American Idol': Single mom stripper Fire seizes

'American Idol': Single mom stripper Fire seizes Katy Perry's second chance. Does she make it?

Fire Wilmore, a 22-year-old single mom and exotic dancer, did not make it to Hollywood on her first audition, but was offered an invitation to return by judge Katy Perry

The second time was the charm for American Idol contestant Fire Wilmore!

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