TIME's TV Critic James Poniewozik reviews the American Idol performers each week


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"Wishing on a Star"

It's the Night of Three Songs, and for the judges' pick round, Simon selects this tepid disco Rose Royce song for Jordin, which seems like an act of sabotage. But maybe it was an opportunity; like Kelly Clarkson, Jordin has that AI-essential ability to spin crap into gold, or at least high-quality pewter. Jordin is slinky and engaging, even though Simon — who picked the song — decides he doesn't like the arrangement. Excuses, excuses.




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