24 Semifinalist Perform on Two Double Episodes of American Idol Next Week  2/16/06

The girls perform on Tuesday:

THE TOP 12 GIRLS PERFORM ON A SPECIAL TWO-HOUR “AMERICAN IDOL” TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, ON FOX 8:00-10:00 PM

Of the 24 semifinalists chosen last week, the Top 12 girls will perform for America for the first time. Then it's up to the viewers to vote for their favorites. 

Then the boys on Wednesday (February 22nd) another 2 Hour Episode:

THE TOP 12 BOYS PERFORM ON A SPECIAL TWO-HOUR “AMERICAN IDOL” WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, ON FOX 8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT

Of the 24 semifinalists chosen last week, the Top 12 boys will perform for America for the first time. Then it's up to the viewers to vote for their favorites. Who will survive and who will go home?

Results show on Thursday:

FIRST LIVE RESULTS SHOW ON “AMERICAN IDOL” THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, ON FOX 8:00-9:00 PM

The 24 semifinalists performed for America this week, and the viewers have determined their fate. Tonight, four contestants - two males and two females - will go home, leaving 20 finalists vying for the American Idol crown. Will your favorites return? Find out on the first live AMERICAN IDOL Results Show Thursday, Feb. 23 (Live ET/Tape-Delayed PT) on FOX.

The Final 24 contestants are as follows:

Host: Ryan Seacrest

Judges: Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson

Source: FOX Press Release