OK, Courtney...
You don't have a number!
No... I'm number one!
All right. Well, this is a first.
So let me introduce you to the
judges.
Judges, this is Courtney.
I was walking down the street and
Courtney was at the corner and she
was sitting there and she looked
very sad. And I said, what's going
on? She said, "Well, I showed up to
audition, but I think I missed the
deadline.
But this is my dream, and I've
wanted to do this all my life."
And so I grabbed her and brought her
up the elevator.
I've been sitting out here since 8:00
this morning. Just sittin' all day.
Really?
Yeah. I was going to wait for, like,
however long it took.
Like, I do not care.
Oh, so you're literally just
waiting... for everybody to leave?
I was over there, then over there,
then I was
over here.
The problem is, the producers
have started the auditions with the
judges, and I don't know if they're
signing anybody else up.
That's the problem.
But the solution to that problem is
me just taking you up there and
seeing if they let you go.
I can't promise you, because I
haven't asked them. But at least if
we get up there, they have to say no
to your face, which is probably
harder. Right?
OK.
So... you want to go up?
Definitely.
No one has heard her.
We don't have any idea what she
sounds like.
Are you kidding me?
This is a first.
OK, you're on. Go ahead. It's all
you.
Hi.
Welcome to the big show!
You really skipped the steps.
I definitely did.
So what's your name?
Courtney Timmons.
Where are you from?
It's called Harris Neck, Georgia.
Harrison Ache, Georgia?
It's in the woods.
Hair Snake?
Harris Neck.
Like...
Harris Neck.
And how young are you?
I'm twenty-two years old.
What do you do for work?
I'm a security guard.
So, because of your security guard
background, were you able to
manipulate our security guards?
Well, there's several of them locked
in a closet...
So, did you hear that American Idol
was filming?
Actually, I didn't hear about it
until last-minute.
So I was like, well, I'll just sit
outside until I don't like it
anymore!
You mean to tell me you were there
because you wanted just to be heard?
That's all. That is all.
All right.
Well, you know what?
We love curveballs at American Idol.
Sometimes they turn into American
Idols.
So, Courtney.
Yes ma'am.
Now's your chance.
[SINGING: "RISE UP" by Andra Day]
Hold on.
Are we being punked?
Hold on. Before this show started, I
saw her sitting outside
on the sidewalk.
I thought you were just kind of a
fan of the show.
You can sing.
No, no, no, no.
You can SANG.
Really?!
There's a difference between singin'
and sangin'. You are
a bird, girl.
I did not think I would get the
chance to come up here in front of
you guys.
Do you want to be a star?
Do you want to be an American Idol?
I do. I want to be a singer more
than anything. When they said this
wasn't an open call, I was
a little discouraged.
But I tell ya'll, I was gonna sit
ALL day.
She was just by herself.
No, I saw her outside.
She said "Hey, Katy!" I was like,
"Hey, girl!"
At least, I saw you. So, that was
enough.
Hold on. At least you saw us?
Yeah.
You're one of the best singers we've
seen today.
Really? Oh, my gosh.
You're probably THE best singer
we've seen today.
Thank you.
Courtney Timmons,
security guard from Georgia.
This is really magical.
This is a magical moment.
We're going to send you to Hollywood.
Oh, my God.
You've gotta be kidding me!
Would you do me a favor, Ryan?
Would you do me a favor?
Go over there where she is?
Yes, sir.
Sorry. I'm like a parent, I'm
crying.
You're crying?
Gang, come right here.
There goes Katy!
Here, Katy.
Drip on this.
Stand right here. Stand right here.
I literally saw her sitting on the
sidewalk. I was...oof! [CRYING]
I know, I know. All right.
Now.
Would you take the golden walk,
please?
Yes, yes, yes, yes! Imma take the
walk... Thank you! [SQUEALS].
Hey, we
didn't seal the deal. Ready?
1, 2, 3...
YOU'RE GOING TO HOLLYWOOD!
That is what you call
determination.
Unbelievable.
I was. I was determined.
You came in here so confident.
And two of us have emotion and
hearts...
Actually, us two, we probably don't
have any emotion.
But when you get us, you really
get us. Hold on, Courtney.
You know what? You are what American
Idol is.
Thank you.
You're the new definition.
All right.
Well, let's go get everything
sorted.
OK!
Thanks, guys, appreciate it.
Congratulations, Courtney.
Thank you! OMG!
Great story.
Katy needs attention!
Makeup, please.
And here's your official American
Idol number.
Something like this, it's
a miracle. Doesn't happen just for
anybody.
And it means everything to me.
Daddy.
Oh, my gosh.
I sung for them and they told me
I'm one of the best people they've
seen all day.
Whaaaaat?
YES! And guess who's going to
Hollywoooooood!
Are you serious?
I'm SO serious right now.
I can't breathe, I might pass out.
Hallelujah!
