The night he followed Steven Tyler’s bad advice of not being funny any more was his last, as Heejun Han was eliminated in American Idol Season 11 Episode 24. Tonight the top 8 perform songs from the 80s.
Deandre Brackensick
Song: I Like It by Debarge
Jennifer: Felt super comfortable. Very natural.
Steven: You’ve become who you are. (Whatever that means.)
Randy: Used more of your natural voice, not just the falsetto. One of your best.
Elise Testone
Song: I Wanna Know What Love Is by Foreigner (after being badgered by the mentors to change)
Steven: Not sure that was the right song for you.
Jennifer: Not totally right.
Randy: Pitchy the whole song.
Phillip Phillips
Song: That’s All by Genesis
Steven: Love your individuality.
Jennifer: Not in your comfort zone at the beginning.
Randy: Great song choice.
Joshua Ledet
Song: If You Don’t Know Me by Now by Simply Red
Jennifer: We asked for a powerhouse performance, and that’s what we got.
Steven: Over the top. (Very.)
Randy: Wanted to stand up from beginning to end.
Jessica Sanchez
Song: How Will I Know by Whitney Houston
Jennifer: Such a natural performer.
Steven: So fantastic.
Randy: Whitney sings so effortlessly, but that’s what you just did.
Hollie Cavanagh
Song: What a Feeling from Flashdance
Steven: A little slow getting there. Pitch all over the place.
Jennifer: Forget what everybody tells you. Just feel it.
Randy: Stop thinking.
Colton Dixon
Song: Time after Time by Cyndi Lauper
Steven: So good you could do a record right now.
Jennifer: In sync with the band.
Randy: Made it your own. So current.
Skylar Laine
Song: Wind beneath My Wings by Bette Midler
Randy: Wow. Your best performance.
Jennifer: You just said do not count me out.
Steven: Best song for your voice. Beginning of a great career.
Stay tuned to dingoRUE for another live recap of American Idol Season 11 Episode 26, which airs Thursday at 8/7c on Fox.