It’s 80’s Night & Embarrassing Moments (all photos from americanidol.com)

Luke Menard
“Wake Me Up Before Go-Go” - Wham! George Michael

Embarrassing Moment: 8 year old – dressed like a ballerina and took photos

• You were kinda rushing it, but you found it. You did good. It was kind of corny – Randy
• I was kind of surprised you picked that song. I loved it – Paula
• I didn’t like it. I thought it was weak. It was kind of girly… It wasn’t very good. Sorry – Simon

David Archuletta
“Another Day in Paradise” - Phil Collins

Embarrassing Moment: Honduras… mom finished song for him

Played piano

• It was like watching you in concert. Didn’t show off your vocal prowess, but it was nice – Randy
• You’re perfectly wonderful for this competition – Paula
• It wasn’t as good as last week…. You gotta lighten up a bit… you’re probably going to be in the final two – Simon

Danny Noriega
“Tainted Love” – Soft Cell

Embarrassing Moment: Friend tripped him and he turned as red as a cute little tomato. TMTH!

• I love the arrangement. I love that conviction. He’s got all the mad attitude for everyone in the place -
• You are like this bright light in this competition. Sensitive… spicy… I love the fact that you’re true to yourself – Paula
• I thought it was horrible, the whole thing. Absolutely useless. Hated the _____ (fill in the blank, Simon probably said it) – Simon

David Hernandez
“All Coming Back to Me Now” - Celine

Embarrassing Moment: During a photo shoot there was a pea-sized booger in his nose!

• Nice song choice for you… a little pitch voice… but you got that big ol voice – Randy
• I feel like you’re getting into your groove. you’re becoming a good performer – Paula
• Oh, I Love You – David
• It wasn’t as good as last week, but you’ve 100% secured a place in the finals – Simon

Michael Johns

“Don’t You Forget About Me” - Simple Minds

Embarrassing Moment: Mascot work – Kangaroo for a rugby match 20,000 people

• Nice one – Randy
• You’re defining who you are. You picked a perfect song. And I loved hearing the strength in your low range. You have this presence… and hopping… – Paula
• I liked it. Huge talent but haven’t quite connected with the right song. I really, really like you and I think you’re going to do well in this competition – Simon

David Cook
“Hello” - Lionel Richie

Embarrassing Moment: Talent show as a child singing Sandman – and forgot the 2nd verse

Very interesting take on Lionel Richie. I liked it – very original.

• What I love… you made a slightly emo version of a very pop, EXTREMELY POP song. Great arrangement. I think that could be a single and be a hit. Brilliant – Randy
• I totally love when you come on the stage… that was fabulous. That would be a hit today. You make perfect choices – Paula
• That was a very brave thing to do and I. Luhved. It. I like people who go out there and take a few risks. I think Lionel Richie would be happy with that…. I was in the grocery store with Lionel Richie on Sunday… True Story – Simon

Jason Castro
“Hallelujah” - Jeff Buckley

Embarrassing Moment: On a date, he tied his hair back and lost a dread, but still scored another date.

• Great degree of difficulty. You did a pretty good job of it, but I give you props for it. – Randy
• You made it sound so effortless. I’m so glad you showed a great vulnerability. Jason, you are exactly what I love about this season. you are unique. Your phrasing sets you apart – Paula
• I thought it was absolutely brilliant. One of my favorite performances of the night. You’re getting better and better and better. – Simon

Chikezie
“All the Woman That I Need” - Whitney

When starting HS, he would always retreat to a quiet, empty restroom for a comfort stop. Then he found out… it was a women’s restroom

Ryan: Paula, can you sum up the show in one word?

Paula: Two Words. Phe-nomenal

Ryan: Let’s not do the math. Simon, in 10 seconds, can you reply to that?

Simon: How can I reply to those wise words?

By TVJunkie Jenn