate talking about this 'cause it's so painful. It's still so real.
The wound is so--is so deep.
Four weeks before the audition,
my wife passed away.
She was born with a condition in her heart,
and so basically, throughout the years,she had to have surgery after surgery.
And,man,I remember when the doc-
Oh,I remember when the doctors pulled me in the room and they said,
you know,there's nothing else we can do for you."
I said,you fight for her. I said,you do whatever it takes.
I said,I'll take care of my part. I will pray.
"She was my best friend.
We never got to say good-bye.
You know,I was so close to not trying out because of the grief.
I mean,the grief is so intense.
But I decided I'm gonna go through it because I really believe that people through me
can see who my wife was.
- Hello. - Hello.
-What's your name? - My name is daniel J.Goki.
- You're 28? - Yeah.
- And you're a music teacher. - Yeah.
What are you gonna sing?
The song I'm gonna sing today is I heard it through the grapevine by marvin gaye.
Thank you.Man.
Very,very soulful.
- Good,good tonal quality to your voice. - Thank you.
Good rhythm. You're in the pocket on--in tune.
I liked you so much. Didn't expect it.
I appreciate that.
Kara?
I am a fan of you,danny. I thought that was great.
I really did. I think you've got a lot of heart and soul in you.
- I really liked you.Like your voice a lot. - Oh!Thank you.
- I think you're one of the best we've seen. - Yep,I do,too.
- I was impressed,dawg. - Crazy vocals from danny--what?!
- Yeah,I agree. - Okay,randy,yes or no?
- 100% for danny J. - With the crazy vocals.
Great vocals.
- Paula? - I agree.I think you're one of the best we've heard.
- Four yeses. - Can I get some knuckle punches?
Welcome to hollywood!
Man,simon. Well done.
Yo,this is a new way. Yes,sir.Explode it.
Gotta do this right. Yeah.
- What?! - Thank you!
That a way,that a way.
- Grab your ticket. - I never wanted to be that guy who went the wrong way,and i did.
He was great.
See you later.
Really good.
I mean,this is something that's about to happen right here.
And sophia,this one is for you,baby.
- Come on.- Yes,ma'am.
So it's an emotional victory for danny.
But as the afternoon wore on,and the line thinned out,
things weren't as successful for the girls of kansas city.
- Okay.- Simon,what are you doing?
It was terrible.
And after a while,it all begins to sound like this...
With the girls falling short,thankfully a guy's up next.
Meet anoup desai.
So,anoupie-- It's-- What?
It's--it's--it's just anoup.
Like,randy,you can--you can call me noup-dogg."
- Anoup-dogg.- Anoup-dogg.
And you study barbecue?
No,I am a,uh,masters student in folklorat unc.
My undergraduate thesis was about,uh,southern myth--myth in southern culture.
And,uh,the way I explored that was through barbecue.
I can send it to you if you want me to.
So you did study barbecue?
Yes.Yes.So the short answer was,yes."
"Okay.
All right.Now what are you gonna sing?
- I'm gonna sing thank you by boyz ii men.- Good.
Thank you.
Didn't expect that.
No,I didn't expect that.
I didn't expect the soulfulness to come out of you.Anoup.
- Thank you.- Dawg,you hadome crazy vocals jumpin' off there.
In tune.
Had vibe.
Personality.
Anoup-dogg is in the house.
What?!
I like kind of what you did with the song.You flipped it up in your own way.
It was pretty good.
It's all a bit geeky at the moment,though.
- Huh?- It's all a bit geeky.
The look.
That's gonna change.
Well,we're just talking about the-- We're talking about the vocals,man.
No,but it looks like you've just come out of a meeting with,uh,bill gates or somebody.
Hey,that might be a good meeting to have,though,dawg.
But you know what I mean.It's all a bit,sort of,silicon,high-tech.
Preppy.Yeah,he's preppy.
Okay,but good voice.
I'm gonna say yeah,man.
Hook up the wardrobe,but yeah.
I'm gonna say yes,but work on the stage presence a little.
All right.
Forget the--forget the clothing thing.
You're fine.
Voice was really good.I say yes.
- Thank you very much.- So four yeses.
Welcome to hollyweird,dawg!
Anoup-dawg goes hollywood.
I'm going to hollywood!
So anoup sealed the deal.
But we didn't sign up for what was delivered next.
Like swimming in jell-o,isn't it?
Is this serious?
no no no
It's all a bit nice.
Like a little kitten.
****
Coming up,contestants go to the extremes.
Oh,come on.Come on,come on.What the--
And later,big dreams are on the line.
This is probably the most important event of my life.
I want to show everybody that I can sing.
American idol's what's gonna help us.
Gonna help me,help them-- you know,help my family.
This is my dream.Please say yes.
I'm gonna say no.
Welcome back to kansas city.
Now,you know,on past seasons of idol,we've seen our fair share of gimmicks.
But it's season eight,and in order to get our attention this year,you've gotta get creative.
You can pull all the stops out till they call the cops out grind your behind
till you're bent but you've gotta get a gimmick if you wanna get a hand
if you want to make it twinkle while you shake it get yourself a gimmick
and you too Can be a star
And while most left their gimmick back out in line,
andrew lang brought his front and center.
Oh,come on.
Come on,come on.
What the-- oh,my g-- Ready?
Okay!
Andrew,the awesome singer has a very awesome voice and if you ever heard it
Heard it You would even say it's are you ready?
- Randy,simon,paula and the new girl- Nice beat-boxing.Yeah.
He's like david cook 'cause he's from missouri time's about over
so we better hurry
Andrew,the american idol
Here's andrew!
Nice,nice.
That is awesome.
- Great opening,right?- Great.
That's a lot--you've got a big lead up now.
Right,okay,andrew,we've established you are here with two fans.
That's true,yes.
Though I'm not sure they've done you any favors at all at the moment,but.
God.Party pooper.
Well,andrew,uh,no pressure here.
What are you gonna--what are you gonna sing?
I'm gonna be singing my girl by the temptations.
- Okay.- There you go.
And I don't need no money,baby
fortune or fame,no you see,I got all
of the riches,baby that one man can claim
so,well I guess that you'd say what can make me feel
this way it's my girl My girl
I'm talking about my girl paula and kara
Thank you!
Nothing but love.
Nothing but love for you.
Okay,so,uh...
Can I just say no to all three of you?
No.
That wasn't fair.
No,andrew,it was--andrew,it was oka um,it wasn't as bad as I thought it was gonna be,
- but it wasn't fantastic.- Okay.
Uh,didn't help,you know,having these two as your backup singers and dancers either,I don't think.
I really liked their little skit.
I liked their skit.
You have to start at the bottom of the pyramid and make your way to the top.
There's always a way for him to go ahead and get to what you want.
Have you been listening to paula?
No,I'm talking about you.
Bring it on,girlfriend.
Okay,should we dispose of all this?
I'm gonna say yes to andrew.
I'm gonna give him another shot.
- Ten seconds,sing something.- Okay.
I ain't too proud to beg oh,sweet darling please don't leave me,girl
Here's the thing,andrew.
You are very theatrical.
Yeah,and I just changed my vote with that one.
Yeah.
The cheerleaders are crying for you?
This is--this is wild.
Oh,come on.Come on.
This is very uncomfortable now.
This is bad.We can't,we can'T.
I'm saying no,but I appreciate you guys coming out.
We enjoyed it.
You're justhoney,you're not gonna make it in this competition.
So sorry to tell you that and your friends.
Guys,sorry.
- Nice to meet you.- Thank you,though.
Musical theater--you can make lots of money.
Musical theater--all of you.
But an a-plus for effort.
- And thank you.- A-plus.
You're with andrew.
It's a no.
To everybody?
Yeah.It's okay,though.
No,what happe--oh,we have tears.
What's wrong?
Well,he's not crying,but you are,and he's the one that didn't make--
Well,we just really wanted him to make it through,and this is,
like--this has been,like,a three-year thing.
He really wanted it.
He deserves it.
But he really does deserve it.
Like,he works so hard at everything he does,and,like,if they would give him another chance,
I'm sure that--I'm positive that he would--all he could do.
Well,the good news is,you have great people around you.You have good friends.
It's fine.We still have good spirits.
- Yes,we do.- Thank you.Yes,we do.
We've got spirit,how about you?!
Andrew,out.
So team andrew gets sidelined,but hoping to get in the game is 28-year-old asa barns.
One,two,ready?And...
What I do for a living is I'm a band director at a middle school.
My students view me as a positive person,someone that really has their best interest at heart.
It is an experience,and you want them to have a good experience with band,
and--so they will carry that on into the rest of their life.
Good.That's good.
I have a daughter.
Her name is amaya.She's four years of age.
Why is asa the next american idol?
Because... because he is.
That's right.
Being a father is probably the most important thing to me at this time in my life.
I definitely want to show that it is okay to be a good dad.
I think that if you have a dream,it is--it is a seed that's planted in you early on in life,
and I'm just ready to be plucked,so take me.
Asa,come on down,dawg.
Come on down.
So your name is asa barnes.
- Yes,sir.- All right,dawg,so you're a band director,man.
Now,being a band director,I'm expecting,like,big doings from you.
Actually,I use singing a lot in what I do every day.
- All right,so what you gonna sing?- What are you gonna sing?
I'll start with michael jackson,the way you make me feel.
You got one choice,asa.
- Okay. - Go for it.
Okay.Okay.Okay.
Simon,what do you think of asa,man?
I like you,asa.I'm gonna be honest with you.
28--I don't really understand why you would do that--that song like that.
Um,so I'm slightly puzzled here.
I like it,and it's a great song.
Hey,that's a good answer,dawg.
That was crazy right there-- I like it."
- That was the right answer.- That was good.
Okay,I don't think--I-- I'm finished.
- Got it.- Paula abdul.
You know what?
When people sing michael,it usually is a disaster.
And this was definitely not a disaster.
Thank you.
- Kara?-I-I like asa.
I do.
I think he's got a whole vibe.
It was hot,baby.
- Thank you,thank you.- Simon,yes or no?
Uh,maybe because of your answer,I'm gonna say yes.
Yes!
Paula?
Absolutely,yes.
Kara?
Yes.
I say yes.Welcome to hollywood,baby!
Work it out,work it out.
Yeah!
Coming up... simon softens up.
I think you are absolutely fantastic.
Michael nicewonder is on a mission.
I'm gonna walk in there and become a star.
And can this contestant see into the future?
Simon,I had a dream about you last night.
So it's just after 7:00.
The judges have put through 25 people so far today to hollywood.
Got a lot of good ones today,really good ones.
Let's keep that streak alive with michael nicewonder.
I'm 20 years old,and I'm from grand island,nebraska,and I'm really excited to be here.
So is this--what's this from,this medal?
This is from,uh,elementary school.
I won it for best vocalizing in music class.
About five years ago,I actually got a fortune cookie back,
and I placed it on the back of this,
saying,a person with a determined heart frightens problems away."
"And what's your heart like today?
Pretty confident.
- Determined?- Yes.
I am a star that has been undiscovered...
until now.
I wa to show everybody that I know that I can sing.
Have they said you can't?
Some people,yes.
The very first person I would have to mention that is not supportive is my mother.
She doesn't think I can sing,but that's why I'm here...
to prove her wrong.
I am gonna walk in there and become a star.
- Michael nicewonder.- Yes.
- Nicewonder.- Yes.
Hmm,that's nice.
You're related to hank williams jr.?
Yes,I am.
Wow,so music is in the blood.
- Yes. -So you must be very good.
What's written all over your shirt?
People from high school-- a lot of my friends signed it.
Good luck,whatever.Okay,what are you gonna sing?
Don't do that.
That's not nice.
Okay,what are you gonna sing?
How about an original song?
Yes.Yeah.
Oh,man.
Michael,was that written about a pet or someone?
I was originally supposed to write it for my mother.
But I have one for my grandmother that I wrote.
- Can I hear the grandmother one?- Oh,god!
Is it a bit more cheerful?
- A little bit. - Okay,let's hear that.
The chorus of it is.
Okay,off you go.
Okay,look,you could've actually sent them the same song.
Or combined them.
I'm still working on those songs.
- It was like a second verse. -You're still working on it.
- Yes. -Okay,they--they were a bit gloom--a bit gloomy.
Like,they didn't sound like mother-son songs.
Uh... Sounded like girlfriend...
I'm not trying...
to be the best songwriter.
- Right.-I think I'm just trying to be me.
Yeah.You should actually go over to hallmark.
And I'm being serious.You could write those,you know,mother's day cards.
You know?
Building you a bridge."
"That's exactly what he wanted to hear.
All right,yeah.
Honey,you're true to your name.
You're a nice guy,but singing and... sorry.
Yeah,michael,the singing is not--it's not right for--
The n"" or the ""y""?"
No,I'm sorry.
I'm gonna--it's a no,michael,but thank you.
Thanks,man.Good looking out,dawg.
Sweet guy.
I guess the judges didn't think that I had what it takes,and I thought that I had what it takes.
Simon was being his usual and laughed at me...
He said,"that was just awful.
"And while michael's idol dreams are shattered,dennis brigham was hoping his would come true.
I had a dream about it last night,and simon told me,you were the best that we seen today."
"You've got something special about you.
I'm hoping that I can get him to say that.
You're picturing--I like the way you're picturing this,in a positive way.
Put 25 people through...
to hollywood.
Will you be the 26th?
I hope so.
Let's do it.
Hey,dennis.
What it is?What it is?
That's for hollywood.Yeah.
Simon,I had a dream about you last night.
All of you all.
I'm so excited.
-You are. -I'm so excited.
I can tell you are,dennis.
Let's hope you can sing well.
What are you gonna sing?
I'm gonna sing with you by chris brown.
-All right. -All right,cool.
It was all a bit crazy fome.
I'll be honest with you,dennis.
I didn't get it.
Okay,okay,I get it.
Dennis!
Thank you,dennis.Randy?
Please yes.
I want this so bad,y'all.
I promise you,I--this is my dream.
Please say yes.
Randy?
I promise you,I can sing very good.
I'm a little nervous right now,but I can sing very,very,very,very good.
Very?
Very,very--give me five verys."""
Very,very,very,very,very good.
Oh,yeah,yeah,yeah.
No,no,no,you don't have to sing.
Don't sing anymore.
All right,you know what?I'm gonna say yes,dennis.
Thank you,paula.
I'm gonna say no.
Randy,please,come on.
I promise you,I will do a lot better if y'all just let me through to this round.
I worked so hard.
All my family outside.
I really,really want this so bad.
My mama flew in from florida and all that.
We worked really,really hard.
I'm just worried.
Tears already.
We haven't even got the results yet and you're crying.
She's been nervous all day.
Randy,yes or no?
Yes!
Yes,thank you so,so much.
Kara,yes or no?
Kara,please yes.
dennis,you know?He's really funny.
That called being duped.
Dennis,buddy...
Yeah,buddy,we got to do our handshake.
Just move on up We got to keep doing it.
Simon,I'm disappointed in you.
You let me down,and you was the most important person that I wanted to see,
but I'm gonna try my hardest to change your mind,and you're gonna see me again in hollywood.
Coming up...
what makes this dream turn into a nightmare?
You made the wrong choice.
I should've been the next american idol.
And what comes out of this girl's mouth to make kara say this?
For me,you're the best that's come through here.
It's close to the end of the day in kansas city,
and when the sun set on the horizon,it may have also set on the talent.
I'm scared that you're gonna say no.
It's not right.
Oh,no,no,no,no,adult woman with a child voice.
Kelly,just to be clear,t
he first records you bought were paula's,yeah?
And while the evening can mask the disappointment of some...
No. I don't really care.
It's not that big of a deal to me.
It's okay.
I'm not crying.
No tears?
I'm strong!
Others now have a reason to celebrate the night.
Margaret's going to hollywood!
We're going to hollywood!
But as the near-empty holding room buzzes with enthusiasm,
mia conley peacefully awaits her turn.
All day the excitement of the auditions haven't fazed her one bit.
Next!
Let's hope she's able to rouse the judges.
Are you the next american idol?
Yes,I am.
All right,that is a good answer,and what are you gonna sing for us?
I'm gonna sing loving you by minnie ripperton.
Okay.
Let's hear it.
Okay,mia.
Mia,this isn't going well,sweetheart.
No?
Oh,all right,weot there.
We've arrived.
Okay,let's take a vote.
You just wanted to give us that.
No,baby.
Nah,nah.
No?
Mia,mia,mia,I want to say yes.
You are a sweetheart,but the voice,mnh-mnh,it's not there.
And you probably chose the toughest song in the world.
Yeah.
-But,mia,it's a no,darling. -Can I sing something else?
No,mia,it's a no,sweetheart.
-This is not for you. -Thank you,love.
Look,I know I can sing.
I've been singing since I've been three years old.
I can hit mariah carey high-pitch.
And they didn't let me go through.
I mean,that is just ridiculous.
You guys are wrong,and god's gonna make you pay for it.
Maybe mia just needs to cool off for a second.
You judges are wrong.
You're wrong,wrong,wrong.
You're cutting everybody else 'cause you made too many people go,
and the last people get thrown out.
That's not right.
God's gonna get you.
You made the wrong choice.
I should've been the next american idol.
God's gonna get you,and I'm still gonna be a star.
So,if mia's right and the judges are cutting everyone,
that doesn't bode well for the last contestant in kansas city.
My name is lil rounds.
I'm from memphis,tennessee,and I am 23 years old.
Ready to go,baby?
I'm a mom of three--very,very,very busy.
Come on,let's put our shoes on.
A lot of people had told me,"I don't know,lil,maybe singing has to wait.
"And that's the same thing I thought.
But then a sudden wake-up call changed lil's perspective.
We had a tornado to actually touch down in memphis.
Um,it came through the back of our apartments,and it tore them up.
Uh,we had to end up vacating.
With three children and a husband,you can imagine,
that was very hard,and right now we're still trying to recover.
American idol is what's gonna help us.
It's gonna hp me,help them,you know,help my family.
Hello.
Hello,hello,hello.
Hello,how are you?
What a great name,lil rounds.
-Oh,yes. -It's a very cool name.
I love my name.I love my name.
It's a good one.
Very good.
What are you gonna sing for us today?
Today I'm gonna do a little bit of stevie wonder,all I do.
I like that song.
All right,let's hear it.
I really like you,lil.
-You're good. -Thank you.
You are good.
Let's see,um,paula?
I love you.
I think that you have it going on.
Your vocals are really,really good--one of the best that I've heard,
and,um,whoever told you to stop dreaming your dream,tell them to go kiss your li-- lil' behind.
Thank you.
Simon?
I think you are absolutely fantastic.
Simon,oh,my god.
Thank you so much.
You know what?There's something about-- there's something about you.
You're very retro,you know,really kind of,like,classy.
You know?
And,uh,just a singer's singer.
A mixture of fantasia and mary J.Blige.
I like you a lot.
Oh,man!
I thought the vocals were jumping off,man,and I'm-- I'm,uh...
You're really good.
You're really good. ...
Happy you showed up for this competition.
For me,you're one of the best that's come through here.
Y'all,excuse me.
I'm so happy.
Love that she doesn't know she's so great.
Paula?
Yeah,well,I already said you're--I said you're one of the best.
No more memphis!
Welcome to hollywood!
Thank you.
Love her.
Got a hot one.Got a hot one.
I am so glad to be here right now.
I am so thankful.
I'm so happy.
I love my husband.
I love american idol.
I am going to hollywood!
So were 25 others who struck gold in K.C.
Welcome to hollywood!
This is everything.
Everything!
Welcome to hollywood,baby!
Yes,thank you.
Congratulations,you're going to hollywood!
You've got four yeses.
,we're going to hollywood!
Kansas city... rocked.
So I'm now in love with kansas.
But the search has only just begun.
Join us as the auditions continue on the most talent-packed season of american idol yet.
We'll visit six more cities and find more unforgettable voices.
I think hollywood is going to love you.
I think you're cute.I think you're original.
I really like you.
I thought it was hot.
One of my favorite auditions.
There's something in the water in louisville.
God,I feel good!
And in salt lake city,simon gets more bunny than he bargained for.
Oh,my god!
San juan stirs things up.
And new york brings the attitude.
I would've thought you'd have quite liked that.
You mean the way you like it when seacrest does it?
In jacksonville,anything can happen.
Yo,the girls are making out!
And san francisco gives us something to talk about.
I will say what I want to say,and I will sait now.
In all,147 people heard that famous phrase.
Welcome to hollywood!
But as you know,a ticket to hollywood means a ticket to hell week.
I am confident this year that we're gonna find somebody great.
Brace yourself for the most dramatic hollywood week ever.
This year,our hopefuls will stand on the stage of the kodak theater,
where the stakes are high and so is the drama.
Y'all suck as judges.
Some will falter.
Some will fight.
I don't care if you cry.I don't care.
Don't give me these excuses.I hate that.
It's not just your dream at stake here!
And others will rise to the occasion.
But to survive hollywood week,they'll have to put their faith in each other.
And pray they can make it past the judges.
I thought it was indulgent nonsense what you just did.
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