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"American Idol XIII": Contestant Jessica Meuse, right, gets advice from former "American Idol" contestant Chris Daughtry as part of his workshop airing Wednesday, Feb. 19 (8 p.m.), on FOX. (FOX photo by Michael Yarish)

Top semifinalists announced on 'American Idol XIII'

by jmaloni

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Fri, Feb 14th 2014 07:55 pm

"American Idol XIII" "Rush Week" begins next week with three-night live event

Find out if Neco Starr or Ben Briley gets final spot when America's vote is revealed, Tuesday, Feb. 18

Top girls perform Tuesday; top guys perform Wednesday; top 13 finalists announced Thursday

After the toughest Hollywood week in "American Idol" history, only 31 singers remain in the competition. Judges Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick Jr. revealed which 31 singers - 15 girls and 16 guys - they believe have what it takes to be a megastar. However, two guys - Neco Starr and Ben Briley - are in jeopardy. America's vote will determine who will get the final spot.

The semi-finalists include:

GIRLS AGE CITY/STATE GUYS AGE CITY/STATE

Bria Anai	16	Lithonia, GA	Malcolm Allen	21	Wrightsville, AR
Andrina Brogden	19	Fargo, ND	Ben Briley	24	Gallatin, TN
Kenz Hall	17	Draper, UT	Jordan Brisbane	16	Savannah, GA
Jena Irene	17	Farmington Hills, MI	C.J. Harris	23	Jasper, AL
Jillian Jensen	21	Rochester, MA	Ethan Harris	20	Garrattsville, NY
Jessica Meuse	23	Slapout, AL	Caleb Johnson	22	Asheville, NC
Brandy Neelly	19	Louisville, KY	Spencer Lloyd	19	Bryant, AR
MK Nobilette	20	San Francisco, CA	George Lovett	24	Baltimore, MD
Briana Oakley	17	Antioch, CA	Briston Maroney	16	Knoxville, TN
Kristen O'Connor	24	Sebastian, FL	Alex Preston	20	Mont Vernon, NH
Emily Piriz	18	Orlando, FL	Dexter Roberts	22	Fayette, AL
Majesty Rose	21	Goldsboro, NC	Neco Starr	22	Atlanta, GA
Marrialle Sellars	18	Indianapolis, IN	Casey Thrasher	23	Tuscaloosa, AL
Malaya Watson	16	Southfield, MI	Maurice Townsend	26	Grand Rapids, MI
Austin Wolfe	17	Park City, UT	Sam Woolf	17	Bradenton, FL
			Emmanuel Zidor	24	Miami, FL

Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, "American Idol XIII" continues next week with a special three-night event called "Rush Week," including two nights of live performances and the season's first live results show - with special wild card picks by the judges. Also, in a new twist, not every semifinalist will get a chance to perform. It will be up to the judges to decide which 10 of the 15 girl semifinalists and which 10 of the 15 guy semifinalists earn a spot on the performance shows, while the remaining five girls and five guys are sent home.

On Tuesday, Feb. 18 (8 p.m.), the results of America's vote on which guy - Neco Starr or Ben Briley - will get the final spot in the top 30 will be revealed. Also, Randy Jackson returns as in-house mentor, and the top 15 girls will take the brand-new stage designed by award-winning designer Baz Halpin. On Wednesday, Feb. 19 (8 p.m.), the top 15 guys will take the stage, trying to hold onto their spots, as the stakes get higher.

Then on Thursday, Feb. 20 (8 p.m.), the top 10 finalists chosen by America - five girls and five guys - will be revealed, followed by the judges' wild card picks to round out 13 finalists in the first results show live from Los Angeles.

Visit www.americanidol.com for interviews with the Top 31, as well as additional "American Idol XIII" news.

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