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Ryan introduces the final three: A high school student, an actress, and a bartender. Ryan says hi to the judges and implies Simon got botox. Each of the contestants tonight will perform three songs: one chosen by the judges, one chosen by themeselves, and one chosen by the fans.

Round 1 – Songs Chosen by Judges

David Archuleta – And so it Goes by Billy Joel
Logan says: Very pretty. Great range. Good choice for Paula to pick a ballad for David A. He’s a cutie.
Randy says: He’s in the zone. Paula says pure and stunning, a story teller. Simon says it was very good, no surprises, a bit predictable (crowd boos).

Syesha Mercado – If I Ain’t Got You by Alicia Keyes
Logan says: Meh. I wasn’t overly impressed at the beginning. It got better when she got into the upper registers. It was good, but not great.
Randy says: It worked well and she did an amazing job. Paula says she’s glad Syesha is a girl. Simon says she sang it very well. He wishes that Randy had chosen a better song for her. And Simon says she looks gorgeous.

David Cook – First Time I Ever, I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack
Logan says: I like it so far… He’s good in the upper registers. Sounds a bit like Sting. A great rock rendition of the song.
Randy says: Loved the high note. Wishes it would’ve been more of a rock song. Paula zings Randy and Simon for bickering. Simon says it was one of David’s best performances yet. “Round One goes to Cook and Cowell.” Hahahahaha.

Round 2 – Songs Chosen by Contestants

David Archuleta – With You by Chris Brown
Logan says: No. This was a bad choice. Apollo says Chris Brown’s song is better.
Randy says: Good for trying something new, but not the right choice. Paula says it was a good choice. Simon says it was a chihuahua trying to be a tiger. It was awkward.

Syesha Mercado – Fever by Peggy Lee
Logan says: Don’t have high hope before it starts. She’s definitely working her sexy curves. Okay, this is better than I expected. She still doesn’t have the sultry voice to pull it off, though.
Randy says: Interesting choice, well sung. Paula says Syesha looks hot. Wasn’t sure that the song shows enough about who Syesha is as an artist. Simon says she will regret the song choice. She showed a lame cabaret performance instead of showing that she can be a contemporary recording artist.

David Cook – Dare You to Move by Switchfoot
Logan says: Um, what? I don’t like the beginning of this song. The chorus gets better. But I’m just not feeling it.
Randy says: Pitchy. Paula says she wanted more. Simon says it was expected and it was just okay.

Round 3 – Songs Chosen by Producers

David Archuleta – Longer Than by Dan Fogelberg
Logan says: It’s pretty. Shows off his ability to be melodic. Apollo says that Archuleta has a very adult contemporary sounds. Yes, exactly. Nicely said.
Randy says: He’s in the zone. Paula says it was very lovely. Simon says he sang it very well, but the song was a bad song choice. Too gooey. However, he thinks Archuleta will make it to the finals next week.

Syesha Mercado – Hit Me Up – by Gia Farrell
Logan says: It was fun, and bouncy. That’s it.
Randy says: It was Rhianna-esque. Was just okay. Paula says that it wasn’t the right song for her. It wasn’t good enough to make it into the finals. Simon says it was better than the second song. It didn’t give her the defining moment he wanted to see from her.

David Cook – I don’t Want To Miss A Thing by Aerosmith
Logan says: Best song choice for him so far tonight. Love the string accompaniment.
Randy says: It was predictable. Paula says “See ya in the finals.” Simon says “David Cook wins the night.”

Archuleta didn’t shine tonight. Syesha was just okay. David Cook definitely had the best two songs of the night. I predict Syesha will go home.