Idol Mania in Miami

Christina Mitchell

Yesterday’s sticky, sweaty American Idol auditions prompted endless lines, zany outfits and many (many) impromptu bursts of song. Over 10,000 aspiring idols from Florida, Texas, Georgia, Wisconsin, Ohio and more flocked to the American Airlines Arena to perform one solo and one group performance for a panel judges.

The lucky winners were granted access to a second round of auditions, this time in front of AI executive producers Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick. Pass that round, and they’ll get to sing for Simon, Paula and Randy. We braved the mayhem to bring you photos and videos. A few of our favorite highlights:

• On-site Dave Barry commentary
• A girl in a full-body lobster suit that screamed: “Where’s the butter?”
• A Floridian clad in a cotton-candy-pink kimono (gotta love the locals) singing The Lion King’s “I Just Can’t Wait to be King.”
• Hugs, chatter and smiles galore from host Ryan Seacrest.
• Periodic bursts of Gloria Estefan’s “Rhythm is Gonna Get You" from the crowd.
• A man with fake teeth and a bright purple suit…need we say more?

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August's sticky, sweaty American Idol auditions prompted endless lines, zany outfits and many (many) impromptu bursts of song. Over 10,000 aspiring idols from Florida, Texas, Georgia, Wisconsin, Ohio and more flocked to the American Airlines Arena to audition for a panel judges.

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Nick Guercio wanted to impress the judges with his bright kimono as much as with his singing at the audition for American Idol.

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