American Idol Top Ten Chosen

With the final elimination looming before the selection of the ten finalists who will go on the American Idol tour this summer, the remaining eleven contestants competed one more time. This week was British Invasion week on American Idol with sixties British music stars Peter Noone of Herman's Hermits and British singer of "To Sir With Love" fame, Lulu, offering advice to the hopeful American Idol contestants.

First to perform on the American Idol stage this week was Haley Scarnato. Perhaps inspired by a pep talk from Lulu, she delivered an energized performance of "Tell Him". Her delivery was much better than last week. She seemed more relaxed and really had fun with the song. American Idol judge Randy Jackson said "that was the perfect song" for Haley and Paula Abdul agreed. Simon Cowell remarked "you naughty little thing" and said that "people will be talking about a lot more than your singing tonight".

Chris Richardson was up next with his agonizingly slow performance of "Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying". Although I thought the song was boring, drawn out, and depressing, the American Idol judges were all impressed. Randy Jackson said "that was another great performance". Paula Abdul remarked that "it's all about being smart with your choices". Simon thought that it was Chris' best performance so far.

Next to take the American Idol stage was Stephanie Edwards singing a Dusty Springfield classic, "You Don't Have To Say You Love Me". She did a fairly good job but the song was not the best to allow her to showcase her talents. American Idol judge Randy Jackson thought the number was "a little pitchy". Simon Cowell told her she was "losing your edge" and that the performance was like a cabaret show. Paula Abdul loved what Stephanie was wearing and told her to go back to having fun.