“8 contestants, 31 million viewers, one last chance. Who will you send into the top 12? The drama is about to begin [lower voice] and we don’t have Paula right now… we’ll find her right? [back at the camera] This, is American Idol. Let’s go!” - Ryan Seacrest
Jordin Sparks (Football face paint)
Jordin looked so comfortable and confident on the stage this week. Her song choice let her show her rock edge and youth. Definitely showed much more vocal control than last week.
Sabrina Sloan (Closet Katie Couric)
Another performance showing off Sabrina’s voice. Not my favorite performance. She did so well in the first week, but she hasn’t shown improvement to me. Not that this is a “most improved” contest, but I expect that each performance builds upon the previous ones otherwise it becomes predictable. Good performance, but lacking ‘Yo’.
Antonella Barba (Fiddlesticks)
Do they have someone new in the tech room? I could barely hear her voice over the band. Or maybe, she just can’t sing with the volume. I agreed with Paula that her lower register wasn’t strong and that her
Haley Scarnato
The verses of her song didn’t have much of a melody for her to show off her voice. The chorus allowed her to hit her notes clearly and with strength. Haley also always looks elegant and classy on stage. I agree that even though the song fit her, it still wasn’t a “wow” song.
Stephanie Edwards (Shy girl)
She has such a pretty voice and a confident and polished performance. I thought last week’s performance was a little better than this week. Few off-pitch notes to me.
Lakisha Jones
Great song choice to show off her warmth and power in her voice. Her outfit and hair was that of a performer. So cute that her aunt was cheering “my niece, my niece” in the audience.
Gina Glocksen (Pocket troll, Pickle & Pillow)
My favorite performance of her thus far. I thought she finally found her stride and showcased some of her edge. So glad she stepped it up. I hope to see her perform more this season.
Melinda Dolittle (Little OCD Tiger)
Such a big voice coming from a sweet, gracious woman. Rumors have it that she is the one to beat out of the ladies. With her stage presence, awesome voice, and transparency, I would have to agree.
By TVJunkie Jenn