As the old saying goes, "If you don't succeed, try, try, again." That's exactly what 10 of tonight's revealed "American Idol" top 24 are doing by competing in the show's farewell season.
Repeat offenders at the auditions are nothing new for "American Idol." Season 13 winner Caleb Johnson actually auditioned for the show three times over four years, making it through to Hollywood Week one year, only to be cut before eventually winning.
Johnson blamed himself for his past failure on the show, telling reporters the night of his win in May of 2014, "I messed up on the past seasons' auditions. Just a lack of experience, letting my nerves get to me and just not being completely in tune with who I am as an artist."
Next Wednesday, the first group of 12 semifinalists will perform, with the remainder performing on Thursday. Both nights will feature special appearances from fan-favorite former "Idols": Ruben Studdard, Fantasia, Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina, Caleb Johnson and Nick Fradiani, who return to mentor and perform a duet with the semifinalists.
"American Idol" airs at 8 p.m. EST Wednesday and Thursday on Fox.
