There were many tears and even more cheers on Wednesday’s “American Idol” when the judges revealed 14 of the top 24 semifinlaits for Season 11.
Host Ryan Seacrest described Wednesday’s decision as “the final judgment,” with some early standouts like Richie Law, Neco Starr, Caleb Johnson, Clayton Farhart, River St. James, Blair Sieber, Naomi Gillies and Lauren Gray sent packing from the competition.
So who made judges’ Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson’s cut?
The first 14:
1. Jen Hirsh
2. Creighton Fraker
3. Joshua Ledet
4. Haley Johnsen
5. Elise Testone
6. Reed Grimm
7. Erika Van Pelt
8. Baylie Brown
9. Chelsea Sorrell
10. Heejun Han
11. Jessica Sanchez
12. Phil Phillips
13. Colton Dixon
14. Brielle Von Hugel
On Thursday’s “American Idol” the remaining 10 semifinalist will be revealed.
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