'American Idol' Season 17 episode 7: Hollywood Week sees some tough competition with only 40 moving to the next round

While we wait for Sunday's episode of 'American Idol' here are some of the performances that stood out, and left the judges shocked. 

On Monday night a very hectic Hollywood Week continued on 'American Idol' season 17. We got to witness a lot of amazing talent, some wonderful original songs performed by contestants and a very surprising engagement. 

Beginning with the last episode of the Hollywood week, the series started off with its final set of group rounds. After the group rounds, there were 70 contestants left. The final round was another solo performance round, where the remaining 70 had to perform from which only 40 contestants advanced to the next round. 

On Sunday when the next episode of 'American Idol' airs we will get to witness the Showcase Round and Final Judgment before they reveal the top 20 contestants. While we wait for Sunday's episode of 'American Idol' here are some of the performances that stood out, and left the judges shocked. 

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