Anthony: The first time that I realized that American Idol is kind of like the real deal is when I set my foot on the red carpet for the first time and you know like that whole night I was flying in the clouds and I was just so blown away by all the attention that I was getting. And you know, at that moment I realized that like my life is taking on a whole new meaning.
Anthony sings...
Randy Jackson: Mr. Fedorov. So, you know, I was excited that everyone tonight is going to be doing current songs from like this week's top 40 and everything. And I mean, you had some pitch problems in the song. It was okay. But the problem for me is... is that, now you're compared to greats that we remember that are on the charts. It really was like 5 out of 10 compared to the Backstreet Boys version, dude. It wasn't that good. (Boos) It wasn't that good.
Paula Abdul: I think it's difficult to take on a song that's done... performed by a group. I think... to have a solo vocal performance. I think you're suited for these songs. I actually... there were some off notes, but I think you did overall a good job. (Cheers and applause)
Simon Cowell: Anthony, I think you had a disastrous start. Uhm, I think you would have been in real trouble. I think you absolutely chose the right song. And I think you did that very well.
Anthony: (Smiles) Thank you.
Ryan Seacrest: Interesting. Polar opposites there with Randy and Simon. 'Incomplete', Backstreet Boys, number 28 on the top 100...