It’s hangar time, huh!
Many of Hollywood’s 212 hopefuls don’t even make it out of the airport.
Welcome to sunny California, bright and shiny teens!
Credit: Michael Becker/FOX
Your new home is… A CAVERNOUS TOMB.
And then theyd really know what they were missing.
Somehow the annoying sound healer Adam Locke got onto lucky Bus No.
2 even though his piano-playing was so excruciating according to Keith.
Twas a stressful time for all.
Adam retreated to a distant corner to meditate all alone, and for the camera.
Hereis a really handy YouTube grid of all the Hollywood Hopefuls, by the way.
Ill have to dig into that later.
Tons of hidden gems.
Im just glad we saw her at all.
So many toxic teens out there!
Is this, like, the first song you learn when you get an acoustic guitar these days?
The shot of the Departing Flights sign for the poor rejects in Bus No.
1 was the most tragic moment of this Mystery Bus scene for me.
Thats usually such a happy sign.Youre really goin somewhere!it usually means.
Youre going back to your boring old life, it said this time.
And good luck finding your checked luggage.
Its not like I didnt want to revisit the people wed met already.
I just wanted to see more.
In just two crammed telecasts, though, thats just not possible.
Ill run through some standouts:Majesty York, oh my God, yes.
And she didnotmean hangar door.
I could listen to her for hours.
Perhaps I will in the coming months.
(Do not bother the lady with such details.)
Theres something about this guy, I tell ya.
The excruciation in his face as he was singing made me light up in a smile.
In what universe is that even possible?
fluffy hair.Ben BrileyandDexter Robertsare solid country guys.
I still cant standBriston Marley(he covered Royals) and Im sorry; Ill try harder.
Harry really seemed to respond toRachel Rolleris authenticity and Keith even started harmonizing with her, while J.
And maybe they are.
And ugh, can we stop being so melodramatic?
The families of these two contestants dont need lives.
They are already alive.
Some people have kids.
The ones who dont want this shot at televised glory just as much.
Lets not get crazy here.
Lo called people forward.
Jeweled hat fanStephanie Hanveyyelled I love you, mom!
Is this not 2014?
Are we not allowed to swap pronouns?
I really thought wed covered this.
Its just a good song, okay?
Fierce zoom-ins on all three judges eyes suggested they were either crying or just had super-reflective eyes that day.
All three piano players are contenders in my book.
Biggest disappointment:The brutal and NOT SHOWN cut of Jade Lathan, my favorite audition from Detroit.
Flower crown girl, remember?
It felt like a magical lantern was glowing inside of you when she sang?
We didnt even get a clip.
Next up: Group Night!
Well see all the performances on Thursday.
The scene in whichClark Kingeliminated himself was completely heartbreaking.
Im not sure Clark even knew.
Meanwhile, a girl group appropriately named Loud and Fierce was burning my favoriteAmerican Idolcharacters ears.
MICHAEL ORLANDS EYE ROLLS.
Best part of the episode.
What did you think of Wednesdays Hollywood or Home twist?
Were you as upset about Jade Lathan as I was?
Why are you so freaking violent tonight?
