Stephanie Petronelli

New England Patriots cheerleader Stephanie Petronelli of West Bridgewater, MA tried out for American Idol during last night's show and despite some trepidation from Harry Connick, Jr., she made it to the Hollywood portion of the show.

Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban liked her singing while Connick wasn't a fan.

After Petronelli was given the ticket to Hollywood, other Patriots cheerleaders came and in celebrated with her. According to TMZ Sports, the Patriots have promised to stay quiet on the fate of Petronelli's quest to become the next American Idol

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