The mass elimination in American Idol Season 11 Episode 16 brought us down to the top 13, who will perform live tonight. The boys sing Stevie Wonder; the girls sing Whitney Houston.
Joshua Ledet
Song: I Wish
Randy: You can do anything. Flawless.
Elise Testone
Song: I’m Your Baby Tonight
Jennifer: Not your best. A little unsure.
Randy: Felt like you were boxing with the song.
Jermaine Jones
Song: Knocks Me off My Feet
Steven: Fit you like an Armani suit.
Jennifer: Would love to see you connect with the song more.
Randy: Didn’t love the chorus, but did love the verses.
Erika van Pelt
Song: I Believe in You and Me
Randy: Amazing voice, unbelievable tone.
Jennifer: Had goosies before you even started singing. But feel like you’re playing it a little safe.
Colton Dixon
Song: I Wonder
Steven: Outstanding.
Jennifer: Showed your vulnerability.
Randy: Not picture perfect. Spot on when you hit your power point.
Shannon Magrane
Song: I Have Nothing
Jennifer: The thinking got the best of you.
Steven: Nerves got the best of you. Kind of crashed and burned.
Deandre Brackensick
Song: Master Blaster (Jammin’)
Steven: Male Naima.
Jennifer: Soul. Weird ending.
Randy: Perfect rhythm.
Skylar Laine
Song: Where Do Broken Hearts Go
Jennifer: Definition of composure. Not perfect at the beginning, but you gave us our biggest moment of the night.
Randy: Proved you can sing any song.
Heejun Han
Song: All in Love Is Fair
Jennifer: I love you.
Randy: Not perfect but really good.
Hollie Cavanagh
Song: All the Man that I Need
Randy: Nailed it.
Jennifer: Might have a sing off between two girls in the final.
Steven: Nailing it every time.
Jeremy Rosado
Song: Ribbon in the Sky
Steven: Velvetty smooth.
Jennifer: Love to hear your interpretation of songs.
Randy: Not your best. Not believable.
Jessica Sanchez
Song: I Will Always Love You
Randy: Best vocal of the night. One of the best singers in the competition.
Jennifer: Just amazing.
Steven: You may be the one.
Phillip Phillips
Song: Superstition
Jennifer: Made it your own and killed it.
Randy: Probably the most different artist up there. Drive your own car in your own lane.
Randy calls Joshua and Jessica stand outs but refuses to answer who are in trouble. Jennifer says Shannon is in trouble. Steven is worried about Elise and Shannon. He likes Jessica and Jessica.
Stay tuned to dingoRUE for another live recap of American Idol Season 11 Episode 18, which airs Thursday at 8/7c on Fox.