Jayson Wilson did not receive a golden ticket to Hollywood. But he tried his hardest in Los Angeles.

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!

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.