The top 13 finals of American Idol 8 have started with all Michael Jackson songs. And also with that is the announcement by Simon Cowell which said that there might be a double elimination tomorrow, which will make 2 of the American Idol contestants return home tomorrow!
Lil Rounds - sings “The Way You Make Me Feel.” Randy said this is the way to kick off the season and he loved it; Kara said she was great; Paula said she’s a force to be reckoned with; Simon thought it was a little song choice, thought it was good and hated what she was wearing!
Scott MacIntyre - sings “Keep the Faith” and plays piano. Kara liked the message that he delivered with the song and loves that he’s true to himself; Paula said it was a lovely performance; Simon hated it because nobody knows the song; Randy said the performance seemed safe and he wants to see more sparks.
Danny Gokey sings “Pretty Young Thing.” Paula gets weepy and thinks he’ll go to the finals; Simon thought the vocals were brilliant but thought the dancing was hideous; Randy said he loved it all; Kara said he brings his joy to the stage.
Michael Sarver sings “You Are Not Alone.” Simon said he gave it 110%; Randy said he’s one of the best; Kara said he did a great job; Paula said he sounded lovely.
Jasmine Murray sings “I’ll Be There.” Randy said he was impressed; Kara said she sold it and has great stage presence; Paula said she had some bright moments and some times when she was “under;” Simon thought it was a little bit robotic.
Kris Allen sings “Remember the Time” and plays guitar. Kara said playing the guitar helps him performance-wise; Paula said he’s adorable-sexy and he did a great job; Simon wasn’t sure the song suited the guitar; Randy said it was a job well-done.
Allison Iraheta sings “Give in to Me.” Paula said she’s a rock star and we’ll be seeing more of her; Simon said it was very good; Randy said she’s one to watch; Kara said she did a great job.
Anoop Desai sings “Beat It.” Paula said she thinks the song is untouchable, but she loves him; Simon said it was horrible, karoake; Randy said it was the wrong choice; Kara felt disconnected from him.
Jorge Nunez sings “Never Can Say Goodbye.” Randy wasn’t thrilled with the song choice; Kara didn’t feel the emotional connection; Paula didn’t think the song was right; Simon thought the arrangement was old fashioned.
Megan Joy Corkrey sings “Rockin’ Robin.” Kara said she injected her personality into it, but she wants to see more range; Paula loves the unique tone, but felt disconnected; Simon said it was a stupid song choice and vocals weren’t very good; Randy wasn’t a fan either.
Adam Lambert sings “Black or White.” Paula says we’ll be seeing him in the finals; Simon said it was in a totally different league from everything else of the night; Randy said he could make a record right now and loves him; Kara said she hopes Michael Jackson is watching this.
Matt Giraud sings “Human Nature” and plays piano. Randy said he liked it; Kara said she hopes to see him for many more weeks; Paula was blown away; Simon said it was very good.
Alexis Grace sings “Dirty Diana.” Kara said she’s a naughty girl and she liked it; Paula said to watch over singing; Simon said it was too over the top; Randy liked the attitude and thought it was good.
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