'American Idol'2022: Meet the 3 Contestants Who Got Platinum Tickets

American Idol introduced a new twist for the 20th season, which is airing right now - the platinum ticket!

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While it was previously announced that nine platinum tickets would be handed out this season

only three singers actually got them. So, what are platinum tickets?

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This ticket gives them the ability to go to Hollywood week, which we are already filmed and was so rigorous and survival of the fittest

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and they get to basically observe from the box seats at the theater - one day, they get to rest their voice, strategize,

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check out the competition and select who they want to duet with, judge Katy Perry shared, viahe Wrap.

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After all the contestants in their respective groups performed, the judges brought them to the stage and made their decisions.

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The ones who have made it advanced to the Duet Challenge.

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The platinum ticket recipients picked their duet partners.

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