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Chicago brought us Katelyn Epperly, Charity Vance, Angela Martin, John Park, and Paige Dechausse in American Idol Season 9 Episode 3. Tonight we head to Orlando with guest judge Kristin Chenoweth (for half the show anyway).

Theo Glinton plans to waste time. At that, he succeeds.

Seth Rollins hopes to win to be able to afford to take care of his autistic son. He sings Someone to Watch over Me by Frank Sinatra. Kristin likes his voice and everything about him. Randy would like to see more energy.

Jermaine Purifoy was cut back in season 7, but he admits he was not ready. He sings Smile by Tony Bennett. Kristin loves him. Randy’s favorite of the season.

Shelby Dressel had an undeveloped nerve when she was born, causing her to be unable to smile correctly, which has made her nervous appearing in front of people. She sings Turn Me on by Nora Jones. Simon likes her but wasn’t blown away with the voice. She gets a reserved yes, though.

Jay Stone sings (if you can call it that) Come Together by The Beatles. He appears to believe he’s Blake Lewis (but better). He’s not. Kara found that pretty amazing. Randy gives in and also lets him through.

Janell Wheeler, Brittany Starr James, and Kasi Bedford are also going to Hollywood.

Cornelius Edwards sings Proud Mary by Tina Turner. Or at least he tries before splitting his pants. Regardless, he’s going to Hollywood.

Like Charity last night, sisters Bernadette and Amanda Desimone sing in the salon in their house. Kara kinda likes something about them. Randy’s willing to give them one more shot. Simon would have said no to Amanda.

Jarrod Norrell is a disaster waiting to happen. He sings Amazing Grace. It’s worse than I anticipated. Kara asks: what was that? It sounded like a lawnmower. Jarrod’s not leaving until he gets a yes. That ain’t happening, so security has to escort him out. Unwilling to leave peacefully, he’s cuffed and dragged out by four guys.

Matt Lawrence (not the guy from Boy Meets World) is there for redemption. When he was 15, he went on “an adventure,” robbing a bank with a BB gun, and ending up in jail for 4 years. He sings Trouble by Ray LaMontagne. Simon felt that was authentic, and it’s his easiest yes of the day. Kara predicts he will be in the top 12.

Stay tuned to dingoRUE for another live recap of American Idol 9 Episode 5, which airs Tuesday at 8/7c on Fox.

Atlanta brought us Jermaine Sellers, Mallorie Haley, Bryan Walker, and Skii Bo Ski in American Idol Season 9 Episode 2. Oh, and we also got treated to a song called Pants on the Ground. Tonight we go to Chicago with guest judge Shania Twain.

Katelyn Epperly has decided to try out for Idol following her parents’ divorce. She sings Syrup & Honey by Duffy. The judges see potential.

Amy Lang is crushing on Ryan, the first celebrity she ever had an inappropriate dream about. She sings Dr. Feelgood by Aretha Franklin. The judges can’t take her and her boob shaking seriously.

Charity Vance practices performing in her parents’ house/salon. She sings Summertime. Randy liked the interesting sound. Simon thought that was great.

Angela Martin is back for her third and final time. The last two times she was cut in Hollywood, dropping out last year due to a traffic warrant. It goes without saying she will be heading to Hollywood again.

Curley Newbern sings This Woman’s Work by Maxwell. Simon asks if a lot of animals turn up outside his house when he sings.

Brian Krause believes he was in the army in Korea. What the bloody hell is this? He swears on his mother’s life that the high pitched voice and tip toeing through the tulips is really him. His plan now is to slip into a warm bubble bath and relax.

Harold Davis has spirit, soul, and everything he needs to be the greatest. Except talent.

John Park sings I Love You More Than You’ll Ever Know. Shania tells him he has a beautiful bottom end and nice lips. What program am I watching again? The other judges agree with her and put him through to Hollywood.

Paige Dechausse went into anaphylactic shock when she was 15 due to her asthma. The doctors gave her a 30% chance of surviving, and she’d probably have brain damage if she did. She sings A Change Is Gonna Come by Sam Cook. Simon thought it was a little bit indulgent and says no. Now that’s just silly. The other three say yes, although they’re not entirely convinced.

Justin Ray, Keith Semple, and Marcus Jones finish off the night with golden tickets.

Stay tuned to dingoRUE for another live recap of American Idol 9 Episode 4, which airs Wednesday at 8/7c on Fox.