First up is Angie. She joins Seacrest in the center of the stage. We have to sit through a recap of last night's performances and Jimmy Iovine's critiques.
He liked the first song (the Tribute to Boston at the piano), but didn't care for the second song (Halo)
Minaj: Jimmy doesn't know what he's talking about.
No verdict yet. Seacrest dispatches her back to her seat.
Calls up Candice. In the recap they mention her cover of Paula Abdul's "Straight Up" last night.
Seacrest asks Randy if he was able to get in touch with Paula, see what she thought of Candice's cover?
Randy: Dude, it's the craziest thing. I tweeted her, I called her. I haven't heard back from her.
Seacrest: She forgot about us already?
Paula Abdul walks out on stage. Audience cheers
The judges and the crowd jump to their feet.
Paula: I have been watching this remarkable lady week after week. I'm the biggest fan ever. (they hug)
Seacrest asks the current judges if Paula can sit in for tonight. Randy waves her down, lets her have his seat.
Pre-planned of course, but it was fun to watch. Espspecially watching Paula walk stiffly down to the table.