Auditions #1: Savannah - Recap

The new season of American Idol is underway and the Auditions start in Savannah Georgia. They show the video footage of the contestants on their way to Savannah. Ryan Seacrest is back along with Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler. They get ready to hear the talent as they take their seats.

First up is David Leathers, Jr. He says that he is a lady’s man. He says that he was in a competition with Scotty McCreery and he placed 1st in it. He comes up to the judges and sings “Remember the Rain” by Centry21. He is really good and Jennifer says that he looks like he is 12 years old. They love what they hear and they vote him through to the next round. He goes out and his family celebrates with him.

Gabi Carrubba is next and she says that she is a professional tap dancer and says that she has been watching the show for years. She says that she wants to see Steven to make the face that shows She comes up and asks to give Nigel a hug. Randy is shocked. She sings “Sunday Morning” by Maroon 5. She has a good voice and Steven makes the face that she wanted. Afterward, Jennifer says that it was beautiful and they love what they hear. She comes out and celebrates with the rest of her family.

This sets off a montage of good singers including Brianna Faulk, Neco Starr, Molly Hunt and Elise Testone. They tell the acts that they are going to Hollywood and to the next round. The judges are shocked that Day One is showing talent in every contestant.

Jessica Whitely comes up and says that she has been singing for a long time and that she loves it. She sings “In This Song”. However, it is horrible! Afterward, Randy tells her that it was awful and Randy tells her that it is not her area. She tells them that she will see them in Texas.

Next up is Shaun Kraisman and he says that people mistake him to be Ryan Seascrest a lot. He even sounds like him. The judges have fun and ask him to say some quotes that Ryan would say. Randy is shocked by the similarities. He sings “Oh Girl” and he alright, but the judges are unsure. Steven says that as a singer, it is a no.

Shannon Magrane comes up and she says that her father, Joe Magrane, is a retired pitcher of the St. Louis Cardinals. Jennifer tells Shannon to bring in her family and they meet the famous pitcher. Steven comments on the climate and atmosphere of where they live by calling it hot, humid and happening and then adds “just like your daughter” at the end. Everyone freezes for a moment. She sings “Something’s Got A Hold Of Me” by Etta James. Randy likes her courage with singing in front of her friends and family. They put her through to the next round.

However, the talent goes south and the singers that come out on stage are horrible. Hoping to stop the slump is Amy Brumfield. She says that she lives in a tent in the woods because times are hard for her and her boyfriend. But, she says that she is happy with the situation that she is in. She sings “Superwoman” by Alicia Keys. She is good and Randy says that he liked it. Jennifer calls her a “hipsie” and they all tell her yes to the next round.

Up next is Joshua Chavis. He says that he loves Jennifer Lopez and says that he is going to blow this audition out of the water. They hear him scream and he says that he was letting out some steam. He sings “I’m Your’s” by Jason Mraz. However, he is bad. Randy makes a sarcastic face. Afterward, Randy asks Steven if they could hear another one and they laugh. Jennifer says that his voice is not up to par. Steven says that his voice just isn’t there. Randy says that the bar is set high and that it is a no. He cries when he comes out. He tells the cameras out of his face.

Next up is Stephanie Renae. She says that she has been preparing for this for a while and says that it is amazing to be there. She sings “Inside Your Heaven” by Carrie Underwood. She is good, but she sings a little nasally. Steven says that yes to her. Randy says no for now. Jennifer puts her through. She gets the golden ticket and is ecstatic.

Schyler Dixon, the sister of Colton Dixon. They recognize her and remember that she auditioned last year with her brother. They have her bring Colton in when she tells them that he isn’t auditioning this year. They tell Colton that he is going to sing after his sister. Schyler sings “Break Even” by The Script. She has improved. Afterward, they have Colton sing and he sings “Permanent” by David Cook. Jennifer says that they have improved and says that both of them are going to Hollywood. They come out and Colton shows that he got an unexpected golden ticket too. They are shocked and Colton says that Schyler sucked him in again.

The talent goes down the drain as hearts are broken and the tears come out. Hoping not to get a negative answer is Lauren Mink. She says that she is a director of a community for people with disabilities. She sings and has a good voice. Jennifer gets “goosies” and afterward, they tells her that they like it and says that it was very nicely done. She gets her ticket to Hollywood.

The next day of auditions proves to be a hot one. Up to sing is Mawuena Kodjo and he has a thick African accent. He says that he is going to sing “I Won’t Let Go” by Rascall Flatts. He starts and is horrible. Steven says that he has the confidence, but his voice is not good. Jennifer says that it was all over the place. Randy says that he wants him to find people who think he is good. Ryan goes with Mawuena and finds a group of girls with their grandfather who feel that he has a good voice. However, the judges still say no and tell the girls to have their mom wash the wax out of their ears.

Next up is Ashlee Altise and she says that she has made up a new dance move called the “Joy Hop”. She is energetic and sings pretty well. Afterward, they tell her that she was great and her energy was amazing. However, Savannah hits a sour patch and the singers get rejected. The judges tell the singers that they don’t have what it takes.

One contestant, W.T. Thompson comes out and says that it is a no and that he has a baby on the way too. They rewind to three minutes earlier and listen to W.T.’s tale. He comes up to the judges and sings. He has a decent voice, but Steven says that he hears the voice, but doesn’t know about American Idol. Jennifer says that she is going to say yes. Randy says that he is going to get eaten alive. He comes out and is bummed. However, it is just an act and he actually did get the ticket.

They show a montage of girls who kiss Steven Tyer. One contestant, Erica Nowak, says that Steven is her future ex-husband. She hugs Steven and gets a butt-squeeze in there too. He says that she better be good. She sings “Super Duper Love” by Joss Stone and she is over the top with it. She says that wasn’t good and that the best note that she hit was when she grabbed his butt. She hugs Randy and squeezes his butt too. She doesn’t care about the ticket, she just wanted to hug Steven.

Next up is Brittany Kerr, a NBA dancer. Based on her looks, Steven automatically says yet. She says that she is going to sing “Spoiled” by Joss Stone. She starts singing and she has a good voice. Randy says that was amazing. Randy says that there is something there and says that she can develop it. Jennifer says that it is a no for her. However, Steven puts her through to the next round.

The last contestant of the night is Phillip Phillips and he works at his father’s pawn shop. He says that he is going to sing his own version of “Superstition” by Stevie Wonder. They are amazed with him and Randy has him play his guitar and he play’s “Thriller”. They are unanimous and they tell him that it is a yes for them. He gets his ticket to the next round. That’s it for Savannah and in total, 42 tickets were handed out. The judges get ready to move on to the next city, Pittsburgh!

Written By David Sibert

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