Okay, here's my opinion on tonight's performances..
Casey: Better than usual I thought. I actually liked him and thought he was cute. I don't normally care for him that much, but tonight he has a certain nice enthusiasm about him. He certainly does his own thing (despite the growling, which still annoys me)
Haley: I really liked that song and how she sang it. I was surprised the judges were so-so on it. I thought she did great.
Jacob: aaah, Jacob. I think his own plan bit him in the butt. I saw the rehearsal footage and when he cried singing, it seemed very genuine and I felt for him. BUT: I think he saw the reaction and played up on it during his performance tonight. I think he forced the emotion for effect and it threw him off track. Then he blamed the track being "off"? Come on. I find him to be arrogant pretending to be humble, and that really annoys me.
Lauren: Crap. I forgot what she sang... AGAIN. Enough said. She's cute and sweet, but I ALWAYS forget what the heck she even sang.
Scotty: good a usual, he surely has a career regardless. Tonight was only okay.
Stefano: I really liked his performance tonight actually. At first his attempt at confidence was a little too obvious, but as he went on he seemed to really feel it and put on a good performance. I normally find him lame, but he did good tonight! I also think he's been working out, although I can't help the urge to pat him on the head, trying so hard to be a "lady killer" and all.
James: What else can I say that I haven't said a million times. He never disappoints me. Awesome job tonight as usual, he's still my favorite. He chooses his songs well and often makes them better than the original. Gotta love James.