We’re in the middle of Hollywood Week on American Idol 14. On Wednesday, February 11, the group rounds will conclude followed by the beginning of solo performances with band accompaniment. On Thursday, there are more solos, and the Top 48 are revealed. On Wednesday, February 18 and Thursday, February 19, the remaining contestants will perform at the House of Blues for the Idol showcase and the Top 24 will be revealed
However, these rounds were were taped back in October and December, respectively. The Top 24 has been chosen and today, they are on their way to Los Angeles to begin preparing for the live shows with in-house mentor, Scott Borchetta.
After next week’s Idol Showcase round concludes, the Top 24 compete in the semi-finals, which take place at the Fillmore theater in Detroit, beginning Wednesday February 25. HOWEVER, the first show will be taped ahead of broadcast. There are 3 tapings set for February 19 and March 3 and 4th.
Long story short: The Top 24 have A LOT of work to do in the next couple of weeks! And it appears the first stop for our contestants, is Los Angeles, where they are set to begin work with Scott, among other tasks, to get ready for the semi-final round.
Our information? Not so super-secret. Twitter reveals all!
SO, IN LA FOR @AmericanIdol THIS WEEK. WORKING WITH THE CONTESTANTS HAS BEEN INCREDIBLE – SO MANY GREAT ONES! GET READY – GONNA GET LOUD
— Scott Borchetta (@scottborchetta) February 9, 2015
Yes. Scott. The all caps. Not really necessary. But, just keep being you! And here are tweets from the contestants, revealing travel plans, hinting at things to come
?????????????????? — JAX (@Jax) February 9, 2015
Omg spotted @TheLoveyJames pic.twitter.com/M8zRpvU1Sn
— Daniel Seavey (@SeaveyDaniel) February 9, 2015
“@TheLoveyJames: @SeaveyDaniel but like OMG it’s Daniel pic.twitter.com/wGJ0PcQpX9” but that hat hair???? — Daniel Seavey (@SeaveyDaniel) February 9, 2015
A wild Clark! Spotted in his natural habitat. pic.twitter.com/nCvZOMskCD
— JAX (@Jax) February 7, 2015
Finish packing. Address and stamp return letters to fanmail. Download video onto hard drive. Sleep for 1 hr. Catch flight. Breathe. Got this — Michael Simeon (@michaelsimeon) February 9, 2015
Planes. Wooooo
— Riley Bria (@RileyBria) February 9, 2015
After tomorrow, my life will have changed forever, and I want to thank The Creator for everything He has done for… http://t.co/PI8E8h6FzK — Qaasim Middleton (@QaasimOfficial) February 8, 2015