Aaron Marcellus Sanders - He tried out for season 7 and 10 both times he made it far but was cut before moving on to the live shows.
Adam Brock - Self described as a "large black woman trapped inside a 27-year-old man's body."
Chase Likens - 20 year old student from Point Pleasant, WV who tried out for American Idol last year.
Colton Dixon - We have seen Colton before, he tried out last season. This year he just came along to support his sister who was auditioning. After some coaxing from the judges he sang and was given a ticket to Hollywood along with his sister, Schyler Dixon, but he made it further in the competition than she did.
Creighton Fraker - A 28 year old, self described, "starving artist" from Queens, NY. J-Lo said he sounds a lot like Justin Timberlake.
Deandre Brackensick - Good looking young man with long curly hair. He auditioned for American Idol last year season 10 and many were surprised when he didn't make it but this year he does.
Eben Franckewitz - A 15 year old from Milford, Ohio that sings clear as a bell and claims that people think he looks like Justin Bieber.
Heejun Han - Funny 22 year old, Korean guy that surprised the judges by making them laugh and then blowing them away because they weren't expecting him to actually sing well.
Joshua Ledet - A 19 year old singer from Houston, Texas.
Jeremy Rosado - He is from Valrico, Florida. This is Jeremy's 5th time auditioning for American Idol.
Phillip Phillips - Son of a pawn shop owner who brought his guitar and sang Thriller for the judges after originally singing Superstition.
Reed Grimm - A 26 year old that has been singing on stage since the age of 2. For his audition he sang the theme song to Family Matters.
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#13 Wildcard - One of 4 boys will be brought back onto American Idol for season 11 as a wildcard contestant. The 4 male contestants they are choosoing from are David Leathers Jr., Jermaine Jones, Johnny Keiser, and Richie Law. Word is that it will be Jermaine Jones, the guy that was devastated and crying about being cut on Thursday. He made Jennifer Lopez cry and told his mother that he would never do this again
JUSTIN BIEBER birthday exclusive! The music megastar is in the house for a spectacular celebration of his special day. You only turn 18 once, and for Justin, it's happening right here on the Ellen show! Ellen will be partying in style with the biggest teen pop sensation on the planet. She may even have a special birthday surprise!
And, America was shocked when the judges decided not to include LAUREN GRAY in their top 24 this season on "American Idol." The incredible singer is here today to tell Ellen about her experience on the show, and to perform!