Paulina Velasquez Gallegos

She Must Leave "Idol"

Last week, she was praised by the jury. But this week, Paulina Velasquez Gallegos, 18, has to leave "Idol". You really deserve to be here, said the host Pär Lernström.

Two contestants eliminated from "Idol"

Benjamin Löfquist and Robin Hörnkvist had to leave "Idol" in this year's second qualifying round.

He gets eliminated in the first "Idol" competition

"High Expectations" in this Autumn's "Idol"

One is a country-loving new dad. Another ended up in the competition thanks to his appetite for semlor. Now the "Idol" season is rolling on in earnest with 14 hopeful talents.

They advanced to the weekly finals in "Idol"

Now the seriousness begins in "Idol". After the autumn's final audition, 14 participants remain – next Saturday the live weekly finals begin on TV4. Here are those who advanced.