Austin Fullmer did not go far on American Idol. But he looked funny trying to audition in Los Angeles.

We love Kristin Chenoweth! She's seen here in Orlando, at the American Idol judging table.

Chicago contestants gather here and cheer on their favorite show. The next American Idol might be in this picture!

Julianna Margulies won the 2010 Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Drama. We consider it well-earned.

Larry Platt goes by the nickname "General." He, hilariously, tried out for American Idol in Atlanta.

Mary J. Blige judged contestants in Atlanta. We enjoyed her as a guest judge on American Idol.

You won't believe this, based on the way he looks, but Norberto Guerrero did not make the Hollywood cut after his Boston audition for American Idol.

Lisa Olivera auditioned for American Idol in Boston. She wasn't as awful as other aspiring contestants.

Season nine is underway! An American Idol hopeful holds up a sign in Boston on the show's opening night.

Simon Cowell will be leaving American Idol after the 2010. Millions of viewers may go with him.

Patrick Dempsey takes lunch on the set of Valentine's Day, his new movie. Eric Dane also stars!

Meredith and Derek are still the best, and have been from day one, as crazy as we've been about the show's many other pairings over the years.