Ryan Seacrest: (Introduction) Taking to the stage next it is Katharine McPhee...
Intro clip... Katharine: This week I'm going to be singing Christina Aguilera's "The Voice Within" and I'm singing it because, one... I love Chritina Aguilera, I'm a huge fan but also the other reason is... I've... throughout this entire process I've learnt that the only person you can really trust is yourself and... so that's my week's message, is 'Trust the voice within'.
Katharine sings...
¯ When there's no one else, look inside yourself ¯ If you learn to begin to just trust the voice within ¯ Life is a journey ¯ It can take you where you choose to go ¯ As long as you're learning ¯ You'll find all you ever need to know ¯ (Be strong) ¯ Take it ¯ (Hold on) ¯ You'll make it ¯ (Be strong) ¯ Just don’t forsake it bec-au-au-au-au-au-au-au-au-au-se ¯ (No one can tell you what you can't do) ¯ No one can stop you ¯ You know that I'm talking to you ¯ When there’s no one else, look inside yourself ¯ Like your oldest friend, trust the voice within ¯ Then you’ll find the strength that will guide your way ¯ You'll learn to begin to trust the voice within ¯
(Cheers and applause)
Randy Jackson: Yo-yo... all right, so you know by now that I'm definitely one of your biggest fans in this, although... I mean it was a good song choice I guess but you sang it kind of just like the record, but it was good, but it didn't bring anything new to it. You know what I mean? But... (Sharp intake of breath) ...at least I know the kind of record that you would make. That was... that was a good song choice I think.
Katharine: Thank you. (Tiny laugh)
Paula Abdul: We always stress that. We stress all the time... if you're gonna sing a song or take a song like Celine or Christi... you know change it up. But d'you know what? Katharine, I wouldn't have changed a thing. You were, I think at your best... (Some screams from the audience) ...on point. You look the best.
Katharine: (Startled look) Thank you.
Paula Abdul: But d'you know what? I think... I think Christina would honored that you sang it
Katharine: Oh, I hope so!
Simon Cowell: Uhm, I think it was the best tonight. (Audience cheers)
Paula Abdul: Yeah!
Katharine: (Smiling) Thank you.
Simon Cowell: And it was almost... almost as good as Christina.
Ryan Seacrest: (Joining Katharine on stage) Give Katharine McPhee some credit for song selection tonight. I think you'll take it. (Ryan gives out the voting numbers) Thank you Katharine.
Katharine: Thank you Ryan.