Top 10 Performance

"American Idol" - Top Ten Performance Show - March 30, 2010 Theme:R&B/Soul Mentor: Usher. We get a video package on the five-time Grammy winner. He promises to be a tough and serious mentor. Live in the studio with Ryan he's says they're all incredible and hard workers and wanted to boost their confidence. Contestant #1: Siobhan Magnus She's "wicked nervous" to be singing to Usher, who she's a big fan of. Usher thinks she's got the voice for the song and tries to tell her to not wear too busy an outfit so as not to distract from her singing. She admits that she can't wear just a dress and heels, she likes to do it up. Song: "Through the Fire," Chaka Khan Performance: It starts in a low register that she keeps control of. She gets a little pitchy and uncontrolled in the chorus. Her big notes are wobbly, her first real serious pitch problems, and she looks nervous. Randy: Says it was a little all over the place for him, wasn't sure it was her best, but he likes her boots. Ellen: Agrees that it was kind of rough. Kara: Thinks she got a little nervous. Thought the screaming parts were there but the lower parts weren't. But overall she thinks she comes through every week so she's allowed a week off. Simon: Says she sounded like she just ran a marathon and then tried to sing. He also thinks her look is all over the place. He says she's kidding yourself if she thought it was good. He says he's also getting bored of the screaming at the end. Ryan asks her about it. She says she she knew it would be a challenge but she wanted to try and kill it. Simon calls it manslaughter. Ellen says she thought she was going to kill it and was surprised Siobhan thought it was a challenge. Kara says she thought Siobhan was scared. Randy tells her to trust herself. Contestant #2:Casey James Usher thinks he's already a rock star and is impressed with how he plays off forgetting the lyrics which he hasn't fully learned yet. Casey is excited about the theme since it's in his rootsy wheelhouse. He says he's going to keep his eye on Casey.He gets a great response from the crowd. Song:"Hold On, I'm Coming," Sam and Dave Performance: The horns ring out and Casey peels off a sweet guitar riff. He's very smiley and confident and sounds good. It's energetic and rocking. Randy: Calls it another hot night for him and thought he was a perfect choice that showed off his range. Ellen: Says he's consistent and loved his vocals but felt it was a little generic. She calls it a safe