February 8, 2012 10:59 AM

On TV tonight: 'American Idol'

group2.JPG "American Idol," 8 p.m. KMPH (Channel 26.1): More than 300 contestants - including Reedley's Dilia Jelen - have made it to Hollywood where the field will be cut to 70.

In the Hollywood rounds, contestants will face challenges different the early "American Idol" auditions as they'll have to sing solo, perform in groups and then sing on a huge stage, as they compete against each other to remain on the show. Those who survive Hollywood will head to Las Vegas for the performance challenge on stage in Cirque du Soleil's Viva Elvis Theatre at Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Their efforts will be seen in a two-hour episode at 8 p.m. Feb. 16.

The following week, contestants take the stage one last time and sing for their lives to prove they deserve to make it to the next round. The second phase of the competition ends when this season's semifinalists are selected Feb. 22 and 23.

Fans of the Good Company Players will recognize Jelen's name as being in the junior company and on the main stage at Roger Rocka's Dinner Theater. She was born deaf and could not hear until she had her first surgery when she was 5.

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