‘American Idol’ finalist party

"American Idol Season 11" hit a milestone moment Thursday night with the debut of Season 11's top 13 contestants. The judges -- from left, Randy Jackson, Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez -- along with host Ryan Seacrest were on hand at the Grove in Los Angeles for the celebration.

“American Idol Season 11” hit a milestone moment Thursday night with the debut of Season 11’s top 13 contestants. The judges -- from left, Randy Jackson, Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez -- along with host Ryan Seacrest were on hand at the Grove in Los Angeles for the celebration.  (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

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Judge Jennifer Lopez and host Ryan Seacrest.

Judge Jennifer Lopez and host Ryan Seacrest.  (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

Contestant Jessica Sanchez.

Contestant Jessica Sanchez.  (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

Contestant Jermaine Jones.

Contestant Jermaine Jones.  (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

Contestants Heejun Han, left, and Phillip Phillips.

Contestants Heejun Han, left, and Phillip Phillips.  (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

Contestant Joshua Ledet.

Contestant Joshua Ledet.  (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

Contestant Shannon Magrane.

Contestant Shannon Magrane.  (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

Contestant Colton Dixon.

Contestant Colton Dixon.  (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

Contestant DeAndre Brackensick.

Contestant DeAndre Brackensick.  (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

Contestant Hollie Cavanaugh.

Contestant Hollie Cavanaugh.  (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

Contestant Erika Van Pelt.

Contestant Erika Van Pelt.  (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

Contestant Elise Testone.

Contestant Elise Testone.  (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

Contestant Jeremy Rosado.

Contestant Jeremy Rosado.  (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

Contestant Skylar Laine.

Contestant Skylar Laine.  (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

Final 13 contestants, front row, from left, Hollie Cavanaugh, Skylar Laine and DeAndre Brackensick; back row, from left, Colton Dixon, Elise Testone, Jeremy Rosado, Joshua Ledet, Jermaine Jones, Jessica Sanchez, Shannon Magrane, Heejun Han, Phillip Phillips and Erika Van Pelt.

Final 13 contestants, front row, from left, Hollie Cavanaugh, Skylar Laine and DeAndre Brackensick; back row, from left, Colton Dixon, Elise Testone, Jeremy Rosado, Joshua Ledet, Jermaine Jones, Jessica Sanchez, Shannon Magrane, Heejun Han, Phillip Phillips and Erika Van Pelt.  (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)