Norfolk resident moving onto Hollywood Week on American Idol

A northeast Nebraska resident's journey on American Idol is continuing.

March 27, 2023Updated: March 27, 2023
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

NORFOLK, Neb. -- A northeast Nebraska resident's journey on American Idol is continuing.

Cameron Osterloh, who is originally from Indiana but lives in Norfolk, is moving onto the Hollywood portion of the television music competition after receiving a platinum ticket from judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. Osterloh goes by Cam Amen and lists his hometown as Omaha on the show.

The 27-year-old who grew up in foster care with his siblings, now finds himself in the mix to win the 21st season of the ABC show.

Osterloh told the show's judges that he and his siblings were taken away from his mother when he was young, with Osterloh raising his siblings once he turned 18.

American Idol's Hollywood Week will air April 2-3.

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