Idol Update!

American Idol started off on a weird note with judge Ellen DeGeneres nuzzling judge Simon Cowell, but we all know it was just a joke! The top 8 girls were excited to perform to gain a spot in the coveted top 12.

Katie Stevens kicked off the show singing “Break Away” by the original Idol Kelly Clarkson. It was a very sound alike performance and she couldn’t compare to Kelly. Randy Jackson pinned it on the head saying that the song was too big for Katie. Judge Kara Dioguardi said that she needed to find herself first.

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Siobhan Magnus decided to sing “House of the Rising Sun” by The Animals and honestly I think she’s the only one who could’ve pulled this off. Unlike the last performance, you could really feel her soul in it. Ellen said that Siobhan was “spectacular” and is why she loves music. Unfortunately Simon didn’t like it too much, he said that she didn’t do anything different and he was “under-impressed.”

Lacy Brown was up next singing “The Story” by Brandy Carlisle and she is another one of my favorites and she impressed immediately. Randy said the song was a little sleepy but he loved the performance. Kara thought it was her best performance to date.

Katelyn Epperly sang “I Feel the Earth Move” by Carole King and I thought it was cheesy like something you’d see in a bar. Ellen said that probably wouldn’t get her into the top 12. Simon said he likes Katelyn’s hair and he almost said exactly what I thought; that it was like request night in a restaurant.

Didi Benami chose to sing “Rhiannon” by Fleetwood Mac and her wide mouth notes scared me. Her performance was sleepy and I will not remember it in an hour. Randy said it was better than last week but there was no “wow” moment. Kara said it was one of her “favorite moments of the show this season.”

Paige Miles sang “Smile” by Charlie Chaplin and I literally yawned during the performance. Ellen said it was “sad and heavy” and didn’t show off her personality. Simon said it was a horrible choice of song and that it was a “peanut performance.” Her responses to them even sounded sleepy and boring.

Crystal Bowersox was up next singing “Gimme One Good Reason” by Alan Parsons Project and she is one real talented gal. Randy loved it and he loves Crystal. Kara thought it was a good song choice and is excited for Crystal’s record someday.

Lily Scott ended the show singing “I Fall to Pieces” by Patsy Cline and I thought it was really bad. I love Lily but it felt like something from a super indie album that no one would ever hear about because it’s such an old sound. Sorry Lily, I hated it and someone needs to throw her earrings away. Ellen actually liked it and Simon thought it was brave and it was cute but there was no “wow.”

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