TMZ to A.I. - We Can Name That Tune!

So our spies know what the guys are singing tonight on "American Idol." The rehearsal just ended, and you won't believe who laid down the best performance. Click to gallery to see who sang what.
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As for what happened behind the scenes, it's obvious producers are following the "A.I." scandals because they had David Hernandez and Danny Noriega stand next to each other and teased them together going into commercial.

We're told Chikezie was having some pitch and arrangement troubles and Exec Producer Nigel Lythgoe was coaching him afterwards. Jason Castro was a nervous motha. Luke Menard sucked worst.

The girls, especially Pepe-Le-Pew-like Amanda Overmeyer were ragging on Danny Noriega for the Christmas video that surfaced on MySpace featuring Danny boy talking about raping mothers. Class.

During a break in the rehearsal, Ryan Seacrest sang "Hold On Loosely" by 38 Special. He was awful -- but he knew it.

The packaged pieces are the "A.I." contestants embarrassing moments.

By the way, in rehearsal, Danny Noriega was top dog -- by far.

Reader Comments

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Posted at 9:38PM on Mar 4th 2008 by Megan

17. Well I just watched Danny perform and SISTER GIRL SUCKED!! David Archuleta will win! I'm betting a hundred on it!

Posted at 8:39PM on Mar 4th 2008 by Anonymous

18. I watched Danny perform also, and agree, it was awful. His worst performance this season. What were you thinking TMZ?

Posted at 8:51PM on Mar 4th 2008 by Kat

19. seriously #16 - hawking an STD infested website all over TMZ articles?

Posted at 8:55PM on Mar 4th 2008 by My biker date gave me herpes

20. Is Paula wasted?

Posted at 8:58PM on Mar 4th 2008 by Paul L

21. I thought David Cook (the guy who did the Lionel Richie song) was awesome!!

Posted at 9:03PM on Mar 4th 2008 by Suzy

22. This will probably be to difficult for most readers here to understand

Posted at 9:09PM on Mar 4th 2008 by Federal Farmer

24. I'd say Paula was most def. trashed! Simon looked like he wanted to smack some sense into her. I want me some crazy paula pills.

Posted at 9:23PM on Mar 4th 2008 by Paulas a lush

25. CAN...DOO....BLACKWATER...........WILL BE DONE............

Posted at 9:24PM on Mar 4th 2008 by john doe

26. Rehearsals and the Live Show are two different things people. Some people perform differently under different pressure. Take that into account when and if the performance is bad or not under the lights of 30 million viewers.

Posted at 9:28PM on Mar 4th 2008 by Karaoke God

27. Oh my goodness ..... how drunk was Paula Abdul on AI this evening. I'm absolutely sure that you at TMZ must have seen it but I was shocked and amazed! And how galant was Simon Cowell for covering for her?! Totally thought that she was going to fall over at the end!!

Posted at 9:52PM on Mar 4th 2008 by Jacqueline

28. You are out of your freakin mind if you think Danny Noriega was the best. He and Luke need to go home.

Posted at 9:48PM on Mar 4th 2008 by Brianna

29. Click on RIchkiss.com if you want a computer virus.....and herpes. Go away Loser!

oh, and Danny Noriega is NOT that great.



Posted at 9:53PM on Mar 4th 2008 by Spamalot

30. Uh, John Doe, what does being in Levenworth have to do with AI? Sorry about your cherry. Now STFU and give me more David A!

Posted at 9:58PM on Mar 4th 2008 by Oopsie doopsie I went poopsie

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