Matt Giraud’s Staying Alive

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Randy didn’t love the song choice or the arrangement, but tells Matt that he can really sing!

Kara says Matt brought disco back! She adds that she liked to see him move – it was a good, solid performance.

Paula says if this was bowling – it was a strike – he’s staying!

Simon says he didn’t like that performance – it came over a bit desperate – and he didn’t think the vocals were great.

The other judges disagree.

Anoop Desai’s Dim All The Lights

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Randy says he can sing too – he’s happy to see the vocals.

Kara liked the song choice – it sounded like it could be on the radio!

Paula says he looks fantastic – and real men know how to wear pink!

Simon Cowell completely disagrees – it was mediocre at best – a horrible version of the song – and his worst performance by a mile!

Adam Lambert’s If I Can’t Have You

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Randy says that at this point the contestants should be showing their range – he’s been doing it all along – he’s ready, and is the hot one tonight!

Kara says it was his most memorable performance because of the emotion and connection.

Paula tells him he’s fascinating and brilliant – and he will be in the finals.

Simon says the vocals were immaculate – congratulations!

Adam credits Michael Orland with the arrangement.

Ryan notes that Adam was melting Paula into a ‘pool of Abdul’ during his performance!

Allison Iraheta’s Hot Stuff

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Randy says he didn’t love the arrangement, but he thinks she’s one of the best singers in the competition!

Kara agrees about the arrangement, and says from the singing perspective it was a 9 or 10!

Paula says the arrangement didn’t interfere with her authenticity – the last note was off the charts!

Simon calls it a brilliant performance!

Danny Gokey’s September

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Randy says it really worked for him!

Kara says she was worried about him on disco night – but he’s an incredible vocalist – another solid performance.

Paula tells Danny he showed his brilliance, and that he has a sexy voice!

Simon agrees with what everyone said, but says he didn’t get any ’star power’ from the performance – it was a bit awkward and clumsy!

Kris Allen’s She Works Hard for the Money

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Kara tells him he took a risk – and it paid off big time!

Paula says it had a Santana feel to it – a perfect fit!

Simon calls it original, well thought-out and a fantastic performance!

Randy adds that Kris knows who he is – he comes out every week and shows it – he’s ready for the big time!