The results of the comeback show; the top nine travel to Walt Disney World for a one-on-one session with a celebrity mentor; the top seven finalists are revealed.

Ten finalists from the previous season return to make their debut on the "American Idol" stage, where they sing for America's vote; one remains in the competition this season, rounding out the top 10.

The top 12 contestants perform Oscar-nominated songs in hopes of securing America's vote into the top nine; Lionel Richie performs.

Following America's overnight vote, 10 contestants are revealed from the top 16; six contestants perform for a chance to be in the top 12.

The top 16 are revealed and perform in hopes of securing America's vote.

The remaining contestants perform for their last shot at making it to the live shows.

Contestants try to showcase their talent by performing duets with surprise celebrity guests for a chance to make it to the live shows.

The remaining contestants perform for the first time this season with a band, vying for their spot in the top 24; the judges share a surprise twist.

The contestants showcase their talent by performing with a band for their last chance to make it into the coveted top 24.

The hopefuls encounter surprises as they continue to compete with the Hollywood duets challenge.

The search for the next superstar continues with Hollywood week; fan favorites from auditions return to the stage for the genre challenge.

The final auditions in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Ojai, Calif.

Auditions continue in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Ojai, Calif., as the all-star judging panel searches for the next superstar.

Hopefuls audition for the judges in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Ojai, Calif.

Auditions across California -- Los Angeles, San Diego and Ojai -- continue as the all-star judges bring laughs, emotions and surprises in the search for America's next singing sensation.

Hopefuls perform for the judges in four cities.