Casey Carlson In A Bikini

Because we adore our readers and aim to please here's a new photo of Casey in her bikini courtesy of Campus Girls.

Casey Carlson

As of this morning Casey Carlson-the dark haired 20 yr. old beauty from Minnesota is the number 18th most searched for term on Google. Yes, we like her and it seems like everyone else does too. Could she be the next American Idol or will she get booted in Hollywood week?

Want to know more about Casey Carlson?

Casey's audition video from American Idol Kansas City: She sang Vanessa Carlton's A Thousand Miles HERE


Move over Bikini Girl, there are pictures of Casey Carlson in a bikini too- as if this comes as a surprise. I don't get that so many people are freaking out over contestants in bathing suits unless you are a 15 yr. old boy.

A Link List Of Episode 1's Best Recaps

Season 8 of American Idol started out in Phoenix, Arizona with a new judge, Kara DioGuardi. We sat through two days of mostly painful auditions , a few good auditions, and a "bikini girl".

So we're a bit late on the recaps due to an internet outage for nearly the last 24 hours so instead of a full length recap of last night's first episode we are just going to give you a "best of" from around the web! Enjoy!

BTW, our favorite audition from last night was horror-film loving teen Cody from Detroit. and, Deana from Kentucky! Go KY!

Idol Blog Live's Recap

MTV's Live Blogging/Recap

USA Today's Idol Chatter

MJ's Blog Phoenix recap

If you've got a great recap of last night's episode that you think should be added to this list leave us a comment and we just may add it.