Last night the ladies took the stage
and tonight it's your job
to separate the men from the boys.
These 12 are about to battle it out live.
Get ready.
We ready? You ready?
Let's go.
This is American... Simon,
stop talking.
Welcome.
I couldn't hear everything Simon saying.
I'm Ryan Seacrest.
And you're in store for another night
of incredible performances tonight.
It's all about the guys.
Say hi to them. Ladies and gentlemen, Todrick Hall.
Aaron Kelly.
Jermaine Sellers.
Tim Urban.
Joe Munoz.
Tyler Grady.
Lee Dewyze.
John Park.
Michael Lynche.
Alex Lambert.
Casey James.
And Andrew Garcia.
Remember, you're voting tonight
to keep your favorite guy alive in the competition.
then tomorrow night we bring the results to you.
The bottom two girls and the bottom two guys
will go home based on your votes.
Say hi to your judges.
Ellen Degeneres, ladies and gentlemen.
Randy Jackson.
Kara Dioguardi.
And Simon, missing a button, Cowell.
Randy, let's talk about tonight's competition.
rate this group of guys for us.
You know, this group of guys,
man, I'm really pulling for.
There's a lot of interesting diversity going on here.
And just make sure you'll be true to yourself tonight, boys.
Come on, you gotta join the girls blew it out last night.
Kara, let me ask you what should the take away be for these guys
after watching the girls do it last night?
I think the biggest thing right now is nerves.
This is a tough thing.
You know, it's the first live show.
A lot of people haven't sung live and you know, the audience is huge. So...
You've been up here before on this stage in a bikini.
How do you... how do you work it?
How do you work through the nerves?
Are you saying I should get up on the stage in a bikinis?
What's the key to getting over the nerves
when you're not used to it?
You've got to just think about a place
that feels safe to you and let go.
- Like little house of the prairie. - Right,
- exactly like that. - Yes.
Like Laura Ingalls, think of Laura Ingalls.
That's it.
And Ellen, let me ask you, you've watched the show from home
for so many years as a fan, first time in the studio live last night,
how does it compare?
I was shocked.
I mean, I will tell you something and I'm sure you at home watch it.
I hope... it's totally different here than at home.
It's mixed differently.
The voices are out from at home. You hear every single flaw.
So if we're saying you don't sound so good here,
you sound worse at home.
And that's... that's the most important place to sound good.
Coz, they're... they're voting for you, so you got think about, I mean,
they catch everything.
It's a total... so we...
we're hearing something different here.
So pay attention to everything.
Simon, you said that for years.
Now what advice do you have for this group of guys
with the pressure tonight?
I watched some of the rehearsals earlier on
and I saw an awful lot of nerves.
If you lose it tonight or you forget the words,
your career is over.
Yikes!
Well, on that fantastic, chipper note?
Who's ready to get it going?
- Me, I'm ready. I'm ready. - Yeah, you're ready.
Let's start with Todrick Hall, roller tape let's go.
My name is Todorick Hall.
I'm 24. I'm from Arlington, Texas.
I'm a writer, an actor, a dancer.
One of my defining moments in the show
had to be my first audition.
I was in the shower one day.
I started writing this song.
I sang it. It paid off.
# Todrick is my name #
# and I'm here to play a part of your game #
# hopped the plane #
# took a train just a claim my 15 minutes of fame #
Dude, that was excellent.
Little kid has become out to me.
people know the song that I wrote.
they recorded the song and sang it back to me.
It's crazy.
You'll never realize how many people
watch American Idol until you're on the show.
This is such a cool experience.
Every day I just wake up
and the first thing I think about is,
wow, it's just a blessing.
He's switching it up.
Kelly Clarkson tonight.
Check this version out.
"Since U Been Gone".
Here's Todrick Hall.
# girl, I never wanted to have to tell you goodbye. #
# but baby, since you've been gone, #
# I can breathe for the first time. #
# here's the thing, #
# we started out friends #
# and it was cool but it was all pretend #
# oh, oh, since u been gone #
# you dedicated #
# you took the time #
# wasn't long 'til I called you mine #
# yeah, yeah #
# since u been gone #
# and all you'd ever hear me say #
# is how I pictured me with you #
# that's all you'd ever hear me say #
# but you know what, baby #
# since u been gone #
# I can breathe for the first time #
# so moving on #
# yeah, yeah #
# thanks to you #
# now I get what I wouldn't #
# since u been gone #
# I can breathe #
# I can breathe for the first time #
# yeah, yeah #
# thanks to you #
# I get what I want #
# since u been gone #
# oh, oh #
# since u been gone #
Yep. All right.
See, that's...
that's what you're looking for after you sing a song,
is to get that kind of reaction and you do that
because you're such a great performer.
You're a dancer so you already have that stage presence.
I love that you took the song
and you did something different with it.
The chorus was a little rough
and I wish you would have tried to...
I don't know.
I liked everything except when you hit the chorus.
So the singing wasn't the greatest,
but you were such a great performer
and I loved that you took a chance with that song.
That's what we're looking for.
- It was great. - Thank you.
Oh, well, okay, so you know I'm a fan of yours, right?
Loved you in Hollywood week.
I Think you're mad talented,
I mean you can dance, you're an amazing performer.
What was crazy, it didn't even sound like the same song.
It's sound like... I mean, I didn't know what song it was.
I kept going like "What song is this?"
Even though I knew the title.
So you never want to take a song
and completely obliterate it
so you don't know what song it is
because it was great.
That's why it was a hit.
So I still want to see you sing.
You've got mad chops vocally
so you don't have to go all over the top with the performance
and completely change the song to give us who you are,
You know what I'm saying?
Yes.
I agree with Randy.
I think that you're a strong enough singer
that you don't have to change the arrangement that much.
You're going to just change it naturally
by taking it to another place.
but it's undeniable that you are a performer.
And, you know, you took a risk
and the way that you learn in life
is by taking that risk.
So maybe next time just hold back.
You don't have to go that crazy.
Okay. thank you.
Todrick, I think you came over as a dancer
trying to sing rather than a singer
who can also dance.
I thought it was a crazy arrangement of the song.
I'm all for, as Kara said,
taking risks providing you can improve it.
what you did was completely murder the original song,
turning it into something...
you can boo all you want.
nobody will buy it.
So therefore, I think it was verging on stupid, what you just did.
Do you think he can sing?
That was obviously intense from Simon.
what do you want to say back to him?
What do you think about the song, murdering is a strong statement.
- Well - It's all about torture.
- equally as strong, same word. - You know, I don't really have much to say.
I like the way I changed it up,
but I do agree, I questioned it myself,
is it changing it a little bit too much? But you know...
Where did you hear that version of the song?
In my head.
At the end of the day, though,
that shows that at least he's being creative.
So you know what, this has been creative.
so you vote on creativity then for Todrick.
Here is the numbers looking the American Idol
they'll stay open at least two hours.
- Todrick good luck to you man. - Thank you.
We're going to take a break.
When we come back, A 16-year-old, Aaron Kelly,
has got the spotlight next.
Okay. We're back.
It is your second dose of Idol for the week.
Tonight we're all about the guys of the top 24
and next on stage is one of the youngest contestants
we have this year, Aaron Kelly.
Take a look.
I'm 16 from Sonestown, Pennsylvania and I'm a high school student.
I would have to say my defining moment
was probably my last performance.
I did the song "Angels".
# and it's hard at the end of the day #
# need some distraction #
- Off his way, isn't it? - C'mon, Aaron.
In that split second, it was pretty much silence.
I wanted to get my lyric back
because I said I still have a shot at this.
I just need to focus
and the words just came back to me.
# dark cold hotel room #
- You made it through. - Wow!
I was really excited when I got sent through.
This experience is very surreal.
It's actually still sinking in for me.
I feel like it's a dream.
When am I going to wake up?
It's fantastic, though.
Tonight he's taking on Rascal Flatts
with "Here Comes Goodbye".
It's Aaron Kelly.
# I can hear the truck tires coming up #
# the gravel road #
# and it's not like her to drive that slow #
# nothing's on the radio #
# footsteps on the front porch #
# I hear my doorbell #
# she usually comes right in #
# now I can tell #
# here comes goodbye #
# here comes the last time #
# here comes the start of every sleepless night #
# the first of every tear I'm gonna cry #
# here comes the pain #
# here comes me wishing things had never changed #
# and she was right here in my arms tonight #
# but here comes goodbye #
# why does it have to go from good to gone #
# before the lights turn on #
# yeah, and you're left alone #
# all alone #
# but here comes goodbye #
# ooh, ooh #
Good, you know what?
Bearing in mind it's your first live show,
it actually was quite a good performance.
you look at the moment as if you are embarrassed to be there
and you're not even confident enough
to know why you're here.
So you've got to get that into your head,
that you're here for a reason.
You're a good singer.
Very likeable, very cute.
But you have to take control of the song, right?
I don't think the song was as good as "Angels".
It's not a memorable song like that.
With you it's all about self-belief and confidence.
I think absolutely a hundred percent
- you'll be here next week. - Thank you.
You're my favorite kind of contestant,
because you have no idea
how great your raw natural talent is.
And a competition like this is going to
make you better every week.
The more confident you get,
the more you get feedback and people saying, Aaron,
you're really good.
What you do naturally you can't teach people that.
You just know it and you feel it,
and I actually like the pop country lane for you,
and especially a song like that,
that Gary Levaque sang.
He's got that soulful spin on it.
So I think you did a great job.
I think we're going to
see incredible things from you.
- Thank you. - I do.
So yo, the guys are right.
When you first came on,
I was thinking wow this is a big song for him.
But I forgot you've got all those pipes.
You've got a huge voice, right?
So when you started singing and hit the chorus,
even though there were a couple of pitchy moments,
I was like, dude, believe in yourself,
you can definitely do this.
You just heard the two of them do that.
I'm a big fan, man.
16, what a voice, dude.
- Wow! - Ditto to all that.
I think you're going to be here a long time
and you're going to do very well.
I love how humble you are,
and you do need to gain that confidence
without changing who you are.
You're just going to get better and better and better.
you have such... I love Rascal Flatts.
- You did him a good job. - Thank you.
The people watching at home heard your voice in the kitchen
and they walk in and see the screen,
they're impressed it's coming from that frame.
You know, it's an incredibly strong voice from that size guy.
Thank you so much.
You hear them talk about your confidence.
- I feel you have confidence. - I do.
You have it, but you gonna show it.
He was winking at the chicks when the tape was rolling. wink. Up and down show the apples.
If you want to vote for Aaron
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We have got... thank you, Aaron.
We've got more coming up after the break.
Stick around for Jermaine Sellers live.
Good job, buddy.
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Now, he came to us in Atlanta,
but there's a lot more to this guy's journey.
Take a look at this.
I'm Jermaine Sellers from Joliet, Illinois.
I auditioned in Atlanta.
I'm a church singer.
On solo night,
I sang Michael Jackson "Man In The Mirror".
I practiced my solo to where I definitely want to
sing it this specific way.
It didn't turn out that way.
that wasn't exactly right.
We've heard to made our decision.
Yes, I looked like boo-boo the fool basically.
If I mess up, I'm not going to
throw anybody under the bus no more,
like Kara said.
Yes.
You made it.
Right after I got told I was in the top 24,
I've never gotten as emotional.
It means a whole lot to me.
I'm not just standing here for myself.
I'm standing here for my city.
It's not about me right now,
it's about my family.
It's about, you know,
just proving to everybody
that you don't have to dream it.
you can be it.
Performing "Get Here" by Oleta Adams,
give it up for Jermaine Sellers.
# you can reach me by railway #
# you can reach me by trailway #
# you can reach me on an airplane #
# you can reach me with your mind #
# you can reach me by caravan #
# cross the desert like an Arab man #
# I don't care how you get here #
# just get here if you can #
# there are hills and mountains between us #
# always something to get over #
# but if I had my way #
# surely you would be closer #
# I need you closer #
# but get here #
# get here #
# yeah #
# I don't care no #
# but get here if you can #
# I don't care #
# how you get here #
# just get here #
# yeah #
# if you can #
Jermaine, I'm a huge fan of yours.
I love your look. I love the way you look.
And I love that song.
And I felt that you were singing the song
more as a performance than rather feeling the song
and getting into the lyrics.
It's such a beautiful song.
I felt you were pushing a little too much
and there were a couple of times
that you went out and off.
And... But, you know,
I... I really like you a lot and I like the song.
I thought it was a good choice for you,
but it's just...
I felt like you were trying too hard.
Just relax into the song.
Yo, I love the song.
It's a weird choice for me
because it's such an older song
and you've kind of got these big pipes.
I see you more as Maxwell, Ne-Yo, in that try to be current.
You've got a current look. All the look is hot.
I like the jacket with the tails.
But you were trying to do too much vocally with it, dog.
You know, sing the melody. It's good.
The melody actually works.
That's why it was a hit.
So sing that and then go off.
But you've got this big ability,
so just sing sometimes.
You ain't got to make so much out of it.
You know I'm sayin', pull it back.
I think you wanted to
show everybody what you can do.
You know, you went from the bottom of your range to the top.
And, you know, not everybody can do that.
But I think it's about when you do those runs,
making them meaningful so that they impact the audience.
It's not just running here and running there
and all over the place.
It's... You know, special.
And again, you're young and it felt a little old to me.
A little?
- I'm old. - No, you're not.
You can sing. You can sing, okay?
Look, it's the kind of song, you know,
if you're playing piano in a cocktail bar,
somebody in their 50s is going to
ask for that as a request.
It's that kind of song.
And then in the middle when you were trying to oversing it,
it actually sounded as if you were screaming.
It was so over the top, it just didn't work.
I think you've totally blown your opportunity with that,
if you want my honest opinion.
No, no.
I do, I do.
No, I don't think so.
I want to go back to the panel here.
When you said that he'd blown it,
I heard you shout no, no way.
No, I think people will vote...
I think you're great.
I just felt like you were pushing too hard
and it's such a soft song and emotional.
But I think you'll be back.
I think people will vote for you. I do.
I know what that look is.
The smile and the frown are the same.
It means I don't agree.
I honestly don't think that was a good enough performance
for you and I think you're better than that.
What do you think if I dance like that... Is it ok with that?
- Is it all? - Certainly.
I want to know what you thought
when you watched the Hollywood episode back,
because there was a lot of drama,
as we saw, in your tape?
For me, I think it's a process everybody's going through.
Hollywood week, it's like, honestly,
they should call it hell week, honestly.
- For us as well. - I know.
But, overall, I got made out to look like a diva, but...
I mean...
Did you and Michael make up?
Who is Michael?
Michael, Michael, come here.
You thought mine... I thought... You do not say "Man In The Mirror"...
- To vote for Jermaine... - Michael from the band.
Michael from the band. We saw him on the tape.
Lines open at the end of the show.
Pay attention to your monitor there, pretty boy.
Thank you, Jermaine. Appreciate it.
On the other side,
it is Idol live with another performance.
We've got Tim Urban. Hang tight.
Welcome back to American Idol.
I'm here with Tim Urban,
Who is holding the now famous Idol coke cup
if you didn't recognize that.
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As you model that, Tim,
you've had an interesting story here so far
because you got a phone call
from our executive producer.
after being cut
and you kept it a secret to your family.
Why did you do that?
When I got the call, I was so surprised.
Honestly, I was like should I tell them, should I not.
I thought it would be so much more entertaining
if they found out watching on television
and had no idea what was going on.
It was probably really, really mean, but...
How did they respond when they found out?
Apparently they freaked out.
I got a call from my mom telling me
they all went crazy and she had no idea.
She hadn't caught on.
Worked out pretty well, I think.
As you get set,
let's look at this last-minute twist of events.
Interesting.
I'm Tim Urban,
20 years old from Duncanville, Texas.
I think when I first auditioned,
the whole experience was like a vague dream.
It was like, that would be really cool.
Made it through the different rounds
and got to the very, very end and I thought, man,
Bang, I can be on the top 24.
Tim, it's the end of the road, dude, you didn't make it.
Going home, that's not fun.
I tell you, it's rough.
Want to be able to come home and run through the door and jump
and give them all a big hug and be excited.
Tim, how do you fancy coming to Hollywood?
When the producer gave me a call,
- I said is this a joke? - Yeah, it's not a joke.
Obviously I jumped on the opportunity.
I wasn't even going to think about it.
There was no option there.
At the moment, I'm still processing everything.
I'm incredibly blessed.
I think that's the way I look at it.
Out of all the people,
I get the opportunity to change my life.
So glad he's here.
Yeah me too.
It's an incredible feeling.
Tonight he's gone with "Apologize" by One Republic.
Put your hands together.
Tim Urban, ladies and gentlemen.
# I'm holding on your rope #
# got me 10 feet off the ground #
# I'm hearin' what you say #
# but I just can't make a sound #
# yeah #
# you tell me that you need me #
# you cut me down #
# but wait #
# you tell me that you're sorry #
# didn't think I'd turn around and say #
# that it's too late to apologize #
# it's too late #
# I said it's too late to apologize #
# it's too late #
# I loved you with a fire red #
# now it's turning blue #
# and you say sorry like the angel #
# heaven let me think was you #
# but I'm afraid #
# it's too late to apologize #
# oh, yeah #
# I said it's too late to apologize #
# oh, yeah #
# I'm holding on your rope #
# got me 10 feet off the ground #
Tim, look, congratulations for coming back.
having said that,
we absolutely made the right decision
the first time around by not putting you through
based on that performance.
- Whoa. - I'm being serious.
There was just nothing, nothing to take from that.
The vocals were weak.
The version was weak.
You didn't come over as a natural performer.
And the truth is,
I just don't think your voice is good enough.
I don't.
So, look, you may make it through
just based on the fact that people are going to
feel sorry for you and you look good. It's true.
And if you do,
you've really seriously got to get this together,
because that wasn't good enough.
Tim, the music, it just overpowers you.
It kind of swallowed you up.
And when we saw you in Hollywood week
and you had your guitar and it was acoustic
and it was more organic,
we could get a feel for you
and what you were about and your tone
and kind of how you would treat songs.
Here you were just buried under the beat
and the instrumentation and you couldn't get out of it.
That being said,
people did stand up for you
because you're likeable,
you're cute and you're current.
They were trying to leave.
No they weren't.
He said they were trying to leave, but they weren't.
If you go forward, which I hope you do, and you get another shot,
- you've got to listen to the notes here. - Yeah.
It was just really the wrong song.
It was such the wrong song for you.
You don't even have that falsetto
that he does that you were trying to do.
The arrangement.
None of it worked.
Honestly, none of it really worked.
I mean, I personally think
that you're better than that
because I remember you from Hollywood
and none of it worked.
It was just all wrong.
Yeah, I think the song...
I think you chose it
because it's a popular song
and I think it's smart to choose a song
people like and know,
but you couldn't hit those high notes
and that was hard.
I think if you close your eyes and just hear that,
it didn't sound good, but looking at you,
if the sound were down
and we're looking at you, you're adorable.
And I think people will want to vote for you
because you're adorable and girls...
You may get a lot of votes just because of that,
but you've got to choose the right songs
and step it up and not just count on the fact
that you're adorable, because you're adorable.
For the judges and for those watching at home,
why should you stay?
I want you to tell defend yourself.
You know, what they said about the song,
maybe being the wrong song, I kind of agree.
It was a last-minute switch.
I think when I'm more in my element with,
say, a different song that I do bring something unique.
That probably was the wrong song.
I picked that song because it was a lot of fun.
I thought it was something people could have fun watching.
Why was there a last-minute switch?
I was going to do a different song,
but I didn't want to cut it down as much.
So many moving parts to the equation.
We saw his look on his face as Ellen pointed out,
is that enough to keep him around?
You decide.
Thank you very much.
Friends, on the other side,
it's Joe Munoz and Tyler Grady coming to you live.
Welcome back to American Idol,
the two-hour live... it's the two-hour...
You're like a child.
The two-hour live event with the guys.
Don't forget,
tomorrow night we will reveal your results,
the two girls and two guys
with the lowest number of votes
will be eliminated.
You excited about Casey James coming on?
Who's Casey James?
Let's check in with California's own Joe Munoz.
I'm 20 years old.
I'm from Huntington Park, California and I'm a student.
The first day of Hollywood week,
I made a choice to play the guitar.
My fingers froze that day.
I just couldn't play.
Can I start again? sorry.
It just went so wrong.
Maybe learn how to play the guitar.
It really brought me down at first.
When they told me I was going through to the next round,
I was like, I had to do my best.
Joe, that was really good.
I really enjoyed it.
It motivated me so much to do my best.
# I'm talking with the man in the mirror #
And not let the nerves get the best of me.
You know, just relax and enjoy the moment.
American Idol is a dream come true.
I always told my friends one day
I'm going to be singing in the stage
and it's finally all coming true.
With Jason Marz's hit "You and I both",
here is Joe Munoz.
# was it you who spoke the words #
# that things would happen but not to me #
# all things are gonna happen naturally #
# oh, taking your advice #
# and I'm looking on the bright side #
# and balancing the whole thing #
# oh, but at oftentimes those words get tangled up in lies #
# and the bright light turns to night #
# oh, until the dawn it brings #
# another day to sing about #
# the magic that was you and me #
# cause you and I both loved #
# what you and I spoke of #
# and others just read of #
# and others only read of #
# cause you and I both loved #
# what you and I spoke of #
# and others just read of #
# and if you could see me now #
# then I'm almost finally out of #
# said I'm finally out of #
# finally dee, dee, dee, dee, dee #
# and I'm almost finally, finally #
# I'm out of words #
# yeah #
Well, Joe, you were so comfortable on stage, aren't you?
- I feel great. - yeah, you look good. you start singing.
You can just see it in your eyes
that you are just right there in that song
singing that song and present
and great stage presence.
I thought you sounded really, really good.
- I liked it. - Thank you.
Yo, not quite the perfect song choice again
for me for you.
You've got a great voice
and I love the sound of it
and I love that you can do all that.
Singing Jason Mraz is really tough.
'Cause he's such a stylized artist.
I think you did a good job with it, dog.
- I think you worked it out. - Thanks so much.
I like that you picked the song
I never would have thought you would ever sing.
I like that about you.
When you started singing,
you were up front and center,
which is what I've been missing all night,
is really hearing a voice.
When you got to the chorus, you had a few issues.
I have to say tonight in terms of the singing,
I think you've been the best.
- You've got some pipes. - So far.
I'm not saying it's great.
There's a long way to go.
But, you know, you were the most consistent in there.
When you went off, it wasn't the whole song.
- Thank you. - Simon?
Look, I kind of agree,
but it's very... with this show,
you have to get out the bubble,
okay, which is this show.
This competition can actually find stars
who can sell records all over the world.
Based on that performance,
I don't believe that you're that kind of artist.
I think it was an okay, safe,
forgettable performance,
and what you failed to do was to come out here
and take your two or three minutes and show us
and everybody else that you have the potential to be a star.
Because in 10 seconds' time
we're going to forget that performance.
But don't we give him enough time
to kind of get his bearing? It's his first show.
But it comes down to them.
It's what I call, you've got to have that steel
in your eyes to tell us that we...
that you have that potential.
And it was all a bit limp,
a bit forgettable,
rather like our host.
Ellen, you talk about his strengths.
Simon seems frustrated by his performance at this stage.
But this is early in the game.
Yeah, I see what
Simon's saying because it's your moment
to get people to pick up the phone and vote
and text and vote and that's really important.
So, I mean, as far as you sound good,
you look good, you feel like you belong there
and I think that's half the game.
And, yeah, maybe a more exciting song choice next time,
but I think people are going to look at you
and go he can sing and he's comfortable on stage
and I think that's important.
A lot of people have been really nervous and...
or pushed too hard and I liked how comfortable he was.
So a lot of input.
What do you make of the judges' critique?
I'm going to try to step it up next week
and I'll definitely bring something exciting.
Let's get through this week.
And you want to shout out to your family watching in Mexico? Where are they watching?
Yes, they are in Mexico actually saw.
Just vote.
Thanks, please.
If you want to just vote...
Thank you, Joe. Good luck to you man.
Appreciate it, buddy.
Let's keep it going with our retro rocker.
Take a look at this.
I'm 20 years old from Nazareth, Pennsylvania.
And I'm a college student.
Is this 1961?
'70s.
I love the jeans, the shirt.
- The whole look is just great. - Thank you.
From Boston.
All through Hollywood week,
my style and my persona have been the topic
of a lot of conversation and most of the comments.
You are the best of the '70s.
I don't know what planet you're on,
but I wanna get on it.
I definitely felt a connection with Kara and Victoria
and I feel like if I'm feeling that connection,
then I'm doing my job,
but it is a singing competition after all,
and at this point I just really want to prove
and earn my right here as a singer
as well as a stage performer.
From his favorite decade,
here's the 1970s smash "American Woman,"
Tyler Grady.
# American woman #
# gonna mess your mind #
# ooh, American woman #
# she gonna mess your mind #
# m'm, American woman #
# gonna mess your mind #
# I said American woman #
# gonna mess your mind #
# yeah #
# uh #
# American woman #
# get away from me #
# American woman #
# mama, let me be #
# oh, don't come hangin' around my door #
# I don't wanna see your face no more #
# I got more important things to do #
# than spend my time growin' old with you #
# now woman #
# I said get away #
# American woman #
# listen what I say #
# American woman #
# you're no good for me #
# I'm no good for you #
# American woman #
# gonna look you right in the eye #
# and tell you what I'm gonna do #
# American woman #
# I'm gonna leave you woman #
# bye-bye #
# American woman #
Me.
Oh, Tyler, look, okay, tough side,
people are going to remember that performance.
Downside, partly for the wrong reasons.
Because my issue with you is,
is that you come over a lot as somebody
who's gone to pretend to be a rock star school.
It's all a bit cliched.
It doesn't feel natural.
And it is a singing competition.
I don't think you're spending enough time
concentrating on your vocals.
We know what your style gimmick is,
but you have to start changing it up a little bit.
You have toŁ¬otherwise it will become too predictable.
I feel similar to Simon.
It's like Jim Morrison's up in your room,
all over the worlds.
There's an obsession kind of with the '70s.
And it's kind of playing too true to it
as opposed to adding something original to it.
And you have a front man personality.
You can be a star in front of a band.
But you've got to do something more than
the schtick and the whole '70s vibe.
I want to see something like phoenix-1901.
- Bring it into this decade. - Okay.
Exactly. Who are you going to be right now?
I mean, it definitely was style over substance,
and I think you've done this every time we've seen you,
so it's time to change the game and say I'm Tyler.
This is what I'm bringing to the '70s into 2010 or whatever,
you know what I'm saying?
Yeah.
Yeah, I felt like what's great about the people
that you're so attracted to is
they had so much stage presence and so much charisma and I feel like
I feel like, you've got the poses and you're copying those poses,
but you're lacking the charisma and you're lacking of that kind of excitement.
You're kind of going through all of the motions
without willing being that person,
so I feel like you've got to work on the singing
and really not just make those poses,
but just get into that performance.
Be an original.
Yes.
All right.
Tyler Grady.
Save me, Ryan.
I'm going to try.
Let's talk about the amount of time going into style versus singing for you.
Right.
I mean, I... I rehearsed the song a lot vocally.
I don't want it to come over like that,
but I guess that's what they think, that's what they think.
Hopefully you guys don't feel like that.
If this is who you are
and they want you to change it up a little bit,
what will you wear next week?
I think everyone's wondering which way do you go?
I don't know.
I guess I'll have to go to the mall.
Are you offended anything by Simon saying...
I'm not offended.
I mean, they have the right to criticism.
I need that to grow.
That's fine.
So a trip to the mall for Tyler.
If you want to keep him in...
Thank you very much.
Appreciate it.
Good luck.
Stay with us.
Live in Hollywood.
Lee Dewyze is next on "Idol."
Back with you live on "American Idol."
12 guys are singing for you tonight
and you vote your favorites through at the end of the show.
Maybe that will include Lee.
Take a look at this.
I'm 23 years old from Chicago, Illinois, and I am a paint sales clerk.
Being a top 24 to me is like something I didn't really think I would ever do.
Not so long ago I was, you know,
waiting on customers, and this is... it blows my mind, honestly.
Being able to play my guitar during Hollywood week
was really kind of special to me.
Because I got a chance to show the judges exactly what it is I do,
that is I play the guitar and I sing.
# you found me #
# you found me lying on the floor #
The moment I remember the most was
my last day when I did the Fray, "Find Me."
While Kara and Ellen were singing the song.
Randy and Simon were tapping their hands.
I thought that was cool.
Congratulations.
You made it.
Oh, my god.
You guys are just kidding me right now.
Oh, my god.
When I hit the stage, I hope my love for my music,
my personality everything shows through
and I hope everybody recognizes that
and sees that as well.
On guitar, here's Snow Patrol's "Chasing Cars"
from Lee Dewyze.
Here we go.
# we'll do it all #
# everything #
# on our own #
# cause we don't need #
# anything #
# or anyone #
# and if I lay here #
# if I just lay here #
# would you lie with me #
# and just forget the world #
# forget what we're told #
# before we get too old #
# show me a garden that is bursting into life #
# because those three words #
# I've said too much #
# and not enough #
Um, me, right?
Um, I thought that was a really good song choice for you except
when you started kind of screaming it a little bit too much.
Then you went off a tiny bit,
but I love the tone of your voice.
I think you have such a great sound and such a distinctive sound.
And so... I thought it was...
like I said, a really good song choice
until it got a little too pushed.
But I sure hope people vote for you
because I think you should stay here.
Oh, dog, I gotta disagree with e, man.
I didn't like the song for you.
I'm a fan of your voice.
I mean, it's like... it's a little too rangy for me
and it's more of a little bit of a pop rock song.
You're more of a harder kind of rocker for me, you know.
Some of us were saying earlier,
you remind us of David Cook.
It sounds like a rock band, you're more of a rocker.
It's more of a pop fusion rock kind of thing.
you can Sink Your Teeth Into, you know what I'm saying?
Like Kings of Leon or something.
See you doing that,
not something as soft as Chasing Cars.
Randy, you made the point.
I mean, the song has a really small range.
So what happended is so you tried to change it up
to get to that sweet spot in your voice,
Without that rasp and edge we love about you,
but you almost made the song unrecognizable in parts.
And you know, take a song like "Bad Company"
something with soul, but blues,
but rock, and attack that and strip it down.
Okay.
Lee, I'm going to completely disagree with Randy and Kara,
because I thought this was the best performance by a mile.
Totally, totally.
This guy is a naturally good singer.
Thank you.
And I fought for you to be here.
I still believe in you.
My suggestion would be not to do a "Bad Company" song
but to do what David Cook did,
which is to find a song and turn it into your version of.
When he did the Lionel Ritchie song
and turned it into something interesting.
You just got an authentically good voice
and I think you'll do really well in this competition.
There you go.
Randy, Randy, Kara, what are you guys not hearing
that Ellen and Simon are hearing?
I don't know, Ryan.
Listen, I love Kings of Leon.
He loves "Chasing Cars".
His voice really fits that.
That's really currently today on the radio,
that's where his voice fits.
- I don't think we're saying we don't like his voice. - I love his voice.
What we say is he has to change it up.
You're going to go back and hear pitchiness.
Are you going to hear that?
I'd like that...
I kind of get the "but see you next year". Are you happy?
Are you having fun on the show?
I'm having the most fun time of my entire life.
And when you're on this stage, what does it feel like?
First time you're in Hollywood on a stage like this
in front of millions of people, what does it feel like?
It feels like I don't of want to lose this feeling ever again.
I wanna this last forever
A charmer.
The number for him is
Don't vote until everyone's had a chance to sing tonight.
Thank you very much, Lee.
All right.
Good luck.
When we come back, John Park and Michael Lynche hit the stage right here. Hang on.
Back with you on "American Idol."
Remember, you can download all of tonight's performances on itunes.
Head to the "American Idol" page on itunes for all of the 4-1-1.
Now, we had one of the most memorable auditions from the road
and this person earned a very famous fan.
Take a look at John's story.
I'm 21.
I'm from Northbrook, Illinois.
I'm a college student.
The best moment of the whole experience has... it's been Shania.
You have a beautiful bottom end.
You have nice lips.
You have a good head.
Shania!
Just watching that back on television was just, oh, my god,
One of my proudest moments in my life ever.
You have a nice tone down there.
What are we doing here?
She is the most beautiful woman I've seen in person. No lie.
Welcome to Hollywood, John.
Welcome so much.
If she would marry me, I would propose to her.
You think I'm joking.
I'm not.
You will regret your words.
I have no regrets.
If Shania is watching this,
please keep me in your heart.
That's all I ask.
With the jazz standard "God Bless the Child,"
here is Chicago's own John Park.
# them that's got shall get #
# them that's not shall lose #
# so the bible said #
# and it still is news #
# oh, mama may have #
# and papa may have #
# but god bless the child that's got his own #
# that's got his own #
# oh, money, you've got lots of friends #
# oh, crowding round your door #
# but when you're gone and spending ends #
# they don't come around no more #
# no more #
# mama may have #
# and papa may have #
# but god bless the child that's got his own #
# that's got his own #
John, you have got to have an incredible voice to take on that song,
and you haven't.
No, I said you haven't.
You haven't got an incredible voice.
It came over as very flat and interestingly zero emotion.
I've heard people sing that song and it's a very emotional song
and it didn't come over as that at all.
I thought it was kind of a pointless performance, really.
I don't think it pointed out what kind of artist,
recording artist you're going to be.
It's kind of like a copycat Michael Bublle.
But, no, it left me flat.
I'm going to be honest with you.
Didn't get it.
All right.
I actually agree.
I agree with Simon.
You know, the thing is you have a really big voice in there.
But there was no connection.
And it got a bit loungy at times, a little sleepy, and almost indulgent.
And the thing is I can't figure out where you go, what your lane is,
You know, in terms of today's music industry.
And that's something you've got to think about.
But you can sing.
I mean, you've got a voice there.
Thank you.
Yeah, I'm going to go a little bit the other way.
I've been saying it all night about song choice, song selection.
When you hit the bridge and you started doing your runs and stuff,
then the John that I loved Hollywood week came back into my mind.
It was just... it was...
I don't know why that song for you...
it made you feel old and like all out of sorts.
You've definitely got a voice there.
It just doesn't suit this kind of thing, man, really.
Yeah, I don't know why you chose that song.
'Cause that song is not something that's going to get
a lot of young girls to pick up the phone and vote for you.
But I think if it was a different song,
they'd see who we know you are.
And I actually... I liked the performance.
I thought you sounded great and I thought it was really...
- Thank you. - I just wish it was a different song.
You know, we want to know who are you?
What kind of music do you sing best?
And I want you to be in this competition.
I want people to vote for you and give you another chance,
Because I like you a lot.
Thank you.
Let's hear it for John, guys.
So here we are this first live week on the show
And you know you've got to make an impact.
Right.
And the performance has got to resonate.
Why did you choose that song?
That song is just really important to me, and it...
I'm sorry you didn't feel it.
What meaning does it have for you, John?
It means to me because of my parents, because money is, you know,
Something that we have to worry about and the reason why I'm here is...
it's that song that speaks why I'm here.
They're going to say it was all for the money.
I just wanna get to rich.
If you do want to vote for John, the number is...
Do not vote until the end of the show.
John, good luck for you...
We'll keep on going with the guy
who was probably most stressed out during Hollywood week.
Watch.
I'm 26 years old from St. Petersburg, florida.
I'm a personal trainer.
My wife called me at quarter to 6:00 the day of my performance.
You know, the baby still wasn't due for another eight days.
God had a different plan for us.
At that moment, I knew that this was really a big, big time in my life.
This is a very good day.
You're through.
Having two unbelievable life-changing events in one week,
It really lets me know that I'm where I'm supposed to be.
I'm super proud of my family.
I'm so proud of my wife.
It's amazing that my little girl will be able to see this.
She can see that I was really,
really trying to be something so she can have a better life.
Can he pull it off tonight?
With "This love" by Maroon 5,"
Here is Michael Lynche.
# I was so high I did not #
# recognize the fire burning in her eyes #
# the chaos that controlled my mind #
# whispered goodbye and she got on a plane #
# never to return again #
# but always in my heart #
# oh, this love has taken its toll on me #
# she's saying goodbye too many times before #
# and her heart is breaking in front of me #
# I have no choice #
# see, I won't say goodbye anymore #
# oh, oh, oh #
# oh, no, no, now #
# oh, oh #
# I'll fix these broken things #
# repair your broken wings #
# and make sure everything's all right #
# my pressure on your hips #
# sinking my fingertips #
# into every inch of you #
# because I know that's what you want me to do #
# this love has taken its toll on me #
# she said goodbye too many times before #
# and her heart is breaking in front of me #
# I have no choice #
# I won't say goodbye anymore #
# oh, oh #
# I won't say goodbye #
# anymore #
# ooh, ooh, babe #
All right.
Well, Mike, you have so much personality,
It is just bursting out of you, and I love that about you,
that you're constantly smiling and happy and just infectious in that way.
Thank you.
And I thought that was a great song choice.
I thought there were a few little pitch problems that
you're going to hear a little later, but it doesn't matter,
because you've got such a great personality and I just love watching you.
Thank you.
Thank you, Ellen.
Thank you.
Dog, I've got to agree with Ellen this time.
I like you.
I like your persona.
You brought the energy up in here.
People jumping up and down.
And you like being this gregarious, fun character.
I have to tell you something.
- I've got a bone to pick. - What's up?
When you got picked for the top 24, that hurt us.
The dog, the dog is talking about being hurt.
- The dog can be a little sensitive. - Come on.
Come on.
I'm better now.
It's true.
It was a little depressing in here 'til he came up there and sang. You did your thing.
That's what I do.
That was good.
I think if we had a lot of great performances,
we probably would be more critical about this performance,
because there were some good things about it,
but it wasn't outrageously great.
I think the thing I love most about you is you're up there
and you're moving and you're comfortable with you.
And that really shines through.
Thank you.
But you could challenge yourself more.
For sure.
Michael, what they're really saying in a roundabout way is that
you were like the support act before the main act.
and I'm being serious with you.
You know, you're a big guy, big heart, but everything...
you delivered so little on that performance.
It was kind of like a very vague, jazzy version.
I'm being serious.
You are somebody, Michael,
because of your personality that we're interested in.
Therefore, when you get up there,
you've got to nail the song,
you've got to make people listen to you as an artist.
Because you didn't.
I've heard performances like that 10,000, 20,000 times.
There was nothing unique about it.
And you're better than that.
And you're going to regret it when you watch it back.
I promise you.
All right.
Big Mike, Mike Lynche.
Ellen, you mentioned that he's a little bit pitchy.
What kind of potential does this guy have in this competition this year?
What kind of potential does he have?
I think people are going to love him and the story,
I think people fell in love with your Hollywood week with your baby
and being on the phone with your wife when she's delivering the baby.
I thought that was a great story
and everybody already is on your side.
And I just don't want to see you get too cocky about
like feeling too good about...
and went rest on that.
That's the only thing.
Just be careful of that,
because we think you've got a great personality, but just, you know,
like Kara said,
challenge yourself and be careful of some of those songs.
I hear you.
Any final thoughts for Simon
or you want to go over there and hang with him?
Give me some of that, Simon.
Don't mess with me.
To vote for Big Mike...
Lines will open at the end of the show.
As you know, they will stay at least for two hours.
Michael, thank you very much.
Good luck to you.
- Thank you, brother. - There you go leisurely a guy size like that.
On the other side of the break,
it's Alex Lambert right here live.
Before you go, who are you always winking at?
Who's over here?
My girlfriend.
Thank you for making "Idol" a part of your evening.
- Go ahead. - Lots of energy.
The guys are taking their turns tonight and next on stage is alex.
I'm 19. I'm from North Richland Hills and I'm a high school student.
I would say that my defining moment was groups.
'Cause everyone in our group had a different personality.
Our group fell apart and stuff because... I wouldn't say Mary Powers.
You are the weakest link right now because you're not singing
when you need to sing something.
Even if it's like whoo, whoo.
What you do, sing something.
It was pretty intense.
After I made it past groups, I was like, oh, my goodness...
- I will never gonna make group with this guy again now. - I need you.
The "American Idol" journey has been so much more than I expected.
I auditioned not thinking that any of this was going to happen.
I just want to show people that I can perform and that I'm able to.
I'm not scared.
I'm going to show everyone what I can do.
With "Wonderful World" by James Morrison,
give it up for Alex Lambert.
# I've been down so low #
# people look at me and they know #
# they can tell something is wrong #
# like I don't belong #
# well, staring through a window #
# standing outside #
# they're just too happy to care tonight #
# I want to be like them #
# but I'll mess it up again #
# I tripped on my way in #
# got kicked outside #
# everybody saw #
# and I know that it's a wonderful world #
# but I can't feel it right now #
# and I thought that I was doing well #
# but I just want to cry now #
# and I know that it's a wonderful world #
# from the sky down to the sea #
# but I can only see it when you're here #
# here with me #
# I know it's a wonderful world #
# but I can't feel it right now #
# and I thought that I was doing well #
# but I just want to cry now #
# and I know that it's a wonderful world #
# from the sky down to the sea #
# but I can only see it when you're here #
# here with me #
# and I know that it's a wonderful world #
# when you're with me #
Alex, I don't know who was happier for that to end, you or me.
Because that was the most uncomfortable performance of the night.
You can boo all you like.
It's a fact.
You know you were like staring into that camera in a very uncomfortable way
because you've been told to do it.
You've got a good voice, I have to tell you.
Thank you.
Naturally, a good voice.
But if you can't get your nerves together on a night like this,
this is never going to work for you.
Yes, sir.
You don't have to call me sir, by the way, it's Simon.
Seriously, Alex, I really feel for you, 'cause I really like you.
We've had this problem all along.
But if it's uncomfortable for you,
it's uncomfortable for the people who are watching.
And somehow you've just got to get this back together again.
Otherwise, it's not going to work.
I want to give him a hug right now.
I feel like he needs a hug.
You sound so much like James Morrison and that is a problem,
but at the same time it's a huge compliment.
Thank you.
Your tone is crazy and you're trying to do things and you're getting there
and you're giving it your all and switching up melodies and it's all there.
It's just not completely together.
But you have great potential.
You really do.
Thank you.
You have that thick,
rich tone at your age.
And you're adorable.
You've got to believe in yourself.
How old are you, Alex?
I'm 19.
Believe in yourself.
That's it, man.
You've got the voice.
We said in Hollywood you sound like James Morrison.
You've got a great tone.
It's my favorite tone of voice.
It's like Kara said, trying to pull it all together.
I like you, man.
I really do. I actually really like you.
So I hope you stick around.
Thank you.
Yeah.
I like you, too.
I like that you're holding on to the mullet and you're not going to go.
I support you in that.
I think you're adorable.
I think you have a great voice and I feel like, you know what,
I love bananas, and sometimes a banana is just not quite ripe and you're like,
oh, I wish it was riper because I'd like to eat that banana right now.
But it's not just ripe enough.
And I feel like...
- Banana. - Yes, banana.
You just need that confidence and I don't know if that comes from time
because you just need to ripen, because you have all of it.
You just... it's all right there.
It's going to get there.
Thank you.
Alex Lambert.
How many times have you performed in front of people?
And where?
Probably like three times in coffee shops.
Audiences, like about 20 people.
Is this terrifying?
Crazy, terrifying.
I'll be fine.
I loved playing with the band.
Ricky Minor, that's sweet.
That's awesome.
For Alex...
Thank you, Alex.
We hope you ripen up.
Good to have you here.
That's it for the moment.
When we come back, it's Bryan Adams coming to you from Casey James.
Back with you here on "Idol."
Tonight you're vote to go keep your favorite guy in the running.
What are you going to do with Casey?
I'm from Fort Worth, Texas,
27 years old and I'm a musician.
My first audition was in Denver.
And it was a little bit crazy.
What about unbuttoning your shirt a little bit?
I've had about a thousand text messages
and phone calls saying Kara likes you, Kara likes you.
I don't know.
It's embarrassing to me, I guess,
because she's this huge star and here I am, just some dude.
It's flattering.
Extremely flattering.
He's not cute at all.
I'm definitely gonna pick some people to sing a song that I might very well be singing to Kara.
He's going with a love song.
Here's "Heaven."
Casey James.
# oh, thinking about our younger years #
# there was only you and me #
# we were young and wild and free #
# now nothing can take you away from me #
# we've been down that road before #
# that's over now #
# you keep me coming back for more #
# baby, you're all that I want #
# when you're lying here in my arms #
# I'm finding it hard to believe #
# we're in heaven #
# and loving is all that I need #
# and I find it there in your heart #
# it isn't too hard to see #
# we're in heaven #
# I've been waiting for so long #
# for something to arrive #
# for love to come along #
# now our dreams are coming true #
# through the good times and the bad #
# well, I'll be standing there by you #
# and baby, you're all that I want #
# when you're lying here in my arms #
# I'm finding it hard to believe #
# we're in heaven #
oh, my god.
what are you doing?
Get over here.
I think maybe Kara should start this one.
kara, please.
kara, you start.
Casey, I don't recognize you with your shirt on, first off,
last time we saw each other.
Wow, you know it was hard for me to kind of listen to that because I was,
you know... I'm married.
Honey, I love you.
At the moment.
At the moment, yes.
I think you got a little pitchy
when I was in your arms at one point in the chorus,
I think.
But, yeah, you know, Ellen, you seem very...
It was very hard for me to hear.
I could feel Kara undressing you with her eyes,
so I could not even focus.
Whoa, whoa.
You sounded great.
Seriously, I'm sorry that everything was going on.
It was not fair.
But I don't think... you're going to get votes like crazy.
It doesn't really matter.
From one dude to the next, I know we're both models,
but look, here's the deal.
Here's the deal, Dog.
I actually really like you.
It was a great song choice for you.
I like your voice.
I like the whole swagger you've got.
I mean, you know Kara, but,
listen, I like you, too, not in that way.
Thank you.
Can I say something seriously now?
Can I say one thing seriously?
Seriously now, jokes aside, you are eye candy,
but you're also ear candy.
You actually can sing very well.
And your looks may have been what we first looked at,
but you can play and you can sing and you've got heart and soul.
Thank you.
I don't care what you look like.
You're still good.
Thank you.
One thing I do understand is that we both were cursed with good looks.
And somehow you have to manage the talent thing as well.
And all the kidding aside for a moment, what I really liked about you
today was you absolutely chose the right song.
It came over as very honest,
very sincere.
You came over as very likeable.
Obviously, the cougar here loves you.
Whoa, whoa.
Cougar?
Who are you calling a cougar?
But I do actually think...
I think actually this is the best performance singing
I've heard from you since you've been in the competition.
So you did great.
Well done.
So what would you like to say to them or Kara?
Oh, wow, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you.
That's an amazing compliment.
So many.
I was ready to get torn apart.
It was really nice to be so. Thank you.
Looking ahead to the schedule, tomorrow results.
Friday is kara's HR meeting.
I'll get a lawyer for that.
It will be a two-hour live event.
I have a lawyer.
If you wanna vote for Casey James...
Casey, thank you very much.
Thank you.
I think everyone enjoyed that.
When we come back, ladies and gentlemen,
Andrew Garcia ends the night.
Back on "American Idol," we've got one more for you tonight
and then you can start to vote.
Let's look back at the journey here of Andrew.
Watch.
I'm 24.
I'm from Moreno Valley, California.
I'm a musician and a stay-at-home dad.
The most emotional part of Hollywood week was the end.
We can't wait to see you.
You made it.
Welcome.
Congratulations, baby.
I couldn't even hold it back.
I was trying to keep my cool.
I was like yeah.
Are you overwhelmed with emotion?
Yeah.
It was just so emotional.
It was the happiest emotional that I'll always remember.
It is for my family, my son.
I feel like music is the one good thing I'm good at
and the only thing I know I'm good at.
This is the biggest risk I ever will take.
Because I'm going to be away from my family and I still have to work my butt off.
From 2005, here's Fall Out Boy's
"Sugar, We're Going Down" from Andrew Garcia.
# am I more than you bargained for, yeah #
# I've been dying to tell you anything #
# you want to hear #
# cause that's just who I am this week #
# lie in the grass #
# next to the mausoleum #
# I'm just a notch in your bedpost #
# but you're just a line in a song #
# drop a heart #
# break a name #
# we're sleeping in, and we're
sleeping for the wrong team #
# we're going down, down in an earlier round #
# sugar, we're going down swinging #
# I'll be your number one with a bullet #
# a loaded gun complex, cock it and pull it #
# we're going down, down in an earlier round #
# sugar, we're going down swinging #
# I'll be your number one with a bullet #
# a loaded gun complex, cock it and pull it #
# we're going down, down in an earlier round #
# sugar, we're going down swinging #
# I'll be your number one with a bullet #
# a loaded gun complex, cock it and pull it #
Andrew, I was looking forward to hearing you more than anybody else tonight.
But I was disappointed with that, to be honest with you.
It was too serious,
too indulgent and not original enough.
When you did the Paula song in Hollywood round, you did "Straight Up,"
that to me really made you stand out as being original quirky,
Original, interesting, and I never heard it before.
And it was a risk.
I don't think tonight you took a risk.
I think you became very museful, very intense.
And unfortunately, it was a bit forgettable, which is frustrating.
Because you've got great story, nice guy, really,
really fantastic recording voice, but I'm really,
really disappointed about that, Andrew.
You've got to do better.
Sorry.
I think he took the risk,
but it was a really strange rendition of that song.
It kind of isn't meant to be played acoustically.
And I love that about you. I love you stand up there
and you take this chance. He's right about "Straight Up."
That bought you a lot of time in my book.
To be able to do that, that was incredible.
And I really like you, and I hope we see you again for many,
many, many weeks.
That I can tell you, because you're great.
I agree with the two,
Simon and Kara.
They're right.
The song, the arrangement was really strange for me, but listen,
I'm a fan of you, right?
Because I'm telling you something, what you did in Hollywood,
I still remember like it was yesterday in my mind.
So, look, I love that, dude.
I love that.
So go back to that.
Go back to being you.
I thought this was a little try hard.
Yeah, I think doing that Paula song "Straight Up,"
I think that's going to carry you for a little while
because people really talked about it,
and you have a lot of fans. It was great.
And I'm one of the fans.
I mean, I really... if I'm at home watching,
I'm thrilled that you're on the show.
but I felt like when I... when you shined is
when you turned and looked at your girlfriend or your wife
and opened up and started smiling
and came out of yourself and that's what we want to see more of.
When Simon said it was too serious and self-indulgent,
you were inside of yourself.
Then you opened up and it was fantastic.
We want to see more of that.
But you know, I think you're going to stick around.
We like you.
One of our emotional contestants, but we like that.
How did your approach in terms of picking the song change
when you chose "Straight Up"?
"Straight Up," I had fun with it and that's why I picked it.
This one, I had fun with it, too.
Were you a little surprised they didn't feel it?
I'm always surprised.
I never know what they're going to say.
I'm just going to take it and gotta listen.
Good.
Alright. If you liked what you heard...
Andrew, thank you very much.
Good to see you.
The lines are going to open really soon.
Have something to write these numbers down.
Here they are one more time.
There you go.
Tomorrow night it's your results live,
two girls and two guys with the lowest number of votes will be going home.
plus, Allison Iraheta will be here and
a special performance from last year's champion Kris Allen.
That's all happening tomorrow night, 8:00, 7:00 central.
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