American Idol - Sanjaya Malakar Dances With Paula Abdul
By Joe Reality on American Idol
For the American Idol Top Nine performance show, the finalists were mentored by Tony Bennett. Blake Lewis performed "Mack The Knife." Randy Jackson said "That was very good way to start off the evening." Paula Abdul said "Tonight, you personified pizzazz." Simon Cowell said "I give you seven out of ten, I'll give the band eight out of then though."
Phil Stacey performed "Night & Day." Randy Jackson said "I just didn't feel any real connection." Paula Abdul said "The good news is you're reminiscent of a young Frank Sinatra, I think so, but the constructive criticism is I still need you to just have more joy." Simon Cowell said "I think it had all the joy of somebody singing in a funeral parlor."
Melinda Doolittle performed "I've Got Rhythm." Randy Jackson said "You come out here every week and you give everyone here a lesson in singing." Paula Abdul said "You're like a master class for everyone else to watch." Simon Cowell said "I don't think we're ever going to be able to criticize you. This is a problem." When Ryan Seacrest asked why that was a problem, Simon Cowell replied "Because we like being mean to people occasionally."
Chris Richardson performed "Don't Get Around Much Anymore." Randy Jackson said "I think this is one of your best performances of the whole season." Paula Abdul said "You made it so hip and so cool." Simon Cowell said "I thought that was very good actually, Chris."
Jordin Sparks performed "On A Clear Day." Randy Jackson said "You're like a pro, and you're seventeen." Paula Abdul said "You really are this magnet of joy." Simon Cowell said "I just think you sang a song very well, but it was very old fashioned, very traditional."
Gina Glocksen performed "Smile." Randy Jackson said "That was a very nice, controlled performance for the rocker girl." Paula Abdul said "That was a flawless performance, understated, beautiful, and sentimental." Simon Cowell said "I can't rave about the vocals, sorry Gina."
Sanjaya said "My goal this week is to make America see that I actually can sing." Sanjaya Malakar performed "Cheek to Cheek." Sanjaya had his hair slicked back and danced with Paula Abdul during his performance. Randy Jackson said "What I like about you now is you've turned into a great entertainer." Paula Abdul said "I get why people love you." Simon Cowell said "Let's try a different tactic this week. Incredible."
Haley Scarnato performed "Ain't Misbehavin'." Randy Jackson said "What do you think Paula?" Paula Abdul said "Did I mention green's a good color for you?" Simon Cowell said "I think you've got great legs. Actually, I thought I agree with Randy, it was a good style of music for you. It was a little bit pageanty I thought."
Lakisha Jones performed "Stormy Weather." Randy Jackson said "I loved this, this was the perfect song for you." Paula Abdul said "You sound beautiful, it proves that we all Tony Bennett." Simon Cowell said "Back on form, Lakisha, that was a sassy, great performance."
Who will be the next finalist to be eliminated from the competition? Well, the judges sent a pretty clear message about what they thought of Phil Stacey's performance. It will be difficult for him to overcome both performing early in the show as well as being heavily criticized by the judges. We predict that Phil Stacey will be the next finalist to go home. |
