Episode 1: This is Platinum Hit 19 photos Next GalleryKaren Waldrup 9573946 Jewel's not here to play foolish games, she's here to host and judge! 9573951 The contestants make their introductions. 9573956 Cute cardi, Johnny! 9573961 Blessing shares that he's blind. 9573966 Jewel delivers the first challenge -- write a hook about LA. 9573971 Who wouldn't want to hug Jewel? 9573976 The contestants eagerly await the first challenge. 9573981 Jackie's living her dream in the 'City of Dreams.' 9573986 Johnny strums the guitar for the judges. 9573991 Nevin sounds a little too much like Elton John. 9573996 Nick thinks he's the Michael Jackson of the group. 9574001 Sonyae asks if they "Love it or Hate It." 9574006 Jewel's joined by head judge Kara DioGuardi. 9574011 Jackie rocks out with her guitar. 9574016 Karen reflects on her experience in LA. 9574021 Inspiration strikes! 9574031 Brian draws a lot of inspiration from Elvis. 9574036 Johnny hits the studio. 9574041 Jes' work is killer. 9574046 Sonyae's team isn't exactly unified. 9574051 Melissa has trouble staying focused on the task at hand. 9574056 Jackie and Johnny are getting a little frustrated with Melissa. 9574061 Nick's group has a great synergy. 9574066 The contestants gather for their first Elimination Challenge. 9574071 The guest judge is Jermaine Dupri! 9574076 Scotty belts out 'No One Again.' 9574081 Jackie tells us about the 'City of Dreams.' 9574086 Johnny rocks a hat (and a guitar). 9574091 Jes kills it on the keys. 9574096 Nick's team performs 'My City.' 9574101 Karen's owning it. 9574106 Sonyae sells it solo. 9574111 The judges have a hard decision ahead of them. 9574116 Brian explains his part in the team's failure. 9574121 Nevin says his goodbyes. Previous Pause Next 1 of 35
