What's next on 'American Idol' and a 'Who's Who?' refresher

We're already inching up on week two of the "American Idol" auditions, and what a week ahead we have! Congrats to "The View" who scored the first big interview with General Larry Platt. I'm hopeful that Whoopi Goldberg will have her own "Pants on the Ground" video for our contest.

Tuesday kicks off in Chicago with guest judge Shania Twain and Wednesday Kristin Chenoweth will meet up with the gang in Orlando. The super-long episodes are on hold for now. We're back to one hour shows at 8 p.m. on Q13 FOX.

Fresh out of the first two episodes, I've already forgotten most of the contestants' names. So for your sake and mine, I'm brushing off the TiVo and jotting down some names and a quick reference guide. This way, maybe we can discern who's who once these wannabes make their grand entrance into Hollywood.

BOSTON:

Janet McNamara, Somerville, MA - half shirt-wearing, muffin top jumping accountant who, while she may sing well on the video game, really doesn't in person.

Maddy Curtis, Bluemont, VA - The 'not annoying' 16-year old girl with Down Syndrome brothers and the voice of an angel. I'm allowed to be trite on occasion, right? If this girl is any indication, we're in for a great season. And she was wearing Birkenstocks. I like her.

Amadeo Diricco, Johnston, RI - big Italian guy with the big voice and even bigger Italian family. If he makes it past the first round, I will be surprised, but clearly the judges saw something in this guy that I did not.

Ashley Rodriguez, Boston, MA - With a smile like that, and a voice to match, Ashley will be a superstar.

Tyler Grady, Nazareth, PA - Broken wrist guy who, according to his look, just fell out of 1971. Seriously though, when's the last time you climbed a tree?

Mike Davis, Boston, MA - Codzilla boater. Likable enough, but something weird happened with Simon during his audition. Why does he feel compelled to just get up and leave?

Katie Stevens, Middlebury, CT - Portuguese doll with the Alzheimer's granny. Their connection is adorable and the backstory is emotionally compelling. Another 16-year old with rocket-like potential.

Justin Williams, Sandy, UT - Crooning cancer guy. Hoping this guy goes far, cuz he's cute and a fellow Utah boy.

**TV timeout** What the hell is that 'I Can't Believe It's Not Butter' commercial? My eyes and ears are still bleeding from that mess.

Norberto Guererro - He DOES look like LaToya.

Bosa Mora - Handsome Nigerian boy with a lovely family. Simon said 'good but boring' and I'd have to agree. Here's hoping he finds some star power between now and Ellen.

Leah Laurenti, Medford, NY - from the super religious overprotective family. Hollywood will be good to her.

ATLANTA:

By far the best thing to come from Atlanta was General Larry Platt and "Pants on the Ground!" He's may be too old to compete, but he's about to make bank on that ear worm-y riff. Here's the rest of the best:

Carmen Turner, Baxley, GA - the talented half of the way-too-much-makeup BFFs. (trivia for later, what's the other half named? Hint, it's not Brian Dunkleman, but you're on the right track).

Vanessa Wolfe, Vonore, TN - bridge-jumping Tennessee girl who is so authentic and soooo small-town, she's endearing. Hope she gets a handle on her nerves enough to make it to the House. Watching her experience that will make for some great television.

Holly Harden, Rockmart, GA - Guitar Girl - hard to forget, much as I will try.

Jermaine Sellers, Joliet, IL - choir boy taking care of sick mom (I love him).

Bryan Walker, Sevierville, TN - doughboy cop with a surprising voice.

Jesse Hamilton, Anniston, AL - the guy that almost died then was humiliated by "American Idol." Easy target, but wow, they were unnecessarily horrible to this guy.

Mallorie Haley, Winner, SD - long-haired hottie with a great voice, but I can't think of anything truly stand out about her, so that makes me a little nervous.

Lamar Royal, Greensboro, NC - The Screaming Interrupter or maybe the Bleeper. My kids were very offended by this guy. "He must've said some very impolite things to get bleeped that much!" Bet he thought he'd be hiring his own security detail, not being escorted out by them.

Antonio "Skii Bo Ski" Wheeler, Orlando, FL - Tried to watch this guy three times and I still don't get it. We'll see what happens in Hollywood. I predict something hilarious between Ellen And Skibowski (when a guy spells his own name wrong, that's free license for me to spell it any way I please).

Heavy Makeup BFF pop quiz! Lauren Sanders, Baxley, GA was the bottom half of the pair. Think she's still bitter? Anyone making predictions yet? Have we already seen our next "American Idol"?