'American Idol' audition highlights: From a burping Margie Mays to last season winner Maddie Poppe appearing disguised as a goth contestant

While we wait in anticipation for Sunday's episode, let's take a look back at some of the highlights during the auditions.

'American Idol's fifth season on Monday brought the auditions to an end. After 10 hours of auditions, fans can safely put awar their tissue boxes. The series began it's new journey on March 3, with Ryan Seacrest returning to host the 17th season, along with judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie.

The five audition episodes threw up some impeccable talent and heavy back stories that turned many to mush. Fan also more or less decided who they wanted to root for, and hope their choice makes it till the end.

 

But we have to wait for that. Next episode begins the Hollywood week, when the bunch of hopefuls with their Golden tickets will compete and try to move closer to the title.

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