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An opinion on the performances from gamblin911

Opening the March 18, 2008 performance show, Amanda Overmyer came out swinging with "Back in the USSR" from the Beetles and, while it was good, Judge Simon Cowell said it best: "She's in danger of becoming boring".

Kristy was up next....the judges didn't like it...but I didn't think it was all that bad. She's probably safe too because Kristy is developing a little following here and she told Simon off (in a cute kinda way).

David Archuleta performed "The Long and Winding Road", making up for last week's blunders. He's such a little cutie pie. I feel like just squeezing him. Randy loved it. Paula called him "pure". Simon - "I thought you were amazing".

Michael Johns was just not very good this week. Ouch!

Brooke White...."Here Comes The Sun" and it was kinda drab. She's a sweet girl who admitted it wasn't her night.

Kristy Lee Cook is suddenly starting to look good tonight, huh?

David Cook was good. Simon didn't like it though.

Carly Smithson did "Blackbird" and she was flawless. Loved it! So did the judges....except Simon of course.

Jason Castro was singing a French song "Michelle" and I didn't think it was that great.

Miami's own Syesha Mercado was up next. And obviously we are rooting for her down here in Miami. She was singing "Yesterday". Randy said "Very, very, very good performance tonight". Paula said it was nice to allow herself to be more vulnerable. Simon thought it was her best performance thus far. Syesha is in next week. You go girl!

Chikezie Eze is in the house playing a harmonica. He is getting HOT! Everything from slow melody at the start to a wild foot stomping beat. Loved it. Simon thought it was "gimmicky" but I think he is safe.

Ramiele Malubay at 25/1 odds I thought was good enough to make it into next week. Simon felt she chose a "mediocre" song much like most of the other Idols.

The winners tonight: David Archuleta and - yes - Syesha Mercado.