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American Idol rounded out its top 24 last night, which was great news for two dozen aspiring singers – but bad news for Chris Golightly.

One of the first names to get leaked as a season nine semifinalist, Golightly was disqualified at the last minute due to a contract he had signed with a boy band. There’s controversy brewing over whether it’s still valid, but Ryan Seacrest Tweeted last night:

“Been determined that Chris Golightly is ineligible to continue on IDOL, contestant Tim Urban has replaced Golightly as part of the Top 24″

Maddie Poppe Wins American Idol
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In addition to the seven singers that advanced through Hollywood on Tuesday night, the following crooners still have their American Idol dreams alive:

• Janell Wheeler
• Tyler Grady
• Lacey Brown
• Ashley Rodriguez
• Alex Lambert
Joe Munoz
• Tim Urban
Crystal Bowersox
• Katie Stevens
Paige Miles
• Siobhan Magnus
• Michelle Delamor
• Jermaine Sellers
John Park
Lilly Scott
• Andrew Garcia

WE’VE POSTED PHOTOS OF ALL 24 AMERICAN IDOL SEMIFINALISTS BELOW. CLICK ON EACH AND THEN LET US KNOW YOUR FAVORITE.