Arianna Afsar
Who?
We're reminded by her video that the judges thought she was very cute during her audition. "Cute as a button!" And she is.
But for some reason, Arianna chooses to rebel against her good looks. She says she doesn't want to "look like a button".
So she chooses to sing a funeral dirge of a song: ABBA's "Winner Takes It All"
It's sad and boring ... until she starts hitting the power notes at the end of the song. But even then it's weak.
Simon: A certain irony to that lyric. Absolutely terrible in most parts. Huge mistake. Way too big to for you. Like being at a funeral, the first half. Dreary arrangement. Didn't work at all. Your worst performance by a mile. (mild boos from audience).
Randy: Wasn't the right song for you, baby.
Kara: You were like a beam of sunshine (in her audition). Tonight it was dark, depressing. Not who you are as a person. Look at that face.
Paula: Bright moments to the song. Do believe the song was a little old fashioned. Sometimes it's just better to stick to the melody.