Top 8 Girls Perform

Season 5, Episode 17, Aired

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The remaining eight girls will perform again for America. After the show, the viewers will vote for their favorites. Who will sing again, and who will go home? Performing tonight are Ayla Brown, Katharine McPhee, Kellie Pickler, Kinnik Sky, Lisa Tucker, Mandisa, Melissa McGhee, Paris Bennett,moreless
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  • Girls don't impress

    8.3
    "Great"
    By port5170, Mar 09, 2006
    once again the Girls are nt as good as the guys this year, Mandisa was great, Ayla and Kellie Pretty good, and no one else stood out, to bad we can't have 8 guys and 4 girls this year..the only Girl that would deserve top 4 is MAndisa, unless they really pick it up with the final 12

  • I agree, most of the performances were just okay...

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    By sweetangel1051, Mar 09, 2006
    I was actually pretty bored when I watched this episode. Though, of course, I loved Mandisa's performance! She has the greatest personality, heart, and enthusiasm of all the girls.

    Ayla Brown - Didn't like her vocals with this song. There's nothing special about her, either.

    Katharine McPhee - I loved her audition, but I don't think she's picking exciting songs. I did sorta enjoyed her 'Freedom' song. I dunno though, I really liked her in the beginning and was rooting for her out of the girls, but now I don't care for her. I think she's getting a little conceited.

    Kellie Pickler - I think she has a very cute personality and a pleasant voice, but do I think she'll be chosen as the American Idol? No. I think she has a few more rounds left, and than will be voted off. (I actually noticed the different endings too of her song, as the other reviwer mentioned. ???)

    Kinnik Sky - eeeek. She's such a sweet & friendly girl, but her voice just isn't pleasant to listen to. She's def going home next elimination!

    Lisa Tucker - Wow, I just don't care for her. Her voice is nice, but there's just nothing striking about it, or her personality! The whole 'she's so talented for 16 years old' is getting tiring. She should stick to Disney movie songs because she is not right for this competition.

    Melissa McGhee - Didn't like the song, but I think she has potential. Too bad, because I'm sure she's going home next round.

    Paris Bennett - She's cute, but I don't care for her song choices. Nice voice, though.


    I much prefer the GUYS over the girls!!!moreless

  • Just okay, dude.

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    By mspriss31, Mar 08, 2006
    As always, Mandisa rocked the show! She is a powerhouse. Paris didn't do so well tonight. I really like her enthusiasm, but you'd think she would do better with her Grandma being a famous singer. Even though the judges didn't like Melissa, I love her sound. She needs to sing (if she gets the chance) 'Total Eclipse of the Heart'. I bet she would do that one great! I'm sorry for making anyone mad, but I can't stand Kellie Pickler! She does NOT have the best voice at all! Not even close! She is getting everyone's sympathy votes and she is trying to portray herself as this sweet, innocent, little country girl. I can't stand that! It's time for Kinnick and Ayla to go also! They are just alright, no wow factor there! I love Katharine's sound also. If I heard her or Mandisa on the radio, I'd turn it up! Lisa sounds good too, but there is just something that I don't like there. I hope the guys bring it tonight!!!moreless

  • Simon? Emotional? That's a shocker.

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    By Romwriter, Mar 08, 2006
    Overall, I think the girls did, as Randy would say, "Aiigght." Not great but aiigght. My favorites did fine, but weren't standout. Mandeesa was wonderful. Kelly Pickler wowed me, but I can't say that I was wowed by her singing. Rather by her complete cuteness. Such a little doll. And it is hard to believe she's that naive, but she seems to be. Come on, Sall-mon? Surely they have TV where she lives, so she'd have heard the word before.

    I still love Katherine and Lisa, despite not-as-strong showings.

    The one thing that made the show worth watching is Simon. He doesn't get that involved, normally. Could he have a crush on Kelly? Hmmm.moreless

  • Wow

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    By angelsxo, Mar 08, 2006
    I Was pleasently surprised at the performances last night. I though the girls did much better than last week, It seems like some of the girls sang like it may be there last week there. Paris sang a song that I feel was to old of a song for her. But did a pretty nice job on it. mendesa was amazing she is so confortable in her own self and they is portrayed in every song she sings, Amazing. Her vocals were the stand out performance of the night. It was so great to see Simon laugh at the last performance this is a rarity that I think Simon needs to show more often.moreless
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    • Simon said that he did not like "last year's winner" as much as Kellie Pickler. He has since said that it was a heat of the moment thing, as Carrie Underwood had performed on the show the week before and was not very fond of the performance.

    • Ryan asked if people had Katharine McPheever, giving her fans a nickname.

    • Ryan questioned Katharine about rumours that she was leaving the show because she was pregnant and she denied both.

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    • Ryan: (to Katharine) There was a rumor that you were pregnant and quitting. What's going on with you and Kevin Covais?

    • Simon: (to Melissa) I think you've just booked your plane ticket home. Randy: You're likeing saying that tonight. I think Simon's got a thing going with the air lines about booking plane tickets.

    • Simon (To Mandisa): You made everyone who appeared before you appear ordinary. This is the only [performance] I would rewind on my TiVo and watch again.

    • Simon (To Kennik): Once again, I think you just booked your plane ticket home. At least you can have your -- what do you call them? Chiclets?

    • Simon (To Melissa): I think that last note booked your plane ticket home, sweetheart.

    • Simon (To Lisa): You're singing songs that sound like your mum's choosing them at the moment.

    • Simon: Kellie, you are what is known as a naughty little minx. ... I kind of prefer you to last year's winner, actually. Kellie: A naughty what?!?!

    • Kinnik: I love chitlins! I know it's hog guts, but you better not touch my chitlins!

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    • This is the first live performance show of the season.

    • Randy declares Mandisa "the one to beat" and calls her performance tonight the best female performance of the season.

    • During the video clips each contestant shared a secret about themselves.
      Paris is a tomboy
      Lisa was inspired by Jimmy Hendrix to lear to play electric guitar
      Melissa really likes cars and in high school would race guys
      Kinnik likes chitlins (pif intestines)
      Katharine went to the Boston Conservatory, which is the same school that season 4 contestant Constantine went to.
      Ayla thought her dad was Elvis until she was 12
      Mandisa sucked her thumb until she was 24
      Kellie likes dogs a lot

    • We learn that Melissa is a gearhead.

    • We learn that Lisa loves Jimi Hendrix.

    • Katharine mentions that she went to Boston Conservatory, which is the same school that Constantine Maroulis graduated from. She says that must be the reason why they both have smoldering looks.

    • We learn that Mandisa sings in the shower.

    • Song choices for tonight were as follows... Paris Bennett - "Conga" by Gloria Estefan Lisa Tucker - "Where I Stand" by Tiffany Taylor Melissa McGhee - "What About Love" by Heart Kinnik Sky - "If I Ain't Got You" by Alicia Keys Katharine McPhee - "Think" by Aretha Franklin Ayla Brown - "Unwritten" by Natasha Bedingfield Mandisa - "I'm Every Woman" by Chaka Khan Kellie Pickler - "I'm the Only One" by Melissa Etheridge

    • We learn that Paris Bennett is a tomboy.

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