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Fri, Jul 20 2012 14:03:11

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American Idol auditions held in Oklahoma City

A crowd of about 10,000 people gathered at the Chesapeake Arena in downtown Oklahoma City Friday to audition for American Idol. Below is a collection of photos, videos, tweets and Facebook posts from or about the auditions.

  1. We're ending our live updates of the American Idol auditions in Oklahoma City with a final quote from Ryan Seacrest. Thanks for sticking with NewsOK for coverage of the event.
  2. “I know the spirit of this city,” Seacrest said.“This is an incredible crowd that's packed the streets this morning so hopefully we'll see somebody great and take them back with us to Hollywood.”
  3. More than 10,000 hopefuls show for 'American Idol' auditions in Oklahoma City
    It was audition day for the Fox TV talent show, and the crowd started gathering as early as 2 a.m., though the festivities didn't start u...
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  4. Who made it to the next round? Looks like we'll be seeing these contestants in the near future.
  5. Sheryl Wray Hill
    Sheryl Wray Hill
    Congrats to my cousin,Christy Jo, for making it to American Idol. She received her golden ticket today! Good luck, Christy!
    Fri, Jul 20 2012 11:31:23
  6. Sheena Branham
    Sheena Branham
    Congratulations to Brittany Brandt, who made it through to the next round at American Idol auditions!!! Woo!! Go, Brittany! :D I'll be praying for you, Britt!
    Fri, Jul 20 2012 12:15:03
  7. Courtney Novotny
    Courtney Novotny
    My niece Brittany just got her golden ticket from American Idol!!!!!!! She's one of the 30 people chosen out of 10,000 !!!!! I am so proud of her, she's amazing.
    Fri, Jul 20 2012 09:51:24
  8. Collin Kinder
    Collin Kinder
    Guess who made it through the first round of American Idol? :-)
    Fri, Jul 20 2012 11:40:47
  9. Audrey Watford-Hicks
    Audrey Watford-Hicks
    Congrats 2 our granddaughter Jesse, she made it through the first round audition for American idol.
    Thu, Jul 12 2012 14:36:43
  10. Lori Becker-Kent
    Lori Becker-Kent
    Congat's to my cousin's daughter...Katie Sherwood!!! She made it through the first round of auditions for next seasons American Idol!! Way to go Katie!!! We're rooting for you!!!
    Wed, Jul 18 2012 16:40:58
  11. Thousands showed up to audition Friday, but not everyone can move on in the competition. See posts below from people who gave it their all.
  12. Mom_OfAKing
    •°Ms Jazz°•@Mom_OfAKing
    Proud of myself i overcame my fear and did really good, but not good enough for American Idol. Gotta make it on my own!
    Fri, Jul 20 2012 09:55:05
  13. Sami Burkham
    Sami Burkham
    American Idol updates!!!! Said I was good, but was not ready. Next year :) thanks for the support everyone!
    Fri, Jul 20 2012 12:18:22
  14. Rachel Rayelle Scheller
    Rachel Rayelle Scheller
    The good news: I made it past the first round of American Idol auditions!! The bad news... I didn't make it past the second round to meet the judges. They told me they liked my voice though! But that I wasn't what they were looking for for season 12. :/ Not going to let it get to me though. I'll never give up <3
    Thu, Jul 12 2012 14:16:56
  15. Landon Farris
    Landon Farris
    So, American Idol was a no-go for me. But, I still have The Voice auditions next weekend!
    Fri, Jul 20 2012 11:46:07
  16. Donna Taylor Logsdon
    Donna Taylor Logsdon
    So... I didn't make it but that's okay. I didn't cry and I enjoyed the experience. Sad thing though, I went to the American Idol auditions and all I got was a lousy broken ankle. I did get interviewed about my experience and got to sing on camera though. :)
    Fri, Jul 20 2012 09:22:17
  17. Photo gallery: Ryan Seacrest at the American Idol auditions at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in downtown Oklahoma City Friday. Photos By David McDaniel
  18. Ryan Seacrest rests between... Pictures Pictures
    Ryan Seacrest rests between takes at Friday morning's "American Idol" auditions in downtown Oklahoma City. Photo by Heather Warlick, The ...
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  19. A look inside the arena.
  20. #idol #auditions @ American Idol, Season 12 Auditions instagr.am/p/NT9hVsliWW/
    Justin Tyler Moore@justintylermoor
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    Fri, Jul 20 2012 10:58:42
  21. Cheesy grin!!!! Waiting at American Idol!!!! http://pic.twitter.com/SwyzdVim
    Jackie Brown@JackieMarieB21
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    Fri, Jul 20 2012 12:08:55
  22. Random fans of mine apparently... Stopped me for a photo op... :p @ American Idol, Season 12 Auditions instagr.am/p/NT9LuKliWC/
    Justin Tyler Moore@justintylermoor
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    Fri, Jul 20 2012 10:56:04
  23. Some contestants drove several hours to Oklahoma City to try out for the show Friday.
  24. Leaving for OKC!
    martyboyfan
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    Tue, Jul 17 2012 13:15:24
  25. While waiting for their time to shine, some contestants logged on to social media sites to talk about the auditions and wish others luck.

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