American Idol is in Hollywood baby! 97 contestants are back tonight for the group auditions. The era of Ellen has begun and I must day, I was surprised to see it not be all about her! She was concise, and compassionate, but looked a bit stressed out to me. Probably all the editing they do. But some of the ones who made it thru, Haeley Vaughn, Mary Powers, Lilly Scott, Michael Lynche, Andrew Garcia and Casey James were amazing! Skii Bo Ski, Cornelius the ripped pants guy, Vanessa, Maddy and cancer survivor Justin Williams got sent home! Even tho it was pretty serious, Ellen did lighten the moment!