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