Overview
- Carmen Lorell, 20, auditioned on piano with Ty Myers’ “Thought It Was Love,” drawing praise for her range along with calls to add more oomph.
- Judges Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie encouraged her to cut loose, with Richie saying Hollywood Week would help her “rough up” her delivery.
- Bateman, a Real Housewives of Salt Lake City cast member with Broadway and recording credits, joined Lorell for a short duet of “Let Me Be Your Star” from Smash.
- Bateman opened the appearance by tapping a wine glass in a Bravo nod and briefly confused the panel when she asked if they knew her.
- Bryan tapped the same glass to announce Lorell’s golden ticket, and Hollywood Week is set to begin on Feb. 23.