Friday, November 6, 2009

'American Idol' holds Denver auditions

DENVER - Some came from thousands of miles away. Others, from just across the street. Thousands of young singers gathered at Invesco Field at Mile High Tuesday to audition for the mega-hit TV talent show American Idol.

Judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson weren't there. Ryan Seacrest, however, was, along with countless American Idol producers, photographers and videographers.

The media was not allowed onto the field at Invesco where the actual auditions were taking place. But the atmosphere outside the stadium was buoyant and electric as performers awaited their turn.

Many warmed up their vocal chords by singing-along with other Idol hopefuls. Others practiced in solitude.

Being the last of seven cities where American Idol auditions were held, thousands of contestants from outside Colorado made the trek to the Mile High City; some from as far away as Hawaii.

Mykal Hudson, who won FOX 31's Denver Idol contest, guaranteeing him an audition before the show's producers, was among the first to go. He emerged a short time later to let us know he, unfortunately, did not make the cut.

Those who were chosen by the producers Tuesday will come back at a later date to audition in front of the Idol judges.

"There are some very telegenic folks out there," Seacrest told FOX 31. "There are some characters out there. We have a wide variety in Denver, which is good. It's good for the show."

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