Finalist: Casey Abrams was hospitalised with stomach pains after being selected for the last 24He was over the moon to be selected in the judges top 24 on last night's edition of American Idol.
But it looked as if contestant Casey Abrams' dream might be over before it began when he was hospitalised on Wednesday.
According to TMZ, Casey was taken for medical treatment after complaining of severe stomach pains.
However, the wannabe star was today released from hospital and was expected to take to the stage today to tape his slot in the final 12 men's performances, People have reported.
'He is performing tonight,' a source told the website. 'He had some stomach pains but he will perform.'
The 19-year-old from has impressed judges Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson with his musical talents - he also plays the double bass.
Good news: Casey was one of the first contestants to be told he was through to the final 24
Jumping for joy: Casey was so excited to be told the good news, he knocked over his chair''I'm here to prove that people like me can be sexy,' Casey told the judges, before launching into classic blues track Why Don't You Do Right?
'I don't we've ever seen a musician as talented as yourself,' Randy told him on Thursday's episode. 'It's like three people in one'
Abrams, who hails from Idyllwild, California would have possibly had to sacrifice his place in the top 24 if he had failed to take part in today's performances.
Jitters: The nervous contestants sat and waited to hear their fate last night Casey Abrams Brings Sexy Back : American Idol 10 - Top 24 Results
source : dailymail