The pressure of Hollywood Week is a glorious thing to behold.
We have done it!
We have wandered through the desert that isAmerican Idolauditions and have finally made it to Hollywood Week.
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All but 24 will have those dreams crushed over the next few days.
Basically, look around at your row and see to it youre with some ringers.
Lets dive into Lines of Ten.
The first line has several of the contestants featured during auditions, includingLayla Springs.
You may not remember Laylas singing, but you probably remember her almost unbelievably cute little sister named Dyxie.
Dyxie is blown away by all the palm trees in Los Angeles.
She hits the Dad BFF thing pretty hard while crying during Wind Beneath My Wings.
All four of these hopefuls make it through the first round.
Their dreams survive another day!
For some added drama, bothMiloandJulian Sposatoare in this line.
You knowIdolloves pitting siblings against each other.
Milo is clearly better in his audition, right?
The judges think so too, and only Milo is joining Noah in the group rounds.
Way to divide families,Idol.
Dreams are being crushed by the second, you guys.
Before things get too morose, lets welcome back the clear star of these early rounds,Catie Turner.
Catie is living her best life, always…and especially in Hollywood.
Shes especially enamored with good olZach DOnofrio, the teen with the incredibly low crooner voice.
They have some very forced awkward interactions on the street before they head into their Line of Ten.
Catiejamsto The Beatles Come Together and the crowd loves it.
Unfortunately, Zach gets cut and we miss out on possibly the greatest love story inIdolhistory.
You guys, nerd love is pure love!
The next line includes standoutsMaddie PoppeandCade Foehner, who both bring it.
And byit, I mean their gorgeous, raspy voices.
They sail on through as well.
They are unaware no more!
Both Jonnys mother and sister travel to Los Angeles with Jonny, ready to see him unleash his talent.
Noticeably missing is Jonnys dad.
Oh, Jonny, hasnt anyone told you that you dont worry about the people who dont show up?
Anyway, he crushes it.
He and seven others in his group move on.
Jurnee calls her wife in tears.
Lorenzo does back flips.
Trevor makes sure his girlfriend hasnt dumped him yet.
Everyone celebrates in their own way!
One surprise cut from Line of Ten isDavid Francisco.
Unfortunately, his rendition of Sunday Morning is not strong enough to compete with the immense talent in Hollywood.
Davids been through a lot though, so he knows better than anyone that this isnt the end.
It is, however, the end of Lines of Ten.
Isnt this all so dramatic and wonderful?
Honestly though, isnt this the least dramatic Group Round in history?
What are we even watching?The Great British Baking Show?
(Just kidding, I wish)
The first group up is Gods Diversity, which is definitelya name.
They sing Rather Be by Clean Bandit and end the song all huddled in front of the judges table.
You knew the fifth member was not going through becauseIdoldoesnt even give her a lower third with her name.
Way harsh,Idol.
The Gurope (why do they let them name themselves again?)
consists ofMarcio Donaldson,Samuel James,Maddie Zahn, andCesley Parrish.
Theyre singing Stayin Alive, but none of them can remember the lyrics.
It is a mess.
The only one not making it through is Samuel.
Made up lyrics are always better than no lyrics!
(this is why they let them name themselves) takes the stage.
Ill give you one guess as to which little ray of sunshine is a member of this group.
Did you sayCatie Turner?
Youve been paying attention.
Catie is joined byAlyssa Rahgu,Victoria McQueen, andKyah Robinson.
The four girls sing a great version of La La La and all but Kyah are sent through.
The biggest news of all: Catie Turner beatboxes.
What is this wonderful world?
We learn hopefulsJohnnyWhite,Rissa Watson, andSamuel Swansonare all cut.
Hollywood Week is brutal, we all know this.
The aforementioned Mama Bear belongs to Mr.Milo Sposato.
With one son knocked out, she is not messing around.
),Dennis Lorenzo(SO GOOD), andWilliam Casanova seem pretty prepared for Milos a capella verse.
All the drama is a non-starter and the entire group gets the thumbs up to move on.
AndJurneeandDominiqueget a pass after singing in the same group, which honestly seems unfair to every other group.
Laine probably doesnt know what a Bieleber is, and the rest of us are jealous of that.
Never change, Laine.
The kid has a tough time remembering the lyrics and definitely was not born to dance.
Somehow, Laine (and Kaitlann) makes it through!
Maybe he will be a Bieleber after all?
What a plot twist!
Britney is the vocal coach who got cut for not being able to induce chill bumps.
Theyannouncedit onDancing With the Starsin a little synergy ploy this fall.
They make almost no mention of this Idolis really doing Britney wrong, huh?
She doesnt need any help anyway; she has her groupmates.
These girls are lovely and all about supporting one another.
Like Katniss Everdeen before her, Crystal emotionally offers to go.
She will give up her dream for the three women who were there for her when she needed them.
Of course this is all a joke and all four ladies are going through.
Even Luke and Lionel are like, Katy, um, WHAT THE HELL.
That was so sad, may we never speak of it again.
Group hugs for everyone!
And after that whirlwind trip through two rounds of Hollywood Week, we have the intense Solos Round ahead.
Who are you rooting for, gang?
Anyone surprise you in Groups?
Will you ever get Love Yourself out of your head?
