How Many Contestants Make It to Hollywood Week
Each season, hundreds of singers audition for American Idol. Only a small percentage advance to Hollywood Week, where producers narrow the field through multiple rounds of performances and eliminations.
What Happens During Hollywood Week
In Hollywood Week, contestants are grouped and evaluated on stage. Judges watch rehearsals and live performances, cutting the field each day until a final group earns golden tickets to the live shows.
What Comes After Hollywood
After Hollywood Week, remaining contestants move on to the live shows, where at-home voting and judges’ scores determine who stays. For more details on the format and selection process, visit ABC’s American Idol page.
