Belly dancer Jennifer Lopez steals the show with her toned stomach... but it's the end of his American Idol dream for Jacob Lusk

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Shaking her stuff: Jennifer Lopez performs her new single On The Floor, dressed in a stomach baring gold fringed outfit


She's there to help find the stars of the future.

But Jennifer Lopez took the opportunity for a bit of self-promotion tonight, revealing her toned stomach in a fringed gold belly dancer outfit as she took to the stage on American Idol.

But while Lopez was having a blast performing her single On The Floor, it wasn't such a good night for Jacob Lusk.

As the contestants were whittled down to a final four, Lusk found himself no longer part of the talent show.

Gold singer: Jennifer revealed her toned stomach in a fringed gold harem trouser outfit as she took to the stage on American Idol


The booming 23-year-old vocalist from Compton, California, was revealed to have received the fewest viewer votes on the Fox talent contest.

A day earlier, he had unsuccessfully attempted both parts of No Air, the duet of Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown, and a tender rendition of Love Hurts, the classic tune made famous by Nazareth and Roy Orbison.

'I got to share a little bit with America, and I think America's fallen in love with me,' said Lusk after his elimination.

'Now I can go and put out that good-feeling R&B music that reminds you of Luther (Vandross) or those great old singers.'

Composed: Jacob Lusk kept his emotions in check as he was sent home from Idol

Bottom two: Lauren Alaina broke down in tears when she learned she could be facing the chop


Lauren Alaina, the soaring 16-year-old songstress of Rossville, Georgia, joined Lusk as one of the bottom two vote-getters.

She broke down on learning that she was in the bottom two, sobbing as she waited to learn her fate.

Despite her position, Alania had impressed the Idol judges with her performances of Carrie Underwood's Flat on the Floor and The Righteous Brothers' Unchained Melody on Wednesday's installment of current and classic tunes.

'Jacob had a rough night last night,' said Idol mentor and Interscope Records chief Jimmy Iovine. 'I think his nerves are getting the best of him.'

Final song: When Lusk performed on stage for one last time, he was joined by his fellow contestants as his family watched from the audience

The final five: Jacob's departure leaves Lauren Alaina, James Durbin, Scotty McCreery and Haley Reinhart


Besides Alaina, the other remaining finalists are over-the-top 22-year-old rocker James Durbin deep-voiced 17-year-old country crooner Scotty McCreery, and bluesey 20-year-old singer Haley Reinhart.

The singers will return to the stage next week with another finalist dismissed next Thursday.

The 10th season Idol champion is scheduled to be crowned on the May 26 finale.

Time out: Hell's Kitchen star Gordon Ramsay got the finalists to cook him an omelette

Well done: Steve Tyler, Lopez and Randy Jackson applaud Lusk






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Jennifer Hudson and Ashton Kutcher Tweet their shock after Pia Toscano is eliminated from American Idol

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Shock: In the biggest shock of American Idol so far this season, 22-year old Pia Toscano was eliminated from the competition last night


Hollywood fans of American Idol were up in arms last night after the shock elimination of Pia Toscano last night.

Despite her stunning looks and incredible voice, the 22-year-old New York received the least public votes, despite being named favourite to win by all three judges.

Celebrities including Tom Hanks, Ashton Kutcher, Ellen DeGeneres and Idol alumni Jennifer Hudson Tweeted their shock at the results.


Hanks wrote: 'Don't have an Idol habit, but how could the USA vote Pia off? I may be done for the season.'

Kutcher Tweeted: 'Who are the people that vote on American idol? That's just crazy! That Pia girl is dope.'

Chat show host DeGeneres - who was a judge last season - said she was 'shocked and sad', while Hudson wrote: 'I can not believe they just eliminated Pia ! ReAlly..????'

Judge Jennifer Lopez was lost for words and clearly furious after the results were read out during the live show.

'I can't believe what just happened here,' she said. 'I'm shocked and angry... I don't know what to say.'

Out of three: The elimination came after Pia was in the bottom three with Jacob Lusk, left and Stefano Langone, right

Still smiling: The raven-haired beauty still managed to compose herself during most of the elimination


Randy Jackson was equally bemused and told Pia: 'I'm with Jennifer, all in shock. You were one of the best singers in this.

He reiterated that no matter how much talent and wow factor the contestants had, they still had to watch their backs

'No one is safe and you've got to vote for the ones you love.'

Aerosmith rocker Steve Tyler simply complimented the brunette stunner.

Talented : Pia who hails from Queens, New York, had sang Tina Turner's River Deep - Mountain High on Wednesday night


'You look so beautiful when you sing - like a bird,' he said.

Pia who hails from Queens, New York had sang Tina Turner's River Deep - Mountain High on Wednesday night.

Jennifer had said afterwards that she loved the performance but wanted more from her: 'That was amazing,' she said.

'Vocally you proved to us you can sing up tempo. But I'm going to keep pushing you - what I want you to do now is start.'

Angry: Both Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson were horrified with the outcome


Joining Pia in the bottom three last night were Stefano Langone and Jacob Lusk, both of whom were forecast as a good bet for elimination this week.

Upon finding out the results from host Ryan Seacrest, Pia still managed a smile.

She then went home to a standing ovation from the judges following her performance of I'll Stand by You.

But after the song she broke down in tears and needed to be comforted by the fellow idol contestants.

Pia's elimination wasn't the only thing to generate shocked looks.

Powerful: Pia got a standing ovation from the judges following her performance of I'll Stand by You

Tears: But following the song she broke down in tears and needed to be comforted by the fellow idol contestants


Jennifer Lopez blushed and had to look away during Iggy Pop's performance of Wild One as he gyrated his hips just inches from her face.

She was the last judge to her feet to applaud the legendary punk rocker.

Arthur star Russell Brand also made a surprise appearance as a charisma coach for contestants.

Watch out: Iggy approached the judges midway through his performance
The pre-taped segment showed Brand meeting with contestants and offering advice.


The show also featured a performance of Unchained Melody by season four contestant Constantine Maroulis.

The other remaining finalists include Casey Abrams, who last month scored the judges' once-per-season save, Haley Reinhart, James Durbin, Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina and Paul McDonald.

Antics: Arthur star Russell Brand also made a surprise appearance as a charisma coach for contestants




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Russell Brand sets out to prove his comedic abilities on American Idol after critics pan his Arthur remake

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Defiant: After his panned performance in the new film Arthur, Russell Brand was intent on proving his comedic abilities as he appeared on American Idol tonight


He has endured a slew of slatings for his performance in the new movie Arthur this week.

But Russell Brand was intent on proving his comedic abilities as he appeared on American Idol tonight.

The 35-year-old actor and comedian made a surprise appearance on the reality show, ironically as a charisma coach for contestants.


The pre-taped segment showed Brand meeting with contestants and offering advice.

He singled out contestant Casey Abraham for praise.

'Casey, I'm very happy you are here,' he said. 'I think you're a gorgeous hairball of wonder.'

Mentor:The 35-year-old actor and comedian made a surprise appearance on the reality show as a charisma coach for contestants


Brand then tried to get the Idol gang to relax with some stretching exercises and telling the boys to concentrate on their crotches.

'I think you need to be limber,' he told them. 'Steven Tyler can still do this I think.

'The great rock frontmen, not being rude, comes from this area here.'

Amusing advice: Brand then tried to get the Idol gang to relax with some stretching exercises and telling the boys to concentrate on their crotches


He then jumped behind the judges table with the singers.

'I think the fear comes from them judges judging us, who the hell bloody hell do they think they are,' he said.

His eagerness to please, comes after critics this week ripped into Brand's remake of the late Dudley Moore's famous role as Arthur, with one even describing Brand as 'just not that funny' and that the movie 'should put a nail in the coffin' of his film career.

Funny or die: His eagerness to please on the show comes after critics this week ripped into Russell's remake of the late Dudley Moore's famous role as Arthur


The film, also stars 65-year-old Helen Mirren, Jennifer Garner, 38, and Nick Nolte, 70 - but it is Brand's appearance which has drawn the most opprobrium.

Writing on the Huffington Post website, film critic Marshall Fine slammed Brand saying: 'If anything, this movie should put a nail in the coffin of Russell Brand's career as a movie comic because, well, the guy's just not that funny.

Not top hole: The overall view from American critics has not been positive though it's unclear if Brand is concerned

Co-stars: Dame Helen Mirren also stars in the film alongside Russell


Particularly not when he assays an entire role in that high, whiny, little-boy voice that he uses here.'

He added: 'I've seen him do stand-up and that didn't make me laugh. He's really only amusing in small doses.'

And Kirk Honeycutt of The Hollywood Reporter said: 'Director Jason Winer turns things over to Brand but it's a rough, out-of-focus performance.

Forlorn: Brand was spotted leaving his New York apartment, which he shares with wife Katy Perry, looking downcast today

Chic: He strolled the streets of Tribeca in a stylish trench coat which he paired with a black and blue striped cardigan and jeans


'Brand goes full bore in every scene, almost as if the movie isn't so much about a drunk as an eccentric billionaire who would be loopy if he drank only lemonade.'

The U.S. version of OK! magazine meanwhile reckons that Brand will earn a Razzie for the movie, and dismissing him as 'channeling Johnny Depp channeling Keith Richards channeling a lifetime of chemical abuse.'

Los Angeles newspaper Century City News meanwhile bemoans Brand's character as a 'shadow' of that portrayed in the original, and continues: 'Dudley Moore made the most adorable drunk but Brand doesn’t even get the slur right and the self-indulgent behaviour that once beguiled is irritating this time around.

Shy? Katy, 26, was also seen leaving their abode separately dressed all in black


'It’s also a mystery why an actor with a cockney accent was given the part of an upper class "toff", who should be speaking with the same plum in his mouth as the royal family.

'Having M’Lord’s nanny (Helen Mirren) sounding posher than M’Lord himself is rather like Prince William chatting to the Queen in a Michael Caine accent. It’s just too odd to contemplate.'

Dame Helen, who plays Arthur's nanny in the film, said of Brand: 'He's got a good heart. He's kind, generous and fantastic to work with.'

Meanwhile Russell was spotted leaving his New York apartment, which he shares with wife Katy Perry, today.

Together again: Katy jetted into New York from Glasgow yesterday, where she was performing in her California Dreams tour, especially to be reunited with Russell


Looking downcast he strolled the street of Tribeca in a stylish trench coat which he paired with a black and blue striped cardigan and jeans.


Katy, 26, was also seen leaving their abode separately dressed all in black.

Their outing comes after the pop star jetted into New York from Glasgow yesterday, where she was performing in her California Dreams tour, especially to be reunited with Russell.

The two were spotted walking into a Manhattan hotel after Russell picked his wife up from the airport.




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American Idol's Hayley Reinhart steals the show as Casey Abrams proves why he deserved to be saved in Elton John night

By Sophie Forbes


-Haley Reinhart wowed the crowd and was the judges clear favourite
-Casey Abrams proved why he deserved to be saved
-Tomorrow two contestants get eliminated

Star turn: Hayley Reinhart delivered the best performance of the night with her version of Bennie And The Jets as the Idol contestants took on the songs of Elton John


American Idol is now down to the top 11 contestants, but despite things becoming increasingly competitive not one person performed badly on this week's show.

However there was one performance that did stand out from the crowd last night as the hopefuls took on the hits of legendary singer-songwriter Elton John.

Hayley Reinhart wowed the judges with her rendition of Bennie And The Jets in a week where the contestants are under added pressure due to a double elimination on tomorrow's show.


The 20-year-old started her performance lounging on the top of a grand piano and looked gorgeous in a sparkling silver dress.

'That was it, Haley!' exclaimed Jennifer Lopez after her sultry performance.

'The poise, the moves, the confidence. You felt every place you were going...It was amazing,' Lopez raved.

'Best performance of the night right there!' Randy Jackson said excitedly while Steven Tyler backed him up saying, 'You. Sing. Sexy.'

Worth saving: Casey Abrams proved why he should still be on the show with Your Song

Still singing ballads: Pia Toscano stuck to her guns and sang Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me


Only today it was revealed that Hayley has become very close to another of her competitors - California's own Casey Abrams, 20, who last week got saved by the judges with their one save of the season after he was voted off in the public ballot.

Casey performed a version of Your Song and proved exactly why he deserved to be kept in the competition.

'One decision I didn't lose an ounce of sleep over was saving you,' Jennifer Lopez told him after his performance.

Big song: Lauren Alaina took on the challenge of Candle In The Wind and did an amazing job

Sticking to what you know: Scotty McCreery chose the only Elton John song with a country feel and chose Country Comfort


Pia Toscano also impressed the judges, despite choosing another ballad after being told last week to try some variation.

The brunette beauty picked Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me and powered her way through the song with not one bad note.

All the judges were impressed with Jennifer telling her the song took her to 'an otherworldly place' and they even began to argue amongst themselves about stopping her from singing ballads in the future.

Took their advice: Stefano Langone made much more contact with the audience and even flirted with Jennifer during his rendition of Tiny Dancer

Rocker: James Durbin bounced around the stage while blazing through Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting

Lauren Alaina also chose a ballad - the record breaking song Candle In The Wind - which she sang beautifully, putting a country sounding edge on the famous track.

'That is one of the greatest Lauren Alaina performances on the stage ever,' Randy told her with Steven telling her it was 'beautiful.'

'That was amazing. You sounded gorgeous,' Jennifer added. 'That was it baby, that was it.'

Fan favourite Scotty McCreery got to kick off the show with his version of, unsurprisingly, Country Comfort.

The young 17-year-old maintained his consistently good level of performance and nailed the song, receiving a standing ovation and great comments from all three judges.

The shows Casanova Stefano Langone, took note of the judges previous comments regarding his interaction with the audience and even approached Jennifer during his performance of Tiny Dancer and held her hand as he sang.

Not great: Thia Megia version of Daniel was underwhelming but not terrible

Sorry: Jacob Lusk showed his range with Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word but didn't hit the spot


James Durbin also worked the crowd as he stomped his way round the stage singing Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting.

All three of the judges voiced how much they love his energy on stage with Randy telling him: 'You look like you are enjoying yourself and that's what matters.'

The more underwhelming performances of the night included Thia Megia's rendition of Daniel which none of the judges were overly happy with.

Not bad: Paul McDonald showed his skills on the guitar as he performed Rocket Man

Worst of the night: Naima Adedapo rearranged I'm Still Standing to a reggae beat but didn't wow the judges


Jacob Lusk performed a heart wrenching version of Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word which impressed the crowd but the judges felt was overdone.

Meanwhile Paul McDonald chose Rocket Man, a fast paced pop song which was pitchy, but still got the support of the judges with Randy telling him: 'When you start hitting every note, that's the day I'm not going to like you anymore.'

The riskiest performance of the night was from Naima Adedapo who delivered a reggae inspired interpretation of I'm Still Standing.

The unusual sounding song didn't impress the judges and is likely to land the 26-year-old in the bottom three.

Tomorrow night two contestants will be eliminated and sent home.










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It was all too much: American Idol contestant Casey Abrams 'collapses in hallway' after being saved by the judges

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All too much: An emotional Casey Abrams reportedly collapsed backstage and began hyperventilating after being saved by the American Idol judges


He could not believe his luck when the American Idol judges used their only save of the season to save him.

And Casey Abrams was very emotional on stage when given the news that despite getting the least amount of votes, the three judges were going to let him stay on.

He slipped onto his knees, grabbed his head and was trembling with disbelief at his good fortune.

Crumbled: The drama continued off stage when Abrams became so overwrought with emotion he had to be helped onto a chair by the show's staffers


But it appears the drama did not end on stage and continued behind the scenes as well.

Abrams was so overwrought with emotion after the show that he apparently began hyperventilating and then crumbled onto the floor in the hallway.

TMZ are reporting that American Idol staffers had to help Casey up and put him in a chair so he could sit down and catch his nerves.

It seems ironic that his save song choice on Thursday was I Don't Need No Doctor - it clearly appeared that he did.

Ironic: The singer's save song on Thursday night was I Don't Need No Doctor - but clearly he did and Jennifer Lopez was stunned at the results of the vote

Lucky: Abrams received the least amount of votes and was headed home but was saved by Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson


An insider told the site that Casey feels guilty that the judges used the only save of the season on keeping him on the hit TV show.

'I feel really bad that other [contestants] might have to go home now because they [the judges] used the save on me'.

Abrams has had ongoing health problems and even had to have a blood transfusion on Thursday morning because of ongoing issues he suffers with internal bleeding.

Judges Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler dramatically decided to rescue the hairy singer from elimination in the emotional results show.

But while nobody went home this week, the remaining 11 finalists are now at the mercy of the viewing public with the judges having used up the once chance to save a contestant.

Upset: Insiders say Abrams now feels guilty that the judges used the only save of the season on him meaning no one else will have the opportunity now if voted off


And host Ryan Seacrest announced the bombshell that now two contestants will be leaving the show next week because of the decision.

Upon hearing news he had been saved, Casey collapsed to his knees and with shaking hands went to hug and thank the judges.

'Are you kidding? Are you really,' he squealed.

The save card was brought in recently in a bid to give the judges the power to overrule the public decision.

It can be implemented up until the top five contestants are eliminated and it must be a unanimous decision between the three judges.

Headed to the stools: Casey fell into the bottom three alongside Thia Megia and Stefano Langone


Casey, 20, fell into the bottom three alongside Thia Megia and Stefano Langone following their performances on Wednesday night's Motown live show.

On Wednesday's programme, Casey performed a rousing rendition of the Marvin Gaye classic I Heard It Through The Grapevine.

However he only made it half way through his save song before Randy dramatically stopped him, saying the audience didn't need convincing that he was a star singer.

He called it 'crazy' that Abrams was in danger of being booted from the show.

'We've made a decision together here,'Tyler said. 'We're going to keep you.'

A shocked Lopez added 'We were wondering what was going on and why you were in the bottom and we don't know.

Money maker: Casey's save also means that he will be able to be a part of the summer tour that the top 10 contestants enjoy


'You've had a rough couple of weeks and a lot of stuff going on but we want you to get back to the artist you are. You deserve to be here!'

Earlier in the contest, Casey missed one of the results show after being rushed to hospital for two blood transfusions.

The drama came in the first week of the live shows with the hopeful being taken to Cedars Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles after suffering crippling stomach pains.

Casey suffers from the condition ulcerative colitis - a form of irritable bowel disease - which causes sores on the colon and intestine.

The singers still in the running along with Abrams are Lauren Alaina, Paul McDonald, Pia Toscano, James Durbin, Jacob Lusk, Haley Reinhart, Thia Megia, Stefano Langone, Naima Adedapo and Scotty McCreery.






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Jennifer Lopez masks her natural beauty with too much blush and green eyeshadow on American Idol

By Daily Mail Reporter


Jacob Lusk raised the roof with Marvin Gaye's All I Need to Get By
Favourite Pia Toscano looked stunning in a long black fitted gown

Clown show: J.Lo looked as though she had raided the make-up box of Steve Tyler with her over-the-top green eye-shadow and full on rosy cheeks


She's a natural beauty, one of the most gorgeous woman in the world.

But Jennifer Lopez managed to hide her good looks under a cake of make-up on last night's American Idol.

She looked like she had raided the make-up box of fellow judge Steve Tyler with her over-the-top green eye-shadow and full blown rosy cheeks.


Pretty in pink: The singer's sparkly top was however pretty and a more softer choice for the 41-year-old who normally goes for bolder choices, such as the leopard print dress she wore last week

Luckily she salvaged her look with a pretty sparkly top, a softer choice for the 41-year-old, who normally goes for bolder attire, such as the loud leopard print dress she wore on last week's show.

Her outfit, which she paired with pleated pink skirt, complemented the theme of the night - Motown - a music movement that originated in the 50s.

Jennifer's poor make-up choice came as the remaining 11 contestants tried to impress her and fellow judges Randy Jackson and Tyler with their soulful sounds.

And it was Jacob Lusk that stole the show with his 'flawless' rendition of All I Need To Get By by Marvin Gaye.

His roof-raising performance prompted Tyler to get up from the panel and embrace Lusk on-stage.

Randy Jackson was equally impressed telling the audience: ' Do you know what was wrong with that performance? Absolutely nothing!'

And Jennifer was simply left quivering in her Christian Louboutins.

'You made us beg!' she cried. 'You made us beg for those notes! We were like, 'Give it to us, Jacob! Give it to us, Jacob!' You know what it is? You move me. You move us...You just took your time with it and you made us beg! Crazy!'

But close on Husk's tail was favourite Pia Toscano, who has so far outshone her fellow contestants.

Yet again it was a confident and polished performance from the singer, who performed All In Love Is Fair by Stevie Wonder.

Show stopper: Jacob Lusk stole the show with his 'flawless' rendition of All I Need To Get By by Marvin Gaye

Blown away: His roof raising performance impressed all three of the judges


'So again you kill us with one of your killer ballads,' Lopez said. 'But I need you to start to incorporate more that other part into your performance.'

Randy also loved the song but told her that next time he wanted something different: 'The only thing for me... bring me something different. You can't live on ballads alone.'

But Tyler was simply blown away.

Perfect: Yet again it was a confident and polished performance from the Pia Toscano, who performed All In Love Is Fair by Stevie Wonder


'Right now you are the closest star in the American Idol universe,' he said.

Recovering from his failed Nirvana performance last week, Casey Abrams gave a growling rendition of another Marvin Gaye classic, I Heard It Through The Grapevine.

Fellow rocker Tyler was clearly impressed. 'I think you are the perfect entertainer. You're beautiful and I love it.'

Growling: Recovering from his failed Nirvana performance last week, Casey Abrams gave a growling rendition of another Marvin Gaye classic, I Heard Through The Grapevine


James Durbin also had the crowd at their knees with Living In The City by Stevie Wonder.

'Omg, omg, omg, you are serious business up there,' exclaimed Jennifer. 'I mean it's just an incredible thing to watch... You leave me speechless and that is not easy to do.'

Randy added:'To be honest when you started, it was a little bit rough for me,.. When you finally hit your pocket, your stride, you were unbelievable.

Animated: James Durbin also had the crowd at their knees with Living In The City by Stevie Wonder


And Tyler agreed: 'I think sometimes it takes being a little bit of crazy to make it in this world... You nailed it.'

Brunette stunner Thia Megia appeared to have overcome some her stage freeze as she performed Heat Wave by Martha and The Vandellas .

'It was great to see you let loose like that,' smiled J. Lo.

Confident: Brunette stunner Thia Megia appeared to have overcome some her stage freeze as she performed Heat Wave by Martha and The Vandellas


And after being in the bottom three last week, Haley Reinhart got back in the game with You Really Got A Hold On Me by Smokey Robinson and the Miracles.

Her perfect pitching and persistent purring impressed all three of the judges.

'It started a little bit rough but I tell you what by the middle of the song, the Haley that we love... came roaring back. I am happy to see you return,' said Randy.

Steven chimed in: 'I feel you and I felt her... You don;t look a day over fabulous. That is the Haley I have been looking for the first time I saw you.'

Back on top: Haley Reinhart got back in the game with You Really Got A Hold On Me by Smokey Robinson and the Miracles


Jennifer also agreed: 'You can do anything with your voice probably more than anyone in the competition.'

Paul McDonald brought the raspy tones of Rod Steward to the table as he belted out another Smokey Robinson track, The Tracks of My Tears.

Tyler compared the voice to two other very famous singers.

'Like Dylan, like Willie Nelson, your voice is that different,' he said.

Rock on: Paul McDonald brought the raspy tones of Rod Steward to the table as he belted out another Smokey Robinson track, The Tracks of My Tears


Lauren Alaina serenaded judges by getting off the stage and strolling over to the panel to sing The Supremes classic, You Keep Me Hangin' On.

Quick witted Tyler came up with the perfect comment to round out the impressive recital.

'You ripped that song another beauty spot, didn't you?' he exclaimed.

J.Lo was more impressed with the teenagers appearance.

'This is the most beautiful I have seen you on the show,' she remarked.

Off-stage antics: Lauren Alaina serenaded the judges with The Supremes, You Keep Me Hangin' On


Country crooner Scotty McCreery pulled off the impossible by singing a perfect rendition For Once in My Life by Stevie Wonder.

Many thought that the 17-year-old would bomb in this week's theme.
But the judges were blown away.

'Scotty that was beautiful... So you took a bit chance in doing that and I love that you really ripped it,' said Tyler.

Jennifer was impressed with his rendition: 'This was a great version of this song... you really made it your most. I don't know if it was your best performance vocally Every time you hit that low note at the end, you got me all over again.

And Randy agreed: 'That is a young lady killer note!'

Low notes: Country crooner Scotty McCreery pulled off the impossible by singing a perfect rendition For Once in My Life by Stevie Wonder


For her performance of Martha And The Vandellas' Dancing In The Street, Naima Adedapo slipped into some bell bottoms and busted out some tribal moves to the beat of the drum.

The judges were impressed with all of her theatrics, especially Jennifer who told the 26-year-old that she gave her 'gooseys'.

'I am going to be totally honest, it was my first goosebumps of the night... You are my mover and my shaker up there... you have that litttle extra something on the stage.

'I heard you came up with drum and the whole thing... Once again we see the whole package,' mused Steve.

Randy admitted that he had been harsh in the past but that he had changed his tune: 'I have been a little rough on you in the past shows... but tonight the whole of Naima turned up. Everything was very smart that you did tonight.'

Variety: For her performance of Aretha Franklin's Dancing In The Street, Naima Adedapo slipped into some bell bottoms and busted out some tribal moves to the beat of the drum


Surprisingly the most criticised performance came from judge favourite Stefano Langone.

For his rendition of Lionel Richie's Hello, both Jennifer and Randy agreed that he failed to connect with the audience.

'You sounded good, but there was no real connection,' Randy concurred.

J.Lo said 'I want you to connect. I want the intensity to come from like my heart is breaking.'

'I want you to connect... I still love you anyway.'

No connection: For his rendition of Lionel Richie's Hello, both J.Lo and Randy agreed that Stefano Langone did not connect with the audience enough


Meanwhile the audience once again had some famous faces.

Actress Liv Tyler came along in support of her Aerosmith rocker father.

Host Ryan Secreast teased the 33-year-old saying: 'You'll will need earmuffs for part of the show.'

British celebrity chef Gordon Ramsey was also spotted in the crowd.

Celebrity guests: Steve Tyler's daughter actress Liv Tyler and celebrity chef Gordon Ramsey were both among the audience members



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