"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? Tamyra Gray - "A House is Not a Home" Katharine McPhee - "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" Latoya London - "All by Myself" Fantasia Barrino - "Summertime"

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. Ryan Starr Melissa McGhee Jessica Sierra Amy Adams

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? Nadia Turner Tamyra Gray Jennifer Hudson Lisa Tucker

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

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"? Dolly Parton Night of the Living Dead a naughty little minx a rock star's closet

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? "I couldn't remember you from the previous auditions." "Y'all did a great job." "You are what this competition needs - a star." "I felt you shouted the end a little bit."

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