The auditions for Season 5 of American Idol aired from January 17th, 2006 to February 7th, 2006. They originally took place between August 25th, 2005 to October 27th, 2005.
Chicago Auditions[]
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| Name | Contestant # | Age | Hometown | Judges' Votes |
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| Derrell Brittenum | 7958 | 27 | Memphis, TN | Randy: 
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| Terrell Brittenum | 7959 | 27 | Memphis, TN | Randy:
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| Gina Glocksen | 1277 | 21 | Naperville, IL | Randy:
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| Mandisa Hundley | 6369 | 28 | Antioch, TN | Randy:
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| Brooke Barrettsmith | 9719 | 23 | Spring Grove, IL | Randy:
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| Leah Barrettsmith | 9720 | 19 | Spring Grove, IL | Randy:
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| Zachary Smits | 1590 | 17 | Hudson, WI | Randy:
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| David Radford | 2436 | 17 | Crystal Lake, IL | Randy:
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| Joshua Simmons | 4706 | 16 | Inkster, MI | Randy:
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| Jarrett Simmons | 4745 | 16 | Inkster, MI | Randy:
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| David Hoover | 2109 | 28 | Wexford, PA | Randy:
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| Name | Contestant # | Age | Hometown | Judges' Votes |
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| Derek Dupree | 2061 | 25 | Chicago, IL | Randy: 
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| Katrina Yaukey | 1231 | 28 | New York, NY | Randy:
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| Justin Sticht | 2892 | 26 | Burnsville, MN | Randy:
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| Gina Noriega | 21 | Chicago, IL | Randy:
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| Kevin Brenneman | 2728 | 21 | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | Randy:
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| Charles Berry | 313 | 23 | Darby, PA | Randy:
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| Amanda Rabideau | 2951 | 25 | Hoffman Estates, IL | Randy:
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| Brandon Groves | 2292 | 25 | Wheeling, WV | Randy:
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| Christine Davis | 1212 | 17 | St. Peters, Missouri | Randy:
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| Blake Boshnack | 1452 | 20 | Hewlett Neck, NY | Randy:
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| Erik Lawhon | 2736 | 18 | Maitland, MO | Randy:
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| Yvette Gomez | 1220 | 27 | Hayward, CA | Randy:
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| Jessica Nelson | 18 | Peotone, IL | Randy:
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| Crystal Parizanski | 4358 | 16 | Palatine, IL | Randy:
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| Stuart Benyamin | 3935 | 27 | Park Ridge, IL | Randy:
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| Yuliya Matus | 3421 | 24 | Naperville, IL | Randy:
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34 contestants received Golden Tickets in Chicago.
Denver Auditions[]
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| Name | Contestant # | Age | Hometown | Judges' Votes |
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| Lisa Tucker | 36047 | 16 | Anaheim, CA | Randy:
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| Brett "Ace" Young | 36456 | 24 | Los Angeles, CA | Randy:
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| Rochelle Elaine Dye | 37453 | 25 | Kansas City, KS | Randy:
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| Chris Daughtry | 36483 | 25 | McLeansville, NC | Randy:
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| Heather Cox | 36338 | 21 | Jonesville, NC | Randy: Unknown
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| Garet Johnson | 39702 | 18 | Veteran, WY | Randy:
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| April Walsh | 37870 | 27 | Laguna Niguel, CA | Randy:
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| Name | Contestant # | Age | Hometown | Judges' Votes |
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| Marlows Davis Jr. | 39391 | 16 | Denver, CO | Randy:
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| Tiffany Christensen | 35604 | 25 | Clinton, UT | Randy:
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| Olivia Dudley | 20 | Arvada, CO | Randy:
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| David Horning | 34894 | 27 | Colorado Springs, CO | Randy:
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| Amanda Berg | 39181 | 17 | Northglenn, CO | Randy:
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| Angela Garcia | 36242 | 25 | Hobbs, NM | Randy:
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| Erik Mena | 35811 | 23 | Monterey Park, CA | Randy:
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| Nick McCord | 37614 | 25 | Athens, GA | Randy:
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| Ben Hausbach | 39705 | 24 | Pompano Beach, FL | Randy:
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| Zachary Travis | 37022 | 18 | Denver, CO | Randy:
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A grand total of 37 singers received Golden Tickets in Denver.
Greensboro Auditions[]
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| Name | Contestant # | Age | Hometown | Judges' Votes |
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| Kellie Pickler | 61615 | 19 | Albemarle, NC | Randy:
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| Steven David, Jr. | 60531 | 28 | Dalzell, SC | Randy:
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| Halicia Thompson | 60178 | 27 | Eden, NC | Randy:
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| Kendra Winston | 60208 | 24 | Greensboro, NC | Randy:
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| Kenneth "Chase" Bush | 61556 | 20 | Richmond, KY | Randy:
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| Jeffrey "Ryan" Baysden | 60347 | 27 | Salter Path, NC | Randy:
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| Paris Bennett | 60377 | 17 | Fayetteville, GA | Randy:
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| Tyra Juliette Schwartz | 63595 | 24 | New York, NY | Randy:
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| Jordan Southerland | 65975 | 24 | Beulaville, NC | Randy:
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| Name | Contestant # | Age | Hometown | Judges' Votes |
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| Sabrina Oakley | 60731 | 26 | Greensboro, NC | Randy:
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| Cachet Robinson | 61871 | 25 | Fayetteville, NC | Randy:
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| Amanda McManaway | 28 | High Point, NC | Randy:
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| Shawn De Salazar | 61172 | 17 | Davie, FL | Randy:
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| Richard Garland | 61769 | 25 | Mooresboro, NC | Randy:
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| Ronda Jones | 60123 | 21 | Greensboro, NC | Randy:
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| Donny Meacham | 60522 | 19 | Alpharetta, GA | Randy:
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| Chonna Clepper | 63506 | 20 | Quinlan, TX | Randy:
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| Eric Keaton | 17 | Stoneville, NC | Randy:
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| Brandon Haithcox | 61077 | 23 | Randleman, NC | Randy:
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| Cedric Robinson | 60868 | 22 | High Point, NC | Randy:
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| Marcus Behling | 63295 | 22 | Powder Springs, GA | Randy:
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| Jimmy Crabtree | 64076 | 24 | Mebane, NC | Randy:
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| Sammy Neighbors | 67572 | 22 | Providence, NC | Randy:
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| Seth Strickland | 64916 | 22 | Rome, GA | Randy:
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| Rhonetta Johnson | 64390 | 24 | Charlotte, NC | Randy:
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33 contestants received Golden Tickets in Greensboro.
San Francisco Auditions[]
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| Name | Contestant # | Age | Hometown | Judges' Votes |
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| Jose "Sway" Penala | 32613 | 27 | South San Francisco, CA | Randy:
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| Lauren Weckerly | 17 | El Cajon, CA | Randy:
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| John Williams | 31585 | 28 | Sacramento, CA | Randy:
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| Katharine McPhee | 32342 | 21 | Sherman Oaks, CA | Randy:
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| Shawna White | 32675 | 16 | Willits, CA | Randy:
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| Jayne Santayana | 34677 | 19 | Vallejo, CA | Randy:
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| Name | Contestant # | Age | Hometown | Judges' Votes |
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| Heidi Fairbanks | 31510 | 22 | Laie, HI | Randy:
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| Shawn Vasquez | 32038 | 18 | Oakland, CA | Randy:
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| Matthew "Wolfie" Paulson | 32051 | 21 | Elk Grove, CA | Randy:
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| Eric Cornforth | 32231 | 18 | San Francisco, CA | Randy:
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| Shalicia Carlisle | 32191 | 25 | Concord, CA | Randy:
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| Marcus Phillips | 32387 | 23 | San Jose, CA | Randy:
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| Deborah Dawn Tilley | 33254 | 27 | Ely, NV | Randy:
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| Manuel Viramontes | 21 | Los Banos, CA | Randy:
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18 contestants received Golden Tickets in San Francisco.
Las Vegas Auditions[]
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| Name | Contestant # | Age | Hometown | Judges' Votes |
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| Mecca Madison | 78166 | 18 | Las Vegas, NV | Randy:
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| Heather Ward | 78546 | 28 | Salisbury, MD | Randy:
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| Taylor Hicks | 74094 | 29 | Birmingham, AL | Randy:
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| Name | Contestant # | Age | Hometown | Judges' Votes |
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| Alexia "Dylon" Lincheta | 78162 | 23 | Bakersfield, CA | Randy:
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| Erica Davis | 78409 | 17 | Henderson, NV | Randy:
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| Ryan Hart | 74130 | 18 | Las Vegas, NV | Randy:
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| Jason Andino | 78201 | 23 | Las Vegas, NV | Randy:
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| Anthony Andolino | 75439 | 28 | Roselle Park, NJ | Randy:
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| Marnelli Pearson | 73002 | 24 | Las Vegas, NV | Randy:
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| Maureen Pearson | 73003 | 24 | Las Vegas, NV | Randy:
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| David Mandzak | 73245 | 18 | Las Vegas, NV | Randy:
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| Haggai Yedidya | 72892 | 28 | Las Vegas, NV | Randy:
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| Princess Brewer | 78285 | 22 | Miami, FL | Randy:
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11 contestants received Golden Tickets in Las Vegas.
Austin Auditions[]
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| Name | Contestant # | Age | Hometown | Judges' Votes |
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| Jason Horn | 52605 | 28 | Longview, TX | Randy:
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| Ricky Hayes | 56011 | 21 | Bedford, TX | Randy:
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| Ashley Jackson | 53504 | 20 | Dallas, TX | Randy:
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| Ronnie "R.J." Norman | 53550 | 21 | Tyler, TX | Randy:
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| William Makar | 58581 | 16 | The Woodlands, TX | Randy:
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| Name | Contestant # | Age | Hometown | Judges' Votes |
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| Julian Riano | 53511 | 27 | Austin, TX | Randy:
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| Michelle Lapoint | 52900 | 27 | Austin, TX | Randy:
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| Arthur Mayfield | 53139 | 25 | Orlando, FL | Randy:
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| Donnell Bolton | 20 | Fort Worth, TX | Randy:
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| Paula Goodspeed | 55896 | 27 | Los Angeles, CA | Randy:
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| Danielle Zamora | 54252 | 16 | Austin, TX | Randy:
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| Chanequa Jackson | 54231 | 25 | Balch Springs, TX | Randy:
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| Anise Olaniyi-Oke | 59320 | 21 | Austin, TX | Randy:
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| Cierra Johnson | 52731 | 20 | Pflugerville, TX | Randy:
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| Kevin Mitchell | 55798 | 27 | Longview, TX | Randy:
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| Allison Schoening | 53697 | 21 | Chapel Hill, NC | Randy:
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| Tessie Mae Reid | 52967 | 17 | Arlington, TX | Randy:
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12 contestants received Golden Tickets in Austin.
Boston Auditions[]
Successful[]
| Name | Contestant # | Age | Hometown | Judges' Votes |
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| Ayla Brown | 14336 | 17 | Wrentham, MA | Randy:
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| Rebecca O'Donahue | 11588 | 25 | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Randy:
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| Tatiana Ward | 11447 | 22 | Hatfield, PA | Randy:
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| Kevin Covais | 10182 | 16 | Levittown, NY | Randy:
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Unsuccessful[]
| Name | Contestant # | Age | Hometown | Judges' Votes |
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| James Yokley Jr. | 10315 | 23 | Lynn, MA | Randy:
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| Irada Jafarova | 12117 | 22 | Bethesda, MD | Randy:
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| Laurence Soares | 11568 | 27 | New Bedford, MA | Randy:
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| Alison Laverdiere | 14090 | 22 | Leominster, MA | Randy:
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| Katherine Hofmann | 13914 | 19 | Mastic Beach, NY | Randy:
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| Holly Corrente | 14014 | 25 | North Providence, RI | Randy:
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| Kenneth Maccarone | 12709 | 21 | Providence, RI | Randy:
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| Michael Sandecki | 11161 | 20 | Washington, DC | Randy:
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28 people received Golden Tickets in Boston.
A grand total of 175 contestants received Golden Tickets in the entirety of Season 5.