American Idol Season 10 Episode 25 really emphasized one reason why Simon Cowell was such an important part of the show. Steven thinks everything is beautiful/perfect. Jennifer is only slightly more useful. Then there’s Randy, whose only criticism aside from pitchy is boring, which he called Thia and Pia, both with the same result of getting them booted when they previously were not in danger because the parrots in the audience started having that same opinion. Pia’s exit last week was called one of the most shocking ever, but the warning signs were there, whether it was still surprising or not. If they’re that afraid of a contestant leaving, they probably shouldn’t use the save the first time the opportunity presents itself, and they should go for the jugular on the weaker contestants rather than offering up occasional random critiques when the mood suits them. If Alabama’s own Paul McDonald isn’t any good, feel free to call him on it. Simon would have.
This week is movie week, and Seacrest hopes people are still watching.
Paul McDonald
Song: Old Time Rock and Roll by Bob Seger from Risky Business
Steven: I liked it.
Jennifer: So great to watch.
Randy: First number at the Paul McDonald concert.
Number: 1-866-IDOLS-01
Lauren Alaina
Song: The Climb by Miley Cyrus from Hannah Montana The Movie
Jennifer: Loved hearing you sing that.
Randy: The Lauren we first saw is roaring back. Like that was written for you.
Steven: Beautiful.
Number: 1-866-IDOLS-02
Stefano Langone
Song: End of the Road by Boyz II Men from Boomerang
Randy: Just slayed the song. And I know Boyz II Men.
Steven: You know how to milk a song.
Jennifer: It’s about being a great performer. You now understand that.
Number: 1-866-IDOLS-03
Scotty McCreery
Song: Cross My Heart by George Strait from Pure Country (we get the hint)
Steven: Just love your voice.
Jennifer: Everybody wants us to be tough with you guys. (Or at least offer some criticism of some use.)
Randy: Love it when you return and stay with your roots. A star is born.
Number: 1-866-IDOLS-04
Casey Abrams
Song: Nature Boy by Nat King Cole from multiple movies (against Jimmy’s advice)
Jennifer: You don’t have to be a pop star. (Well, that’s good then.) I hope America got that. (I don’t.)
Randy: Real true artists on this show. I hope America gets this. Genius.
Steven: My mama sang this to me when I was a little baby.
Number: 1-866-IDOLS-05
Haley Reinhart
Song: Call Me by Blondie from American Gigolo
Randy: Didn’t love the beginning. Kinda karaoke.
Steven: Agree, but you nailed the chorus.
Jennifer: Love the end. Agree with Randy but afraid to say anything about any of the girls.
Number: 1-866-IDOLS-06
Jacob Lusk
Song: Bridge Over Trouble Waters by Simon & Garfunkel from The Pursuit of Happyness
Steven: How well you put together a song is just incredible.
Jennifer: Pulled the chills out of me.
Randy: Perfect, perfect, perfect harmony.
Number: 1-866-IDOLS-07
James Durbin
Song: Heavy Metal by Sammy Hagar from Heavy Metal (Jimmy hates it)
Jennifer: Killing it dead.
Randy: Just at a James Durbin concert.
Number: 1-866-IDOLS-08
Stay tuned to dingoRUE for another live recap of American Idol Season 10 Episode 27, which airs Thursday at 8/7c on Fox.