Round of 16 - Girls: March 7th, 2007
The girls are up tonight. Can they top the dismal performances by the guys last night? Let's get started...
Even the girls are athletes. Jordin Sparks thought about playing football in high school. Instead she decided to become a singer. Tonight, she's singing "Heartbreaker" by Pat Benetar. I like the energy she exuded in her performance, and the vocals were pretty good. It was a little over the top, but overall, definitely a solid performance.
The Verdict:
Randy - That was hot. Way to start off the night.
Paula - I liked the performance.
Simon - A bit manic and shrieky. Not your strongest performance.
Buzz Score: 8
Former high school anchor of "Diablo Heat" Sabrina Sloan kept the energy up with "Don't Let Go". She had a few pitchy parts, but they were lost in the powerful vocals. I've like Sabrina since the beginning, and she continues to impress me every week. The judges said she needed more personality, but I don't see it.
The Verdict:
Randy - Not your best performance, but good.
Paula - You can sing sing sing.
Simon - You're a great singer, but lacking emotion. A little bit robotic.
Buzz Score: 8.5
Antonella Barba had probably her best performance so far, which is good, but it still was average compared to most other performers. She was a little pitchy, but mostly her performance was just a little boring. Good violin player, though. Maybe she can fall back on that. VoteForTheWorst.com really likes her, though, so I think Antonella could find a spot in the top 12, much to Simon's chagrin.
The Verdict:
Randy - Pretty good song choice. Nice ending, but pitchy.
Paula - The right song choice for you. Watch out for low notes.
Simon - You've gone as far as you can go. You are surrounded by amazing girl singers. I wish you could sing better.
Buzz Score: 7.5
Former gymnast Haley Scarnato had a pretty good performance tonight. Although not overly exciting, the vocals were great, and she brought just enough energy to make it interesting. After last week's average performance, I think she needed a solid performance like this. Simon said she was very forgettable, and he has a point. She may be going home tomorrow night.
The Verdict:
Randy - I wasn't jumping up and down. No pizazz. No like yo.
Paula - That's a song that you sing well.
Simon - I thought it was horrible. Some terrible ghastly high school musical performance.
Buzz Score: 8
Stephanie Edwards opened up the show talking about how shy she used to be when asked to sing in front of people. She obviously overcame her shyness, because tonight she's singing in front of 30 million people, and she looks as confident as can be. I though her performance was fantastic! The only think lacking a little was emotion, but just a little. Very good performance!
The Verdict:
Randy - It was just okay for me.
Paula - I thought you were darn near flawless. Beautiful voice.
Simon - You're one of the best we've got. You have a copycat tendency.
Buzz Score: 9
Lakisha is up next. The judges always get on people for singing Whitney Houston songs. They always compare the contestant to Whitney, and say there's no way to match her vocals. I was wondering if they would do this to Lakisha tonight, and they did not. Threy like her too much to get on her about anything.
The vocals were good, and the performance was great overall. It wasn't terribly unique, but it was still great!
The Verdict:
Randy - Not your best performance, but great!
Paula - You've already made us love you.
Simon - You brought passion, talent, believability.
Buzz Score: 9
Will Gina Glocksen's good luck charms help her performance tonight? She came out rockin' tonight with an Evanescence tune. Her performance wasn't incresibly exciting, but the vocals were pretty good, and it was above average overall. She ended the song with some major pitchiness, but it was good enough to probably make it through to the top twelve.
The Verdict:
Randy - Finally, the real Gina comes out. This is who I always though that you were.
Paula - Don't oversing. This is the style that suits you best.
Simon - This is the first time I've seen you look comfortable. You deserve to be in the top twelve.
Buzz Score: 8
Melinda Doolittle brought it tonight! Funky, jazzy, and a fantatic vocal! No one has consistantly been as electric as her in this competition. Every week, she brings it to a whole new level! Not only is her singing great, but she is a fantastic performer!
The Verdict:
Randy - Check it out. You are a consummate pro. You're ready to make a record!
Paula - You are so phenomenal. You're fantastic!
Simon - You little tiger. It is very nice that you are actually enjoying every second on this show.
Buzz Score: 10
Predictions:
This is even tougher than the guys. I think the most forgettable/worst performances were Antonella and Haley, but I think Antonella will be sticking around thanks to VoteForTheWorst.com. Unfortunately, I think this is bad news for Jordin Sparks, who will probably receive the next fewest votes. Who will go home Thursday night?
- Jordin Sparks
- Haley Scarnato
Even the girls are athletes. Jordin Sparks thought about playing football in high school. Instead she decided to become a singer. Tonight, she's singing "Heartbreaker" by Pat Benetar. I like the energy she exuded in her performance, and the vocals were pretty good. It was a little over the top, but overall, definitely a solid performance.
The Verdict:
Randy - That was hot. Way to start off the night.
Paula - I liked the performance.
Simon - A bit manic and shrieky. Not your strongest performance.
Buzz Score: 8
Former high school anchor of "Diablo Heat" Sabrina Sloan kept the energy up with "Don't Let Go". She had a few pitchy parts, but they were lost in the powerful vocals. I've like Sabrina since the beginning, and she continues to impress me every week. The judges said she needed more personality, but I don't see it.
The Verdict:
Randy - Not your best performance, but good.
Paula - You can sing sing sing.
Simon - You're a great singer, but lacking emotion. A little bit robotic.
Buzz Score: 8.5
Antonella Barba had probably her best performance so far, which is good, but it still was average compared to most other performers. She was a little pitchy, but mostly her performance was just a little boring. Good violin player, though. Maybe she can fall back on that. VoteForTheWorst.com really likes her, though, so I think Antonella could find a spot in the top 12, much to Simon's chagrin.
The Verdict:
Randy - Pretty good song choice. Nice ending, but pitchy.
Paula - The right song choice for you. Watch out for low notes.
Simon - You've gone as far as you can go. You are surrounded by amazing girl singers. I wish you could sing better.
Buzz Score: 7.5
Former gymnast Haley Scarnato had a pretty good performance tonight. Although not overly exciting, the vocals were great, and she brought just enough energy to make it interesting. After last week's average performance, I think she needed a solid performance like this. Simon said she was very forgettable, and he has a point. She may be going home tomorrow night.
The Verdict:
Randy - I wasn't jumping up and down. No pizazz. No like yo.
Paula - That's a song that you sing well.
Simon - I thought it was horrible. Some terrible ghastly high school musical performance.
Buzz Score: 8
Stephanie Edwards opened up the show talking about how shy she used to be when asked to sing in front of people. She obviously overcame her shyness, because tonight she's singing in front of 30 million people, and she looks as confident as can be. I though her performance was fantastic! The only think lacking a little was emotion, but just a little. Very good performance!
The Verdict:
Randy - It was just okay for me.
Paula - I thought you were darn near flawless. Beautiful voice.
Simon - You're one of the best we've got. You have a copycat tendency.
Buzz Score: 9
Lakisha is up next. The judges always get on people for singing Whitney Houston songs. They always compare the contestant to Whitney, and say there's no way to match her vocals. I was wondering if they would do this to Lakisha tonight, and they did not. Threy like her too much to get on her about anything.
The vocals were good, and the performance was great overall. It wasn't terribly unique, but it was still great!
The Verdict:
Randy - Not your best performance, but great!
Paula - You've already made us love you.
Simon - You brought passion, talent, believability.
Buzz Score: 9
Will Gina Glocksen's good luck charms help her performance tonight? She came out rockin' tonight with an Evanescence tune. Her performance wasn't incresibly exciting, but the vocals were pretty good, and it was above average overall. She ended the song with some major pitchiness, but it was good enough to probably make it through to the top twelve.
The Verdict:
Randy - Finally, the real Gina comes out. This is who I always though that you were.
Paula - Don't oversing. This is the style that suits you best.
Simon - This is the first time I've seen you look comfortable. You deserve to be in the top twelve.
Buzz Score: 8
Melinda Doolittle brought it tonight! Funky, jazzy, and a fantatic vocal! No one has consistantly been as electric as her in this competition. Every week, she brings it to a whole new level! Not only is her singing great, but she is a fantastic performer!
The Verdict:
Randy - Check it out. You are a consummate pro. You're ready to make a record!
Paula - You are so phenomenal. You're fantastic!
Simon - You little tiger. It is very nice that you are actually enjoying every second on this show.
Buzz Score: 10
Predictions:
This is even tougher than the guys. I think the most forgettable/worst performances were Antonella and Haley, but I think Antonella will be sticking around thanks to VoteForTheWorst.com. Unfortunately, I think this is bad news for Jordin Sparks, who will probably receive the next fewest votes. Who will go home Thursday night?
- Jordin Sparks
- Haley Scarnato
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