This is it! Tonight’s Feb. 18 episode of ‘American Idol’ takes us live to its first ever Rush Week where we watch 10 out of 15 girls perform for America’s votes — one of whom was shamed by Harry Connick Jr. for her sexy song choice!
For the special occasion of American Idol‘s very first “Rush Week” and this season’s first live show, Keith Urban wore his finest t-shirt! Because two hours just isn’t enough time, the judges will choose just 10 out of 15 to perform, leaving the other five without even the opportunity to earn America’s vote! Harsh. See below for who got the chance to perform and to see how they fared, and to find out why Harry decided to shame 18-year-old Emily Piriz for her song choice!
‘American Idol’ Recap: Rush Week Begins
The episode opens with Ryan Seacrest on a dark stage with a lone spotlight trained on him, dramatically explaining how “Rush Week” works. Basically, it means that the contestants will be spending time with mentors and the like and that they will be pledging for the judges’ attention. Or something. We’re not sure why we had to bring the Greek system into this.
Anyway, makeover montage! Randy Jackson introduces us to a troupe of people that will whip our young hopefuls into shape. Vocal coaches, movement coaches, SPIRITUAL ADVISORS, and other normal stuff!
Chris Daughtry and Adam Lambert made cameos, too, seemingly in their own competition for who can wear the deeper v-neck t-shirt. They’re both winning!! They’re acting as mentors, because if there’s anything that American Idol needs, it’s to actually be The Voice.
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