Contestants go through at least three sets of cuts. The first is a brief audition with a few other contestants in front of selectors which may include one of the show's producers. Although auditions can exceed 10,000 in each city, only a few hundred of these make it past the preliminary round of auditions. Successful contestants then sing in front of producers, where more may be cut. Only then can they proceed to audition in front of the judges, which is the only audition stage shown on television. Those selected by the judges are sent to Hollywood. Between 10–60 people in each city may make it to Hollywood[citation needed]. COUNT 7
QSN1 How many auditions are there before contestants audition for the judges? ANS1 at least three QSN2 Which audition stage is televised? ANS2 the judges QSN3 How many contestants make it through the initial auditions in each city? ANS3 a few hundred QSN4 What is the only televised portion of the preliminary audition rounds? ANS4 in front of the judges QSN5 How many rounds can a contestant make it through before Hollywood? ANS5 three QSN6 Who do contestants sing for in the second round of cuts during auditions? ANS6 producers QSN7 If contestants get approval from the judges, where do they go next? ANS7 Hollywood