Song: I Believe To My Soul   (Ray Charles  )

...In other words, we agree with Randy who doesn't think Elliott has chosen the perfect song for himself. In fact none of tonight's song choices for Elliott have been a perfect fit....

Song: What You Won't Do For Love   (Bobby Caldwell  )

...Paula's right... and this is a much better showing from Elliott. He looks totally comfortable and happy singing this, it's like he knows he's got this one nailed...

Song: Open Arms   (Journey  )

Clive Davis has chosen a Journey number for Elliott. Of course, there's a link here with Idol judge Randy Jackson who played bass guitar with legendary rockers Journey from 1985-87...

Song: If I Can Dream [1968]   (Elvis Presley  )

Elliott fluffs his words in rehearsals and Tommy Mottola warns that he really needs to learn the song... However... he delivers with a passion which leaves us in no doubt that he can dream! ...

Song: Trouble   (1958  )

Uh-oh, here comes Trouble! ... The judges daren't be critical after hearing Elliott close out with the words "...I'm evil, so don't you mess around with me"...

...Their mood is hopeful but tense. They all sound in a positive frame of mind, especially Elliott who confirms to Ryan "I see myself, yeah, in a pool of my own sweat on that stage at the Kodak! ...

Birth Year 1978
Song: On Broadway   (George Benson  )

either that ramp is a bit wobbly or he is! His George Benson opener doesn't have anything like the same impact as his sublime Donny Hathaway did last week...

Song: Home   (Michael Buble  )

...His voice matches his black suit for smoothness and quality and he's back in that Elliott zone, giving the number all the tender love and care it deserves...

Song: A Song For You   (Donny Hathaway  )

...Smart-suited, Elliott takes to the stage and sings it astonishingly well. He's a soulbird, joyful and free, and it sounds effortless...

Song: It Had To Be You   (Rod Stewart  , Also: Billie Holiday  , Harry Connick Jr  )

Elliott has a vocal blast tonight singing a song that fits him as perfectly as the swish suit he's wearing...

In Queen-speak Ryan Seacrest reminds us "Another one bites the dust". The final 8 show is an hour long, so we've got a long wait before we eventually find out! ...Prickly Simon Cowell gets tickly with Paula, but she blows the whistle on his underhand antics...

Song: Somebody To Love   (Queen  )

Elliott has selected one of Queen's most challenging songs in "Somebody To Love" and he pulls it off with a fine vocal...