Jesse Findling, a junior at Binghamton University, recently earned a Golden Ticket to Hollywood on Season 24 of American Idol after his emotional audition impressed all three judges and earned a standing ovation. Anticipation built back on campus as well; Findling joked that his roommate at Binghamton probably heard every note of his daily rehearsals. Family Joins Findling in Hollywood MomentBefore officially sending him to Hollywood Week, the judges surprised Findling by bringing out his parents, sister, and brother. A Binghamton University student is heading to Hollywood Week, and the Southern Tier community will be cheering him on as his American Idol journey unfolds. 20 Things Carrie Underwood Has Done Since Winning 'American Idol' Carrie Underwood has been, well, busy since winning Season 4 of American Idol in 2005.