American Idol

Some of the shocking eliminations of contestants featured in the audition episodes were Canadian born Jory Steinberg, once homeless Perla Meneses, Army Reservist Rachel Jenkins, Navy Intelligence Specialist Jarrod Fowler, second chance girl Ashley Carr, Rocky wannabe Porcelana Patino, best friend Amanda Coluccio, half of bother/sister duo Shyamali Malakar, returning Hollywood contestant Brian Miller, unsupported by parents Sarah Burgess, and also unsupported by parents Matt Sato.

However, the two most shocking eliminations of the night had to be city girl in the country Baylie Brown and Fidel Castro look-a-like Sean Michel. Baylie impressed the judges in the solo auditions, but they quickly cut her when she forgot her words in the group auditions. On the other hand, Sean Michel's group audition wasn't even shown. All viewers know is Simon Cowell's reaction saying it wasn't exciting, and Sean talking about his throat being dry.

In the end, the remaining sixty or so contestants were divided into four rooms. Rooms one and two were told that they were moving forward to the top forty, while room three and four were cut