I wonder what happened between the morning run through and the show?
The recap (and they’re nearly always from the run through, which is hard for anyone who votes largely off of that, since sometimes they’re not much like what we see on the show!) she didn’t sound nearly as off from the band. I’m not sure if she was off, they were off, both were off, but listening to the recap at the end of the show, I looked up because I was so puzzled that it didn’t sound nearly like the train wreck of her performance at night. Still wasn’t great, but I think if it all sounded like the recap portion did, she’d probably be in far less danger of going than she probably is now.
Still an odd (and poor) arrangement, IMO, but it also seems like something went wrong, and beyond nerves, I’d think, between the two. Whereas I could see David A forgetting lyrics as much more pressure, etc. (especially being in the “pimp spot” again!)
Anyway, not that the morning performances matter, but I was surprised at HOW different it struck me. I went back and rewatched because of it!
Rumors are that Archuletta’s dad had young David in tears during rehearsals this week. Poor kid. The pressure must be unbelievable for a 17 year old.
I myself am not a fan of David A. He reminds me too much of an "Eddie Haskell" type. (My, what a lovely outfit your wearing Mr. Cowell!). Still, hate to think the kid is being brow beat into being a performer.