Hollywood Round (2) - Recap

After the cuts of 150 contestants that were sent home packing, the challenge is harder then ever. The challenge tonight is that the hopefuls are going to have to do groups. This is the most intense time of the week and everything explodes on stage and fizzles as well. It is Group Round and it is tough for the remaining contestants. The contestants arrive and they have to form into groups to form something that is going to work for them. Some have already formed them knowing the process. However, things get changed and they have to have a mixture of contestants from other days. They scramble to get to their groups and there are several who get together right away while others struggle.

The search continues and Tiffany Rios tries to find a group, but because of her statement of claiming to be the best, no one wants to sing with her. She manages to take a person from a group and convince her to sing with her. However, they are still missing a group member. They eventually get the permission to have a duet. Justin McCreedy needs a group, but everyone is Pop and don’t want the country boy in their group. He finally gets with a group and they start to practice.

The contestants practice with their groups and one group has Ashley Sullivan thinking that it is too much. She has a hard time and tells that she wants to go home. She talks to the producer and he tells her to take a moment. She talks with her boyfriend and then eventually comes back. Fearful that the group won’t take her back, Ashley doesn’t have anything to worry about because they welcome her back in. Other groups gather together to make their practice time worth something and the group with their moms helping out with the harmony gets one group jealous that they are getting coached.

After a full night of rehearsing and groups getting together, the 39 Groups get into place and get ready to start the competition. First up is the first group consists of Pia Toscano, Alessandra Guercio, and Brielle Von Hugel. They sing “Grenade” and are all in sync. Steven tells that they slammed it. Randy tells that he liked the harmonies. They are so impressed that they make it through.

“Four Plus One” and “440” are two groups where Jordan Dorsey abandoned “440” and joined “Four Plus One”. Lauren Turner is not doing too good but tells that they need to get on with it. “Four Plus One” have Jordon Dorsey and Robbie Rosen showcase it and they show that they have what it takes to make it through to the next round. Jennifer tells that all of them are making it though to the next round without any hesitation.

“440” with Adrian Michael and Lauren Turner showcasing singing “Forget You”. Lauren, Adrian, Erica and Shane all get through to the next round as well and they are extreamly happy. They have forgotten about the fact that Jordan abandoned their group first off.

Next are Tiffany Rios and Jessica Yantz and they feel that they are ready to show that they have what it takes. However, Tiffany is off key and they don’t get their chance to move on to the next round and get sent home packing. Tiffany tries to fight for her spot, but Jessica tells that it is over with.

The next group is missing their final member, Kevin Campos, and they go out to look for him. Steven entertains the crowd with a drum solo. Jovany Barreto, Kevin Campos, Jorge Gabriel, and Karen Rodriguez go on stage and sing “Just the Way You Are” and none of them have the talent to impress the judges. However Jovany and Karen are through to survive the next round of auditions.

The next group that include Lauren, the Steven Tyler fan, have Steven sit in the chair. Lauren’s group are good, but it is not enough to impress the judges 100%. The other group members are not as strong to get the vote of the judges despite their creative idea to include Steven, Lauren is the only one through.

Colton Dixon, Matt Dillard showcase their group and Colton is good, but Matt forgets his words and it horrible. Colton gets through to the next round and the rest have to go home because of their lack of flare. This sets off a group of people going home and Shannon Livewell, Briana Tyson, Janelle Arthur, Alyson Jados, Caitlin Koch. Paris Tassin doesn’t do well and Jennifer tells that she has to go home. Among those also Emily Anne Reed, Adrian Beesley, Courtney Penry, and Aaron Gutierrez have to leave to cheer on their favorites elsewhere.

Next up are “The Hits” and Randy gives words of wisdom. Keeira Lyn Ford, Ashley Sullivan and Ashton Jones all blow it out of the water. Randy tells that it was a little pitchy and tells that they were the best harmonizing group and are all going through.

James Durbin, Emma Henry, Danny Pate, and Caleb Johnson and John Jordon try out their rendition of “Somebody to Love”. Jennifer calls it a bad “Glee” audition. Caleb and James go through and the rest are going home.

Keonna Evans, Jalen Harris, Sarina-Joi Crowe, and Felix Ramsey and Deandre Brackensick all sing their rendition of “Somebody to Love” and the judges all stand on their feet. Steven tells that the harmonies were delicious and the moms all run on stage and are happy.

Steven Clawson cheats and Corey Levoy forgets the words and Hollie Cavanagh try to stand out and Corey and Hollie get through to the next round which leaves Corey in shock.

The next group goes achepella. Dan Noguchi, Lara Johnston, Julie Zorrilla, Melissa Lucas and Casey Abrams try their hand to make it through. However only Julie and Casey get though to the next round.

The next group goes out achepella too and Da’Quela Payne, Matthew Nuss, Naima Adedapo, Jacob Lusk try to make their name and all are through to the next round.

Caleb Hawley, Devyn Rush, Chris Medina, Carson Higgins all shine to the judges but there are some judgments are not good. Devyn is the only one that is not going through. She doesn’t want to go home and she wants to figure out a way to get back in, but it is the end of the road.

Denise Jackson, Stevie Cain, Natalie Hanson, Brett Loewenstern and Jacee Badeaux try out and the group takes a cut and Denise, Natalie, and Brett, and Sevie and Jacee all get through to the next round and Jacee is shocked that he can get another chance despite forgetting the words.

The group that turned their backs on Jacee try out. Scotty McCreery, Monique De Los Santos, Frances Coontz and Clint Jun Gamboa try their best and the judges like what they hear. All get through to the next round.

So far another 67 contestants get cut and last up to try out is Three’s Company with Chelsee Oaks, Jacqueline Dunford and Rob Bolin. Singing “Forget You”, Rob doesn’t even try to remember the words and is horrible. All three singers leave the judges with a lot to think about. Steven tells that this is not good. Rob gets sent home and Chelsee and Jacqueline get through. This concludes Group Week and the contestants move on to sing individually.

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