The first eight semi-finalists have now made their performaces to the nation, and in just 24 hours' time we'll find out which two progress with places in the all-important final ten. digitalspy.net recaps on the reactions to each of their performances.

Kimberly Caldwell

Simon was quite enthusiastic - "If this is the standard we're going to set, then great."

The other judges were similarly impressed.

Patrick Fortson

Simon's comments: "I'm not being rude, but I think the outfit sucks. I'm sorry, I do. If this is the front of the record sleeve, God help American Idol. And I thought the choice of song was bad too." Patrick's dad walked out on stage and defended his son.

Other judges: Style needed work, but song was good.

JD Adams

Simon's comments: "I'm not quite so positive as these two [judges]. I thought it was okay. You look like the American Idol, but based on that... I thought it was okay."

Other judges: Very positive.

Trenyce

Simon's comments: "I thought the song stunk... seriously, an odd song to choose... but I thought you sung it really, really well."

Other judges: Very positive. Lots of energy.

Meosha Denton

Simon's comments: "I think you walked out here as a loser, and that performance comes under the 'so what?' category."

Other judges: Okay. Not enthusastic.

Bettis Richardson

Simon's comments: "I think you blew it. Big time."

Other judges: Not impressed. Paula - "I'm sorry. I was a big fan."

Charles Grigsby

Simon's comments: "I for once agree with these two [judges]. You've done really well... some others have been substandard, but you did well."

Other judges: Good choice of song... good sounding voice. Need to work on projection.

Julia DeMato

Simon's comments: "I think this competition has proven that the girls are so much bitcher than the guys! You've sung better in previous competitions, but you're one of the better contestants in this round and I'd like to see you do well."

Other judges: Paula positive, Randy - vocally good, wasn't special.


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