American Idol Top 6 (Performance Night)again

TOP 6 competition night once again. But this time, they’ll be vying for a spot at the TOP 4 next week. Antonella Barba and Gina Glocksen are in the audience to bring more cheer to their AI batch mates. It’s a Jon Bon Jovi Night, so it’s time to rock on!

Phil Stacey was the first contender for the night, and he sang ‘Blaze of Glory”. He jokingly said that he’s been practicing this song for 15 years, he’d sing this song in front of the mirror, using the comb as microphone. Funny, I’m sure he’s not the only one. Bon Jovi said that Phil “Nailed every single note” during practice. Likewise, Randy Jackson was a great fan, commented that it was “the best opening number the whole season”. Simon, however, wasn’t that razzle dazzled, and is doubting if he’ll still be in the competition next week. I hope he makes it to next week. He has a voice that shouldn’t be put to waste.

Jordin Sparks sang “Livin on a Prayer”. She decided on having outrageous curls to have that rocker feel. Just like me, Simon didn’t like the hair. It didn’t look good, and it even covered her face most of the time. Also, the singing wasn’t that entertaining. Pitch was a bit low for her. Simon said it was “Out of control…shrieking at times… terrible, to be honest”.

Lakisha Jones sang “This Aint a Love Song”. Bon Jovi was so pleased with her during the rehearsals, he would bet on her that she’s not going home. The song was very right for Lakisha as it wasn’t a super rock song. Lakisha did not grow up listening to Bon Jovi songs, but at least she pulled this song well. Simon, for the first time ever, kissed a finalist ON THE LIPS, and this was on a performance night. That’s how he was pleased with Lakisha tonight. Simon said that she “rose to the challenge, absolutely nailed it.” (By the way, Katherine McPhee was also able to kiss Simon, Paula, and Randy on the lips last season, but that was when she got a spot at the top 24).

Blake Lewis put his own flavor on “You Give love a Bad Name”. Honestly, I pronounce him as the best performance of the night (for the 3rd time now). I missed his beat boxing, and this is the perfect time for him to display that again. He dyed his hair black, rocker outfit rocks, and he exuded total confidence…perfect formula, if you ask me. I can tell he’s not going home. Judges said that it was “The most original version on the history of American Idol… biggest leap of faith.”. Original indeed! Imagine that Bon Jovi song with beatboxing, yeah pretty original.

Chris Richardson sang “Dead or Alive”, a song that Chris Daughtry sang last year. It was good enough to not be labeled as a bad performance, but I think he’s being left out at this point of the competition. He doesn’t surprise me anymore.

Melinda Doolittle sang “Have A Nice Day”. She did a little headbangin on the start of her performance to have that rocker vibe. She showed some Tina Turner attitude, and that helped her get through the song. It was good, but it wasn’t my favorite performance of the night.

I think Chris Richardson and Jordin Sparks will have the danger zone in the results night. Phil Stacey will be on the brink too, but hey, he’s the latest candidate of VTFW, anything can happen.