'American Idol' boys

Danny Noriega

By Richard Rushfield, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer

The audition tour, Hollywood week, the Green Mile, all the build-up and pre-game hype are over and at last we can get a look at our final 24 contenders. So step right up and get your tip sheet, handicapping the contenders and the soon-to-be also-rans of Season 7.

Please remember, all opinions made based on these first glimpses are subject to change, many, many times, before we reach the Kodak Theatre in May.