
TMZ caught the kids as they (and "Idol's" esteemed judges) made their way to their first official photo shoot on Friday. For some strange reason, Blake Lewis was there too, we're guessin' trying to extend his 15 minutes of lame.

People still watch American Idol?
I shut off the idiot box years ago after they took Seinfeld off.......
It's no wonder to me why people are so truly obsessed with celebs.......
Most are IDIOTS!
Is it just me or does the Irish girl (Carly?) look pregnant. Especially in the up-close pic on the 3rd page!
Amanda Overmyer is not a registered nurse. She's a licensed practical nurse who would need a registered nurse to look over her care, if she worked in a hospital. It requires a lot less schooling and responsibility.
Britney Spears might miss a lot more 'X Factor' auditions ... because she can! Simon Cowell gave Brit damn near free reign in order to sign the pop star to that $15 million deal -- but is it backfiring? We'll tell you what peeps on the set are saying.Plus, Chris Jericho's…