American Idol Season 9 Top 24

Finally Top 24 contenders are chosen on the reality Talent TV Show American Idol Season 9.

It was the moment of truth for the Hollywood Week contestants on AI. Last wednesday night, dreams were fulfilled, while others were crashed as the judges Simon Cowell, Kara DioGuardi, Randy Jackson, and Ellen DeGeneres announced the final 24 contestants.

The top 24 consist of 12 females and 12 males. The two dozen continuing on to next week are Didi Benami, Crystal Bowersox, Lacey Brown, Michelle Delamor, Katelyn Epperly, Siobhan Magnus, Paige Miles, Ashley Rodriguez, Lilly Scott, Katie Stevens, Haeley Vaughn, Janell Wheeler, Lee Dewyze, Andrew Garcia, Tyler Grady, Todrick Hall, Casey James, Aaron Kelly, Alex Lambert, Michael Lynche, Joe Muñoz, John Park, Jermaine Sellers, and Tim Urban.

This coming Tuesday, February 23 will be the ladies' night and then the following day - on Wednesday, February 24, the guys turn to impress. Phone lines will be open for voting following each of those live performance shows. The first live results show will take place on Thursday, February 25 on FOX, as two more girls and two more guys are sent home.  

American Idol Season 9 Top 24 Gallery

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