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When American Idol airs, it's like noting else is on television.

So, for this report on last night's TV ratings, why bother pretending as though anything was?

The American Idol Ratings Advantage Goes to…: Casey Carlson, Michael Sarver, and Ann Marie Boskovich, the semifinalists who sang from 9-9:30 p.m. This was the show's most-watched half-hour (26 million viewers).

Idol Time Not Well Spent: Energetic Jackie Tohn, surprisingly-strong Ricky Braddy and potential star Alexis Grace (pictured), drew the leadoff 8-8:30 p.m. slot. This was the show's least-watched half-hour (23 million).

Overall: American Idol, which averaged a night-best 25.1 million from 8-10 p.m., was up a bit from last week (24.9 million) and was down a lot from last year (29 million).

American Idol turned itself over to the fans last night, as 12 singers took to the stage and left their fate in the hands of viewers.

Which three contestants will move on to the final round? We'll find out tonight.

But you can familiarize yourself with each audition now. Enjoy our round one recap of the semifinals!

The semifinals on American Idol kick off tonight, as the show finally becomes an actual talent competition.

For the most part.

With 36 contestants remaining, here's a look at the 12 that will be featured this evening:

• Tatiana Del Toro
• Stevie Wright
• Anne Marie Boskovich
• Jackie Tohn
• Casey Carlson
• Alexis Grace (pictured)
• Anoop Desai
• Michael Sarver
• Stephen Fowler
• Danny Gokey
• Ricky Braddy
• Brent Keith

Now, season eight of American Idol can truly become a singing competition.

The show made 36 dreams come true last night, as it officially unveiled its group of semifinalists.

There's little reason to keep readers in suspense any longer: follow this article's jump for the complete list of 36...

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Ryan Seacrest told viewers, prior to the most recent set of American Idol auditions, that well over 100,000 singers tried out for season eight of the show.

On last night's episode, the series was down to 75; tonight, it will announce its final 36.

We'd be shocked if the contestants featured in this recap of round three in Hollywood did not make the cut. Read all about them out now!

On the latest airing of American Idol, it was the Prerogative of Anoop Desai to rock out to a Bobby Brown classic.

Group night = drama night on American Idol.

As various contestants were teamed up with one another, only a select few actually worked as a unit and impressed the judges with their vocal talent.

Others - such as famed "Bikini Girl" Katrina Darrell - cried, whined and acted out for attention.

We chose to focus on the best performances from the evening, which you can read about in this recap of Hollywood's second round.

The truly painful American Idol auditions are behind us.

Last night marked the first round of Hollywood try outs, as a field of 147 contestants will be chopped down to 36 by February 11.

Who stood out the most? Who never deserved a spot in Tinsel Town to begin with? Our detailed American Idol recap reveals all!

We know it's early, but has Lil Rounds already established herself as the contestant to beat?

The last two stops for American Idol, before it settles down in Hollywood next week, took place last night in New York and San Juan.

Which aspiring singers left their mark on judges and viewers? We've got a full recap, highlighting contestants such as Jorge Nunez (pictured).

Enjoy!

American Idol tugged on the heart strings with as much might as possible last night.

Among the contestants that received a ticket to Hollywood were a single mother; a singer multiple sclerosis; and a 17-year old that lost both her parents in the last four years.

Read more about each, courtesy of our complete American Idol recap. Enjoy!

A beautiful, talented contender emerged from Jacksonville last night.

As the American Idol judges dashed, or fulfilled, the dreams of countless contestants from the Sunshine State, Anne Marie Boskovich (pictured) separated herself from the season eight pack.

What song did she sing? And who else received a ticket to Hollywood? Our complete American Idol recap reveals all!