Which American Idol Top 24 Finalists Will Make the Top 12?
Here Are My Early Picks for a Dashing Dozen -- Who Are Yours?
The two dozen finalists include 12 males and 12 females, ranging in age from 16 to 26. Although "American Idol" dropped the minimum age requirement this season, accepting 15-year-old contestants for the first time, none of these youngsters made the Top 24 - not even judges' favorite Jacee Badeaux, of Lafayette, Louisiana.
The top age limit is still 28, limiting which dropped contestants will be eligible for Season 11 auditions, if "American Idol" returns after this season.
Here are the Top 24 "American Idol" finalists for Season 10.
Listed alphabetically, sorted by guys and girls, here's the Top 24 lineup for 2011.
Top 12 guys:
Casey Abrams (20), of Idyllwild, California
Jovany Barreto (23), of Harvey, Louisiana
Jordan Dorsey (21), of Donaldsville, Louisiana
James Durbin (22), of Santa Cruz, California
Clint Jun Gamboa (26), of Long Beach, California
Tim Halperin (23), of Fort Worth, Texas
Stefano Langone (21), of Kent, Washington
Brett Loewenstern (17), of Boca Raton, Florida
Jacob Lusk (23), of Compton, California
Scotty McCreery (17), of Garner, North Carolina
Paul McDonald (26), of Nashville, Tennessee
Robbie Rosen (19), of Merrick, New York
Top 12 Girls:
Naima Adedapo (26), of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Lauren Alaina (16), of Rossville, Georgia
Kendra Chantelle (22), of Nashville, Tennessee
Ashthon Jones (24), of Nashville, Tennessee
Thia Megia (16), of Mountain House, California
Haley Reinhart (20), of Wheeling, Illinois
Karen Rodriguez (21), of New York City, New York
Pia Toscano (22), of Howard Beach, New York
Lauren Turner (24), of Slidell, Louisiana
Tatynisa Wilson (20), of Aurora, Illinois
Julie Zorrilla (20), of Los Angeles, California
Rachel Zevita (23), of New York City, New York
When will the Top 12 be selected?
Auditions for the Top 12 male finalists and the Top 12 female finalists for "American Idol" will air on Fox TV on Tuesday, March 1, and Wednesday, March 2 (respectively). Viewers will vote by phone and texting, as well as on the "American Idol" Facebook voting page (new this year).
Which "American Idol" Top 24 finalists are likely to make the Top 12 for Season 10?
Obviously, anything can happen on the "American Idol" stage.
Even the most pitch-perfect performers can choke. Viewers can vote in unpredictable and seemingly ridiculous ways, perhaps encouraged by such efforts as "Vote for the Worst, which is already asking online readers to rank the least likely winners." (Remember Sanjaya Malakar?)
Having issued those qualifiers, here are my own early picks for the Top 24 for "American Idol" Season 10.
Top 12 guys (my preliminary picks) :
Casey Abrams (if health permits)
James Durbin
Tim Halperin
Brett Loewenstern
Jacob Lusk
Robbie Rosen
Clint Jun Gamboa is another close call, particularly if health concerns knock Casey Abrams out of the "American Idol" competition for Season 10.
Top 12 girls (my preliminary picks):
Ashthon Jones
Thia Megia
Haley Reinhart
Pia Toscano
Julie Zorrilla
Rachel Zevita
Next week, I'll be watching and waiting, along with millions of other viewers. My texting trigger fingers will be poised, as I hope my "American Idol" Season 10 favorites will not disappoint. How about you?
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Post a CommentI'm not sure but it'll be interesting.
Good story, thanks