American Idol

(Judges' comments to Kelli Glover) Randy: You did a really good job tonight. Paula: ...You've just been consistently wonderful every step of the way. Simon: ...That was a karaoke sound alike performance and you are capable of better than that.

(Judges' comments to Justinn Waddell)
Randy: It's a very interesting outfit to sing that song in. Paula: Overall you gave a good performance but I've seen better performances out of you. Simon: ...There are a lot better singers in this competition.

(Judges' comments to Ryan Starr)
Randy: I wouldn't know what to do with you singing songs like that in the competition. I was totally thrown off. Paula: ...What an interesting song to choose. Your personality really came out... Simon: It's difficult. I kinda know where Randy's coming from... it was very cabaret.

(Judges' comments to Brad Estrin)
Randy: Brad, Brad, Brad! Dude, I didn't like that... Paula: I felt you were a little disconnected from the song. Simon: Do you know what comes to mind during that performance? You on a local Chilean Variety Show...

(Judges' comments to Natalie Burge)
Randy: ...I thought it was strong overall. Paula: I felt your nervousness a little bit, but you're still an awesome performer. Simon: I wouldn't know what to do with you as a recording artist based on that.

(Judges' comments to Rodesia Eaves)
Randy: I loved it man. Paula: It started out a little shaky... but you got right into the groove of it... Simon: Oh dear, I hated your audition... I thought it was terrible, sorry.

(Judges' comments to Adriel Herrera)
Randy: I think it's the best I've seen you. I thought it was good. Paula:...I thought you did a really good job. You look great; you sounded awesome. Simon:Based on that performance you've proved to me and the others you are a star.

(Judges comments for Tamyra Gray)
Randy: Very good Tamyra...tough song to sing...I was very impressed...
Paula: What a brilliant way to start off the show, just such confidence...you sounded awesome.
Simon: ...I think your performance was sensational and it was an incredibly appropriate song... I think on that you're definitely going to stay for the next round.