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William Hung picture American Idol

Former #39;American Idol#39; contestant William Hung arrives for the 9th season finale of #39;American Idol#39; in Los Angeles May 26, 2010. Every year, “American Idol” begins with an array of auditions, and not all of the hopefuls are memorable because of their talent. The May 26 Season 9 finale saw the return of General Larry Platt, a 63-year-old civil rights activist who reprised his original “Pants on the Ground” from auditions in Atlanta. Platt was joined in the finale by another familiar

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Katie Stevens vs. Katelyn Epperly: Semifinalist Showdown!

How far can young and cute carry Katie Stevens and Katelyn Epperly this season on American Idol ? It’s a question worth asking because these two semifinalists don’t have the strongest voices on the show. But Stevents, at least, has the most moving personal story of any contestant: she’s extremely close to her grandmother, who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease. The Boston native says she’d love nothing more than to achieve her dreams while her grandmother is still relatively cognizant. Epperly, meanwhile, is a 19-year old from Iowa. She plays the piano and has served as the vocalist for Katelyn & the Bruises, a folk rock band. Compare the hopefuls below and then vote in our poll… Which semifinalist will go farther on American Idol? We also encourage readers to sound off on a showdown between Michelle Delamor and Paige Miles . Which of these singers will do the best?

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