Last week's Wild card round had some questionable results, and instead of a Top 12 we have a Top 13. Tonight they perform the songs of Michael Jackson. I wonder which of the million reasons there are for him not to be on this show is why he's not on the show.
Lil Rounds is up 1st with "The Way You Make Me Feel" and it is far from her best performance but she should be ok for a few weeks with Paula comparing her singing to that of angels.
Scott MacIntyre sings "Keep the Faith", and it is a huge success. Just the kind of thing he should be doing, and he is awesome behind that piano, it makes a big difference.
Danny Gokey's PYT (Pretty Young Thing)has the ladies screaming, and I must question the judges impartiality when Kara and Paula are enlisted as back up singers and dancers. Gokey is in this thing for a while.
Michael "Roughneck" Sarver gets support for his coworkers back home before he sings "You are Not Alone" and while it seems at first to be a safe and boring choice, he did about the best I have ever seen him do.
Jasmine Murray's "I'll be There" is uninspiring for the most part, but the judges seemed ok with it. I think she is one of the most likely to go home tonight, and should not have made it through the Wild Card round.
Kris Allen's "Remember the Time" with guitar is the coolest interpretation of Michael Jackson of the night, and I am now a fan of him. He had a few hiccups throughout the performance but showed some personality and talent.
Allison Iraheta picks the absolute wrong song and just didn't do all she could have tonight.
Anoop Desai is the one guy who definitely should have made it through the Wild Card round, and yet somehow they had to change the rules in order for him to get through. Tonight's "Beat It" was another poor choice following not once but twice performing Bobby Brown's 1988 hit "My Perogitive". This displays a dangerous lack of good judgment and not surprisingly, when asked Simon Cowell says he regrets making it a Top 13 for Anoop. Too bad, I hope he gets another shot.
Jorge Nunez does "Never Can Say Goodbye" and while I thought it was well done, the judges were not impressed.
Megan Joy Corkrey has the most humorously bad performance of the night, her rendition of "Rockin Robin" was like a cross between Kellie Pickler and Sesame Street. Her little "Tweet Tweet" at the end of the song was just a perfect end to that trainwreck.
Adam Lambert's "Black or White" was huge. Way over the top in a fabulously fun way. I hope he stays around for awhile.
Matt "Dueling Pianos" Giraud puts on one of the most impressive performances of the night with "Human Nature". I certainly did not expect that, but I must say he was one of my favorites tonight.
Alexis Grace, who unwisely chooses the dark and scary "Dirty Diana" with lyrics like "I'll be the freak you can taunt" does a horrible job with it and I am the most disappointed with her performance. The judges thought it was naughty and sexy but not me. Still I hope she makes it through.
Since two people will be going home tonight, I hope it will be Jasmine and Megan and possible Jorge.
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