Episode 1: This is Platinum Hit Next Gallery: Karen Waldrup Previous 9573946 Next Jewel's not here to play foolish games, she's here to host and judge! Previous 9573951 Next The contestants make their introductions. Previous 9573956 Next Cute cardi, Johnny! Previous 9573961 Next Blessing shares that he's blind. Previous 9573966 Next Jewel delivers the first challenge -- write a hook about LA. Previous 9573971 Next Who wouldn't want to hug Jewel? Previous 9573976 Next The contestants eagerly await the first challenge. Previous 9573981 Next Jackie's living her dream in the 'City of Dreams.' Previous 9573986 Next Johnny strums the guitar for the judges. Previous 9573991 Next Nevin sounds a little too much like Elton John. Previous 9573996 Next Nick thinks he's the Michael Jackson of the group. Previous 9574001 Next Sonyae asks if they "Love it or Hate It." Previous 9574006 Next Jewel's joined by head judge Kara DioGuardi. Previous 9574011 Next Jackie rocks out with her guitar. Previous 9574016 Next Karen reflects on her experience in LA. Previous 9574021 Next Inspiration strikes! Previous 9574031 Next Brian draws a lot of inspiration from Elvis. Previous 9574036 Next Johnny hits the studio. Previous 9574041 Next Jes' work is killer. Previous 9574046 Next Sonyae's team isn't exactly unified. Previous 9574051 Next Melissa has trouble staying focused on the task at hand. Previous 9574056 Next Jackie and Johnny are getting a little frustrated with Melissa. Previous 9574061 Next Nick's group has a great synergy. Previous 9574066 Next The contestants gather for their first Elimination Challenge. Previous 9574071 Next The guest judge is Jermaine Dupri! Previous 9574076 Next Scotty belts out 'No One Again.' Previous 9574081 Next Jackie tells us about the 'City of Dreams.' Previous 9574086 Next Johnny rocks a hat (and a guitar). Previous 9574091 Next Jes kills it on the keys. Previous 9574096 Next Nick's team performs 'My City.' Previous 9574101 Next Karen's owning it. Previous 9574106 Next Sonyae sells it solo. Previous 9574111 Next The judges have a hard decision ahead of them. Previous 9574116 Next Brian explains his part in the team's failure. Previous 9574121 Next Nevin says his goodbyes. Previous Pause Next 1 of 35
