American Idol Overhaul: Season 3
Season 3 brought on the first of 3 auditions for American Idol. Ironically, it was the furthest that I made it in the competition. This was in the day where you HAD to camp out on the streets to save your spot. I remember getting to NYC 3 days before the audition and being like #367 in line. Spending $6 for a bottle of water and $10 for a hot dog. Making friends with your line neighbor because they would save your spot while you went to the bathroom. American Idol even had karaoke so that we could entertain ourselves while waiting. Sleeping on the streets was not fun at all. But somehow you managed to pull yourself together because you were about to audition for something amazing! After giving myself a baby wipe bath in the bathroom for 3 days, it was now my turn to give it my all for the cattle call auditions. Singing with 3 other people in the same line. All awaiting our fate. I went 3rd. The girl that went after me SANG HER FACE OFF. I knew for sure that she was going through. Well ...