American Idol Top 24

"American Idol" fans only knew six names that were in the top 24 before last night. But now that the other 18 names have been announced, the semifinals can get under way - although the fate of one early favorite is still uncertain.

"American Idol" began to unveil its final 24 last night, although only five names were revealed last night - in between one stunning elimination. A sixth semfinalist was unveiled unofficially, but only because he suffered from stomach pains.

'American Idol' Top 24 spoilers include singers that made it to the finals. These 'American Idol' Top 24 spoilers stem from the Feb. 23 episode of the show.

The first four eliminations from the top 24 American Idol results show. Did your favorite stay on for the next round?

"Unique" was the word bandied about by the American Idol judges for the entire two hours Tuesday evening as each of the contestants sang - and it was not a good "unique." It was the something missing, take a risk, do something unexpected, show us...

After announcing just seven semifinalists for American Idol on Tuesday's two hour show, last night's hour-long part 2 disclosed 17. But one of those names got disqualified at the last minute, ending the preliminaries on an odd note.

Season 9 of American Idol finally moves beyond the bad and gimmicky to the true talent.

The ninth season of 'American Idol' can finally get started now that we know the official list of the top 24 singers this year. Now the fans take over and get to vote on the performers on the next episode of the show.

Usually, revealing the final 24 on American Idol just takes one night. But in this season of change, with competition from the Olympics, Idol is now taking two nights and three hours to do it, with the first 7 announced last night.

We are just about ready to really get the ninth season of 'American Idol' rolling, as the auditions and Hollywood week have finally come to an end after a grueling month of episodes.

Buddy TV has always been great at keeping up with all of the reality competition shows on television, and now they are claiming to have a list of the Top 24 on American Idol this season.

It's time for the girls to sing on "American Idol" season ten.

A look at who did and did not make the top 24 on "American Idol".

So one by one they sat in the chair and the Top 24 was slowly built. And as each contestant sat and clips were shown of their journey, it became pretty obvious that "American Idol" had stepped up its quality control...

American Idol picked the top 24 contestants and next week we are going to get to vote. This are my thoughts on the last two episodes among them the elimination of Chris Medina and Jaycee, the antics of Jennifer Lopez, the kindness of Steven Tyler

Most of the judge's choices have been telegraphed over the last several weeks of "American Idol," but there were a few surprises--most of them bad.

As boring as the Top 12 girls' performances were on Tuesday, the American Idol guys more than made up for it as they rounded out the first live performances of the Top 24 Wednesday evening.

Simon said it would be the girls' year and after last night it was obvious that the boys had their work cut out for them, but how did they do during their first live performances?

According to Ryan, Simon has said this will be "the girls' year". As the top 12 girls individually step up to the mic, we have our first glimpse at how well season nine's contestants perform in front of a live audience.

We've met the American Idol Top 24. Which girls will breeze through to the next round? Who will have to sing for their survival? Here are my predictions.

Tim Urban replaces Chris Golightly on American Idol Top 24. Why? Read and find out

A brief recap of Wednesday night's America Idol and a glance at the top 24 of Season 9.

A review of Wednesday, February 17, American Idol Top 24

Tonight, 17 more choices will be revealed. I predict these six will make it.

'American Idol' has revealed some of the top 24 finalists as they progress towards the final preliminary episode before the live shows begin