Having already rocked out to a disco night song this season on American Idol, Adam Lambert broke it down like only he can last night.
The front-running favorite turned "If I Can't Have You" into a beautiful, emotional ballad, earning more praise from the judges and another standing ovation from the crowd.
Watch for yourself:
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Matt Giraud is now the answer to a trivia question:
Which American Idol contestant benefited from the first-ever use of the judges' save?
Despite an encore performance of "Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman" that didn't seem much more impressive than his original rendition, Giraud was informed by Simon Cowell last night that he would not actually be sent home.
Of course, the snarky judge couldn't let the singer enjoy the moment for too long.
"I wouldn't be so quick to congratulate him," Cowell said when Matt's fellow contestants swarmed him for a group hug. "Two people are going home next week now. And, next week is disco week."
Yikes!
We've pretty much stopped covering American Idol as a show this season.
Instead, we just highlight the performance of Adam Lambert each week because, come on. He's simply incredible.
This week, the seven finalists sang songs from a variety of movies. Aptly, Lambert went with "Born to Be Wild." Needless to say, it was the best of the night...
Might Simon Cowell's days on American Idol be numbered?
In a new interview with the U.K. Mirror, the judge admitted that he's tired of traveling for his trio TV shows, while stating that Idol would be the first to be removed from his schedule.
"I don't want to come over as whiney because I am very grateful that I have got these jobs," said Cowell, who also hosts U.K.'s The X-Factor and Britain's Got Talent. "But there is a point where I am not sure we can keep this schedule up."
Cowell added he "can't imagine not doing Britain’s Got Talent and I can't imagine not doing X-Factor. But I guess [American Idol] is more likely to go because I have got one year under contract. Maybe that will be the end."
Would you even watch American Idol without Simon Cowell?
Scott MacIntyre was eliminated from American Idol this week.
In a conference call with reporters, the talented blind singer talked about his experience on the show.
On the judges: "I don't take what the judges said to heart. In the scheme of things, it's actually a good, solid performance. Some of the criticism is undue, but I respect the judges and I'm so glad at least two of them tempted to keep me on yesterday."
On final performance: "Honestly, I have no regrets leaving the show. I'm so happy I brought my shredder out and got to go out in a blaze of glory last night."
On the finalists: "We are actually one of the only groups apparently that talks and jokes two minutes before we walk on stage. Apparently last year's group was very silent and in their own worlds and preparing mentally for the performance, which I try to do as well, but there's this extra element, even though we're competing, we have so much fun until the second before we walk on stage."
Scott MacIntyre went farther on American Idol than any blind contestant in history.
But his run came to an end last night, as viewers voted the affable songwriter off the show.
In her most coherent statement in weeks, Paula Abdul told the singer: “You’ve been an inspiration to the entire world through your commitment, through your talent. We love you.”
Not So Great Scott: MacIntyre receives the bad news.
Next week, the remaining seven finalists sing songs from movies,under the tutelage of guest mentor Quentin Tarantino. Seriously!
Also, Jennifer Hudson and Miley Cyrus are lined up for next Wednesday's elimination show.
Welcome to Adam Lambert's "Mad World," American Idol fans.
How does it feel to be living in it?
The incredible singer performed the underrated Tears for Fears classic on last night's show... and received a standing ovation from Simon Cowell for it! Has that ever happened before?
It's nothing but a "Mad World" for Adam Lambert. We merely live in it.
It's saying a lot, but many believe this was Lambert's top audition of the competition. Judge for yourself below:
Megan Joy certainly enjoyed her time on American Idol.
Even when she was called into the bottom three this week, the beautiful singer flapped her arms and cawed her way across the stage.
Such seeming indifference rubbed some people, such as Simon Cowell, the wrong way. But in a new interview with E! News, Megan explains that she was just having fun while the experience lasted...
On cawing and flapping her arms: "I love birds and bird noises, and I just decided that if I'm going out, I'm going out with a bang. I'm just gonna be myself. I flew the whole time. I'm always just making noises, and animal noises, and [Allison Iraheta and Anoop Desai] were like, 'Meg, if you go tonight, we're going to caw for you and support you.' So I [said to them after they were safe], 'Don't you forget to caw, Anoop.'"
On saying she didn't care: When asked Wednesday night what she thought of Cowell's criticism of her, Joy replied she "didn't care." Her explanation:
"I care about the competition. I didn't want people to misunderstand me not caring. I just didn't care that Simon didn't like my song. So, I couldn't help but be honest."
On critics: "I learned that there's always going to be negative people - haters if you will - that try to bring you down, but you just got to forget about 'em and move past it, always."
The joy is gone from American Idol.
Megan Joy - who possessed the look and the personality, but never the vocal chops - was sent home from the show last night.
She was joined in the bottom three this week by Anoop Desai and Allison Iraheta.
Kris Allen comforts Megan Joy, following the latter's elimination. She seemed ready to go home to her young son.
Will Adam Lambert win American Idol?
We think so. We hope so.
But while the singer was outstanding during his rendition of "Play That Funky Music" last night, a trio of other contestants proved that they won't just lie down for Lambert.
Click on the pics below of Lambert, Gokey, Iraheta and Allen. Which was your favorite this week?
