On last Wednesday’s “American Idol,” the top 24 contestants–12 guys and 12 girls–were announced. You can see the list of all 24 at the end of this post, but what got people talking wasn’t who made it, but who didn’t.

Single mother and three-time “Idol” hopeful Angela Martin was sent home last week to the dismay of many “Idol” fans. But thanks to the newest judge, Ellen DeGeneres, Martin will have another shot at fame. Just two days later, the 28-year-old singer from Chicago appeared on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and DeGeneres surprised her big time: “Idol” judge Kara DioGuardi wrote the aspiring singer a song and she’ll have the opportunity to record it for a record label.

The Twitterverse has been congratulating Martin and remarking on the kindness of the two female judges ever since:

1. 
   chuckie101 @kara_dioguardi Thanks to u (and Ellen) for all ur doing for Angela Martin – wifey and I loved her on Idol – will def buy! xxx 1
2. 
   12thSignComm Idol Cast off Angela Martin sang for her life on Ellen today!!! THEY MADE A MISTAKE.
3. 
   hipsenior Ellen and Kara has given kicked off Idol contestant Angela Martin a new lease on life….way to go Ellen and Kara!
4. 
   logical_chaos Ellen did the right thing. Kara and Ellen made a big short cut from American Idol. Angela Martin finally got the break she deserves.
5. 
   puppyhand Angela Martin was the best American Idol contestant. It’s RIDICULOUS that she missed the top 24. But Ellen has promised her a record deal!
6. 
   titaniapei2009 Ellen just make Angela (idol contests) dream come true, she help her out to do music record in the future God bless her & watch Ellen show
7. 
   kpeck1 @TheEllenShow Hi,Ellen!Great show today as always!Thanks for helping Angela from Am Idol!I hope things work out for her w/your help!

Here’s this season’s top 24:

Crystal Bowersox
Didi Benami
Haeley Vaughn
Janell Wheeler
Katelyn Epperly
Katie Stevens
Lacey Brown
Lilly Scott
Michelle Delamor
Paige Miles
Siobhan Miller
Aaron Kelly
Alex Lambert
Andrew Garcia
Casey James
Jermaine Sellers
John Park
Joe Munoz
Le DeWyze
Todrick Hall
Tyler Grady
Tim Urban (replacing Chris Golightly, who was said to be under contract in a boy band, which made him ineligible)

Tonight, the 12 ladies have their shot on the “Idol” stage. We’ll have your reactions straight from Twitter, so be sure to check back!

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