Results night for "American Idol" contestants was a roller coaster of emotions for Southfield's Malaya Watson and Jena Irene of Farmington Hills.
Seventy-one million fans voted following Wednesday performances, and Watson was immediately in jeopardy as one of the bottom three.
The mix was reversed from last week, when Malaya made the top five girls based on votes from viewers, and Jena was saved by the judges.
"I am very upset, she belongs here," said "Idol" judge, Jennifer Lopez, referring to Watson's fate.
Speaking with Host Ryan Seacrest, Watson said she watched the tape of her Wednesday night performance and said, "I was too excited trying something new."
Near tears, Malaya sat in a bottom-three chair, joined by contestants MK Nobilette and Kristen O'Connor.
After a tension-filled hour both Malaya and MK were declared safe. The judges did not use their one save for the season to rescue Kristen O'Connor.
The Top 12 will appear next week, the theme will be 'Home."
It's time to get to know the new "American Idol."
"American Idol's" Top 13 was assigned the theme this week, "This is me." That means every decision made by the young singers had purpose and was designed to reflect who they are as a person and performer.
But, before they even reached the stage with their fresh, new outfits and professionally styled hair and make up, each contestant was ambushed by a video crew, and given 20 seconds to tell America five things about themselves.
We learned from Southfield's flamboyant Malaya Watson that she is:
- 5-foot-2
- Afraid of dogs
- Plays lots of instruments- including the tuba
- Wears glasses because she can't see without them
- Loves everybody.
- 5-foot-2
- Afraid of dogs
- Plays lots of instruments- including the tuba
- Wears glasses because she can't see without them
- Loves everybody.
In the past few weeks, America experienced Malaya's energy and quirkiness, which was applauded by "Idol" judges Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick Jr.
Wearing orange pants and a black leather jacket, Malaya took the stage Wednesday night with her trademark confidence, excitement and flowing dark hair, performing "Run Away Baby" by Bruno Mars.
As usual, the judges recognized her talent, Jennifer Lopez told her she commanded the stage, but added that her it was not her best vocal performance.
Harry Connick Jr. noted that she was nervous, but agreed that she is a contender. Judge Keith Urban said her energy is contagious.
"You are growing through this competition," said Urban. " But you must find a way to put the energy in the song, not flowing just around you, he added."
During Jena Irene's get-to-know-me ambush session, the teen shared:
- Her black hair is actually brown
- She's best friends with her brother
- The Wizard of Oz is her favorite movie
- Her eyes are green and blue
- She is really short.
- Her black hair is actually brown
- She's best friends with her brother
- The Wizard of Oz is her favorite movie
- Her eyes are green and blue
- She is really short.
Before performing, Irene chatted with Host Ryan Seacrest who grinned telling viewers he couldn't share the word she used to describe her real hair color. Dressed in a jeweled, black sleeveless vest, with a new, glamorous look for her hair and make up, Jena impressed the judges with a powerful rendition of "The Scientist" by Cold Play, the first song she learned to play on the piano at age nine.
" You have a unique voice, you use it well and are a power singer," said Lopez.
Judge Harry Connick Jr. told Jena that she makes interesting song choices, and asked her for the meaning of the song "The Scientist." Immediately, Show Host, Ryan Seacrest worked his phone to find the answer as Keith Urban told Irene that she was pitchy at the start of the song, but "leaned into it and owned it."
"This song is about a scientist who is so caught up in his work that he neglects his girlfriend, but realize it eventually and wants to go back o the start and begin fresh," reported Seacrest, as Jena breathed a sigh of relief, marking the second time Connick Jr. had questioned the meaning of her song choice.
The American Idol folks have made a number of changes to refresh the show in its 13th season. This year each contestant will carry the same number from week to week. Malaya will remain number 2 throughout the competition. Jena is number 8 when casting a vote.
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