Chris golightly

LOS ANGELES - "American Idol" contestant Chris Golightly was dropped from the top 24 semifinalists because of a "lack of veracity" during the audition process, a person close to the Fox TV show said Thursday.

LOS ANGELES (GaeaTimes.com)- It seems that the organizers of the popular reality show 'American Idol' always have some tricks up their sleeves for the viewers that they pop out unexpectedly.

LOS ANGELES - It's good news for Tim Urban and 23 other singers on "American Idol." The 20-year-old college student from Duncanville, Texas, was among the 17 remaining semifinalists revealed Wednesday on the Fox singing competition after seven were unveiled Tuesday.