AMERICAN IDOL 9: WEEK ONE

So, as I have mentioned last time around, American Idol new season has back. The season nine started with some great audition by those hopeful contestants. The season as in its traditions, would start by showing a few auditions try-out in several cities across America before the crucial Hollywood week and semi-final

For week number one, American Idol traveled to cities of Foxborough, Massachusetts and Atlanta, Georgia. Besides the three regular judges in the form of Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi; Victoria Beckham will guest-judge at Foxborough while Mary J Blinge will be at Atlanta. Ellen DeGeneres will permanently replace Paula Abdul as the fourth judge when the show progress.

HERE ARE THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK

(01) "Pants On The Ground - the best moment of the week"



P/S General Larry Platt is not an army, but rather an important civil rights leader in Atlanta during the 1960s. In fact, the City of Atlanta designated September 4, 2001 as Larry Platt Day for his "priceless and immeasurable contributions to society" and "his great energy and commitment to equality and the protection of the innocent and for his outstanding service to the Atlanta community and the citizens of Georgia."

(02) "Skii Bo Ski - A new Snoop Dogg?"



WAIT AMERICAN IDOL...Skii Bo Ski may not be eligible after all...the reason is...

(03) "Maddy Curtis stands out in Boston"



Maddy Curtis, the 9th of twelve children and sister to four siblings with Downs Syndrome (three of which are adopted) could not be sweeter. Her audition of "Hallelujah" had the judges sending her to Hollywood unanimously.

(04) "Mallorie Haley takes a 'piece of my heart' in Atlanta"

(05) "Justin Williams is 'Feelin' Good' in Boston"



He has an amazing journey where he has to battle with cancer for once in his lifetime. You may remember Williams whom joined up with eventual finalists Kris Allen and Matt Giraud plus awesome rapper India Morrison to perform the Jackson 5 hit "I Want You Back." It was great, one of the best group performances. By the way, please note at Simon's reaction!!

(06) "Katie Stevens is 'At Last' in Boston"



For her grandma!!

(07) "Norberto Guerrero - Oh No!!"



Simon says, 3 year old girl with a beard dresses like latoya jackson auditions.

(08) "Jermaine Sellers really sells it in Atlanta"

(09) "Pat Ford - Womanizer wannabe with a Holler"

Well, more of the auditions next week when American Idol travels to Chicago and Orlando!! Till then, signing off...