"American Idol" group night is up next -- 20 songs, 185 contestants, groups of four or five -- and someone from day one and day two must be in each group.

They did the same thing last season, so not sure why they're trying to play it like this is some crazy twist.

She's now sitting in a chair behind stage, in tears, as other groups form around her and go off to rehearse.

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