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Laine Hardy, sporting an Elvis Presley inspired new look and an electric guitar, lent his signature rasp to Sam Cooke’s “Bring It on Home to Me.” He started off slow and then kicked up the tempo to the delight of the judges. Richie was digging his new look and Katy said he commanded the stage.

Uche brought his swagger to the stage for a soulful performance of “Figures” by Jessie Reyez. His presence was so show-stopping it literally made Perry swoon -- she dropped to the ground when he was finished.

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PHOTO: Ryan Seacrest embraces Uche on stage during American Idol, April 1, 2019.
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Walker Burroughs brought his boy-next-door charm to “How Deep Is Your Love\" by the Bee Gees and the judges and crowd ate it up. Bryan said he was blown away and Perry gave Walker some key advice: “If you dress like Harry Potter and you sing, YOU WILL WIN THIS SHOW!”

\"If you dress like Harry Potter and you sing...YOU WILL WIN THIS SHOW!\"⚡️#AmericanIdol

🎼:
\"How Deep is Your Love\" - @beegees

Watch @WalkerBurroughs performance: https://t.co/f1cCYA0EuJ

— American Idol (@AmericanIdol) April 2, 2019

Alejandro Aranda was already a favorite but he continued to impress with probably the most unique performance of the night. With his trusty acoustic guitar and a killer musical arrangement, he put his own spin on Post Malone’s “Fall Apart.”

“I am not worthy to critique you,” Bryan said.

Perry added, “You’re so much cooler than us.”

You haven't heard @PostMalone like THIS before 😱 #AmericanIdol

🎼:
\"I Fall Apart\" - @postmalone

Watch @scarypoolparty's performance: https://t.co/Xaz6bG6RGi

— American Idol (@AmericanIdol) April 2, 2019

The judges also continued to love Laci Kaye Booth, who put her country stamp on Cheap Trick’s “I Want You to Want Me”; Ashley Hess, who showed her professionalism on the piano with John Mayer’s “Dreaming with a Broken Heart”; Wade Cota’s gravelly delivery on Kodaline’s “All I Want”; and Jeremiah Lloyd Harmon, who showed his tender musical skills on “Make You Feel My Love,” by Bob Dylan.

THIS VOICE 😍 #AmericanIdol

🎼:
\"I Want You to Want Me\" - @cheaptrick

Watch @lacikayebooth's performance: https://t.co/Av2Q7OFO2o

— American Idol (@AmericanIdol) April 2, 2019

As for some of the critiques: Bumbly sang “Vision of Love” by Mariah Carey while Alyssa Ragu performed Paramore’s “Ain’t It Fun.” Both were told their selections weren't the best song choices for them. Lionel Richie thought Logan Johnson was trying a little too hard to be sexy on “Love Don’t Live Here Anymore” by Rose Royce and Riley Thompson was told to add some grit to her voice after singing a too-sweet version of Dolly Parton’s “Jolene.”

Next up is the all-star duets episode, airing Sunday at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

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