"American Idol" Simon Says

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1. Simon said this idol's performance was "on a par with Whitney Houston, Celine Dion; one of the best performances on TV I have ever, ever seen." Who and what song did this idol perform? Fantasia Barrino - "Summertime" Latoya London - "All by Myself" Tamyra Gray - "A House is Not a Home" Katharine McPhee - "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"

2. A week before, Simon told her she was one of the strongest female vocalists in the competition. The next week after her performance of "On the Side of Angels" by LeAnn Rimes, he told her she lacked the likability factor other contestants had. The next night, she had the fewest number of votes and was sent home. Jessica Sierra Amy Adams Melissa McGhee Ryan Starr

3. Within one season, Simon told two idols that they should lose a few pounds, saying it would help them in the competition. Who were these idols? Scott Savol and Lindsey Cardinale Kimberley Locke and Ruben Studdard Vanessa Olivarez and Joshua Gracin Jennifer Hudson and Amy Adams

4. After her fourth performance on "American Idol", Simon told her, "I don't think you have any chance of winning this competition." Two performances later, Simon said, "You have just proven why you are in the Top 12." After the next two performances, Simon said she was now a frontrunner in the competition. She was soon eliminated. Who was this idol? Tamyra Gray Nadia Turner Lisa Tucker Jennifer Hudson

5. Which of the following contestants has Simon compared to Jessica Simpson? Bo Bice Kellie Pickler Bucky Covington Katharine McPhee

6. After this idol performed, Simon said, "there was once a film director named Edward who made one of the worst films of all time called 'Plan 9 from Outer Space', and after making it, he said 'I'm going to be remembered for this'. That was the musical equivalent." Which idol received such a harsh comment and what song did s/he just sing? John Stevens - "Crocodile Rock" Ejay Day - "My Girl" Scott Savol - "Everlasting Love" Kevin Covais - "I Heard It Through the Grapvine"

7. What did Simon compare Kellie Pickler's appearance to the night she sang Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody"? a rock star's closet Dolly Parton Night of the Living Dead a naughty little minx

8. What did Simon tell AJ Gil to do after he sang his first song during the Hollywood auditions (round 1)? grow taller get a haircut get a suntan gain a few pounds

9. After Kelly Clarkson sang her first song, "Respect", to America, which of the following is a comment Simon made after she performed? "You are what this competition needs - a star." "I felt you shouted the end a little bit." "Y'all did a great job." "I couldn't remember you from the previous auditions."

10. Which idol did Simon compare to Jay Leno? Ejay Day Julia DeMato Amy Adams Anwar Robinson