Top 24 Revealed

Alleged 'American Idol' semifinalist Michael Lynch disqualified

Michael Lynch may be paying a hefty price for his proud papa confirming he's an American Idol Top 24 ninth-season semifinalist.

The St. Petersburg native -- who went by the moniker "Big Mike" during the American Idol audition process -- appears to have been disqualified from Idol's ninth season, the anonymous online spoiler known as Joesplace reported Friday.

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I'm Baaaaaack!

First, I must apologize for my absence. I was on a self-imposed hiatus in protest of that stupid new girl judge Kara-whats-her-name. My allegiance lies completely with Paula. Drinking problem and all.

While I'm sad Paula's gone, I couldn't be happier to have Ellen join Randy, Simon and that stupid new girl judge behind the table this season. Tonight is Final 24 night -- when the real competition begins -- and so far, I am psyched about this year's talent pool.
The song of choice seems to be Jason Mraz' "I'm Yours"

This is the toughest part of the whole contest -- as Ryan says, "with lives hanging in the balance" Take poor Big Mike Lynch with the newborn baby. UnrealityTV had him cut from the final 24 weeks before the first casting episodes aired.

And the poor girl who sung that Taylor Swift song -- WORSE than Taylor Swift.

So which will it be...